general CarbonCure concrete blocks store CO2 for a lower carbon footprint By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:53:32 -0400 What to do about all that CO2 emitted when you make cement? Inject it back into the stuff and turn it back into limestone. Full Article Design
general Off-grid cooler brings cold Coke to Colombians. Maybe. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 15:49:41 -0400 It's a mix of evaporative cooling and phase change that takes the temperature down 30 degrees celsius. But does it really work? Full Article Technology
general Man to live on melting iceberg for one year to urge climate change action (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 07:00:00 -0400 To highlight the accelerating disappearance of Arctic sea ice, this man plans to survive alone on a melting iceberg for up to one year. Full Article Science
general City of Toronto pulls great anti-littering campaign By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:53:43 -0400 But really, they should have seen this coming. Full Article Business
general Give charities free ad space on your smartphone's lock screen with Screen Donor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:24:24 -0400 This app gives free ad space to deserving charities and NGOs on one of our tech-centric culture's most common screens - our smartphone lock screens. Full Article Technology
general Who's really in charge at the supermarket? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0400 Shoppers like to think they're in control of their own food decisions, but there's actually a complex web of manipulations between supermarkets and food processors going on behind the scenes. Full Article Living
general Here's the real problem with the red Starbucks cups: They're garbage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:26:05 -0500 Robin Shreeves of MNN gets it right in this silly discussion. Full Article Business
general How commercials get us to buy stuff we don't need By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jan 2016 15:35:24 -0500 I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it. But why do we do it? Full Article Living
general Clever campaign encourages texting and driving By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2016 08:40:07 -0400 But when you think about it, it is a bit disingenuous to put this message on a digital billboard. Full Article Business
general Edible six pack ring for beers is made out of brewing byproducts (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:43:27 -0400 A Florida craft brewery is now offering its six-packs with these biodegradable, compostable and edible packing rings that are made with wheat and barley. Full Article Design
general Kids see far too many junk food ads on the Internet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:53:00 -0500 Unlike TV, the online world has no limits when it comes to advertising junk food to children and teens. This needs to change. Full Article Living
general Now this is how to market the ultimate shared semi-autonomous vehicle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:20:27 -0400 It already exists, is on the roads, and has its own flashy commerical Full Article Transportation
general Banning cigarette ads worked; should we ban car ads? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:32:01 -0400 WARNING: Driving cars kills. Should companies be able to market them as speedy, sexy objects of desire? Full Article Transportation
general No more junk food ads on London transit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:42:00 -0500 The mayor has cracked down on images portraying unhealthy food, in hopes that it will reduce child obesity rates. Full Article Living
general This Earth Hour, let's start turning out the useless and excessive lights By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:37:18 -0400 Celebrate Earth Hour Saturday night at 8:30 and start a movement to end this visual assault. Full Article Business
general New Zealand climate change campaign calls for less By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:14:51 -0400 Finally, talking about lifestyle changes and using less instead of buying more green stuff. Full Article Business
general No country is doing enough to protect children's health and wellbeing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 A damning report says children face two main threats globally, and most nations are failing to address these. Full Article Living
general Behold the bare-handed bee whisperer who is saving the honeybees By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 15:47:49 -0400 Michael Thiele is 'rewilding' honeybees in California, returning them to more natural nest environments in order to help them survive. Full Article Science
general 10 reasons why you should use public transport By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Public transportation, while maybe not as enjoyable as commuting in your own personal vehicle, does ease congestion, reduce emissions. Need more convincing? Here's more info about public transportation. Full Article HTGG
general How Much Money is Car-Commuting Costing You? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:40:00 -0400 It could be a lot more than you think, especially if you take the long view... Full Article Transportation
general The Life, Death, and Rebirth of New York City's High Line, in Photos By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:44:39 -0500 Once a rail artery feeding Manhattan's core, the High Line was eventually abandoned only to be reborn as an immaginative and inspiring public space. Full Article Design
general What is the Greenest Insulation? The Case for Mineral Wool By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:44:27 -0500 Greg Lavardera throws another spanner in the works with a rant about the batts Full Article Design
general Silk From 1 Million Spiders Made This Gorgeous Cape By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:56:00 -0500 It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural. Full Article Living
general IDS12: Studio North Exposes Great Young Designers to the World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:33:00 -0500 It is my favourite part of the Interior Design Show, the corner of the floor where all the young new designers get to strut their stuff. Full Article Design
general Even Lebron James Bikes to Work! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:29:49 -0500 Even multi-millionaire pro-basketball players can ride bikes to commute to work! Full Article Transportation
general 10 Great Green Gifts for Valentine's Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:35:45 -0500 Spread the love with flower seed bombs, Mexican dark chocolate fondue, reclaimed housewares, organic textiles, and more. Full Article Living
general Unearthing the True Cost of Fossil Fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0500 Fossil fuel company executives and D.C. politicians have long worked together to ensure coal and oil prices stay low enough to keep Americans hooked. Here's how we can break the addiction. Full Article Energy
general "Mobile Gardening," the Hottest New Trend? 6 Ways to Mash-Up Bikes and Gardens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:22:11 -0500 With this clever new trend, you can take your herb garden for a spin, create a grass mohawk in the spokes, and more. Full Article Living
general 5 Destinations for Dog Sledding Tours Around the World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:35:15 -0500 Mush! Dog sledding vacations are wilderness travel that’s part arctic nostalgia and part Inuit homage, resulting in a unique way to see snowy countryside. Full Article Living
general Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:09:11 -0500 Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us. Full Article Energy
general Sixty-Two Miles of Electric Highway Planned By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:15:21 -0400 Every bit of technical knowhow needed to make heavy truck transport electric (and reduce carbon emissions from transportation) is already available. Full Article Transportation
general Feeding 7+ Billion in a Warming World (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:01:49 -0400 Check out the live feed of the Future Tense conference, Feeding the World While the Earth Cooks. Full Article Science
general Artist Turns VHS Tapes, Floppy Disks and More Into People By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400 British born artist Nick Gentry transforms obsolete technology, such as VHS tapes, cassettes and floppy disks into amazing and haunting pieces. Full Article Technology
general Two-in-One Bicycle Basket Straps In Your Necessities (And Your Pie) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:10:27 -0400 Need a bicycle basket that is even handier than the classic wicker thing? The Bent Basket covers a variety of carrying needs. Full Article Transportation
general The Terrible Catch-22 That Happens When Cities Choose Bikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:36:43 -0400 You know bikes are good. City planners know bikes are good. Yet as soon as cities are successful in getting people biking, a horrible catch-22 is set in motion. Full Article Transportation
general Summer Biking Joy and Four Ways to Find It By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:27:32 -0400 Yes, it's nice to ride unencumbered, wind in your hair, etc. It's also great to bring it all with you - from your honeybees to your honeybunch. Full Article Transportation
general 5 Flirty Urban Looks for Spring/Summer from Nau By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 From commuting to cocktails, the new collection from Nau offers sexy, versatile, and ever-so-practical looks. Full Article Living
general It's National Bike Month - Three Weird Ways to Celebrate By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2012 07:35:15 -0400 Yes, it's National Bike Month. What's even better - it's National Bike Year, and Maybe National Bike Decade. Here's Three Ways to Up Your Cycling Enjoyment Full Article Transportation
general World Environment Day is This Week! Here's a Sneak Peek at the Rio Celebrations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:03:22 -0400 We're heading to Rio for World Environment Day. Here's a sneak peek at what's happening in Rio de Janeiro this week. Full Article Business
general Turn Your Bike into a Living Cartoon (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0400 A student project transforms bicycle wheels into rolling animation -- magic ensues. Full Article Living
general Meet the One Man Pleased with Rio+20’s Outcome Document By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:03:30 -0400 Leading a coalition of investment institutions which managed to include a paragraph on the need for sustainable reporting, Dr. Waygood says this small text can make a difference. Full Article Business
general Tesla CEO Predicts More Than Half of New Cars to be Electric in 20 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:46:21 -0400 It usually doesn't pay to bet against Elon Musk. He's not only brilliant and he never gives up, but he's also shown great insight into technological trends. Full Article Transportation
general 'Tesla' of Electric Motorcycles is Carbon Fiber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:00:21 -0400 Norwegian engineering students debut an electric motorcycle made from carbon fiber. They say it will be fast, cheap, and get 100 kilometers to a charge. Full Article Transportation
general The Week In Design: Shotguns, Computers, Plastic People On A Rampage, Beating the Heat and More! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:57:00 -0400 Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture! Full Article Design
general Shovels, Hammers and Other Hardware Transformed into Posh Furniture by Leo Capote By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0400 This Brazilian designer who worked with the Campana Brothers wants you to see tough objects in a different light. Full Article Design
general Handmade Mats Woven From Recycled Marine Rope By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:51:59 -0400 Who knew that old rope could have such a dignified second life? Full Article Living
general Merritt Crossing In Oakland Might Well Be The Greenest Home in America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:16:00 -0400 Seniors residence so green and attractive that the government and nonprofits should jump up and say "We built it!" Full Article Design
general Toyota Releases Financing and Lease Details for the 2012 RAV4 EV By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:27:03 -0400 The Toyota RAV4 EV is finally coming! Full Article Transportation
general The future ain't what it used to be! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:10:20 -0400 Created around 1900 in France for the World Exhibition in Paris, these predictions for the future didn’t actually turn out as expected. Full Article Transportation
general A Vertical Garden That Actually Lives Up To The Term By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:39:11 -0400 This Barcelona garden is about as simple as it comes. Only it's 70 feet high. Full Article Design