Global renewable energy is projected to rise by 50% in the next 5 years, IEA finds
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its Renewables 2019 market forecast, detailing analysis...
Girl Scouts build bee hotels to help save wild bees
Wild bee populations in the United States face catastrophic collapse from climate change, habitat loss, shrinking...
Two beautiful, self-sustaining tiny cabins rest on a remote island off the coast of Finland
Finnish designers Aleksi Hautamäki and Milla Selkimaki have done what many only dream of — they have bought...
Biomaterials Archive debuts at Dutch Design Week 2019
Dutch Design Week, the largest design event in Northern Europe, is back once again this October to show how pioneering...
Halloween generates frightening amounts of plastic waste each year
Two eco-minded British charities, Hubbub and the Fairyland Trust, have revealed that Halloween generates mounds...
Eco-resort in Finland charges guests based on their carbon emissions
A Finnish hotel is changing the tourism industry by showing that sustainability can really pay off. When guests...
Stroodles lets you eat your straw
Now you can one-up your most eco-conscious friends. Instead of composting your straw after you finish your drink,...
Recycled plastic to soon pave Los Angeles roads
To better manage plastic waste, Los Angeles is in talks with Technisoil, an innovative manufacturing company, to...
Proposed Florida bill could require prescription for sunscreens in effort to save coral reefs
In a bid to protect the Sunshine State’s reefs from coral bleaching, a new legislative bill has been proposed...
EEA reports poor air quality caused premature deaths of 400,000 Europeans in 2016
Coal-fired power plants, vehicle-clogged highways and fossil-fuel spewing factories have contributed to the growing...
Scotland bans plastic-stemmed cotton swabs in bid to combat plastic pollution
Following backlash concerning plastic waste buildup in beaches and oceans, Scotland is now the first country in...
EIT Food Marketplace disrupts the industry with additive-free beverages, veggie milk and more
Earlier this month in Munich, new trends in sustainable food were featured at the annual Food Marketplace event...
First-of-its-kind device prototype harnesses renewable energy from ocean waves
Our planet is a water world, covered with 70 percent oceans. For centuries, it’s been widely known that the high...
Renewable energy surpasses fossil fuels in the UK
In a first for the United Kingdom, wind turbines, solar panels and other renewable energy sources have generated...
Golden State bans hotel mini-toiletries in effort to minimize waste
To reduce the impact of plastic waste pollution, California banned hotel and lodging use and distribution of travel-size...
How to see these six fascinating animals in the wild while aiding in their conservation
If you’re going to travel, travel responsibly. The best way to show animals that you love them is by respecting...
Old bus is converted into a mobile greenhouse to teach students about sustainable eating habits
Sometimes, a little hands-on education goes a very long way when it comes to instilling sustainable and healthy...
Designers made this pavilion out of upcycled paper waste
Originally created for the Copenhagen Art Fair to showcase a new sustainable method of design, the Paper Pavilion...
Climate change is forcing major airports to future-proof against rising sea levels and floods
Climate change is accelerating sea level rise and threatening coastal infrastructure, especially that of airports....
Celebrate the second International E-Waste Day
Thanks to its inaugural success last year, the second International E-Waste Day will be observed on October 14,...
Designers aim to reduce the waste and impact of airlines
Exhibitions of art can, and perhaps should, be thought-provoking, which is exactly the goal of the temporary showing...
Federal agencies propose designated marine habitat to help protect Pacific humpback whales
Earlier this week, three federal government agencies — the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), the National...
Zaha Hadid Architects completes futuristic, energy-saving airport in Beijing
China has officially opened the Beijing Daxing International Airport, a futuristic transit hub designed by Zaha...
Archstorming announces winning proposals for a school made of recycled plastic in Mexico
Architectural competitions platform Archstorming recently presented the winners of its “Tulum Plastic School”...
Light your pumpkins the EEK-o-friendly way this Halloween
With spooky season upon us, consider illuminating your jack-o'-lanterns in an eco-friendly way. But what are some...
When in Rome, recycle more to earn free metro and bus travel tickets
Rome’s Mayor Virginia Raggi recently unveiled an eco-friendly pilot initiative that is gaining popularity in...
Save the Duck introduces new winter line of outerwear
When you’re wearing clothing made from fur or leather, it’s hard to ignore the fact that it comes from an animal,...
Ski atop the world’s cleanest waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen
Six years after breaking ground, CopenHill — a waste-to-energy plant topped with a year-round ski slope — is...
30 of world's largest cities have hit peak greenhouse gas emissions milestone, C40 analysis shows
The international community has collaboratively crusaded to quickly reach peak global greenhouse gas emissions....
Which cities are the most sustainable? WalletHub releases Top 100 Greenest US Cities 2019
Ever wonder which American cities are the most eco-friendly? WalletHub recently unveiled its list of 2019's Greenest...