Kristin Hunt

Closed-loop systems use sustainable supply chains that reuse the same raw materials. Apple and Sierra Nevada are both fans of the practice.

Researchers in Montana are coating seeds with ghost pepper powder to keep deer mice away as native plants return to the grasslands.

The Mexican fast-food chain is testing two new vegan and vegetarian tacos with Beyond Meat protein.

Here are tips on how to make your own zero-waste makeup — from the people who do it best.

Dutch founder Boyan Slat oversaw the launch of the Ocean Cleanup system 001 from San Francisco on Saturday.

HP and IKEA join Dell, The Lonely Whale, and GM in a collaborative effort to upcycle single-use plastic into new products.

What Is Ocean Plastic? Everything you need to know about this major source of pollution.

Looking for natural face masks — these are natural masks you can make at home.

Moving can mean a lot of waste — but it doesn't have to.

Consult our guide for more info on starting your own herb garden.

Plastic resin codes 1-7 identify types of recyclable plastic and whether they can be collected and processed.

The Ecology Center debuted its double-decker bus, "Road Trip," this spring, using it to educate families on composting, farm-to-table meals, and gardening.

IJburg islands in Amsterdam provide affordable housing and eco-friendly homes on IJmeer Lake.

The sportswear brand Vollebak has created a graphene jacket that fights bacteria, conducts heat and electricity, and withstands almost any weather condition.

More and more cities are banning balloons as the world turns its attention to single-use plastic.

The 5 gallon bucket challenge dares Louisiana fishers to fill a bucket with trash before they hit the waters.

Use Energy Star labels and factory locations to find energy-efficient, eco-friendly appliances for your home.

An expedition funded by Paul G. Allen uncovered shallow-water reefs in Indonesia that appear to withstand climate change-induced bleaching better than other coral.

Speakers including Jane Goodall, Al Gore, Dave Matthews, and Alec Baldwin will address the Global Climate Action Summit this fall in San Francisco.

Carbon taxes are hitting Canada, the UK, and, perhaps soon, the USA. But how do they reduce emissions from fossil fuels?

Young entrepreneur Aimable Mutabazi is rescuing glass from the Kigali dump for the bricks he makes at his construction company, Byiza Vuba.

Marina One features offices, apartments, restaurants, and an incredible amount of biodiversity in Singapore's central business district.

Check out cities are embracing and building eco-friendly parks and playgrounds.

Costa Rica, Chile, and Colombia introduce electric buses and taxis, as Uruguay touts first electric route in Latin America.

Meraas is hoping to attract visitors to Hatta by hyping the dam, Hajar Mountains, and new hiking trails.

San Pedro la Laguna kicked off a trend with its 2016 single-use plastics ban, aimed at conserving and restoring Lake Amatitlán.

A new report from Mighty Earth assesses the meat production at the biggest American food brands like Starbucks and McDonald's.

Neste has created the Nolla, a solar-powered and nearly zero emission tiny cabin currently on an island off the coast of Helsinki, Finland.

Tom and Mark Nardone fish for trash on the Detroit River, removing plastic waste from the water.

Boosting your gasoline-powered car's mileage and fuel efficiency doesn't just make it cheaper — it also makes it more eco-friendly.

Mary Mitsos, president of the National Forest Foundation, explains how her organization is responding to the California wildfires.

Stella Bowles discovered fecal bacteria in Nova Scotia's LaHave River, and almost single-handedly put a stop to it.

Drivers in Norway, Germany, and other European countries are buying more EVs, particularly the Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe.

The city of Missoula, Montana, could go "zero waste" by 2050 with an ambitious plan to cut its waste stream by 90 percent.

Residents in Hanoi and other Vietnamese cities are cooking with a biogas made from pig waste, in an effort to reduce smog and greenhouse gas emissions.

California has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions to their lowest level since 1990, hitting the 2020 target four years early.

Baseball and football teams like the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Diamondbacks are making their stadiums more eco-friendly.

Scientists have engineered a bacterium from E. coli that converts light to energy even when it's cloudy outside, boosting solar panel efficiency.

Re/Max partnered with Henry Ford College to build and auction off a cute tiny home that supports Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Drag queen Uyra Sodoma makes costumes out of leaves and shells to educate children about the environment.

rOcean is hoping to be the invention that gets you to quit plastic bottles at home.

Nuns have become unlikely players in the fight against climate change.

Almond, rice, and soy milk are all dairy alternatives that can help you go vegan.

This cyclist is raising environmental awareness with his world-record ride.

These fragrances are great — and gentle on the planet.

This new mosquito trap is sustainable — and takes inspiration from plants.

Green spaces can have positive effects on your mental health, study finds.

Learn all about the Squalus Clarkae, a newly discovered shark named for "Shark Lady" Eugenie Clark.

This couple was able to get their beach house by renovating an out-of-use fisherman's shack.