Indonesia accepts plastic bottles in exchange for free bus rides
Plastic waste is a huge problem in Indonesia, and this has led the country’s second-largest city to come up with...
Microplastics have made their way into human poop
Each year, humans around the world produce about 882 billion pounds of plastic waste, and about 80 percent of it...
Zambia plans to cull 2,000 hippos over the next 5 years
Two years ago, the Republic of Zambia in south-central Africa suspended its plans for the controlled slaughter...
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...
A crimson red home is tucked into a dark green forest in Portugal
Lisbon-based architect Luis Rebelo de Andrade is world renowned for his Tree Snake Houses in Portugal’s Pedras...
Japanese cherry blossoms spring into unusual fall blooms
The springtime cherry blossom festival in Japan is an annual celebration that draws in spectators from all around...
How to throw a fun, zero waste Halloween party
October is flying by, and Halloween will be here before you know it. To celebrate the holiday, many of us like...
Winter ticks are responsible for New England's moose massacres
The changing climate felt in recent years has proven deadly for moose populations in the northeastern United States....
Study finds 90 percent of table salt contains microplastics
According to a new study that observed sea, rock and lake salts, 90 percent of the table salt brands sold around...
Clean energy-producing Light Up wins the 2018 LAGI competition in Melbourne
Melbourne-based NH Architecture and Seattle architectural practice Olson Kundig placed first and second respectively...
Hurricane Michael leaves uncertainty for loggerhead sea turtles in Florida
The full extent of damage from Hurricane Michael is still not known. But when the storm hit the Florida Panhandle,...
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...
Beer prices expected to soar as climate change challenges barley production
Shrinking barley yields caused by climate change will be disrupting the beer industry in the coming decades. The...
This contaminated, post-industrial site will become a massive park in Florida
New images have been unveiled of international design firm Sasaki’s proposal for transforming a 180-acre, post-industrial...
This bold, sustainable home will age gracefully near an Indiana wetland
Compact, energy-efficient and built with locally sourced materials, this hillside home takes a low-impact approach...
Meat consumption must drop by 90% to avert a climate crisis
While the meat industry's negative impacts on the environment have proved troublesome for some time, an assembly...
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...
Bee hive vandalism in Iowa kills tens of thousands of honeybees
Bee vandals have struck again, this time at the Grateful Acres Farm northeast of Des Moines, Iowa. Last week, farmer...
Barn-inspired home offers back-to-nature living with a crisp, contemporary twist
Reconnecting with rural roots has never looked better than at Silvernails, a beautiful hillside home fashioned...
Everything you need to know about online farmers markets
Online farmers markets are becoming increasingly popular with the rise in demand for locally sourced produce. With...
A solar-powered home hides behind a colossal, sloped green roof
We often profess our love of green roofs, but a recent home design in Krakow has really taken the idea to the next...
New study suggests it's time to replace modern, grassy lawns
The lush green lawns surrounding many homes, businesses, parks and other outdoor spaces might not be the greatest...
Virgin Atlantic plane takes flight with fuel from recycled waste
A Virgin Atlantic plane flying from Orlando to London has become the first commercial flight to use jet fuel partly...
Maya Bay closes following extensive environmental damage from tourists
The Thai beach that Leonardo DiCaprio made famous in his 2000 movie The Beach is closing indefinitely thanks to...
Greek island Tilos is showing the world how to go 100% renewable
The Greek island of Tilos is nearing 100 percent energy independence using only renewable sources with the help...
Dunkin' Donuts unveils a tiny home powered by recycled coffee grounds
Now this is one sweet tiny home! Dunkin' Donuts has long claimed that ¨America Runs on Dunkin'," but now, the...
Even scientists are shocked by the latest UN report on climate change
According to a Monday report on climate change from the United Nations, maintaining the Earth's temperature rise...
Olson Kundig solar sail proposal could power up to 200 Melbourne homes with clean energy
Acclaimed architecture practice Olson Kundig is best known for its spectacular residential works in the Pacific...
Eco-friendly Scarborough Home is designed to follow the sun
Set into a steep hillside in Christchurch, the Scarborough Home makes the most of its challenging location by embracing...
Walkers launches free recycling program amid growing pressure from critics
An online social media campaign calling for popular U.K. chip manufacturer Walkers to adopt a more sustainable...