Here's what will still be allowed after the law goes into effect: While we are excited that the plastic bag bans have been enacted, there has been a reported increase in paper bag use from locals. Paper bags biodegrade and don't have the same impact on w Full Article at Treehugger

Jason Lin, a 15-year-old high school sophomore, learned about the e-waste crisis in his world geography class. Most teenagers might commit to recycling their electronics after realizing the effect they have on the planet, but Lin went ahead and started a Full Article at Treehugger

Kids at Snugg Middle School in Florida don't just learn about history -- they make it. For the last four years, students and faculty at Snugg have celebrated Earth Day by hosting the Recycling Round-Up, an event aimed at collecting as many plastic bottle Full Article at Treehugger

Between September 2011 and April 2012, NYC DOT held 33 bike share demonstrations and open houses in three different languages throughout the city; presented to Community Boards and Community Board leadership 54 times; held 13 community planning workshops Full Article at Treehugger

All of us are watching how our lakes, ponds and urban sewerage systems are getting choked by plastic bags. We want to expand the scope of this petition. Unless we examine a total ban on plastic bags or put in place a system for manufacturers mandating th Full Article at Treehugger

Ready to plan this year's summer vacation? Before you fight crowds, airplane delays, traffic, and those other not-so-relaxing parts of hitting your annual tourist spot, consider one of these yoga retreats: You'll end up relaxed, centered, and more in tun Full Article at Treehugger

E Ink reports $27 million loss, expects quick rebound - Electronista "E Ink has reported its first loss in two years following ten quarters of consecutive profit. Revenues declined by a steep 63 percent to just $131 million, while its gross margin shrunk Full Article at Treehugger

Image via University of Adelaide We should have just assumed by the rate technology was advancing that we'd live to see the day when those robot walkers from Star Wars were actually developed for the military. After all, we've got drones flying over Afgh Full Article at Treehugger

The nap suite is a private room outfitted like a hotel where customers can try the beds for hours in private for free. Coco-Mat developed the nap suite because they felt customers searching for the right bed needed more than just laying on a mattress for Full Article at Treehugger

St. Catherine University Department of Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design has also sent us samples of really neat dresses made out of Colgate, Doritos, and Frito Lay packaging! We’re going to host a contest on our Facebook page for upcycled fashion Full Article at Treehugger

The largest gardening site on the Internet has forums for every gardening topic imaginable. Whether you are looking to nerd out about houseplants or looking for local gardening advice, GardenWeb has it all. Describes itself as the “hottest permaculture s Full Article at Treehugger

25% of respondents report that they always proactively take steps to green their home or lifestyle, such as recycling, driving energy efficient vehicles, weatherizing their home, using eco-friendly products. An additional 60% say that they sometimes take Full Article at Treehugger

This is a guest post from Tom Szaky, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TerraCycle, which provides free waste collection, and then turns that waste into sustainable products. As trash takes over the planet via overflowing landfills, the growing Pa Full Article at Treehugger

When traveling, finding green hotels and organic eateries can be challenging without an extensive search. In San Jose, a pleasant escape in the Bay area, it may be easier since the city established a "Green Vision" back in 2007. It starts with a LEED Sil Full Article at Treehugger

Rendering of what the 30-foot tall recycling bin will look like installed in Times Square. In partnership with GrowNYC, RecycleBank, Coca-Cola Live Positively, Global Inheritance and Five-Boro Green Services, Honest Tea is placing a 30-foot Full Article at Treehugger