8 ways to make your bathroom more eco-friendly
An outdated bathroom isn’t just an eyesore; it can also be quite harmful to the environment, because old toilets...
Green school in Bali shows students how to live sustainably
The goals of the Green School are anything but small, yet they are simple: take care of the local community and...
5 ways to throw a zero-waste Super Bowl party
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest party days of the year. For many people, that means a house full of friends...
Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle debuts at CES
It may have taken five years, but Harley-Davidson’s vision for the electric motorcycle market is here and ready...
11 ways to be more self-sufficient in the new year
Self-sufficient living is all about providing for your own needs— and the needs of your household— without...
9 sustainable living tips to take from our grandparents
Our grandparents and great-grandparents lived in a simpler time, and we aren’t just talking about technology....
10 money-saving tips for a green home
With more and more people becoming mindful about the environment, there has never been a better time to make your...
MIT students find a way to make stronger concrete with plastic bottles
Americans consume 8.6 billion water bottles — every year. Of those, only 1 of 5 is recycled. Fortunately, a handful...
Bicycle highway in the Netherlands built using recycled toilet paper
People in the Netherlands use an estimated 180,000 tons of toilet paper every year. Because this amounts to a lot...
New Antarctic farm will grow produce despite temperatures of -100 degrees F
Imagine having to go months without an adequate supply of fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables. Scientists based...
Schwarzenegger-backed startup takes on Tesla with new battery tech
Tesla may be the best-known electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, but its grip on the industry isn't certain. The...
Lilium's all-electric flying taxi could travel from Manhattan to JFK in 5 minutes
A startup from Germany has secured $90 million to build the all-electric flying taxi of the future. Albeit still...
Britain's first zero-waste store is packaging-free and only sells ethical goods
Next time you plan a trip to Devon, UK, be sure to visit the Earth.Food.Love grocery store. The unique supermarket...
Midwest greenhouse heated with geothermal energy produces citrus year-round for $1 per day
Those who live in the Midwest United States understand how difficult it can be to eat local during winter. But...
Kenyan activists are using human poop to make affordable cooking fuel
Resources are scarce in Kenya, and nearly half of the population lives below the poverty line, but they do have...
Dutch designer creates a wooden motorcycle powered by algae
An algae-powered wooden motorcycle? The concept isn’t too far out, considering algae has been used to create...
Inexpensive new battery generates power with just a drop of saliva
In addition to aiding digestion, it turns out saliva can also power batteries. Researchers at Binghamton University...
New solar panels with built-in batteries make off-grid living easy
Solar might be the future, but few people and businesses can afford to invest in the technology. This is why SolPad’s...
Reflective paint helps women in slums combat extreme heat caused by climate change
Temperatures are skyrocketing in India, as a result of climate change. Sadly, this has resulted in a 150 percent...
Australian company lands $12M to print batteries on solar panels
Solar arrays can put a serious dent in your electricity bill, however the cost of installing a photovoltaic system...
World’s largest rotating solar plant to be built in South Korea
South Korea is known for its workaholic culture and for hosting an enormous LEGO tower. But soon, the country may...
This urban ‘tree’ cleans as much polluted air as an entire forest
Air pollution might be invisible, but it results in 7 million premature deaths each year. Fortunately, there's...
Eviation Aircraft unveils all-electric plane with 600-mile range
Though flying via airplane is fast and fun, it's one of the least environmentally-friendly methods of travel. That...
Revolutionary solar paint creates endless energy from water vapor
Researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne have created a revolutionary new solar paint that can be used to produce...
10 successful Kickstarters creating a better world
1. Rainforest Connection The United Nations has officially declared deforestation to be one of the leading causes...
Ergonomically-Correct 'Wellbeing Toilet' Helps You Poop the Right Way
The toilet, ubiquitous as it is, hasn't changed much in design or function since indoor plumbing became a thing....
Morphing XFR Tote makes it easy to carry your stuff when bike-sharing
Bike sharing systems are great for getting around the city, but they suck when it comes to carrying things, particularly...
This one simple cellphone trick could save enough CO2 to power Singapore for a year
The average mobile made this year produced 35 kg of carbon emissions to manufacture, equal to 16 weeks of laundry....
Make your own LED fairy holiday lights using paper and a recycled water bottle
Looking for unique and beautiful ways to light up your winter evenings and festive gatherings? These stunning DIY...
10 Stunning green designs from the V&A at London Design Week 2015
Curiosity Cloud by Mischer Traxler In the intricate gilded interior of the V&A's Norfolk House Music Room, Austrian...