This bright pink wonder is small, but packs in quite a bit of the basics.

Fed up with the disposable culture we all live in, two women from Portland, Oregon, founded a low-waste company to help the entire city cut back on plastic.

As the CEO of sustainable consulting firm Blu Skye Sustainability Consultants, Tom Miller oversees teams and strategies that are changing the way the world makes things--from the design stage and production

Mongstad industrial area at night. Photo Tøssekaien via flickr. The Norwegians have been big supporters of carbon capture and storage, and the government helped get the public to go along with building of a gas-fired plant near an existing oil refinery

While no longer breaking news, the endeavours of students and staff at two different Australian schools still merits attention. One school went bottled water free, whilst

Last month, my partner gave me a Fjällräven Kanken rucksack for my 30th birthday, and I have to tell you about it, as this is a classic amongst the eco-designs nowadays. I first spotted these slightly odd-looking bags in London many years ago, and

This past Thursday, at the business conference Opportunity Green, one panel entitled Next Generation Carbon Mapping: Radical Transparency and Truth in Advertising captured the attention of the standing room only audience at

School is a testing ground for the way we perform later in life. It can mold us into fine upstanding members of society, or not. While environmental responsibility isn't something we have to learn early in life, it certainly makes

The Power of Making is the new craft show at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It's a mix of craft and science: a coming-together of the disciplines.

Examples of government looking out for the public good by rational regulation are resurfacing.

In 2007 BC's Premier shocked North America when he announced his government's bold Climate Action Plan. Is it working?

Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training.

Barcelona wants to build an indoor carbon-neutral ski dome, taking waste energy from the gas industry to cool the hall and using renewable energy to power the rest... fact or fiction? Eco-friendly or greenwashing?

Are carbon offsets still relevant in turbulent economic times, and how has the concept evolved? Join us for a live chat with the Carbon Neutral Company to find out.

French scientist has invented a light powered by algae that absorbs CO2 from the air--1 ton per year! The microalgae streetlamp has the potential to provide significantly cleaner air in urban areas and revolutionize the cityscape.

Using alternative fuels, carbon offsets, and strict on-board rules, the Atlantic Cup aims to be the first carbon-neutral race in the U.S.

Designed to capture and maximize the flows of sunlight, water and air, this prefabricated home feels modern, light and spacious.

The makers of the EcoDataCenter prefer the term "climate-positive."

It could of been a great prototype for affordable efficient housing across Britain.

By setting both a date and an ambitious target, Sweden is sending a signal that should reverberate well beyond its borders.

Simmer like a crock pot and bake like an oven, using the clean energy of sunlight.

Although somewhat symbolic, the new legislation coincides with the 2040 end of gas and diesel vehicle sales.

They'll also be investing in alternative powertrains and other ways to directly reduce emissions.

Cars, rides, everything will be offset. But that's just one piece of the puzzle.

By 2030, Britain hopes to demonstrate that even cement, steel and glass industries can operate at net zero emissions.

The CO2 emissions from making stuff like concrete, plastic, aluminum and steel matter right now.

People are finally beginning to take this issue seriously.

Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale's life; what they found is astonishing.

This versatile ingredient can replace multiple others, allowing you to pack less.

Why spend a fortune buying it when you don't use it that often?

You've heard about risky play. Camping brings together many of those elements.

With 100 percent recycled content, it's an impressive standard for technical gear.

Facial recognition technology may delight parents wanting constant updates, but it's an invasion of children's privacy.

It turns out that some parents are less than thrilled.

A debate between a child and teacher reveals all that's wrong with our education system today.

A new study says students in high-achieving schools are an 'at-risk' group.

Kids deserve a better example than that.

It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary.

They're non-toxic, waterproof, and cute.

It's about so much more than getting daily exercise.

The schoolyard should be an exploratory classroom of sorts, not a holding pen for bored children.

Letting kids venture out alone could be the best thing you do for them.

It's safe as long as you teach them some basic guidelines.

New research shows it's because they feel empowered by 'sustainable behaviors'.

School closures mean kids will be spending a lot more time at home. Here's some advice on how to cope.

It's an old-fashioned skill, but it's still relevant in today's world.

Outdoor access may be limited these days, but there are still some things you can do.

Excessive screen time is known to be harmful, and tough times don't justify letting those concerns slip.

The Glowing, Glowing, Gone is a brightly somber campaign calling for urgent action against climate change.

Calling all ocean lovers and shutterbugs, the 11th edition of this fabulous photo contest is accepting submissions.