as Cheap natural gas is making it very hard to go green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:15:22 -0500 It's killing everything, including renewable energy. Full Article Energy
as Why is Canada fighting over a gas pipeline to nowhere? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:32:07 -0500 The world is awash in LNG that's a lot closer to the ocean and a lot cheaper to move. Full Article Energy
as Bald eagles are littering Seattle backyards with landfill trash By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:48:40 -0400 Some 200 bald eagles are scavenging the goods at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill and dumping the leftovers in suburban backyards. Full Article Science
as Glass buildings are killing hundreds of millions of birds every year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:04:59 -0400 Here is another reason to hate the Hudson Yards in New York City. Full Article Design
as Not long ago, native parrots lived all over the eastern US By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:38:17 -0500 The Carolina parakeet was the only parrot species native to the US; by 1918, we had killed them all. New evidence explains their demise. Full Article Science
as Zero Waste blogger Lauren Singer lets us look into her drawers and cabinets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:29:42 -0400 We visit the writer behind the Zero Waste blog TrashIsForTossers.com. Full Article Living
as Brooklyn building shows that Passive Houses can have apartments too By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:24:42 -0500 Although the term “Passive House” might seem to refer to single family homes, these concepts can be applied to all kinds of buildings. Full Article Design
as IceStone recycles glass into countertops in Brooklyn’s Navy Yards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:37:46 -0500 We take a tour of a sustainable factory that turns discarded glass into durable building materials. Full Article Design
as Brooklyn Fashion and Design Accelerator welcomes its first entrepreneurs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:05:31 -0500 A new collaborative space dedicated to sustainable fashion design is now open for production. Full Article Living
as Spot the Passive House! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:06:19 -0400 Hint: it's not the one with the solar panels on the front. Full Article Design
as Effects of Global Warming Inspire Alterations to Famous Aalto Vase By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:17:03 -0400 The vase designed and named after Finnish designer Alvar Aalto is an icon among the design-savvy. The now-classic piece was released in 1937 at the World Fair in Paris. Today, the vase is produced by Iittala, which has slightly changed the size and Full Article Design
as Hanging Mini-Greenhouse Also Doubles As Pendant Lamp By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:51:21 -0400 Short on space for growing herbs? Well, this graceful pendant lamp -- which doubles as a mini-greenhouse -- could be one way to add more luscious greenery to one's space and diet. Full Article Design
as Old Chapel Is Made into a Giant Musical Instrument, Controlled with Laser Pointers (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 A Czech church was 3-D mapped and made into a one of a kind musical instrument, controlled by visitors' laser pointers. Full Article Technology
as The Bagobago backpack has a built-in stool. Hit or miss? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2015 11:59:50 -0500 We love transformers, those things that serve multiple functions. But I wonder about this one. Full Article Design
as The Fjällräven Kanken Rucksack, a Swedish Eco-Design Classic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:44:08 -0400 Last month, my partner gave me a Fjällräven Kanken rucksack for my 30th birthday, and I have to tell you about it, as this is a classic amongst the eco-designs nowadays. I first spotted these slightly odd-looking bags in London many years ago, and Full Article Science
as Improved Cooking Technique Slashes Coal Use. Is Funded Through Carbon Offsets (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 07:11:34 -0500 Carbon offsets have traditionally gone to technological improvements or reforestation. One group is teaching a different way of cooking. And it's using offset funds for the training. Full Article Business
as On the East Coast, a Sailing Regatta with Carbon Neutrality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:00 -0400 Using alternative fuels, carbon offsets, and strict on-board rules, the Atlantic Cup aims to be the first carbon-neutral race in the U.S. Full Article Living
as The incredible reason whales could be worth $2 million each By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:14:34 -0400 Economists with the IMF crunched the numbers to quantify the economic value of a whale's life; what they found is astonishing. Full Article Science
as Rumpl's sleeping bag blanket is made from recycled plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 With 100 percent recycled content, it's an impressive standard for technical gear. Full Article Living
as How would you react if your kid's school announced it was 'zero waste'? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It turns out that some parents are less than thrilled. Full Article Living
as Advice for when your kid asks about the climate crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It's a conversation most parents don't want to have, but it's necessary. Full Article Living
as 3 reasons why Halloween is great for kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Enough with the negativity. Let's talk about why this spooky celebration rocks. Full Article Living
as Cork bath toys are a great alternative to soft plastic ones By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 They're non-toxic, waterproof, and cute. Full Article Living
as This app is just what you need to fight food waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:19:00 -0400 Businesses can list surplus food and customers buy it at a discount. Full Article Living
as Why shopping should be a last resort By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 07:00:00 -0400 Toronto illustrator Sarah Lazarovic's Buyerarchy of Needs urges people to consider other options before hitting the mall. Full Article Living
as Black Friday is losing appeal for US shoppers, but it's not as good as it sounds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 11:46:00 -0500 Consumerism is still ingrained, which is why we need to fight back with the 'Buy Nothing' movement. Full Article Living
as What's needed to clean up the fashion industry? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:52:00 -0500 A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlines steps to a circular fashion economy. Full Article Living
as 5 questions to ask before starting a shopping ban By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:37:00 -0500 Taking a stance against our consumer culture is a challenge, which is why you'll need rules to live by. Full Article Living
as 5 reasons to take clutter seriously By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:01:00 -0500 You don't want it in your life. Do everything to avoid it. Full Article Living
as Beware the season of excess By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 The next two months represent the highest rate of consumption during the year, but it doesn't have to be that way. Full Article Living
as Fast Food Furniture is a worrisome trend By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:22:03 -0400 Do we really want our furniture to be inspired by burgers and hot dogs? We prefer Slow Food. Full Article Design
as Landfill to lifestyle: This line of furniture is made entirely from post-consumer waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:00:24 -0400 A new entry to the eco-friendly furnishings market offers a collection of furniture and home accessories that comes with a bold set of standards. Full Article Design
as Last woman standing: Testing an Evodesk XE By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:03:57 -0400 Our reviewer rises to the occasion. Full Article Design
as Why you should avoid "fast furniture" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:38:38 -0400 From the chemicals to the lifespan to the landfill, it suffers many of the same problems as fast fashion. Full Article Design
as 6 reasons you should buy "slow furniture" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 14:58:26 -0400 Fast furniture is like fast food or fast fashion; here's why you should go slow and how you do it. Full Article Design
as Are plant-based meats ethical if they're funded by industrial livestock producers? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0400 A writer argues that glitzy new plant-based technology distracts from the bigger issue of animal welfare. Full Article Living
as Wild Progenitors of Domestic Fruit & Nut Trees in Central Asia Threatened with Extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2009 11:49:00 -0400 There's a , and now trees in Central Asia have theirs as well. The Full Article Science
as New York Subway Train Filled With Apples Is Emptied Onto Platform, Illustrates Food Waste (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500 Every day, New York City residents waste 270,000 pounds of food. Want to know what that looks like? Here's an unforgettable way to imagine it - fill up a subway train with the equivalent amount of apples, and release it onto the Full Article Technology
as Adventures In Honey- A Rosh Hashana Love Story At Saul's Deli By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:45:10 -0400 Rosh Hashana, also known as the Jewish New Year, was celebrated this past week. One of the iconic symbols of the holiday, is honey, which is eaten with challah and apples. Honey has important meaning for the celebrants of Rosh Full Article Living
as NYC Has Been Buzzing With Apples And Honey By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:40:34 -0400 Honeybee Baby and Mom at the Honey Festival Photo By Bonnie Hulkower With Rosh Hashana just a few days ago, I am still remembering the taste of honey drenched apples and challah. There have been plenty of apples and honeys all over NYC in the past Full Article Living
as Scott Amron's Fruitwash Label Solves Huge Design Problem By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0400 It has challenged designers since the invention of the bar code: What to do about those stupid little labels? Full Article Design
as Ask Pablo: Which Favorite Holiday Pie Is The Greenest to Bake? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:00:00 -0400 Which holiday pie is greenest? Pumpkin, apple, or pecan? Find out in this week's Ask Pablo! Full Article Living
as 9 Easy Recipes for Small-Batch Fruit and Vegetable Canning and Preserving By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:11:23 -0500 Fruits and vegetables last all winter with jams, fruit butter, marmalades, and pickled vegetables from new cookbook Home Canning by Janet Cooper. Full Article Living
as Ask Pablo: What Is The Greenest Booze? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2011 09:45:00 -0500 Ask Pablo answers: What's the greenest kind of booze we can drink this holiday season? Full Article Living
as Design competition for a New York Aquarium makes a splash By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 May 2016 12:42:56 -0400 But I am in the tank for the one that came in second Full Article Design
as What's the future of the gas station? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2019 14:27:15 -0400 A competition invites designers to come up with ideas, but really, it's old news. They have been disappearing for years. Full Article Design
as Want to reduce food waste? Add more grocery stores By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Cornell study finds that when people have easy access to food shops, they discard less at home. Full Article Living
as Stacked two-story shipping container home has roof terrace By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:07:01 -0500 This shipping container house stacks two to get more living space. Full Article Design
as Save an Endangered Cacao Tree with Cool Earth this Easter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:24:52 -0400 Love chocolate? Help protect endangered cacao trees and the livelihoods of the Asháninka people. Full Article Business
as Amazon Deforestation Drops 23% Since Last Year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:50:00 -0400 The continue reduction in Amazon forest clearance is based on preliminary data however. Last year the final tally resulted in significantly higher levels of deforestation. Full Article Science