Finally, green shoe design is reaching mainstream levels.

I did it so you don't have to.

This ingenious design uses biodegradable waste products to build the greenest shoe you've ever owned.

Shoppers can now choose to support a broader range of social issues.

In a tale of intrigue and derring-do, the crafty cephalopod slipped out of his enclosure and found his way to freedom.

This couple swapped a ladder for a climbing wall up to their loft.

Compared to conventional shipping container homes, the Pod-Tainer has a relatively spacious interior, thanks to pop-outs on both sides.

A group called Para Kore has been working since 2009 to spread the message of waste reduction and diversion.

A brush with death helped this family focus on the most important things in life, prompting them to convert a bus into a DIY motorhome.

The rich are different from you and me, they can just buy New Zealand.

This modern home is chock full of clever space-maximizing ideas.

This is a trend that should catch on everywhere -- just building what you need.

Made in New Zealand, this modern little house looks clean and bright inside and out.

Here's an interesting idea: a tiny house on wheels that can be separated from its wheels.

Equipped with two bedrooms and a secondary loft, there's plenty of space to grow in this small home.

When a New Zealand supermarket chain ditched plastic packaging, produce sales skyrocketed.

The fire department demands trees and on-street parking be removed so that they can have 20' clear speedways

A Today Show bit today is perhaps the grossest example yet.

In great news for manatees, researchers predict that the gentle 'sea cows' will endure for at least another 100 years as long as threats continue to be managed.

Four miles from the shore of Key West, the fatigued iguana eagerly scrambled aboard the kayak and hitched a ride home.

It's sustainable!

Oh, I am sorry. I meant "trackless trains."

But cyclists all run stop signs and red lights! Don't they?

There are lessons to be learned from this model home built by Meritage, even if it is big and beige.

This is a very good idea that all of North America should consider.

Our photo of the day comes from Florida's John D MacArthur Beach State Park.

This undersea memorial will honor all the US subs and their crews lost since 1900, while creating new habitat for marine life.

Plenty of space-saving ideas packed into a compact, comfortable and contemporary package.

They are healthier, they last longer, and they look better, too.

One couple's infamous battle over the right to grow vegetables has resulted in a new bill.

Learn how to care for leggings and other activewear to help lengthen their life.

But can fast fashion ever be green? Fabrics are easier to change than business models.

Send in your Girlfriend Collective leggings, bras, and shorts and the company will upcycle them into new pieces, over and over again.

No more elephant or lion acts. Those are now a thing of the past.

While traveling, journalist Jan Wong opted for host families, not cooking school, when it came to learning about local food.

It's a multifunctional space that hides everything behind its pared-down walls.

Massimiliano Locatelli is writing a new language of design that reflects the new technology.

But not all locals are happy, saying the mayor is treating the city like a theme park.

A controversial new ordinance tries to deal with another consequence of mass tourism.

This affordable tiny house was 3D printed using mud, rice husks and straw to create a "zero-kilometre" structure.

Sambuca, the "City of Splendor" is hoping to save its historic structures and revive a waning community.

It's not lazy, it's restorative.

Mud Jeans are bringing apparel to the circular economy.

Whether it's deciding where to buy clothes or taking good care of garments at home, there are many things that consumers can do to make a difference in the fashion world.

Look At Me Designs transforms old sweaters and tee shirts into fresh new styles.

A special task force has been set up, but whether the talk and research turns into action is another matter.

Eco-conscious clothier Reformation has gained popularity with a number of celebrities.

Zady is working to build a better clothing company from the ground up.

Apparel hasn't gotten more sustainable since we started TreeHugger, but a new day for the old T-shirt could be near.

From recycled yarns to fair-trade sewing to reclaimed fabrics, these swimsuits will make you feel good, both inside and out.