as Off-grid classroom blends into the last of Long Island’s prairie By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2015 09:00:04 -0400 The new interpretive center has earned certification from the Sustainable Sites Initiative, and features a green roof planted with native prairie grasses. Full Article Design
as Composting toilets are replacing the plastic portapotties By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:21:11 -0400 The big Glastonbury music festival is getting new composting loos Full Article Design
as Terrific toilets built in Aspen by Charles Cunniffe Architects By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:00:40 -0400 Who says loos have to be boring and utilitarian? Full Article Design
as Whatever, Tigers and Pandas: Lesser-Known Endangered Species Need Help Too (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 May 2010 09:00:42 -0400 With thousands of species listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature -- and some 110,000 Full Article Science
as Fascinating New Species Found in Papua New Guinea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:14:01 -0400 When it comes to finding fascinating species previously unknown to science, it turns out that forests of Papua New Guinea are a darn good place to look. Researchers have recently disclosed their Full Article Science
as South Carolina Documents Its First Human Rabies Case in Over 50 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:30:00 -0500 South Carolina health department announces a human rabies case sourced from a bat. Full Article Living
as The Week in Animal News: Epically Lost Sea Turtle to be Released, Sylvester Stallone Movie Harms Bats, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:56:33 -0500 A young sea turtle found in the Netherlands will be released after a three-year recovery. We also have the search for the "extinct" Javan tiger, Sylvester Stallone's bat cave incident, and more. Full Article Science
as Scientists Estimate Up to 6.7 Million Bats Dead From Disease By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:14:00 -0500 White nose syndrome has decimated bat populations on the East Coast. Now scientists believe the disease, which is spreading, may have been worse than previously imagined. Full Article Science
as Adding Wildlife 'Passengers' to the Urban Commute By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 07:00:00 -0400 A Dutch landscape architecture firm is proposing a clever way to help animals navigate the urban environment -- using the same infrastructure human city-dwellers rely on to get from place to place. Full Article Design
as Bat Week 2019: fascinating facts & free activities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:04:17 -0400 Did you know that Bat Week takes place every year, October 24–31? The time is set aside to raise awareness of the many contributions that bats make to the planet and encourage conservation of bat species. Full Article Business
as How to take control of consumerism during the holiday shopping season By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2013 09:20:00 -0500 The holidays are a time of joy, happiness, families and... waste? Estimates show that almost 25% of waste produced in the US comes from the six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years. But we can change that, starting now. Full Article Living
as Developing countries outspent developed ones on renewable energy last year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:17:00 -0400 For the first time, developing countries outpaced wealthier nations in green energy development. Full Article Energy
as New study says we have to stop building CO2 emitting infrastructure right now By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:14:53 -0400 We also have to start retiring what we already have and replacing it with cleaner power plants, furnaces and vehicles. Now. Full Article Business
as Drone made of mushrooms not green, but not greenwashing either By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:58:00 -0500 iGEM team encourages 'materials activists' to build their own biodegradable drones with downloadable do-it-yourself plans. Full Article Design
as Prototypical incubator transforms plastic waste into edible mushroom cuisine (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste? Full Article Design
as Modernist Kuskoa Bi is 'world's first 100% bioplastics chair' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 08:00:00 -0500 Molded out of plant-based bioplastics and sitting on a wooden base, this curvaceous piece combines traditional craftsmanship and new industrial design. Full Article Design
as Biodegradable disposable plates are made from food waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:45:28 -0400 Here's a new take on disposable tableware: these are made from discarded food. Full Article Design
as Mealworms can eat an all-plastic diet and not die By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:55:32 -0400 Researchers at Stanford found a way to speed up the process of breaking down Styrofoam and other types of polystyrene, with help from mealworms. Full Article Science
as Biodegradable semiconductors could help us curb our e-waste problem By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 May 2017 11:05:55 -0400 The thin, skin-like electronics may usher in a future of earth-friendly gadgets. Full Article Technology
as The problem with bioplastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:02:00 -0500 They're not as green as they seem. Full Article Technology
as The risks of single use plastic alternatives By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 07:00:00 -0400 As the war on plastics heats up, could the alternatives be worse for sustainability? Full Article Business
as Edible, plastic-free packaging is created with fermentation, like kombucha (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Using the same fermentation and bacterial and yeast culture that creates kombucha, this packaging is edible and compostable. Full Article Design
as The humble beeswax wrap is a zero waste superstar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:43:00 -0500 These clever, all-natural wraps cut down on plastic use and make food last longer, too. Full Article Living
as Veja's new vegan sneaker is plant-based and biodegradable By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Feb 2019 10:43:00 -0500 No more pleather: The Parisian shoe brand proves that vegan style can be sustainable, not just ethical. Full Article Living
as Scandi design + Portuguese cork: Buy your next phone case from 15:21 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400 It's so much nicer to feel a warm natural material in your pocket than cold slippery plastic. Full Article Living
as Actor Luke Perry was buried in this biodegradable mushroom suit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400 The biomix-infused suit helps break down a body, while neutralizing toxins and boosting plant growth. Full Article Living
as A Picture is Worth: Agenda 21 and The Green Movement as Marxist Plot By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 12:28:46 -0500 The cover of a new book by a leading Agender says it all: Sustainability is just the tip of the Marxist iceberg. Full Article Business
as Environmentalists rejoice as Agenda 21 is implemented across North America! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 A green, sustainable future awaits us all as the United Nations proposal for sustainable development becomes the law of the land. Full Article Design
as Sustainable Development could be outlawed in Kansas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:35:00 -0400 A bill is introduced that would make it illegal to "to promote, support, mandate, require, order, incentivize, advocate, plan for, participate in or implement sustainable development." Full Article Business
as The green split between the city and the suburbs is real, as new study shows we are increasingly polarized. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:15:47 -0400 A new study from Pew Research is totally depressing, showing how left and right are moving further apart. Full Article Design
as New studies measure the true cost of sprawl, and it's more than you think By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:21:28 -0400 It costs a lot more to run a suburb than it does to run a city. Full Article Design
as Why plastic bag bans are like brown M&Ms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:01:39 -0400 Adam Sternbergh finds that bag bans are a symbol of something much bigger. Full Article Business
as Pittsburgh bike campaign is a lycra-free zone, showing cyclists as people By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:45:00 -0400 Why can't we all just get along? New campaign humanizes cyclists. Full Article Transportation
as How to market an electric car in America: Bash urbanism, walking, and the French. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 14:43:21 -0500 Americans don't walk and stop and cafés or take vacations. That's why they get to drive $75,000 plug-in hybrids. Full Article Business
as This bus shelter will keep you warm, but only if you hold hands with your fellow passengers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 12:50:37 -0400 During this year's extremely cold winter full of ice storms and the effects of a polar vortex, moments of warmth between strangers are created in a bus shelter. Full Article Technology
as Billboard ads "replaced" with old master paintings in Paris and Milan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 05:00:00 -0400 What if advertisements on billboards were replaced with old masters--it almost happened in Paris. Full Article Design
as How to reduce your energy consumption: Buy a glass monster home and fill it with green gizmos By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:42:32 -0400 Sometimes it is hard to know what these companies are really telling us. Full Article Design
as Hyundai introduces flying Ubers, rolling toaster-cars By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:37:57 -0500 I can't wait for this exciting new world of urban mobility. Full Article Transportation
as How do we tackle airline food waste? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:01:00 -0400 'Fly less' is the obvious answer, but there are some effective interim solutions, too. Full Article Living
as A SpaceX launch puts out as much CO2 as flying 341 people across the Atlantic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:41:57 -0500 Is Spaceflight-shaming the next big thing after flight-shaming? Or do we have bigger things to worry about? Full Article Living
as How I avoided single-use water bottles in Asia By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 The trick is to get comfortable asking one question. Full Article Living
as These tasty backpacker meals are zero-waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Fernweh Food Co. packages its plant-based, dehydrated food in glass jars and muslin bags. Full Article Living
as 10 reasons why you should use public transport By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Public transportation, while maybe not as enjoyable as commuting in your own personal vehicle, does ease congestion, reduce emissions. Need more convincing? Here's more info about public transportation. Full Article HTGG
as What is the Greenest Insulation? The Case for Mineral Wool By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:44:27 -0500 Greg Lavardera throws another spanner in the works with a rant about the batts Full Article Design
as "Mobile Gardening," the Hottest New Trend? 6 Ways to Mash-Up Bikes and Gardens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:22:11 -0500 With this clever new trend, you can take your herb garden for a spin, create a grass mohawk in the spokes, and more. Full Article Living
as Two-in-One Bicycle Basket Straps In Your Necessities (And Your Pie) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:10:27 -0400 Need a bicycle basket that is even handier than the classic wicker thing? The Bent Basket covers a variety of carrying needs. Full Article Transportation
as Meet the One Man Pleased with Rio+20’s Outcome Document By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:03:30 -0400 Leading a coalition of investment institutions which managed to include a paragraph on the need for sustainable reporting, Dr. Waygood says this small text can make a difference. Full Article Business
as The Week In Design: Shotguns, Computers, Plastic People On A Rampage, Beating the Heat and More! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:57:00 -0400 Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture! Full Article Design
as Toyota Releases Financing and Lease Details for the 2012 RAV4 EV By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:27:03 -0400 The Toyota RAV4 EV is finally coming! Full Article Transportation
as Arum, a Biodegradable Ring of Ashes for a Tree Creates a Place of Remembrance By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:49:57 -0400 Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark. Full Article Design