Sustainability

One roll is said to replace up to 286 paper towel rolls.

Here are eight of the most common myths about sustainable living, according to experts — and some helpful tips for getting started. 

Inhabitr reports that it has so far saved $5 million worth of furniture from ending up in a landfill. 

Never forget your bolsa de mercado.

$1 will go to One Tree Planted.

One Japanese company is taking 3D-printed homes to the next level.

Save time, space, and money with the new refillable bottles.

This could come in handy for projects like self-assembling furniture.

It's made up of plastic bags, yogurt containers, and water bottles.

A team of researchers at MIT, led by A. John Hart, professor of mechanical engineering, just created a new type of plant-based plastic that is just as lightweight as traditional plastic but is stronger and harder than typical aluminum alloys. It’s made from cellulose nanocrystals and it could be the next big thing in sustainable plastics.Cellulose can be derived from plants, algae, fungi, bacteria and can also be found in some sea animals.

The cat's out of the sustainably made woven rattan bag.

Who knew your breakfast waste could be so beautiful?

Off-grid living has just got a little more eco-friendly.

They're the perfect mix of form and function.

Samsung says that the Patagonia collaboration is the latest in a long line of steps Samsung is taking to create long-lasting appliances that improve environmental sustainability.

Call this a family feud about who loves it more.

Prefabricated design and construction company Plant Prefab has announced plans to open the nation’s first automated factory devoted to efficiently and sustainably building multifamily developments and custom single-family homes.

It's cruelty-free, not counting the damage to my cat's psyche.

I had to confiscate it.

All you have to do is pay a small shipping fee.

They are printed on seed paper, made from post-consumer recycled content, that can be planted in the ground or in a pot.

IKEA launched the initiative earlier this year with a pilot program.

It's a win-win.

Here's why I think it should become the next big home trend.

If you destroy a web, the spiders will still live in your house — they’ll just labor over making a new one. But there is one thing you can do.

The week-long program runs on Oct. 18. through Oct. 18.

Like a million tiny little shovels picking up dirt and germs.

Ringing up at just 99 cents, these handy bags give you the perfect excuse to add a bouquet to your cart. Your dining room table will thank you when you get home.

By understanding what you're planting in your garden and why, you’re furthering your connection with the planet and with Mother Nature.

The zero-waste island is made to be installed in any home, and Steiner even designed an apartment-sized version as well.

It has a CO2 footprint roughly 100 times smaller than its ceramic or concrete counterparts

Even in the areas that routinely get the natural treatment, there's a time and a place for the big guns.

Offering clean energy will greatly contribute to IKEA’s target goal of becoming a net zero company by 2050.

While it may not seem like that big of a deal to gloss through all that text and get to cleaning, you could be missing some crucial details.

The first step is acknowledging that, sure, this is a little strange.

The app breaks down the science behind each item you’re considering, then decodes why it matters, category by category.

You'll be wondering how you ever shopped without them.

There are many stages in the lifecycle of a cleaning product, and each stage offers new opportunities to be good to the planet.

The tiny homes look like pod houses out of a sci-fi flick.

If you’ve always dreamed of getting away from it all and living off-grid for a little while, there’s no need to scrimp on style.Living Vehicle, a luxury travel trailer company founded in 2017 by husband and wife duo Matthew and Joanna Hofmann, was crafted on the couple’s passion for freedom, and their decade of experience designing and living in mobile spaces. This week, the innovative company announced their 2022 model, which is more akin to a luxury residence than a trailer.

After the world’s most impressive athletes expend all their energy to compete in their respective fields at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, they return to the Olympic Village to get a good night’s sleep on… cardboard beds. It doesn’t seem very glamorous, and to be fair, it’s not. But the cardboard beds in the Olympic Village are actually pretty cool, and incredibly eco-efficient.

It's supportive enough for the office, stylish enough for the dining room, and durable enough for high-traffic kitchens.

For the third year in a row, IKEA and What Design Can Do have partnered to find the latest in sustainable design through their "No Waste Challenge" contest.

Whether you have a mint plant growing on your windowsill or a bottle of mint essential oil that you’re not sure what to do with, there are several household uses for the herb. Below, six household uses for mint you may not have thought of before.While you’re at it, also be sure to check out our guides on how to grow herbs indoors, what the best indoor herb growing kits are, and the 10 easiest herbs to grow.

Here are some tried-and-true ways to cool off with no AC at home.

This is a game changer for LEGO.

Bonus: It squeezes into a tiny disc when empty, and it weighs practically nothing.

According to sustainability experts.