With Valentine's Day around the corner, now's the time to invest in thongs, sweet babydoll sets, ruffled knickers, and more -- in sustainable materials from organic cotton to soy.

From child labor to blood diamonds, showing your love can have some seriously unexpected pitfalls.

Where we recycle and repurpose the best of our Valentine's Day posts from the past.

They are all over the internet today; here are some that relate to buildings we have shown on TreeHugger

A list of ways to share the love with everyone you adore without hating on the environment.

The holiday once marked by amorous missives and hand-plucked posies has evolved into a day of staggering statistics.

From carnivorous plants to occult-inspired tokens of affection, these are not your grandmother's Valentine's gifts.

In this installment of Town and Country, we talk about skipping consumerism on Valentine’s Day.

Get in the Valentine’s Day mood with these fun DIY beauty recipes for masks, moisturizers, and scrubs – all of which are suitably pink or red for the occasion!

Here's why it's great to support responsible flower farm management.

The size of one's carbon footprint is not usually a major concern on this romantic holiday, but it can be mitigated with advance planning.

It's important to remember that every physical gift comes at a cost that's both financial and environmental.

This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to high-quality undergarments that are kind to your body and the planet.

Is Cupid's appeal fading as millennials find the holiday has become too commercialized?

Delos has developed a whole new standard for healthy, happy living, starting at $ 15.5 million.

It's got everything, from hotels to hospitals to theaters to the world's largest mall, and a severe case of cognitive dissonance.

Yuusuke Karasawa designs a house in Tokyo with 5 levels, a dozen stairs and almost no walls inside or out.

Two years ago we couldn't decide, but when you see it in action the answer is obvious.

A new record for skinny towers: only 47 feet wide.

Because they can, and there are people who will pay for it.

Wretched excess meets the tiny house. Rent it for only $ 5,000 a game, including concierge!

But, we ask, are they green and sustainable?

Apparently adult wipes are a huge growth industry. Another good reason to switch to a bidet equipped toilet.

Photo Courtesy of Millionaire-Maker PackageOh how we love to hate the filthy rich--even more so in these tough economic times. While the rest of us mere mortals are struggling to make ends meet, the hyper-rich live by the motto "if you've got it,

Cadbury Dairy Milk Fairtrade: Is the future of Fairtrade with big switches by big companies or increasing access to the pioneer brands? "Cadburys says in the FT today that it's not trying to undermine the pioneering 100% Fairtrade companies such as

Is your soon-to-be fiancé eco-chic? As you're getting ready to pop the question and thinking forward to your green

TranquiliT may be better known for its downward-dog-friendly garb, but the erstwhile yoga-wear label is now rocking the frock, matrimonial style. Outfit the femmes of your bridal party—bride, bridesmaids, and flower girls—in 95 percent organic bamboo

The average wedding in the USA costs $20,000. Yikes! In this economy, that's not just insane; it's silly.

Major, major kudos to Ann Kagawa Lee of Honolulu, Hawaii, winner of Cheap Chic Wedding's annual toilet-paper wedding dress contest, who made this mind-boggling matrimonial ensemble out of bathroom tissue—a textile fit

Photo via Madeline's Weddings and Events/ CakellaAll you really need to get married is love--and maybe a ring, and a marriage license. But that doesn't stop celebrities from going overboard when they're ready to tie the knot, hosting parties decorated

Want an eco-friendly wedding?? Afraid of the sticker shock for all of those organic, free-range doves merrily flying away after your vows? Not sure you can beat the millions of other people vying for a Today Show

As more eco-conscious couples take their walk down the aisle, a growing green wedding industry has responded in kind. Enter "Something Green," a new service introduced by The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte. "We are constantly looking for

After Pete Geyer and Andrea Parrish became engaged, they decided to say "I can" before saying "I do," and in more ways than one. The couple worked to make their wedding not just a celebration of the love they have for each other, but

In the market for a royal PEZ dispenser? The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton -- set for this Friday, April 29 -- has inspired dozens of trinkets, tchotckeys, and souvenirs of varying usefulness, quality, and taste, from cheesy mugs and ugly

In the market for a royal PEZ dispenser?

It's been 30 years since Charles and Diana's wedding, which means royal watchers all over the world have been working themselves into a tizzy over every last, secret detail of the Friday, April 29th nuptials

More love, less waste. That's the idea behind a new gift registry. And it's an idea that might just take off.

A wedding is one of the most important days in a couple's life. If you care about the planet, why not integrate your principles into your big day?

If you keep it simple, then the wedding will be more fun and relaxed for everyone involved, not to mention kinder to the environment.

For the couple that wants to avoid a big wedding and all the trappings of large event venues, Tiny Chapel Weddings offers a decidedly smaller way to get married.

Challenge the notion that you have to blow the bank account just to throw a good party. There are smarter ways of doing it.

At some point we were told not to toss rice at the newly betrothed because of the birds – here's the real reason why we shouldn't.

A few strategic decisions can greatly reduce the environmental impact of your Big Day.

Once again, we're proud to partner with the United Nations Environment Programme to help fight food waste and bring attention to World Environment Day.

Did you know that 50% of food produced is wasted? It is true, but thankfully, the United Nations Environment Program and TreeHugger are helping shine a light on this problem with our fourth annual World Environment Day Blogging Competition.

Charles Immanuel Akhimien, a Nigerian doctor and writer, will report from WED host country Mongolia.

With more composting and recycling, the city's eateries aim to send less to the landfill.

In keeping with this year's theme, the USDA and EPA are launching a challenge to reduce food waste at each step from farm to fork.

A round-up of stories addressing the global problem of food waste.

I was fortunate enough to attend the official start of World Environment Day in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Here's why their vision for a sustainable future is so important.