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‘Tis the season for Black Friday shopping, but here at Inhabitat we are determined to turn this year’s shopping event green. While some people might grumble about Black Friday, we think it is the perfect opportunity to...

A popular supermarket chain in the U.K. is taking a step toward bettering the environment by putting a stop to plastic waste. Co-op recently announced plans to use compostable shopping bags, which double as biodegradable...

You'll never wait in checkout lines at Amazon's new grocery store, Amazon Go. Shoppers enter the store via an app, grab the food they need, and then simply walk out. The first Amazon Go just opened for business in Seattle.[...]

If you’re the type of shopper that lives for finding hidden gems in vintage stores, mark August 17th on your calendar. That’s when National Thrift Store Day returns to encourage everyone to support their local thrift...

If you’re the type of shopper that lives for finding hidden gems in vintage stores, mark August 17th on your calendar. That’s when National Thrift Shop Day returns to encourage everyone to support their local thrift shops...

Ikea's been playing with augmented reality (AR) for a few years now - in 2014 they released an AR catalog so shoppers could see what furniture would look like in their homes without ever leaving their couch...

Ikea's been playing with augmented reality (AR) for a few years now - in 2014 they released an AR catalog so shoppers could see what furniture would look like in their homes without ever leaving their couch...

Finding the perfect gift for the eco-conscious Mama in your life is a little more labor intensive than just running out for generic cards or super-market flowers at the last second...

You're familiar with thrift stores - maybe you shop at one from time to time. But have you ever seen an entire mall of reclaimed goods? Such a thrifter's paradise exists in Sweden, about 1.5 hours west of central Stockholm....

Sometimes, looking at the price tag on an Earth-friendly brand, it can seem that truly "ethical" shopping is out of reach for the ordinary consumer. So what's a shopper to do if you want to avoid brands that damage the planet...

In today’s day and age, there are is a growing segment of discerning consumers who know and realize that making sustainable fashion choices is important for our world and our environment...

As social media becomes more widespread so do the innovative ways people can use the technology for good. Sweden has jumped on the opportunity to use Instagram as a platform for swapping clothing for free. Wastefulness takes...

Photo by Shutterstock It was a black day for American politics on November 2. Nearly twice as many people scrambled for Black Friday bargains than showed up to vote at the 2014 midterm elections. The pitiful 77 million-voter...

It can be easy to get sucked into the chaotic shopping frenzy of the holiday season, but that kind of unchecked consumerism has some decidedly negative effects...

It hurts to say it, but summer’s almost over. Soon students around the world are going to be heading back to the accidentally-nod-off-while-studying sleep schedules and caffeine addictions commonly associated with higher...