A Melbourne worker’s cottage gets revamped into a solar-powered family home
When a young family with two children approached Melbourne-based practice Gardiner Architects for a renovation...
UK-based company is making home delivery as green as possible with e-cargo bikes
Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited unveiled its new e-cargo bike designed to reduce the carbon footprint of urban...
Your favorite playlist has a carbon footprint
You would think streaming music is more eco-friendly than CDs, tapes and records, right? Afterall, there’s no...
These are the best tips to help you establish an eco-friendly laundry routine
The earth is a fragile place, a bit more so with each day that humans contribute to chemicals in the waste stream...
Architect designs and builds his dream Passive House in New York
After three years of research and development, architect Wayne Turett of New York City-based architectural firm...
Ontario cancels plans to reduce its carbon footprint
Ontario just cut plans to reduce its carbon footprint as Doug Ford, the Premier of Ontario, Canada decided to cancel...
Study shows meal kits are more sustainable than grocery shopping
Meal kit delivery companies eliminate the weekly rush to the grocery store, making meal preparation easier than...
Cozy pop-up Seedpods let you escape into nature with a minimal footprint
Reconnecting with Mother Nature has been elevated to new heights with Nomadic Resorts' latest treehouse initiative...
This beekeepers workshop uses sustainable design to minimize its footprint
In a bid to save northern Brazil’s rainforests from deforestation and land exploitation, São Paulo-based architecture...
Over 6,000 employees demand Amazon take climate change seriously
This month, more than 6,000 employees signed onto a letter demanding Amazon distance itself from big oil companies...
A passive solar home embraces nature with a reduced footprint
Walls of glass pull the outdoors in at the Lake Manitouwabing Residence, a new four-season family residence designed...
Solar-powered home takes advantage of cooling ocean breezes in Los Angeles
Crafted to embrace spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, the Ziering Residence is defined by its dramatically...
Ocean cities add ‘blue’ to green engineering
As urban areas grow in population and footprint, many coastal cities are creating land where there once was ocean....
10 easy eco-friendly home decor tips
Decorating a home is intimidating enough without taking the environment into account, but choosing eco-friendly...
7 ways to be a sustainable and eco-friendly pet owner
Whether we realize it or not, every choice we make for our furry friends has the potential to impact the environment....
Essential eco-friendly fixtures to incorporate into your home
Being a steward of the environment means evaluating how many resources you and your family consume and consistently...
Top 10 states for LEED green buildings in 2018
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has officially revealed the Top 10 states for LEED (Leadership...
Fast food industry under pressure to decrease its global footprint stat
Fast food is one of the most popular conveniences of modern society, but it comes at a huge risk to the environment....
Flat-pack treehouse offers “extreme wilderness” glamping with a light footprint
British company Tree Tents International has unveiled its most innovative and adaptable glamping structure yet....
These are our favorite beauty retailers from the Indie Beauty Expo
The beauty world can be a complicated place, especially if you’re looking to ditch products with intimidating...
Is a tiny home right for you?
Tiny house living is obviously more affordable compared to living in a traditional home, and it offers mobility...
A Victorian cottage gets a stylish and sustainable makeover
In one of its latest eco-conscious retrofits, Australian architecture firm Green Sheep Collective has given a single-fronted...
7 ways to conserve water and reduce your water footprint
When it comes to conserving water, making small changes can have a huge impact. But many of us don’t really think...
Adaptable home brings together multiple generations under a solar roof
When local design studio Jost Architects was approached to design a home in Kew East, Melbourne, the firm not only...
Danish home champions wood over concrete for lower carbon emissions
Danish architecture firm Tegnestuen LOKAL recently completed TK-33, a modern and energy-efficient home that promotes...
Low-budget, bioclimatic home boasts a minimal energy footprint in Costa Rica
When clients Luis and Marce approached design collective YUSO proyectos for their new home in Costa Rica, they...
A guide to the best eco-friendly holiday gifts for travelers
For those who will be traveling far and wide in the new year, make sure their journeys are eco-friendly with an...
Gorgeous prefab cabin is embedded into the mountainous Norwegian landscape
Located in the mountainous area of Filefjell, Norway, a stunning, solitary cabin peeks out over the snow-covered...
The Nogal House saves energy with smart site-specific design
Mexican architecture practice BGP Arquitectura recently completed the Nogal House, a contemporary dwelling in San...
Impossible Burgers to hit grocery stores in 2019
The Impossible Burger is a plant-based patty that bleeds and sizzles when it cooks, and for the past couple of...