Oregon initiates first modern statewide refillable glass bottle system in the US
At the beginning of the century, refillable bottles were the only option when you purchased a beer or soda from...
Jamaica will ban plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam by 2019
Jamaica has become the latest country to introduce a ban on single-use plastics. In order to reduce pollution and...
Biophilic dome homes produce more energy than they consume
It’s no secret that the building sector is a resource-intensive industry, but La Mesa, California-based nonprofit...
Lecomte reaches mile 1,000 in his swim across the Pacific Ocean
Ben Lecomte, the first person to swim across the Atlantic Ocean back in 1998, is now attempting to be the first...
UK's Co-op to ditch single-use plastic bags for biodegradable bags
A popular supermarket chain in the U.K. is taking a step toward bettering the environment by putting a stop to...
Cities around the world lay the groundwork for a zero-waste future
Cities around the world are pledging to reduce waste over the next 12 years in an effort to curb global warming...
California plans to launch its own satellite to monitor air pollution
California has promised to launch its own satellite to track air quality in the fight against air pollution. Governor...
France moves to reshape infrastructure and promote bicycle transportation
France plans to launch a major endeavor to triple the amount of cyclists on its streets within the next seven years....
Google Street View cars will map air pollution in cities worldwide
Air quality sensors are coming to a Google Street View car near you. The tech giant just announced plans to introduce...
Blue dye could be the next key to harnessing renewable energy
Scientists at the University of Buffalo have discovered an adept way of storing renewable energy thanks to waste...
California legislature passes historic bill to achieve 100% clean energy
California is going all in on clean energy. Legislators just passed a bill that puts the state on a path to become...
Singapore, the City in a Garden, sets an example for a green planet
Singapore has transformed itself from a hub of pollution to an environmental dream-city in the past 50 years. From...
UK bag tariff halves plastic bag marine litter, reduces sales of plastic bags by 86%
Following a 5p charge per bag, the sale of plastic bags in the U.K. has fallen by 86 percent, according to reports...
UN Environment and Yale present a sustainable tiny home in NYC
U.N. Environment and Yale University’s School of Architecture has unveiled an innovative tiny home that explores...
The Philippines envisions a green smart city to combat pollution in Manila
Traffic is an unpleasant facet of life in cities, but in Manila, the most densely populated city in the world,...
'Plastic Free Trust Mark' helps customers dodge plastic packaging
New labeling will assist shoppers in buying food and drinks that aren't packaged in plastic. Campaign group A...
Climate Victory Garden campaign aims to "Make America Green Again"
Want to take action in the fight against climate change? Plant a garden! During World War II, people in the U.S....
The Indian city of Diu is 100% powered by the sun
The city of Diu has become India's first and only municipality to receive 100% of its energy needs from solar power....
Clothing company removes 1,000,000 pounds of trash from global waters
Fast fashion is a dirty business, and the apparel industry is considered one of the world's most toxic, second...
German city offers ingenious alternative to single-use coffee cups
What do you do when you arrive at a coffee shop and realize you've forgotten your reusable mug? Many of us, in...
Houston Bike Share offers free bicycles to people who lost cars to Harvey
Houston Bike Share is distributing free bicycles to those who lost their vehicles in Hurricane Harvey. When the...
SOLARKIOSK E-HUBBs put goods, services, and power back into Africa's hands
The game-changing power of solar energy is a gift to all of the global community. Nations of the world, having...
IKEA's new augmented reality app could totally change the way we shop
Ever purchased a piece of furniture, only to find out later it didn’t fit the style or size of the room? Swedish...
Cameroon student nonprofit recycles plastic bottles into boats
Humanity has a plastic bottle addiction - people around the world purchase one million a minute, and many bottles...
Give goods, find goods, and do good on National Thrift Store Day
If you’re the type of shopper that lives for finding hidden gems in vintage stores, mark August 17th on your...
Beached whale appears in Paris, stunning tourists and residents
Imagine strolling along the Seine river in Paris, hand-in-hand with a partner when all of a sudden, you glimpse...
Vancouver on track to kill wasteful single-use packaging
Vancouver, Canada wants to become a zero-waste city - no easy feat for an area with over 600,000 people. But as...
Sweden passes law to become carbon neutral by 2045
Sweden just took a huge step towards becoming even greener than it already is. A new law passed by the country's...
This Louisiana craft beer pioneer 'went green' long before it was cool
Abita Brewing Company has been a tastemaker since 1986, both in terms of craft beer - you've probably sipped their...
9 of the world's biggest fishing companies agree to protect the oceans
The world's oceans are in trouble, and nine of the biggest fishing firms recently decided to help. They're banding...