Japanese architect Shigeru Ban designed a flexible dog space by using his trademark recycled cardboard tubes (attached with two wires) that can be turned from a bed, to a swing, to a maze, and even a
As J.R.R Tolkein once wrote, “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the ends of worms and an oozy smell, nor yet a dry, bare, sandy hole with
Although more expensive and less durable than their plastic counterparts, biodegradable cat litter boxes have some sustainable aspects that shouldn't be ignored by feline owners. Designed by French
2011 saw no shortage of eye-opening news over at Inhabitots - Inhabitat's site for green parents and kids. In the past year we saw researchers discover arsenic in apple juice, we were enchanted by a LEGO
Armed with my trusty sidekick and test subject, Cooper, I set about the make these cookies out of some of his favorite things - pumpkin and peanut butter. Pumpkin is really good for dog's digestion and
This beautiful bird house by Sophie Conran will give feathered friends in your neighborhood a safe place to roost, nest and start a family! It's made from sustainable FSC wood and it sets up in a snap -
Whether you're battling a high of 100 or sitting a little comfier in the 80's, check out our links roundup for some sure fire ways to beat the heat and have some fun while doing it. From making your own
A lucky stray dog in China recently received the royal treatment with an expansive doghouse made from a recycled refrigerator! Designed by studio Y-town, the sectioned doghouse is made from an old
There's nothing more adorable than seeing a smiling kid - but when that same tot gets in one of his or her terrible moods, even the most darling child can start to look like the spawn of the devil.
Inhabitat dog owners listen up! Looking for ways to green life with your furry four-legged friend? Considering all of the things that 'man's best friends' do for us, it's only natural that we'd want
The next time your umbrella turns inside out beyond repair, think about mailing it to Taryn Zychal and giving it a second life. Recycling Zychal upcycles rescued umbrellas into hoods, umbrella dog rain
Flatpack furniture seems to be all the rage these days. Made from 100% recycled cardboard, the Loyal Luxe Cat Chalet takes kitty living to the next level with an amenity packed palace. With
Imagine having flora and fauna living inside the bricks of your building! A snow-white style fantasy? Not according to the designers of 'Brick Habitats' - bricks that have a little pocket for plants to
We tend to run through umbrella's pretty quickly in New York and there isn't much to be done with them when they die. But Taryn Zychal, a Philidelphia-based industrial designer, is taking broken-down
File this under - sure, but why? This cute-but-totally-gratuitous solar-powered birdhouse is made by OOOMS, Dutch designers of products like the Twig USB drive. During the day, a solar panel mounted on
Most dogs feel slighted while camping. Humans get fancy, engineered tents to crawl inside and stay warm, cozy, and out of the elements. Some dogs get a bed roll and a toy, but lucky dogs get a luxurious
The debate is still out on what kind of puppy Malia and Sasha will get. It seems the choices have been narrowed down to two dogs - a Labradoodle or a Portuguese Water Dog, both are very sweet, cuddly, and
We spoil our pets and it's ok. For many of us they are our children, our confidants and our friends - of course we love making them comfortable and happy as well as safe and healthy. Fortunately, a new
Ruff Wear is known for their tough dog toys and gear: stuff that lasts and makes hikes and playtime a lot more fun. This past year, Ruff Wear came out with a line of eco-sensitive gear, made from recycled
Move over Michelle Kaufman, these new prefabs will leave you and your pet drooling. LA-based Sustainable Pet Design combines green design, healthy living, non-toxic paints and your pet to create this
Gratuitious cute animal alert part deux! We know you don't just want to hear about greener gadgets and solar power all day long, so every now and again we hope you don't mind if we bring you an injection
Gratuitous cute animal photo alert! Could this puppy be our new mascot? Habby, watch yr back – this little guy’s coming for you… Via Icanhascheezburger
RECYCLED SOCKTOPUS CUDDLY TOY This cuddly Socktopus is in many ways a more exotic interpretation of the famous Sock Monkey. Made from real recycled sweaters, every Socktopus is a one-of-a-kind
Orphaned owls find new cuddly-toy mum! An adorable group of orphaned baby owls have been adopted by a silly-looking toy owl, after they were found on the brink of death in the wild. The tiny tawny
Anyone who's ever spent time in San Francisco (and perhaps stepped in a stinky patch in Duboce park) knows that this is a city that loves its dogs. So much so that dog poop is a real issue in terms of
Researchers at the Giant Panda Breeding Base in Chengdu, China are preparing to follow in the footsteps of Thailand’s Chiang Mai Zoo and turn tons of panda poop into paper. Bing Bing, Ya Guang, Qing Zi
Remember those trendy robotic dog toys from a couple years back? Aibo and Poo-chi and the like? Well, sadly, after 6-year-olds tire of the novelty of electronic pets who can fetch balls, bark the
Searching for the perfect gift for your environmentally aware feline friend? Look no further than these very witty plush birds stuffed with certified organic catnip. Each is handmade with all natural
Being a vegetarian, it is a little hard for me to smile on a design proposal about pig farming. Nevertheless, I was totally taken with Dutch architecture group MVRDV‘s clever (and I think
If Inhabitat were going to spin off a retail site it would be exactly like Branch. In fact, we really couldn't do it any better - so we are just going to throw in the towel. When we first discovered
