South Africa’s first interior 6 star Green Star awarded to Formfunc
The Green Building Council recently awarded South Africa’s highest possible Interiors Green Star v1 certification...
Olson Kundig designs world’s first Recompose facility for composting human remains
Architectural practice Olson Kundig has unveiled designs for the flagship facility of Recompose, a company that...
Easy ways to make your home and garden more sustainable this fall
As the final leaves drop from the trees and the temperatures continue to plummet, you’ve likely already prepped...
Boston’s mayor announces curbside compost program
Boston’s mayor Marty Walsh wants to know: are you going to compost that? Because chances are you should. Walsh...
California restaurants add carbon emission surcharge
Sustainable restaurants in California are going a step further to stop climate change by adding a farm-to-table...
These are the best 9 tricks and gadgets to keep your spring garden in tip-top shape
Flowers are sprouting and the weather is heating up, it's safe to say spring is in full effect (at least in some...
Fueled by chocolate: Ghana’s newest biofuel
Researchers in Ghana are testing a system that will turn cocoa into biofuel — but don’t worry — it uses...
These are the best 7 tips to follow for a more eco-friendly backyard
Incorporating and eco-friendly lifestyle to your home can be easier than you think, especially when it comes to...
Music festivals and events can set the stage for sustainability
When it comes to entertainment, fans contemplate who they will pay to see in concert, what they will wear to the...
The problem with coffee pods and the eco-friendly alternatives to use instead
Many Americans have become accustomed to using single-serving brewers to make their morning cup of coffee. Not...
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...
The best eco-friendly resolutions for 2019
With the new year looming, resolutions are on everybody’s mind. That’s because the new year is all about new...
Billions of pounds of pumpkin will go to the landfill after Halloween
Over the past few weeks, millions of people have bought nutritious, tasty treats that they won’t eat, and after...
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...
Austin passes law banning restaurants from throwing out food waste
Restaurants in Austin, Texas have revamped operations this week by adopting sustainable measures for food waste....
A sustainable campus is built from 22 recycled shipping containers
The International Sustainable Development Studies Institute in Thailand is taking its own teachings to heart with...
100% solar-powered Fiji resort combines 5-star luxury with sustainability
Luxury travel doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment. At Six Senses’ new Fiji Resort, visitors...
This edible six pack ring feeds sea animals instead of killing them
SaltWater Brewery in South Florida is the first brewery to test biodegradable six-pack rings. Designed by start-up...
Zero-energy tiny home has a near-invisible footprint
COULSON architects' Disappear Retreat is a tiny, mirrored house that not only appears to disappear into the landscape...
HOW TO: Turn your food waste into clean energy
Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food ends up lost or wasted — 46 percent of the world’s garbage. While the global...
How to cook a whole pumpkin (seeds, guts and all)
Pumpkin season is officially upon us, which means we'll be seeing a lot of Jack O'Lanterns, pies, and seasonal...
Peek inside the zero-waste kitchen of the future
The kitchen of the future will be healthier for our planet and improve our family ties through food. That's the...
Breathtaking seaside hotel in Thailand practices radical reuse, grows 100% of its produce
Overlooking a private bay along the Northern Coast of Koh Samui, Thailand, The Tongsai Bay Hotel boasts more than...
Beautiful, odorless tabletop ecosystem is powered with food waste
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS57-hFcV8s According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), around...
Could fermentation be the solution to NYC’s food waste woes?
Despite NYC's numerous efforts to curb its massive food waste issues, there is still a lot of work to be done...
DIY: Backyard composter from a garbage can + what can be tossed into it
What You'll Need: A large plastic garbage bin with a lid A drill A 1/4 inch drill bit 2 bungee cords Use...
One of the world’s greenest buildings 14 feet above sea level prepares for climate change
According to CBF Hampton Roads Director Christy Everett, the ambitious project was designed to be a model for future...
Artist advocates worm composting solution to reduce waste and methane emissions
Composting worms are excellent co-habitants that can help us reduce our greenhouse gas output by eating food scraps...
“World’s most environmental” restaurant opens in San Francisco
A new restaurant that recently opened in San Francisco claims to be the most sustainable of its kind in the world....