el The Week in Pictures: Toxic Industrial Sludge Covers Hungarian Villages, Solar Panels on the White House, and More (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:04:54 -0400 A state of emergency has been declared in Hungary where four people are dead, 120 injured and six missing as torrents of red toxic sludge, the byproduct of bauxite refining for aluminum, burst from a containment pond and poured through six villages in Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
el Hungary Destroys All GM Maize Fields - Farmers Claim Ignorance Over Banned Seeds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:00:00 -0400 Hungary already has a ban on genetically modified crops, so this is a bit more complicated than it may seem at first. As PlanetSave reports Hungary has destroyed approximately 1000 acres of maize fields found to Full Article Science
el Wretched Excess Dept: Electric Bike For The 1/10th of 1% Costs $ 36,000 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:04:00 -0500 They call it green. I call it too much. Full Article Transportation
el London's Embassies Celebrate Their Countries' Design as Part of London's Design Festival By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0400 London's international embassies are showing off their countries' design as part of the London Design Festival. Full Article Design
el The latest in multi-modal transportation: The Belt Scooter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:38:16 -0500 Hold on to your pants as we show you how to solve the last mile problem. Full Article Design
el Small 323 sq. ft. apartment is stylishly redesigned for travelers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 07:00:00 -0500 A tiny apartment in a new tourist hotspot is remade with clever modern elements to maximize space. Full Article Design
el Couple's minimalist cargo van conversion is an incognito home on wheels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:00:00 -0500 A roaming freelance photographer and writer go on the road in this self-built live-work space on wheels. Full Article Design
el How to clean smelly gym clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:53:00 -0500 Green cleaning methods are the most effective way to get rid of stench. Full Article Living
el New clothing care label wants you to stop overwashing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 08:15:00 -0400 The Care Label Project will add a label to thousands of clothes in hopes that people will adopt laundry habits that are better for both fabric and the Earth. Full Article Living
el How to read laundry care labels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:08:18 -0500 Help your clothes last longer by learning how to decode the mysterious hieroglyphics of care labels. Full Article Living
el How to get soft, fluffy towels without fabric softener By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:56:48 -0400 Because sometimes it's the little things... Full Article Living
el EPA surprise: Agency seeks to cancel approval of toxic pesticide By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:22:31 -0500 And the company that makes the chemical, Bayer CropScience, refuses to agree. Full Article Science
el Car makers are fighting back against proposed fuel efficiency standards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 11:12:13 -0400 People want big SUVs and pickups, not little fuelsippers. What's a car maker to do? Full Article Transportation
el EPA to revisit and probably roll back fuel economy standards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:53:01 -0400 Because America needs more SUVs and pickup trucks to be great again Full Article Transportation
el Derelict church transformed into psychedelic Sistine Chapel for skateboarders (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 07:00:00 -0500 In this eye-popping example of adaptive reuse, a crumbling church is remade into a public skatepark, complete with incredible murals. Full Article Design
el Here is a lovely design for a home office in a box. But has technology made it superfluous? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 14:11:00 -0400 I used to think that this kind of furniture would become a very big deal. I was wrong. Full Article Design
el Guastavian vaults are still being built, and are as thin and elegant as ever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 15:06:15 -0500 They are so thin that it's hard to believe that they stand up. Full Article Design
el Germán Velázquez proves that tall Passivhaus can be beautiful By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:26:31 -0400 This Bilbao tower is like nothing the Passivhaus world has seen. Full Article Design
el Smart 'plug-and-play' houseboat made for marinas or traveling around By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:00:09 -0500 This modern houseboat can accommodate up to two people comfortably. Full Article Design
el Questions to ask yourself when buying clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Following these guidelines can help you to build a higher quality, longer-lasting wardrobe. Full Article Living
el Introducing Daniel Wallach of Greensburg, Kansas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:45:43 -0400 My name is Daniel Wallach, and I am Executive Director of Greensburg GreenTown. My wife, Catherine Hart, is the Coordinator of Full Article Living
el Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt: Who's the More Timely Eco-Hunk? Plus Mickey Rourke Fights Again! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0500 Leonardo DiCaprio lost the Golden Globe, but he's always a winner on the green activist front. The eco-champ has signed on to be the celebrity face of watchmaker TAG Heuer. Replacing fellow eco-hunk Brad Pitt. But, Leo isn't pocketing a cent of his Full Article Living
el How to Go Green: Like Celebrities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:51:34 -0500 Celebrities, and their various efforts to go green, can be a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, it's great that high-profile, highly-visible folks are affecting positive change by both reducing their impact on Full Article HTGG
el Leonardo DiCaprio's Timely Campaign, Paul McCartney's Green Family Affair, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:45:00 -0400 Eco-hunk Leonardo DiCaprio is the new face of TAG Heuer Carrera watch. A gig formely held by fellow greenie, Brad Pitt. But, so long Brad and hello Leo! Ecorazzi posted the first shot of his soon to be released ad campaign. The green Full Article Living
el 7 Gorgeous Eco Celebrities We Can't Believe are Single By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:40:22 -0500 They're hot, they're celebrities, and they believe in saving the Earth. But what's better is that they all have one thing in common (besides the environment) -- they're single! We've listed some of our favorite eco-hotties below Full Article Living
el Best of Green: Culture & Celebrity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:50:26 -0400 The beauty of culture is it's more a part of your life than you know. Artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers can use their fame and star power to get the green message out in their favorite medium, whether its on a Web site, Twitter feed, book page, Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
el Best of Green: Culture & Celebrity (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:54:45 -0400 We love seeing celebrities use their influence for good--especially when it's for the green good. With their fame and star power, they can encourage fans to eat less meat, cut their consumption, and pay attention to what's Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
el The Year in Celebrities: The Biggest Green Hits and Misses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0500 From sexy Leo's mega donation to tigers to Kevin Costner's surprise knowledge of oil clean-up technology, celebrities were on fire this year. There were a few mistakes, however....such as NBC's "Tonight Show" debacle, which sent a barely used set to landf Full Article Living
el Leonardo DiCaprio wants to find the world's loneliest whale, donates $50k for search By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:45:38 -0400 Good Guy Leo strikes again! Full Article Science
el Etsy's Handmade Halloween Costume Contest: Pass the Envelope, Please By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:02:27 -0400 We laughed, we cried, but more important, we picked the recycling-loving winners of Etsy's Handmade Halloween Costume Contest. Full Article Living
el Jewelry with an Old School Twist By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:59:00 -0400 Vinyl records are still admired by many music lovers, but when they break or get scratched, they're pretty much junk—unless you get creative. Designers have come up with lots of Full Article Living
el Wearable Planters Turn Live Plants into Jewelry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 Portable tiny gardens set in gem-like planters give new life to the concept of jewelry. Full Article Living
el Modern classic jewelry made with recycled domino & Scrabble pieces By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 'Slow' games make a comeback, as stylish jewelry with a twist. Full Article Living
el Petit Beast: Hanging air plant sculptures look like graceful jellyfish By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:31:13 -0500 Combining low-maintenance air plants with reused sea urchin shells, these unique creations look very much like mysterious jellyfish. Full Article Design
el Natural treasures preserved in gorgeous hand-cast resin jewelry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 17:19:17 -0500 Feathers, shells, leaves, flowers and even bark are encased in resin to create this lovely collection of handmade, resin-based jewelry. Full Article Living
el Ethical shoe company TOMS moves beyond the buy one/give one model By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Shoppers can now choose to support a broader range of social issues. Full Article Business
el The Boomer is an elegant, steel-framed, open-plan tiny home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:52:03 -0400 Made in New Zealand, this modern little house looks clean and bright inside and out. Full Article Design
el Celebration, Florida may be destroyed in order to save it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:50:54 -0400 The fire department demands trees and on-street parking be removed so that they can have 20' clear speedways Full Article Design
el Florida's official culture of driving blames pedestrians (and cellphones) for "vast majority" of deaths By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:25:12 -0400 A Today Show bit today is perhaps the grossest example yet. Full Article Transportation
el Photo: Pelican flyby demonstrates perfect form By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Florida's John D MacArthur Beach State Park. Full Article Science
el Italian designer reinvents the classic Vespa for the electric age By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 11:08:00 -0400 So what if it doesn't have pedals and isn't as practical as an e-bike, it's so elegant and minimal. Full Article Transportation
el What the Italians can teach us about living well By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2018 12:15:00 -0400 After visiting friends in Bologna, I came away with a sense that the Italians have embraced many things that we North Americans would do well to adopt. Full Article Living
el Bubble cars are back with the electric Microlino By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:46:20 -0400 The tiny Italian car is now available in Europe. Full Article Transportation
el Beautiful, historic town in Sicily is selling homes for $1 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:21:11 -0500 Sambuca, the "City of Splendor" is hoping to save its historic structures and revive a waning community. Full Article Living
el Reformation offers eco-chic with celebrity appeal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:09:40 -0500 Eco-conscious clothier Reformation has gained popularity with a number of celebrities. Full Article Living
el Apparel brands need to be more transparent about where clothes come from By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:12:00 -0400 A new report called 'Follow the Thread' assesses the willingness of 72 companies to publish important supply chain information. Full Article Business
el Oil pipeline regulation is broken, admits US top oil pipeline regulator By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:27:09 -0400 In a shocking exclusive report, Marcus Stern and Sebastian Jones at InsideClimate News write that the top official of the agency that regulates oil and gas pipelines recently admitted that he's essentially powerless as a regulator. Full Article Business
el Native Americans protest tar sands pipeline with horseback ride along proposed route By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:47:54 -0400 This week, Anishinaabe tribal members began riding horseback along the proposed route of a what could possibly become the largest tar sands pipeline in the United States. Full Article Energy
el Will Alberta's tar sands create a Canadian "cancer alley"? Study finds high levels of carcinogens in air. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:10:55 -0400 A new study has found that the air pollution from Alberta's massive tar sands operations is putting the health of downwind residents at risk by releasing unsafe levels of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals into the air. Full Article Energy
el U.S. House approves Keystone XL pipeline By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:40:48 -0500 House of Representatives voted in favor of the XL Keystone pipeline project, in an attempt to bypass executive authority. Full Article Energy