Imagine a neighborhood where cars have been replaced by zippy e-bikes with cargo space. It’s a big dream — and it starts with bike shares.

Creative reuse centers keep leftover and unwanted art supplies out of landfills — by giving them a second life in the hands of other creators.

The Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe is working to heal the ailing Colorado River ecosystem by planting one native seed at a time.

For veterans, efforts like rescuing sea turtles and planting coral go beyond conservation — they’re also an invigorating way to serve again.

Unadorned houses and gray sidewalk slabs line the street of the Katendrechtse Lagendijk neighborhood. Here in the Charlois district in the south of the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, the dreariness is ...

Instead of sending last season’s unsold clothes to landfills, Thread Together turns them into fresh wardrobes for those in need.

Stitchers around the world are repairing their clothes with pride, turning a once-hidden process into a bold fashion statement.

Living Paradigms is a series about what we can learn from the customs and cultural practices of others when it comes to solving problems. It is sponsored by Wonderstruck. Maidu fire practitioner Danny ...

Across the U.S. and beyond, fairways are becoming wildflower meadows — and communities are reaping the benefits.

In the long run, e-bikes are cheaper than motorbikes. With financing help from start-ups like Guajira, many immigrant workers are making the switch.

Cristina Juan, reserve manager. Credit: Peter Yeung Here, in one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in the U.K., a pioneering rewilding project is bringing back biodiversity to Britain amid an ...

Clothing recycling takes place at a former paper mill in Sundsvall, Sweden. Credit: Martin Egbert Start-ups are sprouting across Europe, like the Dutch company Circularity, whose recycled t-shirts are ...