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Cuban treefrogs invade New Orleans; clog plumbing and cause power outages

And even worse, they are devouring the much-smaller native treefrogs.




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Photo: Pelican flyby demonstrates perfect form

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




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Zara promises to use sustainable fabrics by 2025

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




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This activewear never has to be thrown away

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




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This vegan leather collection is made from apple skins

SAMARA's cruelty-free apple leather is created from the waste of the juicing industry.




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Italy bans animals in circuses

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




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A new food memoir explores the great cuisines of France, Italy, and China

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




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Minimalist aVOID tiny house is an ever-transforming living experience (Video)

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




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Italian designer reinvents the classic Vespa for the electric age

So what if it doesn't have pedals and isn't as practical as an e-bike, it's so elegant and minimal.




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Venice's mayor segregates tourists from locals in attempt to control crowds

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




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What the Italians can teach us about living well

After visiting friends in Bologna, I came away with a sense that the Italians have embraced many things that we North Americans would do well to adopt.




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Italians ask Starbucks to serve coffee in reusable cups

With Starbucks poised to open its first store on Italian soil this fall, there is concern about the environmental impact of so much coffee-related trash.




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Bubble cars are back with the electric Microlino

The tiny Italian car is now available in Europe.




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Don't eat on the street in Florence or you might get fined €500

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




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Huge modular 3D printer creates $1,000 tiny house out of mud (Video)

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




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Beautiful, historic town in Sicily is selling homes for $1

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




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Minimalist Monocabin is a modular 291 sq. ft. prefab

This modern prefab from Italy is conceived with energy efficiency and ease of assembly in mind.




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Why you should join the 'do nothing' club

It's not lazy, it's restorative.




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Italian island of Capri bans single-use plastics

But there's a strange loophole for biodegradable plastics, which we know aren't much better.




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Dutch denim company lets you lease organic and recycled jeans

Mud Jeans are bringing apparel to the circular economy.




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Coclico’s gorgeous shoes come with carbon offsets

These designer shoes embody traditional craftsmanship and a Slow Fashion aesthetic.




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9 small things you can do to transform the garment industry

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.




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Petite Marin repurposes men's dress shirts into beautiful and durable children's clothes

This new California-based company is run by two entrepreneurial moms who understand the value of local production, quality fabrics, and reducing one's environmental impact.




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Two women turn upcycled fashion into an award-winning business

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




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Will the Canadian government actually switch to ethically produced uniforms?

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




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Reformation offers eco-chic with celebrity appeal

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




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Slow fashion advocate Zady launches “Essentials” collection

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




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How can fashion be ‘sustainable’ or ‘ethical’?

The terms may be vague, but they allow shoppers to choose what really matters to them personally.




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Take action during Fashion Revolution Week, April 24-30

It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry.




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Apparel brands need to be more transparent about where clothes come from

A new report called 'Follow the Thread' assesses the willingness of 72 companies to publish important supply chain information.




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10 companies making ethical and eco-friendly swimsuits

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




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RubyMoon makes 'gym-to-swim' wear using recycled fabric

After all, why shouldn't you wear the same top to the beach as you do to the gym?




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No sweat in this shop: Garment factory is renovated to Passivhaus standard

Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution.




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Native Americans protest tar sands pipeline with horseback ride along proposed route

This week, Anishinaabe tribal members began riding horseback along the proposed route of a what could possibly become the largest tar sands pipeline in the United States.




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After Keystone XL, what's next for the climate movement?

The climate movement must be about more than Keystone XL, write four climate activists.




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Will Alberta's tar sands create a Canadian "cancer alley"? Study finds high levels of carcinogens in air.

A new study has found that the air pollution from Alberta's massive tar sands operations is putting the health of downwind residents at risk by releasing unsafe levels of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals into the air.




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TarSandsSOS lets you track tar sands oil tankers

ForestEthics has launched a new tool called TarSandsSOS that lets citizens track supertankers hauling tar sands oil along the Pacific coast in real time.




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Tastes Like Tar Sands: Crashing the Corporate Beach Party

Activists deliver a "No Tar Sands!" message to Sustainable Brands corporate conference via kayak flotilla




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Teenager invents faster way to clean up toxic tar sands waste using sand and bacteria

The breakthrough also scored 18-year-old Hayley Todesco a Google Science Fair Award.




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Mounties call 'anti-petroleum movement' a security threat to Canada

Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas.




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Church of England divests from dirtiest fossil fuels

Tar sands and thermal coal are out but natural gas and conventional oil can stay. For now...




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United Church of Canada divests from fossil fuels

In the grand scheme of things, $5.9 million is not a huge amount to take from fossil fuels. But when you reinvest in renewables...




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Keystone XL’s builder asks for suspension of pipeline application

A new twist in the plot for the controversial pipeline, as TransCanada asks for a suspension of its application.




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Oil giant quits tar sands, embraces offshore wind instead

This is a prime example of divest-invest in action, folks...




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Tiny House Warriors building tiny homes to block construction of oil pipeline (Video)

These are tiny homes with an activist bent, taking a stand against the incursion of a pipeline that could contaminate indigenous lands.




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Big North American banks still banking on extreme fossil fuels

Big risks evidently still promise big rewards.




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Eco Touch: Waterless Carwash

Eco Touch is providing an old product to a new market. While waterless car washing products have been available for over a decade, demand for them in America has been slight. While similar products have taken off in areas with strict water regulations




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New Hampshire Moves Closer to Renewable Energy Standard

Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the northeastern United States that has not passed some form of renewable portfolio standards legislation. However, that may change soon. Last week, the New Hampshire House voted decisively in favor of a




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Green Co-Housing Community Development In Nubanusit

New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a




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Field Guide to Eco-Friendly, Efficient, Effective Print

Design like you give a damn with the second edition of Monadnock Paper Mills' how-to guide for creating more-sustainable print materials. A Field Guide: Eco-Friendly, Efficient and Effective Print, accompanied by luscious illustrations by the