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Smart phones have replaced entire rooms worth of stuff

It's what we have called dematerialization, as all that is solid melts into apps




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LafargeHolcim is selling CO2-sucking cement for precast, reduces emissions by 70 percent

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.




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What's the difference between all these laminated timbers?

We are in the middle of a mass timber construction revolution. What is everyone talking about here?




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Reduce embodied carbon with hemp insulation batts from NatureFibres

They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff.




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Nobody has 3D printed a house in 24 hours

There is more to a house than just walls. Danish company COBOD tells the truth about it.




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Banana-destroying fungus has arrived in South America

Colombia has declared a state of emergency following discovery of Panama disease Tropical Race 4.




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Use Etsy to Find Local and Handcrafted Holiday Yoga Treats

My flame for the small-business and artisan supporting marketplace was re-kindled surfing the 263 items -- from mat bags, to hand-knit yoga socks, calming wall art and more -- made locally in Brooklyn alone.




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Unacceptable Chemical Levels Detected in Tests of Leather Gloves

If you think leather is "natural", think again. 15 of 17 gloves tested socred unsatisfactory or inadequate in tests for harmful chemicals.




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Bow Ties Made of Recycled Rubbish for the Modern Man (Photos)

This man has a unique recycled bow tie to match every occasion.




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Digitally Printed Cowhide Rug Doesn't Require a Cow

This amazingly detailed cowhide rug is digitally printed. Get the rustic look for to tie a room together without the guilt.




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Will a lionfish-patterned rash guard protect you from sharks?

This company seems to think there's a chance you'll be safer in the water if you look a teensy bit like a lionfish. We remain, um, skeptical.




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Joe Fresh creator barely acknowledges Bangladeshi factory collapse during Toronto Fashion Week

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.




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Denver fashion show features upcycled clothes

Don’t expect spotlights, airbrushing, waif-like models or a minimalist catwalk. The fashion show at PalletFest in Dever, featuring upcycled one-of-a-kind garments, was much more colorful and crafty.




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Intricate geek chic jewelry is made from recycled electronic circuit boards

The complex little patterns of old circuit boards are highlighted in this lovely handmade collection of jewelry for men and women.




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These backpacks are made from upcycled car seat belts & airbags

Airpaq's one-of-a-kind rucksacks are putting used car safety components back to work to help protect and haul your gear.




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This lunch bag is disguised as a fabulous purse

No one will ever know that you're packing a healthy, homemade lunch.




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Kids' brains are wired for a different upbringing than what they're getting

Overprotective parenting is more than an annoyance; it's an evolutionary aberration.




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Medical experts want kids to drink less sugar

A new set of guidelines aimed at children 5 and under hopes to curb sugar intake.




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In the face of a changing climate, our buildings need thermal resilience.

The Thermal Resilience Design Guide from Ted Kesik could be a new standard.




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The TreeHugger Recap: Wednesday, August 3, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Wednesday, August 3,




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Bull Breaks Out of NYC Slaughterhouse, Runs for Freedom (Video)

On Wednesday, a bull scheduled for slaughter in a halal butcher's shop in Queens, New York decided that it wasn't on board with its fate. So it broke out and didn't look back, sprinting down Liberty Avenue (how appropriate!),




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TreeHugger Nominated for a Webby Award! Please Vote!

TreeHugger is nominated in the green category of the 16th Webby Awards. It's an honor to be nominated, and it's all thanks to you, dear reader.




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Winner Announced in World Environment Day Blogging Contest

Congratulations to Scott Bartlett for winning the UNEP and TreeHugger World Environment Day Blogging Competition!




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New study concludes that jet air dryers should not be used in hospitals

They do a terrific job of taking bacteria from your hands and spreading it all over the walls and floors.




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This could be the biggest advance in toilet design in over a hundred years

The Orca Helix moves up and down so that it is easy to get on and off when high, easy on the body when low.




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Is this tilted toilet really an evil corporate plot to take away your Twitter time?

Or is it actually good for you?




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How much toilet paper do you REALLY need? Try this calculator

Here's a handy calculator to figure it out, so that you don't have to fill the entire pickup truck with it.




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You don't need to shower so much

What we define as 'clean' may not be so great for our bodies. Here's why we should rethink our approach to personal hygiene.




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Unusual life-forms found in giant crystals have survived for as long as 50,000 years

The dormant microbes found in Mexican caves are unlike any known genus scientists have seen so far, say NASA researchers.




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Your tea towels could be full of icky bacteria ... but there's no need to panic

Bacteria is found everywhere, but it's how you handle it that matters most.




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Ellumi blue light special LEDs kill bacteria in kitchen and bathroom

But is it too much of a good thing?




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Scientists just discovered organisms that have been alive for thousands of years

This organism has been alive for thousands of years




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Being raised on a farm boosts baby's immune system

New research comparing Amish and urban-dwelling babies in Ohio finds a notable difference in fecal bacteria.




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Most in-use makeup products contaminated with awful bacteria

Researchers 'astonished' to find potentially deadly bacteria, including E.coli and Staphylococci, in 9 out of 10 products they tested.




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Words matter: When does someone die, and when is someone killed?

It seems that when there is a car involved, it's the former rather than the latter.




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Airbus proposes blended wing body planes that reduce fuel consumption by 20 percent

But would you want to sit in a plane with no windows?




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Stockholm Declaration calls for Vision Zero, lower speed limits; USA says drop dead

Over 80 countries have signed up to make our roads safer. Only one dissented.




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Court rules Heathrow expansion illegal, says climate crisis should have been considered

The political football that is the third runway gets kicked down again.




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Pedestrian and cyclist fatalities increased 53 percent in ten years

The GHSA blames the switch to light trucks, bad road design, distraction and even climate change.




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Yet another study confirms that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to ignore pedestrians

Nevada study finds that every thousand bucks of added value decreases the odds of yielding to pedestrians by three percent.




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Why Toronto won't make room for people who walk or bike: Induced demand

Some cities are making space for pedestrians. Others, not so much.




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CES 2012: OLED TVs, Transparent TVs and Home Energy Management from Samsung

Samsung is proud to show off a wide range of new toys at this year's CES, including internet-connected washers and driers, TVs you can see through, and more.




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VOTE: What's Your Favorite Gadget Spotted at CES 2012?

We found some really wonderful new devices at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, and it's hard to decide which is coolest!




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CES 2013: Do We Need Another Gadget that Tells Us When to Water and Feed Our Plants?

Are we really that dependent on technology now that we can't water our plants without a gadget telling us when to do so?




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CES 2013: Powerful Solar Generator Launched by Goal Zero

The Yeti 150 is the latest from Goal Zero, and offers a powerful solution for emergency and off-grid charging.




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In the smart home is one thing, but what we really need are smart communities and smarter cities

In the internet of things, our water heater will talk to our dishwasher, and they will have something to say.




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Meet Coleen, an e-bike modelled after a classic Jean Prouvé design

C'est magnifique.




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Recipe of the Week: Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms

Now that the barbecue season is well under way you may be getting tired of the same veggie burgers. A simple alternative is grilled portobello mushrooms.




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Grilling with This Minty Marinade Could Reduce Carcinogenic Toxins

When barbecuing your free-range meats and line-caught fish this July 4th, be sure to whip up some marinade first.




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Blu® Homes Partners with Real Simple and This Old House to Launch the “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour and Announce the Selection of Blu’s L.A. Breezehouse as the First-Ever “2014 Dream Home, Presented by Real Simple and This Old House” - V

The “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour coincides with the launch of the 2014 model of Blu’s award-winning Breezehouse, which is packed with luxurious features and an even more spacious floor plan