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What does it mean to 'use meat as a garnish'?

Here are some tips on reducing the quantity of meat used in recipes.




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3 clever ways to use up leftover cake

That is, if you ever have any...




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The reusable water bottle that stole my heart

My search for the perfect water bottle is over thanks to the beautiful, drinker-friendly, ocean-loving, coral-planting NAECO Bottle.




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Scientists may have just saved the northern white rhino from extinction

With only two members of the species left, a successful egg harvest and fertilization could mean all is not lost.




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Rampant death for hermit crabs who confuse plastic trash for shells

New research finds that on just two remote islands alone, nearly 600,000 crabs are killed every year by plastic debris.




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Ambitious Solar Plan Could Provide EU with a Sixth of its Energy Needs

An ambitious scheme to build a number of solar power stations along the Mediterranean shores of the Middle East and northern Africa could generate enough electricity to supply one sixth of the European Union's needs. The generators, individually fitted




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Ecocities of Tomorrow: Can Foster + Partners' Masdar City in U.A.E be Truly Sustainable?

With over a third of the world's cranes hard at work building artificial islands, an underwater hotel, and the world's tallest building, biggest mall and most expensive airport, the United Arab Emirates has now turned it attention to building the




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5 Great Rain Barrel Designs, Plus Top Tips for Using Them

Droughts and possible water rationing have been in the news recently in California, Israel, Mexico, and Australia. As much of the water used is these regions is for watering gardens and lawns




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Why is Water Such a Big Issue? Global Water Challenge Pres. Paul Faeth Sets Us Straight (Part 1)

Having given Global Water Challenge a Best of Green award earlier this year for their innovative work on the issues of drinking water and sanitation, it goes without saying that TreeHugger is a fan of their work.




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DIY Seawater Desalination by Delicious Lady and Grandson (Video)

Directed by David Valero for the Spanish eco-short-films festival La Luciernaga fundida, this video shows how a grandmother and grandson desalinate seawater at home.




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Katie Alcott of Frank Water on Being an Insider Rebel Within The Bottled Water Industry (Interview)

Here's a frequent question asked by people wanting to create positive sustainable changes in the world: Is it more effective to work as a change agent from inside the current system or is it better to




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A solar-powered greenhouse in a waterless desert, and a 100% autonomous bus

The latest episode of Fully Charged appears to come to us from the future. Or, maybe just Australia...




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How to Make a Gorgeous Wooden Desk Fan and Heater

As the mercury rises, staying cool becomes a real challenge. Try making this gorgeous desk fan to keep your energy costs down.




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Our thermostats could be making us sicker

Keeping our thermostats programmed at year-round comfortable temperatures could be affecting our health.




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Harvard's take on smart windows: just add silver

The new technology would allow precise control over the transparency of windows and how much light is let in.




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Nest thermostat now helps users avoid peak electricity rates

The smart thermostat will help people save even more money and help utilities curb peak demand loads.




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18 great uses for the glorious box grater

From making homemade pasta and bread crumbs to cauliflower rice and so much more, the humble box grater is a genius, multi-talented workhorse.




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New heat pump technology heats and cools houses at lower cost

The dual source heat pump uses either the ground or the air as a heat source.




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Citing Blue Planet II, UK considers tax on single-use plastics

Britain's Conservative government is expected to announce wide-ranging measures to tackle ocean plastic pollution.




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4 reasons why you shouldn't buy prefab tiny houses on Amazon

Caveat emptor.




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This supportive housing project in Los Angeles could be the future of the construction industry

You have heard of "fast fashion." Get ready for fast architecture in container-sized modules.




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Quebec architects and prefab builders offer "eco-housing kits"

The promise of prefab was healthy, cost-effective, energy efficient homes designed by talented architects. Is it finally here?




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Michelle Kaufmann Covers West Coast Green in a TreeHugger Exclusive

West Coast Green was this past week here in San Francisco, California. With speakers like Van Jones, Arianna Huffington and Michelle Kaufmann, the trade show was a nexus for greenies far and wide. Michelle Kaufmann was




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Ask Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference?

Image Source: Preserve Dear Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? Doesn't mailing it back do more damage than the recycling avoids? It is true that mailing anything has an impact, but is it more than the recycling itself? To




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Is Sustainable Design Wearing Thin?

TreeHugger was founded as a sustainable design blog. From Alan Chochinov's 10 steps for sustainable design, through Yves Behar's predictions for sustainable design in 2011, to the




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William McDonough at Dwell on Design: A More "Effective" Not Just More "Efficient" Future

A compact chicken coop for city dwellers that wheels around the yard and fertilizes soil is on display at "Dwell on Design" this weekend. The show's awards recognize




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Zem Joaquin, Founder of Ecofabulous.com (Podcast)

Even if the label of "maven" is painfully over-applied, there are people who still deserve it. Zem Joaquin, the stylish polymath behind Ecofabulous.com, is one of those few. Zem has been on the editorial side of mags like House and Garden, Domino, and




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You CAN Be Too Thin: Apple Dumps Sustainable Design Principle For a Few Millimeters and A Smooth Bottom For Design Fetishists To Fondle

In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way.




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Cradle to Cradle products could be key to a healthy house

C2C products were featured in the Unity Home seen at Greenbuild.




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New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design

It is all about the progression through the spaces.




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How to water houseplants correctly

Watering problems are the leading cause of poor health for houseplants; here’s how to give them what they need.




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10 most popular houseplants on Instagram

Need some houseplant inspiration? These are the plants getting the most love on Instagram.




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Should you mist your houseplants?

Some houseplants love mist, others not so much. Here's what to know.




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8 of the easiest houseplants to care for

Looking for indoor plants that are hard to kill? These green troopers are resilient and don't demand too much from their keepers.




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6 houseplants to boost well-being

From improving sleep and indoor air quality to reducing anxiety and fatigue ... houseplants are powerful allies.




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Every house needs a chalkboard

It's a powerful organizational tool that pulls a household together.




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8 houseplants to avoid if you have allergies

Learn which indoor plants are capable of causing allergic reactions.




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10 houseplants that aren't your usual houseplants

Think outside of the houseplant box with these unique ways to bring some green indoors.




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This terrarium table lets you fill furniture with houseplants

BloomingTables are a lovely solution for saving space ... and keeping indoor plants away from kids and pets.




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Get houseplants delivered straight from the greenhouse

If you don't have an independent plant shop nearby, Bloomscape is the next best thing.




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Doctors are prescribing houseplants for anxiety, depression, and loneliness

A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness.




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Why succulents make such good houseplants

Learn about the advantages of indoor succulents, plus everything you need to know about their light and watering needs.




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How to prepare houseplants for fall

WIth cooler weather and shorter days, your indoor plants could use a little help getting ready for the new season.




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The benefits of grouping houseplants together

Strategically clustering indoor plants in a group is a great idea, here's why and how to do it.




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5 forgiving houseplants that don't ask for much

Perfect for beginners, brown thumbs, or people on the go, these easy indoor plants don't mind low light, low humidity, or irregular watering.




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How to care for houseplants during the winter

Colder weather provides some unique challenges for indoor plants; here's how to how to help them get through it.




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The top houseplant trends for 2020

Get ahead of the crowd with these indoor plant predictions from the all-knowing Plant Mom.




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Put a houseplant on your desk to decrease anxiety significantly

A new study reveals stress-reducing benefits for office workers when even just viewing a small plant on their desk.




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10 houseplant decor ideas for big impact

You don't have to have an entire garden room to make a statement with your indoor plants.




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14 houseplants perfect for Valentine's Day

From love potion plants and heart-shaped leaves to love goddess blooms, these plants are like a valentine from Mother Nature.