Cactus leather can be used for handbags, shoes, furniture, and more. We look at its environmental impact and how it compares to cotton and leather.

Food banks need help providing healthy foods year-round, especially during the holidays. Here are the best foods (think, non-perishable) to donate.

Solar trees are an eye-catching way to generate renewable energy. Discover whether they can compete with solar panels in terms of cost and efficiency.

Emgaol / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0. This incredible yew resides in a small churchyard of St. Dygain's Church in Llangernyw village, North Wales, United Kingdom. About 4,000 years old, the ...

Textiles are recyclable. Here's some important info on how to recycle your old clothes, sheets, towels, and more—plus, smart and eco-friendly ways to repurpose them.

Animal testing remains legal in most of the world. Learn how the practice began—and is still performed—and how to know if your favorite cosmetics have been tested on animals.

Cell phones tend to be relatively easy to recycle, at least compared with other electronics. Here’s a closer look at why and how to recycle a phone.

Growing your own food does more than reduce your grocery bill. This fun, easy hobby will make your relationship with fruits and veggies blossom.

Treehugger / Sanja Kostic. To get the most out of exfoliation, you need to know your skin type. Your skin is unique and will respond well to some exfoliants and poorly to others.

Learn about the Leaping Bunny, Cruelty Free International, and Beauty Without Bunnies certifications and how they can help you choose cruelty free household and beauty products.

Inefficiency doesn't last long in nature. That's why engineers and designers employ biomimicry, looking to Mother Nature for solutions to problems.

Yes, colored glass can be recycled when it is processed with glass that all has the same color. The only three colors commonly recycled in glass recycling plants are clear, green, and amber. Once ...