VIDEO: The Buckminster Fuller Institute
The Buckminster Fuller Institute (BFI) is an organization after Inhabitat’s own heart. It was formed by the visionary eco architect/designer’s family in 1983 to champion Buckminster
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POLL: Would You Boycott Apple Products Until They Improve Working Conditions in China?
Apple has been in hot water ever since a long and detailed New York Times report came out highlighting abuses and environmental hazards during the manufacture of its products in China. From chronically
Detroit’s Urban Agriculture Movement Could Help ‘Green’ the City
Often dubbed a “shrinking city”, Detroit has been plagued by urban decay and is known for its vacant houses and abandoned plots of land. But in some areas local residents are reinventing the
Tips on How to Green Your Investment Portfolio
At Inhabitat, we often talk about how design can be both environmentally sustainable and economically profitable – and the same principles can be applied to eco-conscious investing. The current
Victoria’s Secret is Allegedly Using Child Cotton Laborers in Africa
Hardly angelic behavior, Victoria’s Secret was recently outed in a report by Bloomberg News that alleged the company has been using malnourished, underaged West African children to pick the cotton
88bikes to Give Thousands of Bikes to Girls Who Have Been Victims of Slavery and Abuse
88bikes just announced their sixth project, dubbed Asha 2012, an initiative to give thousands of bikes to young girls from Eastern Europe to Southeast Asia who have been victims of slavery, abuse and in
Black Friday? How About Buying NOTHING for the Holidays?
This morning Americans across the country arose at ungodly hours, braving the dark, cold, and unruly crowds all in the name of SHOPPING. Each year Black Friday marks the upcoming holiday season with a day
Help Fund the Production of the Studio H Documentary!
We’ve written about the nonprofit design agency Project H Design, founded by Inhabitat colleague and humanitarian designer Emily Pilloton, many times before. Most recently, Emily and her Project H
PHOTOS: Canstruction Lands in NYC With 26 Sculptures Made From Canned Goods!
If you’re in New York City over the next couple days, you should head to the World Financial Center to see the 26 amazing sculptures crafted entirely from canned goods for the 19th annual
PHOTOS: Inhabitat’s Highlights from Day 1 of Opportunity Green
The fifth annual Opportunity Green sustainable business conference kicked off Wednesday evening at Los Angeles Center Studios to a VIP reception. Adrian Grenier and Peter Glatzer were on hand as
Tree Cards by Seed Our Future Help Businesses Plant Trees Around the World
In a happy marriage of brand marketing and global restoration efforts, Tree Cards are a way for a business to encourage clients and customers to help developing communities become self-sustaining. Tree
OLPC to Air-Drop Laptops to the World’s Poorest Children
One Laptop Per Child (OLPC), a non-profit that seeks to provide every child on earth with an inexpensive laptop to use as a learning tool, just announced they’ll soon be air-dropping laptops into
Why is JCPenney Refusing to Compensate the Families of Bangladesh Factory Fire Victims?
Last December a Bangladesh factory fire broke out that killed 30 people and injured dozens of others. The factory, That’s It Sportswear, is a garment factory just north of the capital of Dhaka that
Plant a Wish Restores Native Plant Habitats Around America
Founded by Hawaii-based husband and wife team Joseph Imhoff and Sara Tekula, Plant a Wish is a public awareness and documentary film project focused on encouraging the restoration of native habitats
11 Things We Took Away From Gap’s 2010 Social Responsibility Report
Globalization has put the practices of many corporations under question – especially those with operations overseas. So in an age where heightened corporate responsibility is pertinent, what do
FARM:London Creates an Urban Food Production Hub in Dalston
Urban farming projects are popping everywhere! A derelict shop in Dalston, London, is yet another site set on urban rejuvenation with its innovative FARM: project. The project, which has transformed an
5 Tips for Greening Your Finances
When you’re considering ways to green your lifestyle, revamping your personal finance practices probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But considering the energy and materials
Architects and Building Professionals Team Up To Rebuild London After the Riots
Since a fatal shooting on August 4, riots have swept across London and spread to other parts of England. Rioters have been looting stores, robbing homes, setting fire to buildings, and destroying property
Surprise! Yet Another Report Shows that Eating Meat Contributes to Global Warming
In news that will come as no surprise to the green-minded, a new report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) shows that eating meat significantly contributes to global warming. Now, you may be
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Inhabitat Visits New York City’s Future Freshkills Park!
Inhabitat recently toured the future site of Freshkills Park, a reclaimed landfill in New York City’s Staten Island that is currently being capped and repopulated with native flora and fauna. The
US Kids Targeted by ‘Fracking’ Cartoon
Energy companies are rarely the most popular bunch these days, with their enormous profits, executive bonuses and environmental impact. So how would you feel if you found out that a Canadian oil and gas
Interactive ‘Almost Extinct Calendar’ Raises Awareness of Endangered Species
The Almost Extinct Calendar combines great simple design with an assertive environmental reminder. Each day is marked with an image of a different endangered animal, making it impossible to avoid the
Lucerne’s Clever Street Decals Make Taking Out the Trash Fun
New York City could definitely take a cue from Lucerne when it comes to getting its citizens to properly dispose of their trash. To discourage residents tossing their empty cups and wrappers on the
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