Recycled suitcase sculptures 'unpack' metaphysical baggage of the refugee experience (Video)
Using recycled materials and audio recordings from refugees, this exhibition hopes to deepen understanding and connection with those who have had to flee their home countries.
What are public lands?
US public lands have been in the news a lot lately, but what exactly are they?
There's not enough land for everyone in the world to follow U.S. dietary guidelines
We'd need another Canada-sized chunk of fertile land, scientists say, in order to meet those requirements.
US Wildlife Services killed 1.3 million non-invasive animals in 2017
From foxes and falcons to otters and owls, the USDA program is doing away with wildlife in droves.
US to demand coal-burning power plants keep pumping out pollution, because National Security
It's in the Fearless Leader's latest move to a planned economy that runs on coal.
Kootenay tiny home puts a lounge in its bump out
This bump out adds extra space for a cozy sitting area.
This tiny house community aims to help veterans rebuild their lives (Video)
Entirely funded by donations, this project is hoping to provide veterans struggling with PTSD or homelessness free housing, counseling and an experience of the healing power of nature.
Young people are the loneliest Americans
But they're not alone: a new report finds that most Americans are considered lonely.
The 10 eco-friendliest states in the US
How green is your state? A new report details which states are sustainability superstars.
When meat is cheap, someone else is paying the real price
Americans are willing to overlook human suffering in order to have regular meat on their table.
7 cocktail recipes inspired by Victory Gardens for the Fourth of July
So for this 4th of July, I want to honor the Victory Garden! Well, that and booze. Here are some fun and tasty cocktails, fresh from the garden.
Wine glasses are seven times as big as they used to be
Like our houses and our cars and our donuts, everything is bigger these days.
Why don't more people (especially environmentalists) drink bag-in-box wine?
Perhaps our perceptions are predicated on the packaging.
The Alchema machine turns fruit into wine or cider on your counter
Just what we've been waiting for - an automated home fermentation device that can turn fruit or honey into wine, mead, or cider.
What's in your wine?
In another case for consumer right-to-know, a new study demonstrates big differences between wines depending on the production method
Artist's jewel-like recycled glass mosaics reveal nature's consciousness
Fusing her own blends of recycled glass to create jewels of light and color, this artist's gorgeous mosaics remind us of the spirit of nature.
Wine tasters have fruit flies to thank for their jobs
Fruit flies play a role in all those fruity flavors we detect as we take whiff of wine fumes. Find out how.
Organic winemaker faces jail for refusing to apply pesticide
The French agriculture ministry has sentenced Emmanuel Giboulot six months in jail for not taking preventative measures against a bacterial vine disease.
The Spanish Porrón- an Eco-Friendly Way to Drink Wine
The Spanish porrón is a glass pitcher in the shape of a watering can that gets passed around at big events. That way, there is no need for plastic glasses or washing up!
Jalapeño and Cilantro Margarita
Here is a fun and spicy twist on a classic margarita using fresh cilantro and jalapeño.
Artist Creates Stunning Portraits With Old Wine Corks
Scott Gundersen makes art with corks, using up to 9,000 of the old bottle-stoppers to create each beautiful portrait.
Organic Ginger-Orange Cocktail Made with Bourbon and Sake
Using fresh organic ginger and locally grown oranges, the eco-friendly Medlock Ames has created a drink that is complex, fresh and tangy.
Eco Wine Review: Wrath 2010 Ex Vite Pinot Noir
Wrath's 2010 Ex Vite Pinot Noir is complete, with lots of black cherry and red raspberry. A bit fuller than your typical Pinot, this wine is as drinkable as it is food friendly.
Eco Wine Review: Frei Brothers Reserve 2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Frei's 2009 Chardonnay touches your nose with hints of rose water, jasmine and other floral delights. But on the palette, it is swimming with honey and sweet butter and just enough acidity to make it all work.
Eco Wine Review: Hahn SLH Estate 2010 Chef's Table Viognier
Hahn SLH Estate's 2010 Chef's Table Viognier is one of the most interesting whites you'll ever smell. It's completely intoxicating with notes of white peach, banana, honeydew and jasmine. Only 100 cases were made, so get this one quickly!
Eco Wine Review: Wrath 2010 Ex Anima Chardonnay
Wrath's 2010 Ex Anima Chardonnay is billowing with so much tropical fruit that you half expect Kokomo to start playing on the jukebox the second you uncork it. I swear this wine was a Piña Colada in its past life.
Eco Wine Review: Frei Brothers Reserve 2008 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
This eco-wine is thick with berries and molasses on the nose but the follow through is not your usual California cab. And for every acre of planted vineyard, Frei Brothers sets aside one acre to be preserved as natural wildlife habitat.
Eco Wine Review: Hahn SLH Estate 2010 Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
This wine is brimming with bright fruit, dark undertones and those farmyard aromas common to most Pinots. With notes of pepper, strawberry and dried mint on the palette, this wine is as food-friendly as it is drinkable.
Eco Wine Review: Unti Vineyard's 2008 Dry Creek Valley Grenache
Unti Vineyard's 2008 Grenache is smoky and spicy with cranberry and anise on the nose. Marionberry and a minty finish play well with the wine's acidity and refined tannins. And it's vegan!
Eco Wine Review: Cline Cellars 2010 Cool Climate Chardonnay
The nose is dancing with floral highlights and warm peach aromas that you half expect it to be a dessert wine. But it's surprisingly elegant for a wine just under $10. The winery is 100-percent solar-powered, as is its sister winery, Jacuzzi.
Wineries For Climate Protection – the Manifesto!
Here's the manifesto by the Spanish wine industry to fight climate change by making wineries more eco-friendly. Vines are very sensitive to climate change and so their environment, landscape, culture and tradition need protecting.
Eco Wine Review: Lynmar Estate 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
A delicate balance of dark fruit, cocoa, pepper and mushroom from a sustainable vineyard that donates to AIDS and cancer patients.
Eco Wine Review: Unti Vineyard's 2007 Benchland Syrah
UNTI 2007 Syrah Benchland is dark, somewhat brooding like a radio-friendly Cure song. Within your glass you'll find flavors of grilled plum, anise and cocoa. The wine is unfined which means it is vegan.
Eco Wine Review: Cline Cellars 2010 Cool Climate Pinot Noir
This eco-wine is bursting with red fruit aromas and vanilla. And it's minty finish is subtle yet clean so you won't mind a second glass. Which isn't a bad thing as this Pinot comes in under the $15 mark. And the winery is 100-percent solar-powered.
Lucirmás Turns Single Wine Bottles into 3-Piece Table Sets
Spanish company Lucirmás debuts Pure-Bottle, a fully recycled and recyclable table set which consists of a glass, lantern and spoon.
2018: The year wood construction took some steps forward, steps back
Some dramatic changes this year will have a big impact on the future of wood construction.
The top 10 gadget stories of the year
Hydroponics systems, electricity-free appliances and more caught your attention in 2015.
The Green Workplace in 2012: Standing Desks, Home Offices, and the Future of Work
We are just beginning to see how changes in the way we work are affecting the designs of where we work
The Design Stories of 2012 That Will Resonate in 2013
What we learned from last year and will look for in this one
What Are Your Hopes, Dreams and Predictions for 2013?
We asked the question on Facebook and got all kinds of interesting responses.
17 Favorite Tiny Apartments and Houses from 2012 in TreeHugger
We get small and look at designs from around the world
My Favorite Stories in Design: July to December 2012
These stories from the past six months tell a lot about the shape of things to come in 2013.
My Favorite Stories in Design: January to June, 2012
The year saw the start of some very interesting trends that will play out over the next few years in a big way.
From Wildlife Photography to Conservation Projects and Beyond, a Look at 2012 According to Jaymi
Looking back on this year, so much happened! I wanted to take a moment to go look back on the articles I had the most fun writing, the issues I had the most fun covering, and the adventures I had the most fun experiencing. Enjoy this look back!
Most Awesome Robots of 2012
We take a look back at our favorite robot stories: from the miniature to the hulking, from the record-breaking to the mundane.
The Year In Strange Design: 20 of the Oddest, Ugliest and Most Useless
I really didn't know where to start, there is so much terrible stuff around
30 Biggest Stories of the Year in Animal Conservation and Extinctions
The good, the bad, and the we-can-fix-its of the year all gathered up in one place.
30 Best Moments in the DIY Movement in 2012
Before the year ends we want to take a moment to glance back over the best articles and projects of the DIY movement from 2012.