Summer feet need fresh air, not sandals that sweat toxins. But PVC vinyl, an ubiquitous material in everything from flip-flops to shower curtains to teething toys, tends to release toxic phthalate plasticizers in the heat. Plus, it’s the least recyclable plastic, making it an Earth-unfriendly as well as personally unhealthy buy.

Garbage. Americans produce more and more of it every year, when we need to be producing less. Even the most waste-conscious among us can feel overwhelmed by the amount of household waste that goes beyond what municipal recyclers and compost bins can handle. That’s why our editors spent the summer of 2007 investigating the state of waste management in our country, putting this list together for you, explaining how we can get serious about the three R’s – reducing, reusing, and recycling — and divert more waste away from landfills.

According to wikipedia e-waste can be defined as “a waste type consisting of any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic device. Recyclable electronic waste is sometimes further categorized as a “commodity” while e-waste which cannot be reused is distinguished as “waste”. Both types of e-waste have raised concern considering that many components of such equipment [...]

Getting a new computer can be so exciting and with the continual advancement of technology, getting a new computer every couple of years has become the norm for many people. But what do you do with your old computer?

Monsanto, the leading producer of genetically modified seeds, has spent years trying to shed its image as a purveyor of Frankenfood. The political battles over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) through the 1990s left the company bruised, profitless, and with scaled-back ambitions on the consumer-food front. Out were promises of GMO wheat, rice, and tomatoes. In was a focus on corn, soy, and cotton—big-volume crops destined for industrial uses such as animal feed, ethanol, and textiles. The gambit worked. Since 2003, Monsanto (MON) has transformed itself from a money-losing pariah into a $5 billion agribusiness titan with 20% profit margins and a stock price that is up 1,200%.

It is claimed the Water Energy System (WES) developed by Genepax can generate power by supplying water and air to the fuel and air electrodes. The basic power generation mechanism of the system is similar to that of a standard fuel cell. The main feature of the new system is that it uses a membrane electrode assembly (MEA), which contains a material that breaks down the water to hydrogen and oxygen.

Treehugger breaks it down for you into simple, easy-to-use guides to help you green your lives with ease, while understanding why. You CAN make a difference!

Converting your vehicle to run on veggie oil is a good move economically and environmentally. And here’s what BP and Exxon don’t want you to know: it’s not hard to do.

The sun has been laying low for the past couple of years, producing no sunspots and giving a break to satellites.

It is good to see the media has finally started acknowledging the sun’s benefits. Studies show amazing potential in the sun’s ability to heal, prevent, and cure diseases.

According to a study of more than 13,000 children, women who use mobile phones just two to three times a day are more likely to give birth to children with behavioral problems including hyperactivity and emotional problems.