I find it impossible to look through images of Bubbletree’s pop-up tents and not think of a human-sized snowglobe. First designed by Pierre Stéphane, these sometimes completely transparent and sometimes slightly opaque bubble tents offer a very unique way to travel, providing a vision of the night sky as you lounge in your shelter.  They [...]

This tiny little camper is designed and built to allow the user to remain self-sufficient while roaming the country. Know as the Golden Gate, this electric camper was built by San Francisco artist Jay Nelson (the elegance and aesthetic of the vehicle should give away that it was an artist’s work). Constructed from a couple [...]

Created by designer Jan Gunneweg, this sleek bicycle is made from solid maple wood (only the handlebars, adjustable seat mount, spokes, pedals, and chain are metal and though the wheels are brown, they are still rubber). I never could have imagined a wooden bicycle looking as elegant and well-crafted as this. The smooth frame and [...]

Water resources are quickly declining around the world and with the global population reaching 7 billion, it doesn’t come as much of a surprise.  Desertification continues to diminish arable land and farmers are being put out of business as their crops dry up. But Edward Linnacre, an Australian engineering student who recently won the James [...]

It’s a plane!  No, it’s a bee!  O’Hare Airport in Chicago is now the first US airport to house a beekeeping operation on its vacant land.  The O’Hare apiary is 2,400 square feet with 23 beehives, expected to produce 1600 pounds of honey this year. Starting in May, the Chicago Department of Aviation partnered with [...]

This design, known as the Greencycle 2 or G2, was featured in the top 20 picks from the 2011 International Bicycle Design Competition. The Greencycle 2 boasts some creative features that allow the tricycle to serve a variety of functions above and beyond moving from one point to another. The key to the Greencycle’s sustainable [...]

While gardening is generally a green activity, there are ways to make gardening even greener: Remember that there really is no need for gardeners to use those plastic plant containers that usually end up in landfills. Instead, try using biodegradable pots that are actually better for what you’re growing. Some seed-starting pots can be dropped [...]

Thinking of switching your car in for a bicycle but don’t know which bike to purchase? Here is a brief list of bicycles to help you figure out which bike you need to help you get from point A to point B in a greener fashion. These bicycles are listed in relation to their intended [...]

When Netflix recently announced they would be upping the price for their services this coming September, loyal subscribers and movie watchers became upset. How can Netflix justify changing the price without changing the service? Although the increase in pricing may not be popular, the hike in pricing could significantly change the carbon footprint of the [...]

When renovating a room or a piece of furniture, you want to pay attention to the potential environmental impact of the paint. While the carbon footprint of the product is important, in this case I am talking about choosing a less-toxic paint to allow for fresh, clean indoor air. Here are some tips and things [...]