The Moneyless Manifesto Just Launched (Yes, It Is Free)
Mark Boyle has literally lived without money, so he had more room than most to critique our economy. Now he's formulated a manifesto.
Is "Sharespray" the New Way to Do Everything?
Could "sharespray" transform our entire future? A light hearted take on the new sharing economy.
Surprise! Zipcar Users Feel Less Ownership of the Cars They Use
A new study suggests Zipcar users are less inclined to look after vehicles, and don't trust their fellow users. What does that mean for collaborative consumption?
Mobile Game Encourages Real-World Sharing
The sharing economy is built on reputation. So is online social gaming. Now the two are coming together.
Sharing Saves You Money. But Who Cares?
With all the talk of the "sharing economy", are we in danger of losing sight of the bigger picture? Sharing is caring after all.
How to Save Money By Sharing Your Car With Neighbors
Zipcar has made car sharing cool, but it doesn't always need a fancy business model. Sometimes you can just share with your neighbor.
Is Collaborative Consumption a Movement or a Business Model?
The sharing economy is built more on convenience and the desire to save money than a mission to save the world. But does that matter?
How the Law Stops Us Sharing, And What We Can Do To Change It
The sharing economy is getting more and more attention, but laws drawn up for traditional business don't always adapt well to informal sharing or collaborative consumption.
How Collaborative Consumption Could Help Shrink Government
Could sharing more be central to achieving the Right's biggest dream?
Photos: I stood on a wave
Lake Michigan froze over during the polar vortex, so I walked on water.
Earthrise: The photo that launched a movement.
50 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement.
The missing piece of the plastic debate
Something my friend told me the other day made me rethink the plastic straw debate.
This photo is what rainforest destruction looks like
I was walking through the rainforest and saw something odd.
Photos: Women running the farm during WWII
War wasn't just a man's game, and it wasn't just about weapons. Soldiers gotta eat.
How to make a boardgame out of garbage ... for revenge
You don't need to spend money to play Chinese checkers, especially if you've got vengeance in your heart.
Unprecedented 3D world map completed
Tandem satellite choreography has mapped the planet to 1-meter accuracy. In addition to amazing images, the data provides a treasure trove to earth scientists
A picture is worth: Space required to transport 60 people by car, uber and AV
A hilarious remix of a classic image demonstrates that the new high-tech alternatives are not solving every problem.
Zucchini overload? Make steak
It's the season of rampant zucchini and copious cucumbers. People will give them away to you in big paper bags. What to do if you don't relish loaves of zucchini bread?
Posters from the past still inspire today
A huge trove of posters from the WPA is full of messages that still resonate. And brush your teeth!
Good news for 2015: compostable clothing
For consumers, biodegradable and compostable products have mostly been a bust. Still, it is good news that the swiss company Freitag has succeeded making jeans that will break down on commercial compost piles.
Dinosaur Comics on the most dangerous game: Driving
Ryan North points out that unlike most games, this one is lethal
A Picture is worth: Nothing secret about shark fin sales in Hong Kong
We have shown so many photos of shark fins drying on the roofs of Hong Kong; here's the ground floor.
How cars have squeezed pedestrians off the streets and made it almost impossible to walk
A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story.
Why the caulking gun (and the thermal imager) are the best weapons in the war against energy waste
Take a thermographic tour of my house to see why.
Earthrise: The photo that launched a movement. (Reprise)
45 years ago today, the Apollo 8 astronauts took the photo that some say inspired the environmental movement.
'Book' Christmas tree is easy, eco-friendly, and free
If you are tired ot dragging home a live tree and having it shed its pine needles through your home as it dies, look no further. All this tree takes is your love, and the books from your bookshelf.
Photo of the Day: Tons of ivory crushed by construction equipment
Five tons of ivory was crushed earlier this year in Manila at the wildlife bureau compound, in an effort to change it's image as one of the world's hotspots for illegal ivory trading.
In Photos: What zoo captivity looks like around the world
Photographer Gaston Lacombe's beautiful and heartrending series of photographs of captive animals at zoos across five continents.
10 most popular Photo of the Days
September's most loved images from our Photo of the Day series.
Photo of the Day: Family matters with northern elephant seals
A female northern elephant seal protects her newborn pup as she warns away a young male with amorous intentions for her.
The alien planet of Bisti Wilderness, New Mexico (Photos)
The things nature does to sand and rock are amazing. You may think this is an alien planet with bizarre stone houses for extraterrestrials, but no, this is New Mexico in all its mind-blowing glory.
Photo of the Day: Autumn color is right around the corner
Have the leaves started to change yet where you are? Autumn is just around the corner, and the annual burst of color is about to begin!
Photo of the Day: Grizzly bear poses for the cameras
A coastal grizzly bear pauses in its fishing efforts to pose for a group of photographers watching nearby.
Artist's repurposed vintage pocket watches reveal magical miniature worlds
These intricately redone antique pocket watches and other timepieces feature scenes inspired by fairytales and steampunk.
6 perfect paper planners for 2019
For some of us, the key to staying organized is shockingly old-fashioned – putting pen to paper.
The beautiful Awake Watch is an impressively eco-friendly timepiece
Built to last using sustainably sourced materials, Awake offers luxury-brand quality at a reasonable price point.
SugarSky headbands are handmade and handsome
Add some pizzazz to your hairdo with these fun, colorful accessories, all made in USA.
8 paper planners that will change your life
These planners don't stop at scheduling; they'll help you smash your goals for 2018.
Raw furniture is grown with mushroom mycelium
Coppiced wood and fungi become one in this collection of conceptual furniture.
This low-tech terrarium purifies water like a mini-Amazon rainforest (Video)
Emulating the same processes naturally found in rainforests, this prototype filters and cleans water of harmful pollutants.
Modular wall-mounted mini-vases are also canvases for art
Plants get a stylish home with these eye-catching, handmade wooden planters made for the wall.
Buy the original IKEA tote for $1 or get a knockoff for $2,145
Luxury fashion designer Balenciaga has released a Italian leather version of IKEA's iconic utilitarian shopping bag, leading one to assume the world has lost its mind.
LeGrow is a smart garden system you build with LEGO-like modular blocks (Video)
Perfect for small city apartments, this system allows you to use a variety of add-on components to build your own indoor garden.
10 ethically made, eco-friendly backpacks
These lovely packs are made from upycled waste materials, biodegradable natural fabrics, recycled polyester, and more.
Job-creating bags will reuse lifejackets & boats of refugee crisis (Video)
Mountains of discarded materials sourced from refugees' boats and lifejackets will be transformed into bags -- by asylum seekers themselves, for a decent wage.
Multifunctional baby carrier is also cradle & rocker rolled in one
This versatile accessory keeps your infant close to your body, or it can become a cradle or rocker to be placed on a flat surface.