hi Lightweight thin-film solar charger is rollable, and includes a battery bank By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:16:24 -0500 These ultra-thin solar charging devices use amorphous silicon technology, which is said to be effective even in shady or lower-light conditions. Full Article Technology
hi Get off-grid & emergency power from this solar briefcase & battery packs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:17:10 -0400 The HANS Solar Briefcase and PowerPack systems do double duty by supporting the Billions in Change movement. Full Article Technology
hi This solar hydropanel can pull 10 liters of drinking water per day out of the air By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:04:12 -0500 SOURCE is a solar-powered and self-contained device capable of harvesting up to 10 liters of clean drinking water per day from the air. Full Article Technology
hi This is the world’s ugliest color … and it’s on a mission By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:17:31 -0400 Tasked with finding the most heinous hue known to humans, researchers arrived at Pantone 448C – and the Australian government is putting it to good use. Full Article Living
hi Talk to your radiators with these Philippe Starck designed thermostatic valves By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:19:12 -0400 "Siri, turn down the temperature in my bedroom please" Full Article Design
hi 2 rallying cries for a green building revolution: Reduce Demand! and Electrify Everything! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:03:59 -0400 Previously titled "4 reasons why heat pumps are not going to save the planet" which was mean to heat pumps. Full Article Technology
hi Fiji Water Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Greenwashing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:09:02 -0500 Fiji, probably the least favorite in an already disliked industry, is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging the company has profited from greenwashing. Specifically, from greenwashing claims that its products are Full Article Business
hi 8 ethical weatherproof boots to keep your feet warm and dry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:45:00 -0400 Get set for cool, wet weather with this high-quality footwear. Full Article Living
hi Get warm and cozy with 10 ethical fall fashion picks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:27:00 -0400 From sweaters to wraps to plush leggings, these casual and comfortable pieces will keep you toasty all autumn long. Full Article Living
hi Patagonia's new film focuses on fair trade fashion By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:02:00 -0500 The outdoor gear retailer plans to certify 30 percent of its clothes as fair-trade by the end of 2017. Full Article Business
hi Your feminist shirt means nothing if it was made in a sweatshop By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:13:00 -0500 Eighty percent of garment workers are young women between 18 and 24. They are overworked, underpaid, and abused. That's where the real female empowerment needs to start. Full Article Living
hi DoneGood connects shoppers with ethical, eco-friendly brands By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:14:00 -0400 Save time and effort spent shopping with this online database of companies committed to social and environmental causes. Full Article Business
hi The high carbon cost of flying flowers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:20:17 -0500 This Valentine's Day, shop local. Full Article Science
hi Patagonia's new Silent Down coats push environmental standards even higher By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat. Full Article Living
hi Is fair trade floundering or flourishing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0400 The ethical shopping label is facing new competition from companies opting to create their own certification programs. Full Article Business
hi Free the Jailed Hikers in Iran, Permaculture Community Pleads (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:55:16 -0400 From child labor in the cocoa industry to human rights issues in the oil industry, we've often reported on the intersect between environmentalism and social justice—but all too often environmentalism and human rights Full Article Living
hi Why Sri Lanka Will Be Hit Hardest By Iranian Oil Supply Disruption By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:07:00 -0500 An important, if short, cautionary tale on being dependent on any single foreign source of energy. Full Article Energy
hi Flat pack urban chicken coop lets you raise chickens on your balcony By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This flat pack, do-it-yourself version of a chicken has a lot of features, but can it help raise happy chickens on a city balcony? Full Article Design
hi Convert any desk into stand-up workstation with this affordable add-on (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:03:32 -0400 They are supposed to be better for your health, but standing desks don't come cheap. This inexpensive flat-pack design for a portable unit can turn your existing office furniture into a standing desk. Full Article Design
hi 5 strange things that've happened on the winter solstice By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:38:37 -0500 With the winter solstice association with death and rebirth – these historic events of December 21st take on new resonance. Full Article Living
hi Edward Burtynsky's stunning photos document our complicated relationship with water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:18:02 -0400 Edward Burtynsky's collection called Water documents the role water plays in ecosystems, energy, cultural practices and disasters. Full Article Living
hi There are toxic 'little monsters' lurking in your children's new clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:00:00 -0500 Join the DETOX campaign to pressure the fashion industry to stop exposing our kids to hazardous chemicals and contaminating waterways. Full Article Living
hi LEGO dumps oil company partnership, makes things a bit more awesome By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:11:58 -0400 Over the past three months, over a million people from all around the globe have contacted LEGO to ask them to drop their oil partnership. Full Article Business
hi Canned tuna is synonymous with abuse and unsustainable fishing practices By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:00:00 -0400 Greenpeace has turned the global spotlight on Thai Union, the world's largest canned tuna producer and maker of Chicken of the Sea, for its horrific track record. Learn why you should boycott and what you can do to help. Full Article Business
hi Infographic reveals how tuna industry is tainted by abuse By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:00:00 -0500 Tuna producers are notorious for unethical labor and unsustainable fishing. It's time to learn more and take action. Full Article Business
hi Greenpeace urges Hillary to dump fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:35:51 -0500 She's made big promises on solar. But will she also break up with fossil fuel lobbyists? Full Article Business
hi Greenpeace tackles destructive tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 07:00:00 -0400 Fish Aggregating Devices are a serious driver of overfishing, which is why Greenpeace is on a mission to dismantle all the FADs it can find. Full Article Science
hi Which fashion companies are on track to detox? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2016 08:00:00 -0400 Greenpeace has released its Detox Catwalk report for 2016, revealing which companies are on track to meet detox commitments by 2020 and which are lagging far behind. The results may surprise you. Full Article Living
hi Beach audit reveals which brands are worst offenders for plastic waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 07:02:00 -0400 Knowing where trash comes from is the first step in figuring out better, more sustainable solutions. Full Article Business
hi Now that China won't take plastic waste, what's the U.S. doing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:30:00 -0400 A new investigation by Greenpeace delves into the ongoing environmental devastation caused by our recycling habits. Full Article Science
hi The Apple Engineer Who Quit His Job to Propagate Plants (Interview) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Why would an engineer at Apple quit his job to design a product to help gardeners propagate plants? Full Article Living
hi The Bay Bridge shines in the light of 25,000 LEDs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:52:00 -0500 Stanley Jevons was right; develop a more efficient technology and people will figure out ways to use it that in the end, consume more energy Full Article Technology
hi SOAK in a shipping container spa in San Francisco By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:02:00 -0500 It's all about healthy hedonism, where sustainability meets socialbility. Full Article Design
hi Eco-conscious clothing maker opens brick-and-mortar shop in San Francisco By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:51:32 -0400 San Francisco readers can now find local and green clothes at Amour Vert’s new shop in Hayes Valley. Full Article Living
hi This solar-powered EV charging solution for apartment dwellers is totally rad By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:50:00 -0500 This looks like a long-needed solution to one of the key barriers to electric vehicle adoption, and I can hardly contain my excitement. Full Article Transportation
hi Infographic shows why San Francisco is a food lover's dream By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:00:00 -0500 San Francisco is admirably progressive when it comes to reducing food waste and keeping food local and seasonal. Full Article Living
hi Man lives in tiny 8 ft. box to avoid paying San Francisco's high rents By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:00:00 -0400 One man gets creative about the affordable housing shortage in San Francisco, and pays only $400 a month to live in this sleeping pod he built in a friend's apartment. Full Article Design
hi Uber buys JUMP, a dockless e-bike startup, and this is a good thing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:56:08 -0400 Another tool that makes life easier to live without a car. Full Article Transportation
hi This anxiety-reducing technique works better for poor people than rich people By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Scientists examine two strategies to reduce anxiety. Full Article Living
hi How modern, minimalist design (and washing your hands) can fight disease By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:27:24 -0500 The modern movement started as a way of dealing with tuberculosis. The same rules apply today. Full Article Design
hi Climate Change Crisis Loses Some Urgency in Touring Museum Exhibit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:47:05 -0500 The touring museum show 'Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future,' which wraps up its Istanbul run this weekend, is professionally put-together and well-intentioned, but flawed. Full Article Science
hi Edible Garden Sprouts from Plastic Waste in Ethiopia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500 Artist Kebreab Demeke's colorful, functional sculpture is among around a dozen projects examining the meaning of 'the good life' on display at an exhibition in Berlin. Full Article Living
hi London Exhibit Explores the Mysterious Human Brain, With Samples From Geniuses and Body Snatchers (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 "Brains: The Mind as Matter" at the Wellcome Collection features 150 objects including real brains, anatomical models and artworks, and more. Full Article Living
hi Pop-Up Gardens, Other 'Urban Interventions' to be Showcased at Venice Architecture Biennale By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 26 May 2012 07:30:00 -0400 Pop-up gardens, urban farms, guerrilla bike lanes, examples of crowdsourced city planning, and other urban interventions will be the focus of the official U.S. Pavilion at the world's most prestigious architecture event. Full Article Design
hi Insect Sushi and Copper Recycling Machines at the Royal College of Art Graduate Show By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0400 The Royal College of Art graduate students show their (environmental) stuff at the year-end show. Full Article Design
hi Art of the Plastic Bag: Furniture, Fashion and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Aug 2012 09:00:00 -0400 The dumpster full of glowing garbage out front of Switzerland's Gewerbemuseum sets the stage for what's inside -- an art exhibition of works both poignant and comical, all made from discarded plastic bags. Full Article Living
hi 12 Innovative Ways to Rethink Our Cities From the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:00:45 -0400 The U.S. Pavilion is spotlighting grassroots efforts to make cities and neighborhoods greener, safer, and happier places to live. Full Article Design
hi All Aboard the Helsinki Plant Tram, A Whimsical Urban Garden Made on the Move By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Sep 2012 07:30:00 -0400 Over the past three days, one of Helsinki's tram lines has been carrying some unusual cargo -- living plants donated by passengers for inclusion in a roller-coaster-themed urban garden. Full Article Design
hi Art Made from Mt. Everest Trash Exhibited in Nepal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 11:24:00 -0500 Sixty-five porters and 75 yaks labored over two years to bring more than eight tons of trash down from the slopes of Mount Everest -- and into the hands of local artists. Full Article Living
hi New exhibition documents the start of the Anthropocene epoch By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:51:48 -0400 Edward Burtynsky, Jennifer Baichwal, and Nicholas de Pencier Full Article Living