world news Airy small apartment renovation adds a loft and new bedroom By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:43:36 -0500 This new loft adds extra space and an extra bedroom in an urban apartment in Brazil. Full Article Design
world news Glass & mirrors enlarge this cosmopolitan micro-apartment renovation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 May 2018 14:54:17 -0400 A clever redo of a small 376-square-foot apartment in São Paulo that uses lots of glass and reflective surfaces. Full Article Design
world news Scorpion stings are becoming more frequent in Brazil By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jul 2018 09:01:00 -0400 Experts blame urban sprawl for the increased number of attacks. Full Article Living
world news Contemporary guesthouse combines rammed earth and bamboo structure By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 14:39:03 -0500 Built as part of a community training project, this multifunctional structure acts as a place for visitors to stay, as well as an extra office or a place for the kids to play. Full Article Design
world news Brazilian cheese breads are a quick and satisfying treat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 Chewy, salty, and impossible to stop eating, they're the next best thing to an actual trip to Brazil (especially when paired with a caipirinha). Full Article Living
world news Brazil's agriculture minister wants to scrap endangered marine species list By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:31:00 -0400 It's having a negative effect on the fishing industry, he claims. Full Article Science
world news Major shoe company says it won't buy Brazilian leather By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:51:00 -0400 Owner of Timberland, Vans, and Dickies says it needs assurance that materials used in its products "don't contribute to environmental harm." Full Article Business
world news 3 things are needed for the e-bike revolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:27:29 -0400 Good affordable bikes, safe places to ride, and secure places to park. Full Article Transportation
world news Dreamy Danish holiday workshop village is entirely built from trash By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:57:45 -0500 Artist Thomas Dambo and his team of elves built this wonderful recycled village in Copenhagen where DIYers can make all of their gifts for free. Full Article Living
world news We have reached Peak Hygge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 09:29:03 -0500 And stop with the wood fires and candles, they will kill you. Full Article Design
world news Why is Denmark so successful at reducing food waste? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:48:00 -0500 It's all about the culture. Full Article Living
world news Danish supermarket refused to sell popcorn containing fluorinated chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:49:00 -0500 Even though it took 6 months to find an alternative, Coop refused to stock microwave popcorn because of the health risks to customers. Full Article Business
world news Stair of the week is a multifunctional chameleon in small family apartment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 13:17:01 -0500 This stair does it all: it's a connector, a partition, a bench, a counter and a concealer of clutter. Full Article Design
world news Linea crib transforms into bed & sofa as baby grows into adolescence By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0500 A piece of baby furniture that's designed to last longer by changing into other useful things as one's child grows. Full Article Design
world news Artist hides giants in the wilds of Copenhagen, luring seekers into nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 13:08:16 -0400 Part treasure hunt, part real-life Pokémon Go, the hidden giants (which are made entirely of scrap wood) can be found by treasure map or riddle poems. Full Article Living
world news First wolf pack in 200 years is roaming wild in Denmark By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 07:54:31 -0400 Denmark’s last wolf was killed in 1813, but after a female travels 340 miles from Germany and meets some males, cubs are expected soon. Full Article Science
world news Some of the INDEX: Design To Improve Life finalists will look familiar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Aug 2017 09:37:58 -0400 The big Danish design competition really has similar goals to TreeHugger: to promote good green design that makes the world better Full Article Design
world news Teensy little Reelight CIO runs day and night without batteries By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:50:39 -0400 Install and forget about these induction powered lights from Denmark. Full Article Transportation
world news Picks and pans from the INDEX: Design To Improve Life Competition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:39:17 -0400 A look at some of the nominees which are brilliant, and others that are something else. Full Article Design
world news Danish dome-sheltered community center is built with wood By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:49:09 -0400 Designed to reduce construction waste and with energy efficiency in mind, this new community gathering spot strikes an unconventional pose. Full Article Design
world news Have a great shower while saving water and energy with Flow Loop By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0400 Flow Loop introduces a new closed loop shower that will bring back one of life’s little pleasures: a long hot wet shower. Full Article Design
world news Rock in a box with Arkitema Architects' shipping container housing project By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:10:15 -0400 Using shipping containers for housing near a Danish rock music museum makes sense, sort of. Full Article Design
world news We could all use a little more Lykke By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:10:23 -0400 It's the Danish word for happiness, which these days seems in short supply. Full Article Business
world news How to have a 'hygge' winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:48:00 -0500 I am Canadian, not Danish, but I like to think I know how to 'hygge' properly. Full Article Living
world news Just what we needed dept: Biomega launches world’s first dedicated Bicycle Tie and Bow Tie By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:34:43 -0500 It is reflective and glows in the dark, perfect for "enhanced safety in traffic" -- and the dance floor. Full Article Transportation
world news Water sports center is built from old shipping containers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:05:03 -0500 The project in Denmark is a good object lesson. Full Article Design
world news Peter Qvist uses computers, CNC milling and hand finishing to create "highly modern handcrafted furniture pieces" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:47:16 -0400 Computers and technology let designers do things that were unimaginable just a decade ago. Full Article Design
world news Transformer desk could turn into a dining table By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:49:51 -0400 Design by Jens Quistgaard stands the test of time. Full Article Design
world news Denmark allows fast and heavy "speed pedelecs" in the bike lanes. What were they thinking? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:11:20 -0400 We always write "Learn from Denmark." We take it back. Full Article Transportation
world news Denmark wants to make climate impact labels mandatory for food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:09:00 -0400 Appliances have labels for energy efficiency, so why not food? Full Article Living
world news Charge your own batteries as well as your car's at these park-like charging stations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:49:59 -0500 COBE architects are turning charging time into quality time. Full Article Transportation
world news Maersk to end carbon emissions from shipping by 2050 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:11:57 -0500 They don't know how they are going to do it, but it is a bold promise. Full Article Business
world news Danish newspaper will cut most flying and change its travel section By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:00:55 -0500 There is a lot of money to be made in the travel section. Should other media follow their example? Full Article Transportation
world news Spiral observation tower rises out of Danish forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 12:17:20 -0400 But no, we're not going to compare to that other tower. Full Article Design
world news Tired of winter? Don't think Hygge thoughts, they are evil and unhealthy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Fireplaces! Candles! Clutter! What are these people thinking? Full Article Design
world news Studded with sea debris, these wild paintings are ocean 'portals' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Aiming to spark conversations about marine conservation, these beautiful works reimagine the oceans in their pristine state. Full Article Living
world news Photo: Beautiful batwing slug flies through the sea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from the watery wilds of Wilsons Promontory in southern Australia. Full Article Science
world news Beautifully minimalist Sowelo tiny home is built using renewable energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 13:50:37 -0400 Made in Australia out of a solar-powered workshop, this gorgeous little home incorporates a great layout and clever features. Full Article Design
world news Cardboard architect Tobias Horrocks builds a Cardboard Metropolis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Aug 2018 15:58:13 -0400 Forget about wood construction; cardboard could be the Next Big Thing. Full Article Design
world news Here's the dirt on a rammed-earth renovation in Australia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:40:56 -0400 Add heritage preservation, passive house design and a butterfly roof and it pushes a lot of buttons around here. Full Article Design
world news Ingenious micro-apartment renovation includes a 'disappearing kitchen' (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:13:25 -0400 Plenty of clever spatial overlaps and multifunctional pieces of transformer furniture in this renovation of a 376-square-foot apartment in Melbourne. Full Article Design
world news This tiny prefab's big mission is to help at-risk youth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:27:09 -0400 This tiny house has a distinctive peaked roof and a warm, modern interior. Full Article Design
world news 312 sq. ft. micro-apartment is a 'hotel-home hybrid' (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 14:48:56 -0400 An existing 1960s studio apartment in Melbourne has been transformed into a more efficient one-bedroom apartment. Full Article Design
world news Small carbon-neutral house in Australia built with recycled materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:13:42 -0500 Constructed as an "apartment-house" hybrid, this prototypical 753-square-foot house makes the most of a small lot. Full Article Design
world news Australia slashed plastic bag use by 80% in 3 months – here's how By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:58:46 -0500 After a few big players entered the ring, the environment was spared some 1.5 billion plastic shopping bags in under 100 days. Full Article Science
world news Photo: Carijoa coral is a vision of snowflakes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0500 Our photo of the day delivers a bit of winter reverie from the waters of Australia. Full Article Science
world news Blooming 3D jelly cakes are made with seaweed (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 12:16:09 -0500 Made carefully by hand, this food artisan's edible works of jelly art are bursting with colorful flora and fauna. Full Article Living
world news Renovated terrace house has see-through stair of the week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:16:02 -0500 This home has been redesigned to feel much more spacious, and connected to its surroundings. Full Article Design
world news 322 sq. ft. micro-apartment has a transforming 'function wall' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:16:02 -0500 This apartment's built-in 'function wall' maximizes a small space by incorporating sleeping, sitting and storage. Full Article Design
world news Photo: How are seashells formed? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Our photo of the day provides a lesson in the origins of seashells. Full Article Science