ni Wood Design from Spain: Fab Lab Houses, Wooden Islands and Spanish Guitars - Part 2 (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2011 08:09:24 -0400 Last week I posted a stunning wooden bicycle, and the beautiful heritage of wooden ceilings in Andalusia from a series of wood design from Spain that Confeadera put together. Other works include the Fab Lab House, some Full Article Design
ni The 2011 Spanish Revolution; How Protesters Organise Themselves to Be Green (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2011 15:30:37 -0400 The Indignados (or "Outraged") have been camping in over 60 Spanish cities for almost 10 days now. What started on the 15th of May (hence the tag #15-M) via social networks has become some of the biggest and most peaceful Full Article Business
ni Furniture Companies See The Forest For The Trees (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:25:06 -0400 Timeless responsible furniture design on show at Qubique Berlin this week Full Article Design
ni Wood & Technology Become the Axalko, a Unique Bicycle for Professional Cyclists And Nature Lovers (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2012 06:38:00 -0400 An amazing wooden bicycle, hand-made in Spain by two brothers for professional cyclists. The wooden frame is lightweight, resistant and beautiful! Full Article Transportation
ni Super fly hearing powers captured in miniature microphone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:45:00 -0400 This biomimicry success promises advanced hearing aids as the headphone generation ages Full Article Science
ni Your lover's scent is as good as melatonin for sleep By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:15:22 -0500 Researchers find that even just sleeping with a shirt that one's romantic partner has worn leads to improved slumber. Full Article Living
ni If you have soap and water, don't fret about hand sanitizer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:55:58 -0500 Coronavirus has led to a shortage of hand sanitizers, but worry not: The CDC generally recommends hand-washing over hand sanitizers. Full Article Living
ni Habitat for Humanity Modular House wins AIA Award By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:55:30 -0400 The American Institute of Architects just announced its 2007 Housing Awards; among the winners were our beloved Loblolly House and in the Special Housing Category, the Designhabitat2 house, from The DESIGNhabitat 2 Studio School of Architecture, Full Article Design
ni Two Remaining Pieces To The Atlanta Drought Puzzle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:45:13 -0400 Why a water crisis in Atlanta now? The cause is not climate alone, as Lloyd's post of today points out. Runaway growth - Georgia is the fastest growing US state east of the Rocky Mountains - and a seeming refusal to plan for the future seem to have Full Article Business
ni Alabama Teen Fights Pollution in her Community By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:39:00 -0400 Cece Durden, a 17-year-old from Uniontown, Alabama, fights coal ash pollution in her hometown Full Article Energy
ni Historic bank transformed into modern library & community hub By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:54:33 -0500 In rural Alabama, an existing landmark building is converted into a new community gathering spot, instead of being torn down. Full Article Design
ni Black Friday Starts At Midnight This Year; It's Time For A Buy Nothing Night By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:34:00 -0500 Families should be able to have Thanksgiving Dinner instead of having to go to work. This stinks. Full Article Business
ni Tiny Techtonics timber urban infill wins Passivhaus Trust Award By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:50:49 -0400 This just pushes every TreeHugger button. Full Article Design
ni 2017 Architizer Awards are "a stunning celebration of innovative architecture" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:20:21 -0400 They deserve an award for putting on such a terrific award program. Full Article Design
ni How traveling for two months has been a lesson in minimalism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 09:00:00 -0500 There are certain things I've hardly missed, and others I've missed more than I expected. Full Article Living
ni The stunning wildlife of the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:07:38 -0500 In honor of World Wetlands Day, we’re turning our gaze towards the Pantanal, the world’s largest wetlands—and one that’s seriously threatened. Full Article Science
ni 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
ni Let's Spend the Night Together--On a "Boat" on Top of a Roof in London By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:15:59 -0500 It's nautical, since it overlooks the Thames River, it's architectural, and it's a winner. Full Article Design
ni Recycled Plastic Bottle House Built in Nigeria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:25:00 -0500 Take nearly 8,000 old plastic bottles, add some construction waste and mud, and voila: a sturdy and sustainable home. Full Article Design
ni 6 big-batch breakfasts for holiday entertaining By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 House full of guests? These recipes will make your mornings go much smoother. Full Article Living
ni California hotels banned from offering mini toiletries in plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400 It's part of a statewide effort to crack down on plastic waste. Full Article Business
ni Canadian Conservative leader (and possible Prime Minister) promises the earth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:41:05 -0400 Andrew Scheer is a climate arsonist. Full Article Business
ni Canadian retailers want a 'harmonized approach to reducing single-use plastic' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Provincial regulation would make stores' waste-reduction efforts easier to manage. Full Article Business
ni When elected officials give up on green initiatives, bring in the youth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:44:20 -0500 The city of New Orleans had given up on glass recycling. Enterprising students from Tulane University decided to step up to the challenge and bring back free glass recycling citywide in spring 2020. Full Article Business
ni Yes, Earth Day is still happening – here's how to celebrate at home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:29:43 -0400 While in the midst of a global pandemic, we can't forget the ongoing climate crisis. Here's how you can participate in Earth Day 2020. Full Article Business
ni It's time to consider carbon rationing, and all that that entails By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:43:09 -0500 With a carbon credit card, it doesn't have to be hard. Full Article Science
ni Modernist open plan family home reuses 270 concrete blocks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 07:00:00 -0400 Built for a sculptor and his new family on the site of an old gold mine and sawmill, this house uses reclaimed concrete blocks weighing a ton each. Full Article Design
ni NC concrete companies embrace carbon capturing technology By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 May 2016 07:05:04 -0400 The carbon footprint of concrete can be a whole lot better, if you make it out of carbon dioxide. Full Article Design
ni Experimental curved pavilion uses 3D knitted textile formwork for concrete (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:54:52 -0500 Created by Zaha Hadid Architects, this innovative project demonstrates the possibilities of using KnitCrete technology for creating curved concrete shells efficiently. Full Article Design
ni How Land Rights Are Turning the World's Rural Poor Into Unexpected Conservationists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:22:00 -0400 It is as counterintuitive as it is true: Around the world, communities who have resided on the land the longest often have the most tenuous rights to that land. Full Article Business
ni Rio+20 Final Draft Text Recognizes Our Problem, Proposes Scant Few Concrete Solutions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:40:00 -0400 There's plenty of "recognizing," "acknowledging," and "noting" going on in the final draft of the Rio+20 text. Lot's of UN-ese. And that's about it. Full Article Business
ni Panasonic introduces solar LED lantern and charger for developing regions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:33:24 -0400 Many areas of the world have scarce access to electricity. This new solar lantern will provide light and charging power for cell phones. Full Article Technology
ni New e-commerce site is a one-stop-shop for humanitarian aid products By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:03:41 -0400 The Level Market wants to make the procurement of humanitarian aid and development products as easy as shopping on Amazon. Full Article Technology
ni Cleaning up coffee culture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:00:00 -0400 An item as ubiquitous as coffee has varying degrees of sustainability. Being aware of these can help us make better choices. Full Article Living
ni Everyday people can invest in organizations that protect the environment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:40:06 -0500 Average consumers of all incomes have the ability to meaningfully invest in organizations doing good work Full Article Business
ni Crowdfunding gets more green initiatives off the ground By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:25:02 -0500 Consumers are connected to the things they care about, providing access to ventures that have the potential to make real impacts. Full Article Business
ni 3 ways to have an eco-friendly picnic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:48:15 -0400 Here are some tips that’ll help parents and children connect with nature and honor the environment. Full Article Living
ni From food packaging to cleaning supplies, the kitchen is a vortex of disposability By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:54:17 -0400 Wastes are made in the kitchen. Full Article Living
ni Here's what the Amazon fires are threatening By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:15:21 -0400 'These fires are a situation that humanity cannot tolerate.' – Carlos Durigan, WCS Brazil Full Article Business
ni Boom! Supersonic passenger planes may return to the skies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:05:46 -0400 Because “the pursuit of speed is a moral imperative.” Full Article Transportation
ni Heathrow will nix landing fees for first electric flight By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400 CEO John Holland-Kaye expects to be taken up on this offer within the next 12 years. Full Article Transportation
ni New report questions whether we should bring back supersonic transport By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:59:28 -0500 A number of companies are flying SST Trial balloons, but we should all pop them now. Full Article Transportation
ni Giant crocheted organism with tentacles emerges in Paris (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:13:04 -0400 Gorgeous, soft and looking like a living UFO, this enormous work of textile art is brightening up one Paris institution. Full Article Living
ni Boeing develops self-cleaning airplane loo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:07:16 -0500 “If it ain’t Boeing, I ain’t going.” Full Article Design
ni Car industry splits over California emissions rules. What side is your car maker on? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:40:32 -0400 I was disappointed to see that Subaru, beloved of TreeHugger types, is on the wrong side of this issue. Full Article Transportation
ni Unilever promises to cut plastic use in half by 2025 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 The consumer products giant says it will "fundamentally rethink its approach to packaging." Full Article Business
ni 6 companies that are showing generosity on Black Friday By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500 If you must shop, do it from a company that's spreading the wealth. Full Article Business
ni Pipeline that spilled 105,000 gallons of oil in California was only one in county without 'auto shut-off' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 May 2015 15:53:24 -0400 Why make exceptions like this? Full Article Energy
ni This is the ongoing gas leak in California that's an epic ecological disaster By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 12:23:37 -0500 Impact of greenhouse gases released since October measured over a 20-year time frame is equivalent to emissions from 7 million cars. Full Article Energy
ni Has coal burning finally peaked in China? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 17:02:47 -0500 Let's not celebrate yet, but if it has, we still need to make the transition happen more quickly. Full Article Energy