The business closed in 2013, but ‘zombie stores’ kept the concept alive.

Now that oil is trading for half of what it was last summer, will investors want to put their money into alternative energy sources? We look at the data.

All 28 types of Honest Tea will sport the fair trade certification label by the end of March 2011.

Ethical shoppers can opt for fair trade certified fashions this season -- although MNN's lifestyle blogger isn't too impressed by the current selection.

The Food Channel has released its Top Ten Breakfast Trends for 2011. There are some trends like chocolate for breakfast and fast-food restaurants offering more

MNN's lifestyle blogger taste tests organic vegan chocolates infused with flower essences that are said to lift moods and spirits.

MNN's lifestyle blogger put four organic rooibos teas to the taste test.

Enjoy the sweet, lemony flavor of lemongrass -- in an organic, fair trade certified tea.

Here's a list of reasons this blogger thinks fair fashion is anything but frivolous.

H&M is the most ethically minded of the cheap clothing stores, but it still promotes virtually throwaway retail. What's a conscious shopper to do?

'Silver Linings' star is the first major actor to participate in Livia Firth's 2013 Green Carpet Challenge.

Made with almond milk, these new ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's pack some surprises.

Smart, Southern, independent start-ups are using the buildings and kitchens from closed chains and being green in the process.

Now you know when you spent $6.38 cents and 48% of your daily calories on a breakfast at Burgerville.

As sourcing ingredients directly from local farms gains in popularity, more chefs are building relationships with farmers to get the pick of their crops.

Restaurants that focus on healthy food served quickly are growing, showing that consumers are ready to eat better.

Tomorrow's homeowners may print out everything from utensils to furniture with 3D printers — and they may not even need to buy raw materials. Instead, they co

NASA is pressing forward on assessing the value of a "human-tended waypoint" near the far side of the moon — one that would embrace international partnerships

Thelma Taormina isn't exactly keen on smart meters. So when a utility worker arrived at her Houston home to install one of the devices, she did what any totally

An experimental, "green" NASA lander crashed during its first free-flight test on Aug. 9, erupting in a ball of flame when it hit the ground.

Consumers can sell their current mobile phone at an ecoATM.

If you've upgraded and have old Apple products or other cellphones lying around, Gazelle will give you cash. It's fast, easy and the company will even send you

Here are five serious sewage disasters in history, many of them caused by overwhelmed sewer systems. How we can prevent future ones from flowing our way?

As clicheé as it sounds, the grass isn't always greener on the other side when you're debating between grass and artificial turf on playing fields.

A new technique for skin grafts involves an adhesive made of tiny needles that was inspired by a parasitic worm's behavior.

With the passing of its first major milestone, NASA is on track to replace its highly toxic fuel with a greener, more efficient one.

From fission and fusion to biomaterials, NASA hopes these innovations will benefit Earth and space science.

Elon Musk wasn't the first with a futuristic idea. The transportation industry has seen a mixed bag of game-changing technologies and utter failures.

Elon Musk wasn't the first to come up with a visionary transportation scheme.

Scientists have developed a glass that changes from opaque to transparent and can be adjusted for different wavelengths of light.

The agency hopes that public access to the information will encourage collaboration and innovation across the computer science community.

The Union of Concerned Scientists has some good news: All 8 of the top automakers have cut their climate emissions.

How exactly does turning a pillow into a big fluffy gadget help us disconnect from the world?

Endangered loggerhead sea turtles are making a comeback in the Southeast thanks to protections put in place decades ago.

This fraudster has an overactive imagination.

What am I supposed to do with asbestos tile in my home?

The U.S. Interior Department is reportedly backing away from the plan after receiving a flood of disapproving public comments.

His sons had to let him know that the strange new dog wasn't theirs.

A new study suggests the shape of an egg is determined by how much time a bird spends in flight.

Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back.

From the fitness fan to the overachiever, we've got you covered with ten fun 'Elf on the Shelf' ideas to please all of your little elves.

A new study suggests Americans actually dread family visits, especially the part that involves spending the night there.

Anna Jarvis created Mother's Day, then was dismayed how quickly the holiday became commercialized.

A new study finds that the presence of grandmother helps younger whales thrive, just as with humans.

The Microsoft founder admits that the cumbersome combination should have been made easier.

Microsoft is the latest in a long line of tech companies making a serious play in the renewable energy sector.

Popular magazine and testing facility finds that nontoxic paints have improved in recent years, performing just as well as conventional paints.

Indoor air pollutants are all around us, from radon and rodents to VOCs and NO2.

VOC emissions from shampoo, cleaners and paint impact air quality as much as vehicle emissions, according to a new study from NOAA.

Swedish home furnishings giant Ikea wants to help us breathe easier with pollutant-busting window treatments.