Sustainable Living

Freedom Cove: an off-grid floating homestead at one with nature

Off the coast of Tofino, British Columbia, floats a forested, eco-fairyland of greenhouses, ramps, towers and small...

Design and innovation practice Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA) recently unveiled what it claims to be the world’s...

It’s the birthright of every generation to rebel against its forebears. So how can young people today define...

There are designers, and then there are eco designers who prove art and sustainability can easily marry. Sarah...

The concept couldn’t be more basic — you can live a great life without endangering the planet. Cocoanutty is...

Composting is an easy and effective way to deal with food waste and fertilize your garden. Compost bins are readily...

How hard would it be to say no to single-use plastics for an entire month? People who sign up for Plastic Free...

Green design start-up Ottan Studio is committed to producing upcycled decor out of food and green waste. By...

Again and again the headlines emphasize the dirty world of fashion. Polluting waterways, consuming materials and...

Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s picnic season. But a picnic with juice boxes and individually...

Cell phones have become ubiquitous in the world, with the average phone being replaced every 1.5 to 2 years. Along...

Scientists are predicting that by the year 2050, the ocean may have more plastic than fish. While countries...

My grandfather always liked to garden, but he ramped up his vegetable production during World War II. Many folks...

At the recent Super Bowl, the NFL focused on sustainability more than in past years with its Ocean to Everglades...

Hundreds of Amazon employees have joined in solidarity, forming the advocacy group Amazon Employees for Climate...