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A home is not a house, and a Polydrop is not a typical teardrop

It's not a trailer, it's a portable private space.




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Thoughtful tiny house in the woods cost under $14K to build

Two undergrads hatched an innovative plan to build this super eco-friendly cabin in the woods of Finland; Mother Nature approves..




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Genius tiny house has a full bath and sauna

With this tiny home on wheels, living with less doesn't mean abandoning pampering.




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Tiny house has glass bedroom for viewing stars and Northern Lights

The 248-square-foot vacation cabin in Iceland lets you sleep under the stars ... while inside.




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Luxe tiny house has a chef's kitchen and secret dining room

A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage.




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Vanbase builds a conversion that's more like a boat than a camper van

Beautifully crafted interior is a classic where sailors will feel right at home.




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Horse trailer transformed into maximalist tiny home

This tiny home on wheels brings to mind an ornate Victorian train car ... and is on the market for $16,000.




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How big a kitchen do you need in a tiny house?

The Kitchoo packs it all into one unit only four feet wide, perfect for your quarantine suite.




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Alley Cat laneway house looks a lot bigger than it is

Laneway housing is a terrific option to deal with aging boomers and their children.




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Woman has used the same Christmas tree every year since 1928

In this age of consumerism, particularly around the holiday season, sometimes its easy to forget that the things we've used the longest often have the most value to us -- but the virtues of reuse just seem come naturally to some




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Multi Purpose, Flat Pack Aluminium Christmas Tree for the Ultimate Minimalist

Created by Argentine designer José Manuel Rebert Alarcon, the sleek alternative to a dead tree allows other uses during the year.




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Let's Have A Real War On Christmas Excess And Revive SPUG, the Society for the Prevention of Useless Gifts

Why should Fox News have all the fun?




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What's wrong with Amazon selling fresh Christmas trees?

The e-behemoth has just announced (IN SEPTEMBER) that it will be selling and shipping 7-foot trees this year. Here are the problems with that plan.




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Why I always choose a real Christmas tree

It comes down to the plastic. I want as little of it in my life as possible.




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Frugal green living: Seven tips to get recession ready

There are some ideas that come around again with every economic crisis.




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Are gas furnaces and boilers the new diesel cars?

The age of diesel and petrol cars is ending. It’s time to do the same for fossil fuel heating.




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In defense of the pumpkin spice latte

Especially when civility is in tatters, why do we feel the need to judge little things that bring others joy?




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This luxurious tiny house is powered by coffee grounds (Video)

Compact but comfortable, this small home features clever small space design ideas and uses coffee grounds as fuel.




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Starbucks' latte levy is being used to boost cup recycling rates

£1 million in grants will be divided among groups wanting to improve recycling facilities. But why should people have to compete for help in dealing with Starbucks' own trash?




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Solutions for single-use plastic pollution must consider all stakeholders

Teamwork pushes bold initiatives through.




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Vice President Biden opposes Keystone XL. What can this tell us about Obama's plans?

"Vice President Joe Biden told a South Carolina environmental activist Friday that he opposes a controversial oil pipeline from Canada, but said he is "in the minority" inside the Obama administration."




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What will Obama propose in climate speech?

On Tuesday, President Obama will give a major speech on climate change. He is expected to make major policy announcements, including the regulation of existing power plants. Here are some reactions from around the web.




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President Obama proposes new climate change plan. (VIDEO)

Today, President Obama announced his new climate change plan, which includes a proposal to establish new rules for cutting carbon pollution from existing power plants. Read the plan and watch the speech here.




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Senate FINALLY confirms EPA chief, Gina McCarthy

After an unprecedented delay, the Senate finally voted 59 - 40 to confirm Gina McCarthy as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.




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Making a Republican case for climate action

Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action.




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White House finally reinstalling solar panels

It took a while, but there will soon be solar panels on the White House.




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Solar panels are back on the White House roof, 28 years later (it's about time!)

The 6.3kW solar array might not produce enough energy to power the White House, but its symbolism is important.




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Obama’s trip to Alaska brings out mixed responses about his climate legacy

President Obama talks about the need for climate action in the state where he recently green-lighted off-shore drilling.




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White House releases strategy for deep decarbonization by 2050

Download it while you can.




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Obama Presidential Center faces legal challenge from park preservationists

The TreeHugger view is that hey, we like trees, and parks are precious, especially when they are designed by the likes of Frederick Law Olmsted.




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Wardrobe is NYC's latest clothing rental service

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.




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Thousand Fell sneakers can be disassembled at end of life

The components can be recycled, upcycled, or composted – but never landfilled.




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Reebok reveals world's first plant-based performance running shoe

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.




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These puffers are filled with wildflowers, rather than plastic or down

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.




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These sleek vegan sneakers are 100% waterproof

And the way they're made is less wasteful than conventional shoe production.




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You don't need all those clothes in your closet

The Minimalists chat with Courtney Carver, founder of Project 333, on why stuffed closets are overrated.




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Why are house prices rising faster in car-dependent suburbs?

Analysts say people are chasing affordability.




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The case for dumb cities

The Guardian Cities closes doors, goes out with a bang.




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13 zero waste beauty essentials

When zero waste lifestyle bloggers debate their go-to beauty products, these are the ones that keep coming up.




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Banish 'thigh chafe' with these simple solutions

Women share their tried-and-true fixes for this incredibly common yet rarely discussed problem.




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I used to be a beauty routine maximalist

Now I'm obsessed with paring it down to the absolute minimum.




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This Canadian company sells zero-waste, plastic-free toothpaste

It comes in dry tab form. Just bite and brush!




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4 skin care brands I'm loving these days

These U.S. companies make high quality organic, vegan and cruelty-free products.




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Amazon and Best Buy are selling toxic TVs

The plastic is full of flame retardants banned in Europe, Canada and a number of US states.




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Use of chemical hair products increases breast cancer risk

A new study shows it's even higher for black women and frequent hair-dyers.




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Levels of supposedly banned greenhouse gas are spiking

Everybody promised to destroy HFC-23 but apparently they didn't.




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Frankincense is endangered

There are fewer and fewer trees that can produce this beloved aromatic resin.




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Chinese action on Montreal Protocol violators

After evidence that China violated the treaty intended to protect the earth's ozone layer, the country has leapt into action.




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Coal mines have canaries, frackers have mussels

Freshwater shellfish serve as recording devices for fracking wastewater contamination.




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Beauty products and household chemicals linked to early puberty in girls

We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children.