Christina DesMarais

Demand for coffee is growing while climate change poses supply challenges. Here's what big players are doing to keep the coffee flowing.

Solar roads, ocean turbines and more: these five clean tech projects are seeking funding. Open your wallet?

The chocolate makers lead the pack in helping poor farmers make more money and improve their standards of living.

A big retailer, a scrappy startup and a third-party fair trade certifier weigh in on sourcing organic, fair trade, eco-friendly flowers.

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Companies as diverse as Tiffany, Brilliant Earth and Kamoka Pearl are working to satisfy consumer demand for eco-friendly jewelry.

In response to cries of animal mistreatment, some winter-wear companies have sworn off live-plucked, force-fed down, while others have dropped it completely.

I live in Minnesota where this winter schools have repeatedly been closed due to subzero temps with wind chills in the neighborhood of 40 below zero. If you’ve ever experienced such arctic-like conditions you can appreciate the value of a high-quality goose down jacket impregnable from the cold. But my endorsement of down isn’t without some large and important caveats.

Here are 15 smart ideas with a shot at success in the new year — and five that deserve a second chance.

Parents weren’t always clamoring for sustainable baby goods. But thanks to pioneers such as i Play., the market has been steadily growing.