an 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
an Why we love second-hand furniture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 10:16:00 -0400 The benefits go beyond the joy of the hunt. Full Article Living
an 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
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Kids can 'drive' their parent with a helmet that honks, vibrates and flashes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 12:59:00 -0400 Because the world needs yet more redundant, hard-to-recycle, battery-powered plastic toys whose novelty will wear off quickly. Full Article Living
an 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
an Study: Second hand toys pose risks to childrens' health By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 03:15:00 -0500 "Reuse" is usually a good motto; this study reminds parents to take care in the case of toys originally sold in yesteryears. We offer some tips for selecting safer used toys. Full Article Living
an 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
an 5 ways to make fruit cobbler without an oven By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:42:00 -0400 It's win-win: you don't heat up the kitchen and you still get the best dessert ever. Full Article Living
an My kids don't want to do anything this summer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 12:29:00 -0400 They've requested no day camps, just two empty months. Full Article Living
an '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
an 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
an Swedish study finds that living in a house with vinyl floors increases levels of phthalates in pregnant women By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 10:30:22 -0500 We previously reported that phthalates were linked to miscarriages. Now we know they are linked to flooring. Full Article Science
an 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
an 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
an 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
an Breakthrough could finally help doctors pinpoint a patient's cancer cause By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:48:17 -0400 Scientists find that tumors hold information like a 'black box' pointing to the specific cause of disease. Full Article Living
an 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
an EPA finally proposes a perchlorate standard, and it's way too high By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2019 13:06:42 -0400 The chemical is used in rockets and munitions. Priorities! Full Article Business
an 38 recipes for beans and lentils for superfood meals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 07:00:00 -0400 Beans and lentils are one of the most important things you can include in your diet. Here are great ideas, from filling breakfasts to sweet and inspired desserts. Full Article Living
an 30 Vegetarian recipes you can cook in 30 minutes or less By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 07:00:00 -0400 These delicious, healthy meals can be on the table within half an hour. Full Article Living
an 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
an Crunchy-topped lentil casserole [Vegan] By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 07:00:00 -0400 This delicious dish embodies everything comforting about home cooking. Easy, filling, and something everyone at the table will enjoy, whether vegetarian or not. Full Article Living
an Salted caramel cupcakes [Vegan] By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Fluffy little pieces of heaven, these vegan cupcakes boast that winning combination of caramel sweetness cut with just a tiny sprinkle of sea salt. Full Article Living
an Easy pumpkin pie squares with candied ginger [Vegan, Gluten-Free] By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2013 09:00:00 -0500 These delicious dessert squares skip the crust and the refined sugar. They're quick and easy to make for lightly sweet snacks during fall and winter. Full Article Living
an 38 gourmet Thanksgiving recipes for vegans and vegetarians By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:00:00 -0500 Looking for amazing Thanksgiving recipes that cater to those of us skipping meat? We've got you covered! Check out these fantastic ideas for appetizers, sides, mains and dessert! Full Article Living
an 10 most loved vegetarian and vegan recipes of 2013 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 07:00:00 -0500 These are the most popular recipes from The Cooking Project this year, and I have to say, you all sure love your avocados! Full Article Living
an Cut your carbon footprint in half by going vegetarian By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 08:00:00 -0400 A new UK study measures and compares the dietary greenhouse gas emissions of meat- and fish-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. Full Article Living
an Veganuary, weekday vegetarians, Meatless Mondays and now reducetarians... By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jan 2015 06:58:14 -0500 Gosh, there are a lot of ways to eat less meat. And a lot of ways to talk about it, too. Full Article Living
an The Reducetarian Solution: Reflections and strategies for eating less meat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 06:06:53 -0400 Reducing meat consumption is one of the best ways to help the environment. A new book offers many ideas for how to make it happen. Full Article Living
an 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
an 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
an How big business can drive vegetable consumption By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 06:12:39 -0400 Forty companies just pledged to do their part to serve more veggies, helping the environment in the process. Full Article Business
an 7 Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Nov 2017 06:51:03 -0500 Some of them taste better than the originals they were made from. Full Article Living
an How can male gym-goers be persuaded to eat less meat? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:22:39 -0400 A new campaign aims to bust the "protein myth". Full Article Living
an 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
an The secret power of the flexitarian By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:39:14 -0500 The rise in not-quite-vegetarian eating has a ripple effect that shouldn't be ignored. Full Article Living
an Researchers Use Rust and Water to Store Solar Energy as Hydrogen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:31:43 -0500 Researchers have used abundant and inexpensive materials to create a tandem solar cell that can store solar energy as hydrogen for use at any time of day. Full Article Technology
an 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
an Sewage-Powered Robot Cleans Wastewater, Poops By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:20:15 -0500 A robot powered by microbial fuel cells that runs on human waste helps out at a wastewater treatment plant using its artificial stomach. Full Article Technology
an Researchers discover way to produce hydrogen fuel from any plant By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400 Virginia Tech researchers figure out how to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant which could drive down fuel cell costs. Full Article Technology
an Hydrogen fuel cells could make food shipping cleaner By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 15:58:38 -0400 Replacing diesel systems with fuel cells could give refrigerated a clean-energy makeover. Full Article Living
an 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
an 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
an Toyota plans 90% CO2 cuts from cars, 100% from factories by 2050 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:27:18 -0400 Just one more reason for Big Oil and Big Coal to worry. Full Article Transportation
an City of Freiburg has a brilliant alternative to disposable coffee cups By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:02:00 -0500 Customers pay €1 for a reusable cup that can be returned to any participating business in the city center. Full Article Business
an German politicians fear 2020 climate goals are unreachable, but won't give up By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Because they started setting aggressive goals early, it still leaves Germany ahead of schedule on Paris Climate Agreement commitments Full Article Business
an You've heard about French and Chinese parenting, but what about German? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 09:35:00 -0500 "Achtung Baby" is an American mom's analysis of how German culture fosters resilience in children. Full Article Living