Whether it’s croquet in the yard or chess at the dining table, games are a tradition that brings family and friends together. Japanese company Masuda Kiribako builds on that idea with a board game that not only encourages play, but also recycles materials in the production.  Called...

Whether it’s croquet in the yard or chess at the dining table, games are a tradition that brings family and friends together. Japanese company...

The San Juan Islands have the same problem as lots of beautiful places — it relies on tourism dollars and wants to welcome visitors, but the ecosystem can only take so much. So like other gorgeous and ecologically sensitive spots around the globe, these islands off the coast of Washington state have...

The San Juan Islands have the same problem as lots of beautiful places — it relies on tourism dollars and wants to welcome visitors, but the...

Zero Energy Ready Homes push the limits of sustainable living. With solar panel installation in these houses, the total amount of renewable energy produced is equal to the amount of energy used per year, resulting in net-zero energy bills and carbon-free homes. Because of their incredible efficiency, the standards...

Zero Energy Ready Homes push the limits of sustainable living. With solar panel installation in these houses, the total amount of renewable energy...