Sustainability

'Invasive species' shows how a plant can become a metaphor for the damages caused by imperialism.

Mashable spoke to locals and experts to find out what those in charge are doing to protect their citizens from extreme heat.

Riveting upcycling with All Stars like Yvie Oddly proposes a paradigm shift in fashion and culture.

Transparent photovoltaic coating can turn your building's windows into discrete solar panels.

Amazon's sustainability efforts are a step, but it's still not easy to remove its plastic footprint.

Celebrate Earth Week with these better-for-the-environment picks.

Previous attempts to rid Las Vacas of its plastic have been unsuccessful.

Water conservation solutions that are not just for World Water Day.

Albania's Vjosa River has become Europe's first wild river national park.

We need to talk about space tourism's growing environmental impact.

This bacteria was bioengineered to upcycle waste.

In a few years, your earbuds could be made of mushroom skin.

The simple, but effective technology could save lives

Rising from the dunes, the building merges architectural tradition and innovation to ensure a safe and playful study environment.

A bidet is a much more practical purchase than you may expect — and an eco-friendly one, too.

The new system extends 2,500 meters in length with the addition of an extra vessel

These containers are durable, safe, and spill-proof, plus they keep your food fresh.

Dutch designer Marjan van Aubel explains why some cities wouldn't hear about solar panels, and how we can change that.

Think reusable and recycled. Then educate your kids about climate change.

A single device is estimated to produce up to 100MW

The device could prove particularly useful for low-lying nations.

We need renewable energy to adapt to the consequences of climate change just as much as we need it to tackle the issue itself.

The designer hopes it will help promote a more sustainable way to travel for a younger generation

Soak up the sun.

Learn to go green from the comfort of your home.