Plumen Hive shade is 3D-printed and biodegradable
Light bulbs and lamp shades go together like peanut butter and jelly so when Plumen had an idea for a natural looking...
Cheer Project creates zero-waste products from pine needles
Sourcing materials is the foundation of every design process, but the practice often doesn’t align with sustainable...
Tesla solar panels now available to rent
If you’re looking to cut your electric bill by installing solar panels but are looking for an affordable option,...
Are bioplastics better for the environment or a waste of time?
There has been massive pushback against the use of plastics over the past few years, including single-use plastic...
Save the environment by pooping less, says Bolsonaro
Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro recently suggested that people could save the environment if their bowels moved...
Fashion brands ranked for toxic textiles and sustainability
A leading green economy nonprofit, Green America, released a report ranking top fashion companies based on their...
Prada jumps into the sustainability realm with six Re-Nylon bags made from recycled plastic waste
The topic of sustainability is the zeitgeist of our era and there are few industries as predominantly targeted...
Entrepreneur sells mushroom suits that decompose your body after death
Sustainability might be the last thought on your mind when a loved one dies, but one entrepreneur believes that...
Nature’s silent soldiers aiding in the fight against air pollution
Cities should be planting more trees, but the reasons why may be more complicated than you think. As it turns out,...
Extreme heat wallops US
If you live in the central or eastern U.S., it's time to fill your ice trays and seek shade as a major heat wave...
14 apps to help you live a more sustainable lifestyle
So you’ve made the choice to start living more sustainably. That’s great! Figuring out how to start can be...
Trump’s July 4th celebration cost our National Parks millions
The Independence Day festivities hosted by the White House yesterday cost the National Park Service an estimated...
Yes, climate marches are working
If you’re on social media or watch the news, you probably noticed that protest marches have increased in incidence...
The World Surf League is pledging to eliminate single-use plastics and become carbon-neutral by the end of 2019
The World Surf League (WSL) is known for being the authority for all things surfing, famous for showcasing...
Trash collecting device returned to Pacific garbage patch
A giant floating, trash collecting boom is en-route to return to the Pacific ocean after necessary repairs. Initially...
As temperatures increase, so do rat populations
The warmer weather creeping into cities across America is cause for international concern, but there’s one group...
Surfing trip leads to 4Ocean cleaning coastlines around the world
This is the story of how plastic, local fishermen, a bracelet and two surfers have created a recipe to clean up...
Philippine students must plant 10 trees to graduate, new law says
The Philippine Senate passed a new law passed this month requiring all students to plant 10 trees in order to graduate....
UK-based company is making home delivery as green as possible with e-cargo bikes
Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited unveiled its new e-cargo bike designed to reduce the carbon footprint of urban...
Demand for sand: the largest mining industry no one talks about
The world’s largest and perhaps most destructive mining industry is rarely discussed. Approximately 85 percent...
Words matter: The Guardian announces updated climate crisis language
Words matter, and last week The Guardian announced it will start using more appropriately strong words that reflect...
SAOLA offers sustainable sneakers sourced from algae and recycled plastic
Although admittedly late to the game, fashion is working towards cleaning up their act when it comes to corporate...
A modern farmstay suite minimizes site impact in Brazil
In the state of Paraná in the south of Brazil, architect Bruno Zaitter has created a contemporary and low-impact...
Green batteries? Renewable energy storage will cost nature
Our quest to save the world by achieving 100 percent renewable energy will unfortunately also be devastating for...
Looking to make your mornings greener? Try these 7 tips for a sustainable morning routine
We all have our favorite ways to start the day, but how eco-friendly is your morning routine? You might be surprised...
How National Parks benefit the environment
The U.S. has over 400 national parks across the country, which host a combined total to 330 million curious visitors...
These are the best tips to help you establish an eco-friendly laundry routine
The earth is a fragile place, a bit more so with each day that humans contribute to chemicals in the waste stream...
Britain celebrates first week without coal power since 1882
England has officially gone seven days without using any coal-powered source of electricity for the first time...
Almost all U.S. national parks have polluted air
Sure, we know that cities can be congested and polluted, but at least we have the national parks to escape to when...
8 tips to make your exercise routine more eco-friendly
For most people, getting in a good workout on a daily basis is hard enough, let alone making sure it is also beneficial...