Is Robin Hood a green icon? Not really – in fact, since it appears he’d take money off pretty much anyone, R…
VroomVroomVroom Goes GreenGreenGreen
How do you find out whether a rental car company is being eco-responsible or not? You can check the website, of course &…
Interview with Milkweed Mercantile founder Alline Anderson
Over at the Dancing Rabbit eco-village, the Milkweed Mercantile is showing how to turn a healthy profit without taking l…
With the Days Growing Shorter, Light the Night
"Write about night lights", a reader requested – and instantly I remembered being transfixed by the circ…
Ethanol Fires: Clean & Green or Fuel on the Flames?
Sometimes, eco-friendliness is all about scale. A hot 2008 trend in modernistic decor is the ethanol fireplace. Most mod…
Stem Vase: Seeing the Flowers, not the Bouquet
There are two things I’ve got against displays of cut flowers. First, I’m a guy: we’re not big on the …
15 Inspiring Glimpses into the Future of Green Housing
What does a 21st century home look like? We recently gave a rundown of some of the features we can expect in the next wa…
Reader Poll: Fabio Novembre's Histogram Chair
I’m scratching my head. What do I feel about this chair? Designers are supposed to challenge and even infuriate us…