Being a vegan, I've had to come to terms with the fact that if someone else chooses the restaurant, I'm probably eating steamed vegetables for dinner. Those in my inner circle have similarly had to make peace with the fact that if I'm choosing the restaurant, they're probably going to have to try soy, tempeh, or tofu something. Add my sister's gluten allergy into the mix and our party becomes a traditional chef's veritable nightmare. ... Read More

Poketo's solar light balls are a cross between a space pod and Pac Man: futuristic, highly functional and surprisingly adorable. These foot-high, waterproof balls of light add a dose of fun to any space with earth-friendly, solar-powered light. ... Read More

The first shots of the food revolution in the United States were, arguably, fired by Alice Waters at Berkeley’s Chez Panisse, who raised the banner on behalf of local, organic and sustainable cuisine. The political implications of mixed seasonal greens with local goat cheese have become clear over the decades. ABC Kitchen is a latecomer to the trend, but nevertheless has proved to be a powerhouse contender.... Read More

Over the past year, this popular hotel in Portland, Ore. has earned rave reviews and coverage from media outlets including The Today Show, The Guardian and Travel & Leisure. It's all due to the Nine's dedication to both luxury accommodations and sustainability. Located nine floors over downtown Portland atop the former Meier & Frank department store, the 331-room hotel opened in 2008 and quickly drew accolades for its efforts on the environmental front. ... Read More

The GreenLux Award for Greenest Hybrid Auto sprouts from a very simple fact: The days of cheap gas are done. Oil is a finite resource, and new players, the billion-plus populations of China and India among them, are putting more cars on their roads, dwindling the world petroleum supply while sending billions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere (another finite resource). Luckily, technology is picking up the slack.... Read More

Our second annual GreenLux Awards Honorees have been posted. New categories this year include Greenest American Brewery, Greenest Gourmet Food Product and Greenest Urban Hotel. ... Read More

Hog Island Oyster Company stole this year’s GreenLux Award pick for Greenest Gourmet Food Product for their sustainability efforts and the sheer environmental clean-up star power of oysters themselves, which HIO seeks to support. ... Read More

Imagine a home cooking experience where you are able to adjust your stovetop’s heat instantaneously, never have to worry about burning your hand and have the added assurance that you are cooking in the most energy efficient way possible. That’s where induction cooking comes into the picture.... Read More

Given the strides that so many in the biz have made, it was tough to pick a winner of this year's GreenLux Award for Greenest American Brewery. Nevertheless, one of them had to come out on top and the exemplary efforts of New Belgium nudged it above the rest of the pack.... Read More

We'd like to think that what you're all about on the inside is what should really matter. However, in the case that you can actually speak your passions and the reality of your inner self through the clothes on your back – well, then preach it! This is exactly why we've chosen Rambler's Way as this year's honoree for Greenest Clothing Line. Wear it, and wear it with pride, folks. ... Read More

Toxins, child labor, pollutants, oh my! If you are like most consumers, trying to figure out what’s really behind a brand’s “green” or “cause” marketing campaign to truly understand the safety, ecological and ethical background of a product can be overwhelming. GoodGuide, a website and mobile app, was essentially created to do this job for you -- getting down to the nitty gritty details and fostering a new conscious consumer movement. ... Read More

We all have those people in our lives who are just impossible to buy for. Maybe they’re the type to buy everything themselves. Maybe they don’t care enough about material goods to make a Christmas list. But everyone appreciates a thoughtful gift. And if you have a Green Gadget-Lover in your life, here’s a list of present possibilities for you that will knock their socks off.... Read More