ic Bicyclist takes photos on top of bashed cars and other fun places By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jun 2014 22:00:00 -0400 Who doesn't love a picture of a bicyclist reading a book on top of a bashed up car? Full Article Transportation
ic Physicist's hyperrealistic origami art bridges nature, math and science (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:00:00 -0400 Believe it or not, these folded works of wonder are created from a single sheet of paper -- no cuts, no glue. Full Article Living
ic Stockholm's new bike share will offer 5,000 electric bikes & cost just $33 per year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:31:14 -0400 The new City Bike program will also feature a 'bring your own battery' scheme, leaving the charging to the rider. Full Article Transportation
ic Sweden offers a 25% subsidy for electric bike purchases By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 07:00:00 -0400 For the next 3 years, residents of Sweden are getting a serious incentive to get on an e-bike, as the country is setting aside about €35 million per year to subsidize their purchase. Full Article Transportation
ic Swedish electric car startup offers 5 years of free solar charging to owners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:05:53 -0500 The Uniti electric city car will come bundled with a green charging incentive for buyers in Sweden. Full Article Transportation
ic This year's Ice Hotel is artier than ever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:10:39 -0500 36 artists from 17 different countries have created 15 totally unique art suites out of ice Full Article Living
ic Sweden opens road with slot-car style rail for electric vehicles (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 01:04:54 -0400 Now that's an infrastructure project! Full Article Transportation
ic Micro-apartment has carousel closet under the bed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 14:40:40 -0400 This once-derelict small apartment has been renovated on a budget into a more modern space. Full Article Design
ic Why we should all adopt the New Nordic eating guidelines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:17:40 -0400 Naturally, official Nordic eating guidelines include things like: "Eat more food from wild landscapes." Full Article Living
ic Hacked office furniture system lets workers sleep, farm and socialize By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:20:54 -0400 This office system has been adapted to be flexible, fun and comfortable. Full Article Design
ic Transforming wall hides all in young family's micro-apartment (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Nov 2017 14:42:05 -0500 Like a nesting doll, this all-in-one wall unit functions like a multipurpose piece of furniture. Full Article Design
ic Plastic trash from Amsterdam’s canals turned into lovely furniture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:00:01 -0500 In “fishing” for plastic to create new things, Plastic Whale Circular Furniture tackles a number of problems at once. Full Article Design
ic This voice-controlled robotic furniture assists disabled folks (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Need a helping hand? This self-adjusting piece of furniture comes to you. Full Article Design
ic Listen to the voices of Thomas Edison's spooky talking dolls from 1890 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 18:47:36 -0400 Considered too fragile to ever be played again, the recordings have been newly reconstructed ... and they are wonderfully creepy. Full Article Living
ic Toxic chemical toy settlement reminds parents to remain vigilant By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:48:00 -0400 Be sure to dispose of these toys if they are in the attic, and know how to stay on top of product recalls Full Article Business
ic Lego plans to make their iconic plastic blocks … without plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:43:46 -0400 The company will spend $1 billion and employ a team of 100 to find a sustainable alternative. Full Article Business
ic Lego’s refusal of bricks to artist Ai Weiwei sparks beautiful action By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:39:22 -0400 Art meets accidental crowd-sourced recycling. Full Article Living
ic 12 amazing plastic-free toys for summer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 May 2017 11:27:00 -0400 These beautiful toys are creative, unusual, and eco-friendly. Full Article Living
ic Electronic toys impede language development in children By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 14:34:00 -0400 Often marketed as educational, electronic toys have the opposite effect, resulting in parents and children speaking less to each other. Full Article Living
ic Lego announces launch of bioplastic pieces By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:31:00 -0500 Made from sugarcane, the new sustainable play pieces will be included in Lego kits in 2018. Full Article Business
ic Should parents buy non-plastic toys for their kids? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400 It's not urgent in the big picture, but it's something we should be doing more. Full Article Living
ic Kids ask McDonalds to ditch plastic Happy Meal toys By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Their hugely successful petition has even gotten a response – and a promise – from the fast food giant. Full Article Business
ic New study links chemical sunscreens to birth defects By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 10:32:00 -0400 Oxybenzone may be effective at filtering UV light, but it comes at a dangerously high cost to human health. Full Article Living
ic 'Let them roam' and other advice on free-range summer parenting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 When my kids begged for an empty calendar, I was worried about the impact on my job, but a few strategies have kept everything on course. Full Article Living
ic Police buy drinks instead of shutting down kids' lemonade stand By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 In a delightful departure from the norm, officers in Newburgh, NY, tell kids they're doing nothing wrong. Full Article Living
ic Use real sunscreen this summer, not chicken oil, diaper cream, or carrots By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 May 2018 11:14:00 -0400 We love natural skincare products, but when it comes to sun safety, choose a sunscreen that's approved by the EWG. Full Article Living
ic Lead and arsenic found in almost half of fruit juices tested By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0500 For some of the juices – all from well-known brands – drinking just 4 ounces a day is enough to cause concern. Full Article Living
ic Key West to ban sunscreen with coral-harming chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 11:09:49 -0500 The Florida legislation will go into effect in 2021 in an effort to protect the world’s third-largest barrier reef ecosystem. Full Article Science
ic The shocking truth about organic vs conventional packaged foods By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:50:22 -0500 An estimated 2,000 synthetic chemicals can be used in conventional packaged foods; for organic the number is 40. Full Article Living
ic Popular e-cigarettes tainted with toxic bacteria and fungus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:10:34 -0400 If the harmful chemicals weren't bad enough, new research finds that many e-cigarettes also include unhealthy biological contaminants. Full Article Living
ic How to cook rice to remove the most arsenic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:56:21 -0400 It’s downright Victorian, but alas, our rice is rife with arsenic – here’s how to enjoy it without the poison. Full Article Living
ic Sweet and spicy grilled eggplant over rice [Vegan] By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 07:00:00 -0400 The eggplant soaks up all of the marinade, which means lots of sweet, smokey, and spicy flavor in every single bite. Full Article Living
ic Eating less meat is crucial to climate fight, but politically tricky By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 07:29:31 -0500 A new report finds reducing meat consumption is as important as tackling transportation emissions, but the politics are daunting. Full Article Business
ic Sonic launches part-mushroom, part-beef burger By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:11:53 -0400 It's not a veggie burger. But there's a lot less beef in it than normal. Full Article Living
ic Chao Slices: A vegan cheese that's actually quite good By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2017 09:51:13 -0400 A cheese lover dips his toe into the world of vegan cheese. (Not literally.) Full Article Living
ic American Medical Association urges shift to plant-based hospital food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Aug 2017 11:58:06 -0400 Between planetary and personal health, there's a lot to be said for eating a lot less meat. Full Article Living
ic Serving the Impossible Burger, a meat-centric restaurateur's perspective By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 06:59:50 -0500 It's a veggie burger that actually bleeds. But who's the target audience? Full Article Living
ic Hundreds of UK schools embrace plant-centric menus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:08:05 -0400 Efforts to reduce meat consumption are shifting focus from individual choice to systemic changes. Full Article Living
ic Microbial Fuel Cell Treats Wastewater, Harvests Energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:02:35 -0400 A new microbial fuel cell can not only drastically reduce the amount of sludge from wastewater treatment plants, but can also produce clean energy at the same time. Full Article Technology
ic Microsoft Using Biogas Fuel Cell to Power Wyoming Data Center By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:53:26 -0500 The fuel cell is part of Microsoft's Data Plant project to build a zero carbon data center. Full Article Technology
ic Plant-Microbial Fuel Cell Produces Power from Plants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:29:41 -0500 The fuel cell generates electricity from living plants and could turn green roofs and marshes into power plants. Full Article Technology
ic Micro Fuel Cell Made from Glass Could Power Our Gadgets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:07:49 -0500 The tiny fuel cell is long-lasting, low-cost and could power our tablets and smartphones with clean energy. Full Article Technology
ic Artificial leaf produces energy from dirty water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:41:16 -0400 The groundbreaking technology has gotten even better with the ability to self-heal and produce hydrogen from dirty water. Full Article Technology
ic How discovering ice's secret could unlock alternative energy options By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 -0400 A long-suspected secret behavior of water molecules in ice is seen for the first time using a new technique that could help develop energy alternatives. Full Article Science
ic New fuel cell technology could cost one-tenth the price of Bloom By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2013 08:00:30 -0400 The Redox Power System will use technology to produce energy more efficiently for far less money. Full Article Technology
ic Make a simple microbial fuel cell By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:00:00 -0400 This is a great way to understand the science behind microbial fuel cells and make a little renewable energy at home. Full Article Technology
ic Toyota's new Fuel Cell Vehicle: What it is, how it works, and how it drives By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 13:59:22 -0400 Mark your calendars: Toyota is promising (well, hinting very strongly), their 2015 model year collection will include a full-production hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Full Article Transportation
ic Toyota’s Fuel Cell Vehicle revealed (sort of...) at the Detroit Auto Show By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 16:36:44 -0500 Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Toyota revealed the FCV concept car for the fuel cell vehicle they will be making available next year. I had a chance to see the concept this week at the Detroit Auto Show. Full Article Transportation
ic Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle: We test-drive the future! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:34:37 -0500 Toyota has finally released its vision of the future, 20 years in the making! Full Article Transportation
ic Fun facts about hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 13:28:52 -0500 With several starts and stops over the last 20 years or so, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are finally hitting the roads. Full Article Technology