Treehaus combines contemporary design and passive energy in the Utah forest
If you were lucky enough to have a treehouse as a child, you understand the thrill of having the wonders of nature...
This modular family home has its own indoor pond
When a young family shops for a home, they often want a simple floor plan and open spaces for kids to play and...
SAOTA’s Benguela Cove design takes rooms with a view seriously
When you announce you’ve moved into a home on a cove, the first image that comes to mind is a house with glorious...
This British café is serving to-go coffee in ceramic mugs to combat waste
A coffee shop northeast of London wants to serve its customers coffee in a mug from your home. La Tour Cycle Café...
Clothing made from recycled water bottles highlights the ongoing crisis in Flint
A new fashion exhibit in Queens underscores the ongoing water-contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan. "Flint Fit"...
Best Made Co. unveils hat made with synthetic spider silk
Following its release in March of the world's first commercially available product made from manmade spider silk—a...
Yves Béhar recycles wetsuits and boat sails into ocean-friendly bags
Yves Béhar is turning trash into treasure. The rock-star industrial designer, founder of the San Francisco-based...
First spider-silk garment to hit the market is this necktie from Bolt Threads
Bolt Threads, a purveyor of synthetic spider silk, has launched the world's first commercially available product...
Timberland transforms recycled plastic bottles into shoes, bags
For its latest collection, Timberland is turning to the bottle—the plastic bottle, that is. The outdoor-wear...
Score this upcycled convertible Freitag backpack ($340) for free in our fall giveaway
Looking for the perfect all-in-one bag to carry around town? Freitag's ultra-versatile "R123 Woolf" convertible...
Satva’s organic yoga-inspired clothing supports education for young girls in India
http://youtu.be/tzHkyvcL77c Designed in California, Satva's line of organic women and children's clothing stands...
Most of Nike’s shoes are made using recycled materials
Nike is taking sustainable style seriously - these days, a full 71 percent of their shoes contain recycled materials....
VANMOOF’s ‘Boncho’ is a brilliant folding rain poncho for bicyclists
Biking in the rain sucks. The streets are slippery, your hands get cold, and water assaults you from every angle....
Artist Catherine Young debuts post-apocalyptic fashion for a hotter planet
Catherine Young collaborated with artists and scientists in the Apocalypse Project to spur questions about how...
Join Ecouterre and the Museum of the City of New York for a discussion on ethical fashion
This Thursday, join Ecouterre and the Museum of the City New York for a discussion on ethical fashion. Ecouterre's...
GIVEAWAY: Win a Voltaic solar backpack in Inhabitat’s Back to School Contest (worth $330)!
It's hard to believe, but fall is nearly upon us and a new semester will be in full swing sooner than we know it....
INTERVIEW: Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am Tells Us Why Green Fashion is the Future
Green fashion already has a strong group of loyal followers, but how do we get the word out to a larger audience?...
14 eco-friendly knit gifts to cozy up to
Share the warmth this holiday season with a sustainable knit gift that will bring comfort and joy to hearts, hands,...
14 Eco-Friendly Jewelry Gifts That Sparkle
Make spirits bright this holiday with gifts of jewelry that pander the planet as much as their recipients. Add...
Horse-Drawn Carriages Anger Animal Lovers at New York Fashion Week
Argentine designer Victor de Souza's New York Fashion Week show drew crowds last week, but not everyone was there...
Quebec Residence Gets An Eco-Modernist Facelift
The ample exterior glazing is intentionally oriented to a southern exposure, allowing maximum solar gain in winter....
TRMTAB Upcycles Leather Factory Waste to Create Beautiful Bags and Accessories
TRMTAB’s cleverly designed, limited edition bags and accessories are upcycled from a leather factory’s production...
INTERVIEW: We Talk to Joinless Founder Ben Davis About How Buying Less Crap Can Make Us Happier
Have you ever felt like the objects you own actually own you? If so, maybe you should join Joinless, the world's...
Top 10 Green Products from Design Indaba 2014 in Cape Town, South Africa
Goodbye Malaria pajama pants are made from locally manufactured South African shweshwe fabric. Proceeds from sales...
21 Sexy Sustainable Skivvies for a Red Hot Valentine’s Day!
Hubba hubba. Turn up the heat this 14th by gifting your lady a sexy and sustainable set of lingerie. We've rounded...
Cambodian-American Protester Sews Dollar Bills for 8 Hours Outside of an NYC H&M
While other New Yorkers tried to minimize their time outdoors last week, Cambodian-American artist Kat Eng sat...
Global Green’s 9th Annual Gorgeous & Green Gala Wows With “Green Gatsby” Theme
The LEED–certified Bently Reserve in San Francisco was the perfect setting for a 'Green Gatsby' theme with its...
Quazi Design Creates Stunning Eco Jewelry From Old Magazines
Quazi Design is a cutting-edge craft company that transforms waste magazines into original accessories and interiors....
INTERVIEW: Ecouterre Talks to Designer Victoria Bartlett About Cruelty-Free Fashion
At Ecouterre, we've always been fascinated with designer Victoria Bartlett's ability to create fantastic fashions...
BOOK REVIEW: The Eco Chick Guide to Life
The Eco Chick Guide to Life is a roadmap to greener living for the modern girl. Author Starre Vartan covers fashion,...