it Agenda 21 is dead, but its legacy is still killing transit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 08:03:50 -0500 Not to mention bike lanes, higher density housing, and bird sanctuaries. Full Article Design
it Living with less car: three concepts for camping with your Mini By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:15:14 -0400 How to get away from it all while you take it all with you. Full Article Transportation
it 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
it New ad reignites war between clean energy provider and big utilities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 06:39:48 -0500 Ecotricity's collapsing cooling towers return. This time, they're tapping into popular anger over utility profits. Full Article Business
it 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
it Detroit Dirt and Ford do brilliant parody of Cadillac's ELR ad By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:38:56 -0400 If this is what advertisers do to promote electric and hybrid cars, I may just go buy a TV. Full Article Transportation
it 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
it 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
it City of Toronto pulls great anti-littering campaign By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:53:43 -0400 But really, they should have seen this coming. Full Article Business
it Give charities free ad space on your smartphone's lock screen with Screen Donor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:24:24 -0400 This app gives free ad space to deserving charities and NGOs on one of our tech-centric culture's most common screens - our smartphone lock screens. Full Article Technology
it Here's the real problem with the red Starbucks cups: They're garbage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:26:05 -0500 Robin Shreeves of MNN gets it right in this silly discussion. Full Article Business
it No more junk food ads on London transit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:42:00 -0500 The mayor has cracked down on images portraying unhealthy food, in hopes that it will reduce child obesity rates. Full Article Living
it My wellness app is a bright green city By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:14:53 -0500 This year, we should resolve to walk more. It will keep you healthier and happier. Full Article Transportation
it Bjarke Ingels Group and Toyota are building a wild, woven and wooden city of the future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:43:38 -0500 It's actually rather elegant and understated for the Danish superstar. Full Article Design
it Architecture after the coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:23:04 -0400 What happens when nobody wants to get on an elevator? Full Article Design
it Tired? Don't sit down on Rome's Spanish Steps. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:57:17 -0400 Yes, they can get crowded, but they are public space. Streets and stairs are for people. Full Article Living
it Could you travel without a smartphone? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 06:00:00 -0400 A new study asked 24 travellers to take this challenge and report back on their experiences. Full Article Living
it How 'positive redirection' is shaping tourism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Governments and travel agencies are working to lure visitors away from hot spots, toward unknown gems. Full Article Living
it 3 online booking sites for people who want to camp By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible. Full Article Living
it Visit grocery stores when you travel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks. Full Article Living
it The Life, Death, and Rebirth of New York City's High Line, in Photos By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:44:39 -0500 Once a rail artery feeding Manhattan's core, the High Line was eventually abandoned only to be reborn as an immaginative and inspiring public space. Full Article Design
it Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:09:11 -0500 Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us. Full Article Energy
it 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
it The Terrible Catch-22 That Happens When Cities Choose Bikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:36:43 -0400 You know bikes are good. City planners know bikes are good. Yet as soon as cities are successful in getting people biking, a horrible catch-22 is set in motion. Full Article Transportation
it Summer Biking Joy and Four Ways to Find It By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:27:32 -0400 Yes, it's nice to ride unencumbered, wind in your hair, etc. It's also great to bring it all with you - from your honeybees to your honeybunch. Full Article Transportation
it It's National Bike Month - Three Weird Ways to Celebrate By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2012 07:35:15 -0400 Yes, it's National Bike Month. What's even better - it's National Bike Year, and Maybe National Bike Decade. Here's Three Ways to Up Your Cycling Enjoyment Full Article Transportation
it 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
it Shovels, Hammers and Other Hardware Transformed into Posh Furniture by Leo Capote By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0400 This Brazilian designer who worked with the Campana Brothers wants you to see tough objects in a different light. Full Article Design
it Merritt Crossing In Oakland Might Well Be The Greenest Home in America By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:16:00 -0400 Seniors residence so green and attractive that the government and nonprofits should jump up and say "We built it!" Full Article Design
it The future ain't what it used to be! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:10:20 -0400 Created around 1900 in France for the World Exhibition in Paris, these predictions for the future didn’t actually turn out as expected. Full Article Transportation
it A Smart Guide to Utopia: 111 Inspiring Ideas for a Better City (Book Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0400 This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better. Full Article Design
it Enough Public Bike Sharing, Says Barcelona’s City Council. Get Your Own Bicycles! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:45:30 -0500 Barcelona's bike sharing users are in an uproar; the city council wants to raise the anual fee by 116% in order to reduce the transportation budget. Full Article Transportation
it Buying Bulk in Barcelona: When Tradition Meets Sustainability (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:22:33 -0500 In Barcelona, buying bulk is part of the city's history -- and visiting one of these historic shops is a unique olfactory experience. Full Article Living
it Top European cities for walking + bicycling + transit may surprise you (infographic) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:47:00 -0500 Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot. Full Article Transportation
it What we do at yök to have our guests use less electricity and still have a good time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:00:00 -0400 Home automation, LED lighting, ceiling fans, insulation, energy monitoring and other tricks will save energy without sacrificing the experience in our holiday rental apartments. Full Article Design
it Greening our bathrooms without sacrificing the experience of our guests at yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:30:27 -0400 At yök we do not only work hard to save energy, but also water. According to Airbnb, guests in Europe renting a home use 45% less water than when staying in a hotel. But there is more to a bathroom than saving water; materials also play an important role Full Article Design
it How Astral Nature redesigns their bed to fit yök Casa + Cultura eco-criteria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Aug 2014 13:42:10 -0400 Astral Nature has the perfect mattresses: all natural ingredients and locally made just outside Barcelona. However, at yök Casa + Cultura we also needed an eco base. Luckily, Astral made some changes to theirs. The result: green beds, such luxury! Full Article Design
it Upcycled kitchens made from local materials are made to last. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Sep 2014 19:06:41 -0400 Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last. Full Article Design
it Summing up yök Casa + Cultura with upcycled cardboard furniture, VOC-free paint and sustainable tourism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:05:48 -0400 This is my last post about my current eco-venture in Barcelona: yök Casa + Cultura. We believe that good tourism is possible thanks to common sense, eco-design and working for People, Planet and Profit. Full Article Living
it Snap: Colorful clamps turn found materials into DIY furniture (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 May 2015 12:36:29 -0400 These clever metal clamps can clip onto flat materials of any shape, allowing you to make your own furniture, wherever you go. Full Article Design
it Pop-up prefab units build Barcelona up, rather than sprawl out (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:02:23 -0400 These premade apartment units are lifted on top of the city's old buildings, making use and maximizing space on Barcelona's "forgotten rooftops." Full Article Design
it Barcelona is turning its streets into "citizen spaces" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2016 12:28:06 -0400 The city's iconic chamfered blocks will become superblocks the size of small towns. Full Article Design
it Sri Lanka dazzles with its splendor and resilience By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400 The island that Marco Polo once described as "the most beautiful in the world" lived up to its reputation. Full Article Living
it The rise of the humble community cookbook By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 They tell us, "You are not alone. Others have been here before." That's exactly what we need these days. Full Article Living
it Cutting U.S. meat consumption by half would reduce dietary emissions by 35% within decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically. Full Article Living
it Eat your fruits and vegetables: New Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list released By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:15:26 -0400 Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce. Full Article Living
it Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:47:18 -0400 The female is this first known tiger to have COVID-19; she is among seven big cats at the zoo showing signs of illness. Full Article Science
it Make pretty robin's eggs with a simple cabbage dye By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:53:07 -0400 Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs. Full Article Living
it Are you throwing out the best part of your citrus fruits? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:19:30 -0400 Behold the delicious treasures of the citrus peel; here's how to get the best of the zest. Full Article Living
it Luxe tiny house has a chef's kitchen and secret dining room By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:43:24 -0500 A table for 12 in a tiny home? No problem with this smart and lovely design with loads of hidden storage. Full Article Design