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Bringing reusable bags to stores is now second nature to many shoppers, but will they bring their own containers, too? British supermarket chain Waitrose will find out during an 11-week trial in its Oxford store called Waitrose...

DoneGood, an e-commerce platform, is taking the ‘high road’ by offering exclusively ethical brands, but it isn’t above aiming to steal the loyalty of its competitor’s customers on the highly anticipated Amazon Prime...

Between planning meals, dragging home groceries, cooking and clean up, the kitchen is the hub of activity in most homes. That means it can also be a significant source of waste. However, there are lots of ways to make your...

Earlier this year, Amazon announced it would be selling and shipping fresh, full-size Christmas trees this holiday season. But there is an environmental issue with the e-behemoth’s new plan — the shipping process will...

The reusing and upcycling trend continues to gain steam in countries all over the globe. Now, there is a shopping mall that is full of secondhand stores only. ReTuna, a two-story complex in Eskilstuna, Sweden, is located...

The unofficial kick-off to the holiday season is virtually stamped on the calendar the day after Thanksgiving. Titled Black Friday — from the idea that it is the time of year retailers leave the red column and enter the...

‘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....