Kristin Hunt

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

The Beyond Taco and Beyond Avocado Taco are currently available at two California locations.

We asked zero waste bloggers and YouTube hosts how to start making your own plastic-free makeup.

Over the weekend, The Ocean Cleanup sent System 001 into the San Francisco Bay for its maiden voyage.

This sustainable business practice encourages companies to recycle and reuse the same raw materials for new products.

HP and IKEA are the latest brands to join NextWave Plastics, an initiative to make ocean-bound plastics into products.

This subscription service combats the environmental impact of fast fashion with designer clothing you can rent.

Use that extra avocado or papaya on an organic DIY face mask that exfoliates and hydrates your skin.

Skip the packing peanuts and recycle, recycle, recycle.

Plant and harvest your own mint, basil, and thyme at home with this guide to growing herbs.

The numbers printed in the middle of the recycling symbol are key identification codes. Here's what they each mean.

The Ecology Center has taken its composting and planting workshops on the road with a double decker bus featuring a prep kitchen and garden.

The Dutch capital is expanding housing through a cluster of man-made islands, built with renewable energy and sustainability in mind.

Vollebak has unveiled a jacket that fights bacteria and conducts power, all with the help of a supermaterial.

Could balloons be the new plastic straws? Colleges have stopped releasing them on game days, and some U.S. town are banning them completely.

Louisiana fishers are taking the 5 gallon bucket challenge to keep their lakes and bayou clean.

Find an energy efficient fridge with a lower carbon footprint through this handy shopping guide.

Marine researchers have identified reefs off the coast of Indonesia that appear less vulnerable to climate-induced bleaching — and could be the key to combating its effects.

This meeting of industry leaders, politicians, and celebrities will brainstorm ways for the world to hit the goals of the Paris Agreement.

There's a carbon tax bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. But what does it do?

By turning post-consumer glass waste into bricks, Aimable Mutabazi is reducing his construction company's carbon emissions.

Marina One is a residential and office complex with a gorgeous "green heart" of trees and plants.

Energy-generating, water-diverting, and natural parks are providing a twist on the typical monkey bars.

Latin American countries are ramping up electric mobility efforts, with a little help from the UN.

A holding company in the United Arab Emirates is developing Hatta into a national park and eco-tourism destination.

At least 10 municipalities in Guatemala have implemented single-use plastic bans over the past two years.

A new report from Mighty Earth assesses the meat production at the biggest American food brands.

It's solar-powered, nearly zero emission, and currently on an island off the coast of Helsinki.

Tom and Mark Nardone spend their weekends on the Detroit River, pulling garbage out of the water.

Make your gas-powered car less harsh on the environment by boosting your tire pressure and completing seven other simple tasks.

NFF President Mary Mitsos tells us about post-fire restoration and the $500,000 crowdfunding campaign "Summer of Trails."

Stella Bowles convinced the Canadian government to stop polluting the LaHave River with a simple science fair project.

Drivers in Norway, Germany, and other European countries are buying up electric cars, particularly the Nissan Leaf.

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

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

The state has reduced its emissions to their lowest level since 1990, hitting the 2020 targets four years early.

Baseball and football teams are adding solar-powered pavilions and rainwater collection to their fields, making their stadiums easier on the earth.

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

Re/Max partnered with Henry Ford College to build and auction off a cute tiny home that supports children's hospitals.

Wearing leaves and bright colors, Uyra Sodoma encourages children in Amazon communities to protect their environment.

The rOcean One is an alternative to single-use plastic that purifies, carbonates, and flavors water from your tap.

"Green sisters" are helping to save endangered species and blocking pipelines with makeshift chapels.

Looking for a dairy alternative? This guide will help you decide if almond, coconut, rice, pea, or soy milk is right for you.

Michael Strasser is biking from Alaska to Patagonia for his Ice2Ice challenge, a world record attempt with eco-conscious aims.

These perfumes have sustainably sourced, natural ingredients that create amazing scents.

This solar-powered mosquito trap from Cornell is modeled on a carnivorous plant.

Researchers in Philadelphia found that greening vacant lots could have significant mental health benefits. 

Squalus clarkae is a newly identified deepwater shark named after the pioneering "Shark Lady."

Here's how Jamie and Ingrid Kwong converted an old fisherman's shack into a sustainable Australian beach house.

The Back to MAC recycling program offers free lipstick in exchange for empty makeup containers.

TerraCycle helps you recycle batteries and cigarette butts with its free shipping programs.

Costco is dropping the Polish dog for acai bowls and soy protein salads.

Tsumoru Shintake has invented a turbine that converts wave energy into clean electricity currently powering hotels.

Starbucks, Marriott, and Portland are banning them, but why are straws bad?

A new report finds that meat and dairy producers are on track to surpass the oil industry's greenhouse gas emissions.

Make your coffee pod habit more sustainable with these reusable K-cups.

Green Toys makes beach pails, rockets, and Sesame Street gardening kits out of recycled plastic milk jugs.

The San Antonio Zoo thinks Geoffrey the Toys 'R Us mascot could have a second life as a conservation advocate.

It seems like an oxymoron, but it's possible.

We put cooling pillowcases from Slumber Cloud, Sheex, and Downlite to the test.

This natural candle will burn cleanly and ward off mosquitoes.

Things did not go according to plan.

These cooks are using compost, creative packaging, and inventive recipes to make their restaurants less wasteful.

These companies responsibly use resources for their sofas, tables, and chairs.

Air conditioning use is on the rise worldwide. Will the tech catch up?

These gorgeous vertical gardens cover spaces in Milan and Mexico City.

Could gene editing and "microfragmenting" help grow robust new reefs?

Shipping container restaurants are a sustainable, stylish, and cost-effective alternative to brick and mortar.

Rory Stout explains how a "cool roof" drastically reduces energy costs in the summer.

We spoke with Madeline Rogero, a Climate Mayor committed to meeting the Paris Agreement goals in Knoxville.

As bee colonies dwindle, amateur apiarists are taking matters into their own hands with homegrown hives.

The WasteShark aquadrone vacuums plastic trash from harbors and ports, keeping it from entering oceans.

The city is working with BioCellection, a startup that converts tough-to-recycle plastics into the chemical building blocks for paints, perfumes, and car parts.

A local nonprofit is building tiny cottages for low-income families who lost their homes in the hurricane last fall.

The European Union is phasing out halogen lights by September 1, and encouraging consumers to buy LED instead.

The Jaguar E-Type is going electric in the summer of 2020, with a new zero-emission concept that boasts a 170 mile range.

Goat grazing services provide an eco-friendly alternative to lawn mowers and pesticides.

Here's where to find safe, certified organic plush toys, including stuffed teddy bears and narwhals.

Plastic straw bans harm people with disabilities — especially since eco-friendly alternatives like metal and paper straws don't work for them.

The Chipotle Aluminaries Project will support disruptors in the farming, food tech, and food waste space.

The World Climate Simulation drops players into a UN debate, and shows them the real-world impact of their game decisions.

Fido can enjoy a green roof with an automated faucet, a solar-powered fan, and a secret drawer stocked with treats.

On a recent Reddit thread, the people who work at recycling plants gave advice on how to keep recyclables out of the landfill. For starters: remember to rinse.

The U.K. government will ban these single-use plastic items sometime between October 2019 and 2020, but the public can comment before then.

The material is spun from volcanic minerals, and perfect for building.

This simple DIY tutorial just requires an old wine bottle, tape, and paint.

Robin Wilson uses sustainable building practices and materials to create clean homes.

How are the surface cleaners from Seventh Generation, ECOS, Method, and Mrs. Meyer's?

Cities and nonprofits across America are adopting a sustainable new model of affordable housing.

Don't throw your used outfits out. Donate them to one of these GM-approved charities.

These quarterbacks and tennis pros all cut meat out of the meals, and saw a dramatic difference in their careers.

You can rent these documentaries on elephants, vegan meat, mountains, and wild rivers on iTunes and Vimeo.

Scientists at Duke University are using trees to locate the remaining lemurs in Madagascar.

The new World Bank bond series aims to raise $3 billion for water projects around the world.

Everything you need to know on pricing, sizing, and assembly.

Through community supported agriculture, you can get fresh and local veggies every week.

Swap your plastic forks for compostable cutlery.

We assessed bottles from Klean Kanteen, S'well, MIRA, and Hydroflask and offered an ideal environment for each one.

These oddballs have soft shells, pig noses, and green hair.