ng What Adidas and Parley are doing for the oceans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 12:37:12 -0400 From making shoes out of marine debris to the Run For The Oceans global initiative, this dynamic partnership is tackling plastic pollution in a big way. Full Article Living
ng Why is Denmark so successful at reducing food waste? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 11:48:00 -0500 It's all about the culture. Full Article Living
ng Danish supermarket refused to sell popcorn containing fluorinated chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:49:00 -0500 Even though it took 6 months to find an alternative, Coop refused to stock microwave popcorn because of the health risks to customers. Full Article Business
ng Artist hides giants in the wilds of Copenhagen, luring seekers into nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 13:08:16 -0400 Part treasure hunt, part real-life Pokémon Go, the hidden giants (which are made entirely of scrap wood) can be found by treasure map or riddle poems. Full Article Living
ng First wolf pack in 200 years is roaming wild in Denmark By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 07:54:31 -0400 Denmark’s last wolf was killed in 1813, but after a female travels 340 miles from Germany and meets some males, cubs are expected soon. Full Article Science
ng Have a great shower while saving water and energy with Flow Loop By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0400 Flow Loop introduces a new closed loop shower that will bring back one of life’s little pleasures: a long hot wet shower. Full Article Design
ng Rock in a box with Arkitema Architects' shipping container housing project By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:10:15 -0400 Using shipping containers for housing near a Danish rock music museum makes sense, sort of. Full Article Design
ng Water sports center is built from old shipping containers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:05:03 -0500 The project in Denmark is a good object lesson. Full Article Design
ng Peter Qvist uses computers, CNC milling and hand finishing to create "highly modern handcrafted furniture pieces" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:47:16 -0400 Computers and technology let designers do things that were unimaginable just a decade ago. Full Article Design
ng Transformer desk could turn into a dining table By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:49:51 -0400 Design by Jens Quistgaard stands the test of time. Full Article Design
ng Denmark allows fast and heavy "speed pedelecs" in the bike lanes. What were they thinking? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2018 14:11:20 -0400 We always write "Learn from Denmark." We take it back. Full Article Transportation
ng Charge your own batteries as well as your car's at these park-like charging stations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:49:59 -0500 COBE architects are turning charging time into quality time. Full Article Transportation
ng Maersk to end carbon emissions from shipping by 2050 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:11:57 -0500 They don't know how they are going to do it, but it is a bold promise. Full Article Business
ng Danish newspaper will cut most flying and change its travel section By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:00:55 -0500 There is a lot of money to be made in the travel section. Should other media follow their example? Full Article Transportation
ng 10 ways to stop being a water waster By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 There is no resource more precious than water, so here are some great tips for conserving it. Full Article HTGG
ng US President wants to roll back 25 years of water saving toilets and showers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Billions of gallons of water may be wasted because of this. Full Article Design
ng Zebra-Scented Collars On Cattle Prevent Sleeping Sickness - Impacts On Land Use Are Good & Bad By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:30:58 -0400 Researchers at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology have developed a zebra-smelling cattle collar which will be tested on Masai herds subject to the biting tsetse fly, Full Article Living
ng Speeding Driver Kills Nearly an Entire Flock of Sheep By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:04:59 -0400 Pastoral life has long been emblematic of a harmonious relationship between man and nature -- but that was all shattered recently in a horrific accident that killed nearly an entire flock of sheep. The incident took place on a roadway Full Article Transportation
ng Industrial Animal Factories in Shocking Photos (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:00:41 -0400 Once you've seen what goes on inside a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) it's tough to accept the trade-off of horrific animal suffering in order to have cheap food. Full Article Living
ng "Cows Do Not Belong in Fields" - UK Mega-Dairy Renews Application By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Dec 2010 08:37:22 -0500 When I reported on a planned 8,100 cow super-dairy in the UK, I noted that many dairy farmers were concerned that these industrial-scale operations would expose the public to the fact that even most smaller Full Article Living
ng Mongolian Mining Battle Heats Up With Herder's Death By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 28 May 2011 08:00:00 -0400 The already tense battle over mining in Inner Mongolia has erupted further after a Mongolian herder was run over by a coal truck and killed while trying to block the Full Article Business
ng More Rumor Mongering Against US EPA - What Gives? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 15:44:12 -0400 Search on the terms "hay pollutant epa" and you'll see hundreds of recent links with statements inferring that USEPA has 'declared hay to be a pollutant.' The source most often cited Full Article Business
ng Could virtual fences rein in free-range cows? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:00 -0400 The divide between environmentalists and stockmen can sometimes be pretty wide, but they may find common ground in a new wireless fence technology for cattle. Full Article Technology
ng Full Planet, Empty Plates: Chapter 5. Eroding Soils Darkening Our Future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:05:34 -0400 Sometime within the last century, soil erosion began to exceed new soil formation. Now, nearly a third of the world’s cropland is losing topsoil faster than new soil is forming, reducing the land’s inherent fertility. Full Article Science
ng Female dairy farmers bring hope to a shrinking industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:00:00 -0500 A mini video series just released by the National Young Farmers Coalition illustrates the challenges and joys of starting one's own dairy farm. Full Article Science
ng Bringing back extinct species - continuing progress towards restoring the Aurochs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jan 2017 17:30:01 -0500 What progress has been made since the first wave of media excitement about this project? We catch up on the news of efforts to breed an ancient species back from extinction Full Article Science
ng Buying grass-fed dairy is about to get easier By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jan 2017 14:34:00 -0500 A new logo is coming to dairy products near you, so learn what it's all about. Full Article Living
ng What is a king tide? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2019 20:51:32 -0400 This tidal phenomenon is making waves, so to speak, as Hurricane Dorian approaches. Full Article Science
ng 12 signs that a hard winter is coming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:24:54 -0400 Historically we've looked to nature to help forecast the weather; here are some indicators gleaned from generations of folk wisdom. Full Article Science
ng Paris zoo exhibits the world's weirdest living thing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:43:52 -0400 The mysterious organism looks like a mushroom but acts like an animal, and it's one of my favorite beings ever. Full Article Science
ng Plants could compete with tech for reducing air pollution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:25:38 -0500 Restoring plants and trees near US industrial sites could reduce air pollution by an average of 27 percent, new study finds. Full Article Science
ng California's iconic fog is bringing super-toxic mercury ashore By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:38:42 -0500 Researchers find that the neurotoxin is carried in by coastal fog, deposited on the land, and then makes its way up the food chain where it is approaching toxic thresholds in pumas. Full Article Science
ng 9 freaky phenomena revealing how warm this winter was By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:08:45 -0500 In many part of the world, the 2019-2020 winter was the winter that wasn't. Full Article Science
ng 7 enlightening facts about the vernal equinox By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:47:37 -0400 From dancing tree fairies to the reality of spring fever, there’s more to the March equinox than almost-equal night and day. Full Article Science
ng 7 energy-sucking activities I stopped doing during quarantine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:05:19 -0400 Some might say it's slovenly. I call it cutting down my carbon footprint. Full Article Energy
ng The 9 most versatile ingredients in my kitchen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500 These foods can be used in many different recipes. Full Article Living
ng With 'Batch Cooking,' you'll get meals on the table in record time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 A bit of weekend prep work goes a long way. Full Article Living
ng Try the 5/20 rule for understanding nutrition labels at a glance By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:24:57 -0500 This very easy trick gives shoppers a quick way to grasp the good, the bad, and the ugly in packaged food. Full Article Living
ng Pandemic pantry: a list for eating well with humble ingredients By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:23:57 -0400 Social distancing and quarantines don't mean you have to live on canned soup alone. Full Article Living
ng This pandemic is changing how my family eats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400 The pace of cooking has slowed down because we suddenly have extra time. Full Article Living
ng Isolation cooking is a return to the past By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Home cooks are learning how to make do with what they have, as our grandparents did. Full Article Living
ng CLT plant opening in St. Thomas, Ontario By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:06:03 -0400 First they cancel the tree planting program in the north. Then this. Full Article Business
ng THE BOX could eliminate cardboard and plastic packaging waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:48:20 -0500 It's a lot more than just a box, it's packaging as a service. Full Article Business
ng How recycling hotel soap can save lives By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 What happens to old hotel soap? One young social entrepreneur created a humanitarian and environmental nonprofit that saves, sanitizes and supplies recycled hotel soap for the developing world. Full Article Business
ng 20 ingredients for a frugal pantry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Nothing exotic here, but it's all practical, versatile, and nutritious. Full Article Living
ng Don't put these things down the sink during the holidays By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:21:27 -0500 Prevent drain blockages and environmental damage by taking care with what you put down the sink. Full Article Living
ng Why will there be free wrapping paper in Sunday's NY Times? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 13:54:19 -0500 For the Sunday, December 8 issue, a centerspread ad has been designed as a piece of planet-friendly wrapping paper. Full Article Living
ng Nothing New 2020: 1 month update By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:00:00 -0500 I've made it through the first month of my thrifty New Year's resolution. Full Article Living
ng These adorable comics are perfect for anyone trying to reduce waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:52:00 -0500 They show that the struggle is real, and you're not alone. Full Article Living
ng 8 strategies for fighting food waste at home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500 If you want to cut down on food going in the trash, you'll have to rethink your approach to shopping, cooking, and eating. Full Article Living