us What does it mean to 'use meat as a garnish'? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Here are some tips on reducing the quantity of meat used in recipes. Full Article Living
us 3 clever ways to use up leftover cake By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 That is, if you ever have any... Full Article Living
us The reusable water bottle that stole my heart By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:55:12 -0500 My search for the perfect water bottle is over thanks to the beautiful, drinker-friendly, ocean-loving, coral-planting NAECO Bottle. Full Article Living
us Scientists may have just saved the northern white rhino from extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:50:24 -0400 With only two members of the species left, a successful egg harvest and fertilization could mean all is not lost. Full Article Science
us Rampant death for hermit crabs who confuse plastic trash for shells By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:49:57 -0500 New research finds that on just two remote islands alone, nearly 600,000 crabs are killed every year by plastic debris. Full Article Science
us Ambitious Solar Plan Could Provide EU with a Sixth of its Energy Needs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500 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 Full Article Technology
us Ecocities of Tomorrow: Can Foster + Partners' Masdar City in U.A.E be Truly Sustainable? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:00:00 -0500 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 Full Article Design
us 5 Great Rain Barrel Designs, Plus Top Tips for Using Them By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:21 -0400 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 Full Article Design
us Why is Water Such a Big Issue? Global Water Challenge Pres. Paul Faeth Sets Us Straight (Part 1) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article Science
us DIY Seawater Desalination by Delicious Lady and Grandson (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 May 2010 12:22:40 -0400 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. Full Article Science
us Katie Alcott of Frank Water on Being an Insider Rebel Within The Bottled Water Industry (Interview) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:29:42 -0400 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 Full Article Living
us A solar-powered greenhouse in a waterless desert, and a 100% autonomous bus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:02:55 -0500 The latest episode of Fully Charged appears to come to us from the future. Or, maybe just Australia... Full Article Energy
us How to Make a Gorgeous Wooden Desk Fan and Heater By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0400 As the mercury rises, staying cool becomes a real challenge. Try making this gorgeous desk fan to keep your energy costs down. Full Article Technology
us Our thermostats could be making us sicker By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 12:29:53 -0400 Keeping our thermostats programmed at year-round comfortable temperatures could be affecting our health. Full Article Technology
us Harvard's take on smart windows: just add silver By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:56:52 -0400 The new technology would allow precise control over the transparency of windows and how much light is let in. Full Article Technology
us Nest thermostat now helps users avoid peak electricity rates By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 08:00:00 -0400 The smart thermostat will help people save even more money and help utilities curb peak demand loads. Full Article Technology
us 18 great uses for the glorious box grater By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:38:44 -0500 From making homemade pasta and bread crumbs to cauliflower rice and so much more, the humble box grater is a genius, multi-talented workhorse. Full Article Living
us New heat pump technology heats and cools houses at lower cost By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:58:55 -0400 The dual source heat pump uses either the ground or the air as a heat source. Full Article Technology
us Citing Blue Planet II, UK considers tax on single-use plastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 06:10:24 -0500 Britain's Conservative government is expected to announce wide-ranging measures to tackle ocean plastic pollution. Full Article Business
us 4 reasons why you shouldn't buy prefab tiny houses on Amazon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:41:26 -0400 Caveat emptor. Full Article Design
us This supportive housing project in Los Angeles could be the future of the construction industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:20:36 -0400 You have heard of "fast fashion." Get ready for fast architecture in container-sized modules. Full Article Design
us Quebec architects and prefab builders offer "eco-housing kits" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:40:22 -0500 The promise of prefab was healthy, cost-effective, energy efficient homes designed by talented architects. Is it finally here? Full Article Design
us Michelle Kaufmann Covers West Coast Green in a TreeHugger Exclusive By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 17:51:29 -0400 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 Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
us Ask Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:13:00 -0500 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 Full Article Living
us Is Sustainable Design Wearing Thin? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:19:05 -0500 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 Full Article Design
us William McDonough at Dwell on Design: A More "Effective" Not Just More "Efficient" Future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:25:37 -0400 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 Full Article Living
us Zem Joaquin, Founder of Ecofabulous.com (Podcast) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:32:45 -0400 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 Full Article TreeHugger Radio
us You CAN Be Too Thin: Apple Dumps Sustainable Design Principle For a Few Millimeters and A Smooth Bottom For Design Fetishists To Fondle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:21:00 -0400 In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way. Full Article Technology
us Cradle to Cradle products could be key to a healthy house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2015 08:16:21 -0500 C2C products were featured in the Unity Home seen at Greenbuild. Full Article Design
us New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:48:46 -0400 It is all about the progression through the spaces. Full Article Design
us How to water houseplants correctly By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:08:29 -0400 Watering problems are the leading cause of poor health for houseplants; here’s how to give them what they need. Full Article Living
us 10 most popular houseplants on Instagram By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:00:11 -0400 Need some houseplant inspiration? These are the plants getting the most love on Instagram. Full Article Living
us Should you mist your houseplants? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:42:04 -0400 Some houseplants love mist, others not so much. Here's what to know. Full Article Living
us 8 of the easiest houseplants to care for By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:55:35 -0400 Looking for indoor plants that are hard to kill? These green troopers are resilient and don't demand too much from their keepers. Full Article Living
us 6 houseplants to boost well-being By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:56:13 -0400 From improving sleep and indoor air quality to reducing anxiety and fatigue ... houseplants are powerful allies. Full Article Living
us Every house needs a chalkboard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 It's a powerful organizational tool that pulls a household together. Full Article Living
us 8 houseplants to avoid if you have allergies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:08:05 -0400 Learn which indoor plants are capable of causing allergic reactions. Full Article Living
us 10 houseplants that aren't your usual houseplants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 18:28:13 -0400 Think outside of the houseplant box with these unique ways to bring some green indoors. Full Article Living
us This terrarium table lets you fill furniture with houseplants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:40:20 -0400 BloomingTables are a lovely solution for saving space ... and keeping indoor plants away from kids and pets. Full Article Living
us Get houseplants delivered straight from the greenhouse By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0400 If you don't have an independent plant shop nearby, Bloomscape is the next best thing. Full Article Living
us Doctors are prescribing houseplants for anxiety, depression, and loneliness By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:21:44 -0400 A medical practice in Manchester, England is giving patients indoor plants to help boost wellness. Full Article Living
us Why succulents make such good houseplants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:39:12 -0400 Learn about the advantages of indoor succulents, plus everything you need to know about their light and watering needs. Full Article Living
us How to prepare houseplants for fall By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:26:05 -0400 WIth cooler weather and shorter days, your indoor plants could use a little help getting ready for the new season. Full Article Living
us The benefits of grouping houseplants together By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:15:35 -0400 Strategically clustering indoor plants in a group is a great idea, here's why and how to do it. Full Article Living
us 5 forgiving houseplants that don't ask for much By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:02:40 -0500 Perfect for beginners, brown thumbs, or people on the go, these easy indoor plants don't mind low light, low humidity, or irregular watering. Full Article Living
us How to care for houseplants during the winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 14:03:54 -0500 Colder weather provides some unique challenges for indoor plants; here's how to how to help them get through it. Full Article Living
us The top houseplant trends for 2020 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:16:21 -0500 Get ahead of the crowd with these indoor plant predictions from the all-knowing Plant Mom. Full Article Living
us Put a houseplant on your desk to decrease anxiety significantly By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 11:22:15 -0500 A new study reveals stress-reducing benefits for office workers when even just viewing a small plant on their desk. Full Article Living
us 10 houseplant decor ideas for big impact By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 You don't have to have an entire garden room to make a statement with your indoor plants. Full Article Living
us 14 houseplants perfect for Valentine's Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:05:17 -0500 From love potion plants and heart-shaped leaves to love goddess blooms, these plants are like a valentine from Mother Nature. Full Article Living