When most people think of eco-friendly boating, it usually brings to mind images of sailboats or canoes. Some people, however, know that there are a range of powerful new watercraft innovations that don’t…

Cars are made in plants. Why not a car made from a plant?

Bamboo grows like a weed in many parts of the word; in fact, the plant will sometimes grow a foot or two in a single day. So why not make a car…

You might be interested in buying fair-trade goods that directly benefit artisans and villages, but just try looking for them in a small town--or even a big one, for that matter. The CraftNetwork is one…

Juicybags is the name of the Etsy shop which sells a colorful and environmentally-friendly range of bags made from foil Kool Aid juice pouches and sometimes recycled denim. Helen, the artisan, can just…

The Island Pilot DSe hybrid yacht proves that green guilt has spread even to the most well-heeled among us. This eco-friendly vessel combines electric power, solar power and diesel fuel. There is a series…

Ben Bova, president of the National Space Society, says the time is right for NASA to build and launch a $1 billion solar power satellite. The technology has been around for quite some time, starting with…

These Sandbags are designed by Antenna Design, a New York-based design company. The code word for this design installation called ‘Spectre’ was flexibility. Placing sandbags in domestic environments challenges…

With all the “be green” marketing that’s out there, it is nice to know some people are getting more creative in communicating their environmental messages. The people at Flow Creative, came up with a super…

The cuddly panda bear is often perceived as a sign of peace, but according to animal rights activists, China has primarily used the panda bear as a symbol to advance a political agenda. Wu Hung, the director…

Old, broken skateboards destined for the landfill are now being repurposed into jewelry by a husband and wife eco artisan team. They collect unwanted skateboards, looking out for colorful multiple ones…

Leave it the Japanese to turn a mundane, but essential for many, device into something that is eco-friendly too.

We all know that plastic water bottles are one of the worst eco-offenders, but this unassuming…

These stunning photos of animal camouflage and mimicry seem like something from a game of ‘Where’s Waldo.’

These masters of disguise are demonstrating their art of clever concealment which they use as…

These JVC Sound Garden ‘Kirikabu’ speakers are a clever way to reconcile organic tastes with modern sensibilities. Each pod-like component of this three-part home audio system is topped with a tiny plant…

According to a recent study by Javelin Strategy and Research, bank customers want green banking. 43% of customers polled said they would rather do business with a bank that seems more “green.” But many…