as New York City bans foie gras By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 One thousand restaurants will have to take it off their menus by 2022. Full Article Living
as A farm-to-table feast proves that Ontario has great seasonal food, even in winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 And when prepared by professional chefs, it's more delicious than any imported produce could ever be. Full Article Living
as These dogs may save the citrus industry from a devastating pandemic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:57:02 -0500 Researchers find that dogs can be trained to sniff out the bacteria that causes citrus greening, with 99+ percent accuracy Full Article Science
as Latest drone view of Apple HQ shows a building as shiny as a new iPhone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:37:59 -0400 Things are moving quickly; Apple employees might get updated offices before Mac users get updated computers. Full Article Design
as Apple AirPods get a big fat easter egg for repairability from iFixit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:44:21 -0500 Shorter post: They are " essentially, disposable. " Full Article Technology
as Apple employees keep walking into those gorgeous glass walls at Apple Park By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:51:25 -0500 C'mon guys, look where you are going. This is an Apple product and you are clearly using it wrong. Full Article Design
as This could be the last drone video flyover of Apple Park By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Apr 2018 09:01:26 -0400 Videographer Duncan Sinfield says "it's only a matter of time until the campus becomes shut-off to drones completely." Full Article Design
as Resist disastrous planned obsolescence by making old iPhones sexy again By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:04:24 -0400 Fight Apple’s annual seduction dance by buying a perfectly restored iPhone from a company rallying against thoughtless consumerism and e-waste. Full Article Technology
as New MacBook Air is easier to repair By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:59:09 -0500 But it still only gets a 3 out of 10 from iFixit. Full Article Business
as Food-loving travelers to Asia can shop, cook, and eat with locals, thanks to the Traveling Spoon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals. Full Article Living
as Increasing demand for rubber is catastrophic for endangered species By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:18:05 -0400 A new study predicts that up to 21 million acres of rubber plantations will be required to meet our growing needs, spelling doom for biodiversity in parts of Southeast Asia.< Full Article Science
as We Breathe What We Buy: How palm oil is driving air pollution in Asia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Nov 2015 08:00:00 -0500 The fires used to clear land for new palm oil plantations are out of control this year, and much of Asia is cloaked in a sickening haze. It's time to realize the cost of our global addiction to palm oil. Full Article Living
as Gigantopithecus, the King Kong of Asia, went extinct for not eating its vegetables By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:28:29 -0500 A cautionary tale for picky eaters. Full Article Science
as India follows China's lead, bans plastic waste imports By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2019 08:46:00 -0400 Another door has closed for Western nations hoping to dump their trash overseas. Maybe it's time for another model? Full Article Science
as Cats can perch and play in this cat-sized glass and wood structure By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:34:23 -0400 This apartment has its own striking, modern-styled cat house within a house. Full Article Design
as 118 sq. ft. micro-apartment has hidden table that slides out By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:53:58 -0400 This small, efficient renovation of a former maid's room in Paris hides a stealthy little table. Full Article Design
as Artist's laser-cut paper artworks interlace complex geometries & color By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:24:26 -0400 Made with numerous layers of paper, these laser-cut pieces are inspired by patterns from nature. Full Article Living
as Compact seaside apartment renovation is inspired by boat design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:46:18 -0400 This small 355-square-foot apartment has been redesigned to be more space-efficient, enough to accommodate a family that loves to entertain and have guests sleep over. Full Article Design
as Off-grid 'micro-refuge' re-interprets the classic A-frame cabin By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 13:07:23 -0400 Visitors to this regional park can rent this minimalist cabin in the woods. Full Article Design
as World's first “Brussels Sprout Battery” lights up a Christmas tree By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 09:32:00 -0500 In an effort to improve kids' opinions about Brussels sprouts, a team of engineers and scientists decided to give them a cooler edge by making them power up the lights on a Christmas tree. Full Article Technology
as Astronaut pee can be used as an energy source By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 May 2014 07:00:00 -0400 A new system for turning astronaut urine into drinking water also makes good use of the waste urea as fuel. Full Article Technology
as Massive horn sculptures would generate sound and energy from wind By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0400 Paying homage to Denmark's historical relationship with wind, these public art sculptures would generate music and power from wind. Full Article Energy
as Kenyan students design biowaste reactor to harvest dormitory waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 06:27:30 -0400 Opportunities are everywhere. Even in poop. Full Article Energy
as Glass paint can cool down metal roofs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:06:24 -0400 For many roofs, white paint is the best way to cool down, but for metal roofs a new glass coating could be even better. Full Article Technology
as This company turns plastic waste into affordable housing in Mexico By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:48:42 -0500 EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution. Full Article Design
as This eco-village in Panama will be constructed from recycled plastic bottles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 15:16:03 -0400 Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles. Full Article Design
as 15 wonderful things that your library has to offer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0400 There's much more to public libraries than book stacks; they're a treasure trove of resources. Full Article Living
as Could you make a plastic-free costume this Halloween? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:40:00 -0400 Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that. Full Article Living
as Nothing New 2020: I'm embarking on a year of secondhand purchases By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:49:00 -0500 The goal is to highlight the abundance that already exists around us. Full Article Living
as 11 Clever Mason Jar Hacks and Mods By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:56:00 -0500 From cocktail shakers to terrariums, is there anything the mighty mason jar can't do? Rethink this humble vessel with new uses for an old standby. Full Article Living
as A laser-cut wooden record that actually plays music By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 09:30:00 -0400 This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful. Full Article Technology
as Timeless fashions made with objects found during nature hikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 12:51:00 -0400 Getting outside will clear your head and, at least for artist Sara Breakfield, inspires and incredible wealth of creativity and artistic spirit thanks to items found along trails. Full Article Living
as How to DIY a washing machine into a chair By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:04:00 -0400 In his project "I Used to be a Washing Machine" designer Tony Grigorian uses the old appliance to create one, or several, new pieces of furniture. Full Article Living
as How to make all-natural Easter egg dyes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:32:00 -0400 Who needs an overpriced kit with synthetic color tablets when you've already got colorful ingredients in your kitchen? Full Article Living
as Rio+20’s ‘Look at the Bright Side’ Phase Doesn't Hide the Process Needs Re-Thinking By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:44:27 -0400 The commitments made by countries and the intention to set Sustainable Development Goals are good achievements, just not enough to justify a summit like this. Is it time to re-design the UN environmental meetings to work for us? Full Article Business
as What Rio+20 Was and Wasn't in 17 Photos By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2012 06:00:00 -0400 Wrapping up our coverage of the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, we look at who came, who bailed out, what happened, and what didn't. Full Article Business
as Organic Food Debate Continues: Pleasure Over Sustainability? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:40:00 -0400 Aren't the enjoyment and pleasure some sustainable choices provide much more compelling selling points than their intangible environmental benefits? Full Article Living
as Recycled Rug Evoking Pasturelands Greens Beautiful Home Office in Buenos Aires By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:00:00 -0400 The space is the first to pop up at the recently opened Casa FOA interior design exhibition, the largest in the city. Full Article Design
as Multi-Purpose Folding Screen Doubles as Library, Rack, Mirror and Ironing Board By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:09:14 -0400 In an attempt to re-think the original function of the folding screen, Argentine designer Leonardo Fortunato created the Diecut Screen multi-purpose piece. Full Article Design
as Pallets, Tires, Garbage Bags and Plastic Drums Turned into Lovely Playground in Niamey By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400 Spanish collective Basurama arrived in Niamey, Niger, to assist locals in the construction of new leisure spaces with local, low cost materials. Full Article Design
as Angels, Reindeers, Pigs and Christmas Trees; sustainable wood decoration by Lovi By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:51:25 -0500 more images below Matteria, good design+smart materials online store, suggest a spicy Christmas this year, without forgetting the environment. Apart from the gorgeous cork advent candle holder, the cosy Finnish red felt slippers, and giftbags to spoil Full Article Design
as Cute Animal Bulletin Boards Deliver a Serious Reminder About Mass Extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 May 2010 06:13:14 -0400 Nobody likes being beaten about the head with the eco-stick. As many of us have experienced, railing against friends and family about the state of the planet rarely produces favourable results, or in fact any result at all. That's why TreeHugger is a Full Article Design
as Nudge, the New Eco Lifestyle Shop in Helsinki, Has Opened Its Doors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:15:25 -0500 I wish there was a Nudge in every city. It's a whole new way of shopping, or actually, it's not just about shopping, but rather about living, and style. Nudge is the new eco lifestyle experience, which consists of a shop, a Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
as Poetree: A Funeral Urn That Lets You Plant A Tree From Ashes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:52:50 -0400 Though conventional 'deathcare' is hardly green, thanks to the use of embalming chemicals, concrete vaults and non-biodegradable caskets, burials are getting greener each year with various eco-friendly options and smarter Full Article Design
as Put a cork in it: Natural renewable cork makes a comeback as home insulation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:36:00 -0400 For his renovation of a 200 year old farmhouse, Alex Wilson tries out the greenest insulations on the market Full Article Design
as Minimalist cork and brass wallet makes a stylish statement with renewable materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 13:26:01 -0500 If you'd like to get the junk out of your back pocket or purse, consider downsizing into a wallet such as this one, which holds just the essentials. Full Article Technology
as Connecticut Teen Creates Fashion Statement in Fight Against Global Warming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:30:18 -0500 When 16-year-old Sam Allen realized his devotion to fashion and the fight against global warming could potentially work wonders together he enlisted the help of a few friends and set out to create a line of clothing that would make a difference… Enter Full Article Living
as No Money Down Solar Lease Program Announced in Connecticut By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:46:41 -0400 Kitting out your home with a solar power system just got a bit easier in the state of Connecticut. Under the Connecticut Solar Lease Program, qualifying low and moderate-income homeowners—those people whose household incomes is Full Article Energy
as California Leads the Energy Efficiency Race: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Releases 2008 Scorecard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:24:34 -0400 So you think you're doing everything you can to improve your home's energy efficiency. And if you haven't done everything you can do personally, both TreeHugger and Planet Green have plenty of tips on how you can get up to Full Article Business
as New Haven, Connecticut to Get Waste Oil Biodiesel Plant By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:10:00 -0400 One way to get around many of the problems attributed to biofuel production (land use changes, effect on food prices, etc) is by using waste vegetable oil to produce biodiesel. Now it looks like New Haven, Connecticut will be Full Article Energy