b 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
b 5 Flirty Urban Looks for Spring/Summer from Nau By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 From commuting to cocktails, the new collection from Nau offers sexy, versatile, and ever-so-practical looks. Full Article Living
b 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
b World Environment Day is This Week! Here's a Sneak Peek at the Rio Celebrations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:03:22 -0400 We're heading to Rio for World Environment Day. Here's a sneak peek at what's happening in Rio de Janeiro this week. Full Article Business
b Turn Your Bike into a Living Cartoon (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 05:00:00 -0400 A student project transforms bicycle wheels into rolling animation -- magic ensues. Full Article Living
b Tesla CEO Predicts More Than Half of New Cars to be Electric in 20 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:46:21 -0400 It usually doesn't pay to bet against Elon Musk. He's not only brilliant and he never gives up, but he's also shown great insight into technological trends. Full Article Transportation
b 'Tesla' of Electric Motorcycles is Carbon Fiber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:00:21 -0400 Norwegian engineering students debut an electric motorcycle made from carbon fiber. They say it will be fast, cheap, and get 100 kilometers to a charge. Full Article Transportation
b The Week In Design: Shotguns, Computers, Plastic People On A Rampage, Beating the Heat and More! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:57:00 -0400 Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture! Full Article Design
b 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
b 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
b 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
b Arum, a Biodegradable Ring of Ashes for a Tree Creates a Place of Remembrance By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:49:57 -0400 Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark. Full Article Design
b 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
b 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
b 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
b A Dank Laundromat Is Transformed into a Modern, Sunny Studio in Barcelona By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0500 Maio Studio turned an old, dark launderette into a bright new co-working space for creative professionals. Full Article Design
b yök Casa + Cultura: Eco-renovation in Barcelona! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 14:15:37 -0500 Follow the step-by-step eco-renovation of a 100-year-old Modernisme-style space into apartments in Barcelona. From upcycling to smart water-saving devices and insulating rooftop plants, yök Casa + Cultura is about sustainability and the local culture. Full Article Design
b 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
b yök Casa + Cultura: A+ certified low-VOC drywalls by Knauf By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Mar 2014 08:00:00 -0500 In the end it needs to work, fit the budget and be easy to install. To divide our spaces, we opted for low-VOC drywalls, locally made in Spain. That way, no floors or ceilings shall be harmed! Full Article Design
b PEX over copper for the plumbing at yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0400 Copper is recyclable, but requires a lot of energy to do so. For our plumbing system, we opted for PEX, a crosslinked Polyethylene that is easy to install, non-toxic and long-lasting. Full Article Design
b Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the eco-friendliest of them washbasins for yök Casa + Cultura? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0400 What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona. Full Article Design
b Wood fibres as insulation material for yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 09:00:00 -0400 I believe we made the right decision in choosing Isonat Flex, made of wood fibres, over mineral wool or cellulose to insulate our low-VOC drywalls. Here's how we made the decision. Full Article Design
b All the details about yök Casa + Cultura’s office in Barcelona By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 10:41:32 -0400 We are still eco-renovating! Here is what we did to our office, a top floor space in the heart of Barcelona. Insulation, energy-saving devices and non-toxic, recycled materials are key. Full Article Design
b Upcycled stools by designer Curro Claret and Arrels Fundació for yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:44:03 -0400 yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret Full Article Design
b 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
b 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
b 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
b Artists' salvaged tire installations reactivate Barcelona's streets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 23 May 2015 07:00:00 -0400 These simple but intriguing urban art sculptures made out of repurposed tires bring a new sense of place to some of Barcelona's neglected streets. Full Article Living
b 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
b 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
b Small apartment redesigned like an 'urban beach house' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 14:50:36 -0400 A compact apartment in a traditional building near Barcelona's waterfront is transformed into an airy, modern home. Full Article Design
b Garment workers suffer as fashion brands cancel orders By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Citing financial difficulties due to coronavirus, many companies are failing to pay for orders that they placed months ago. Full Article Business
b People are realizing how badly they need nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Only it can provide the rejuvenation and entertainment that cannot be found elsewhere. Full Article Living
b 3 more rules for sustainable tourism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 This is our chance to commit to new ways of moving around the planet. Full Article Living
b 6 ways to build resilience at home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 "Be like a squirrel" and other advice for unexpectedly difficult times. Full Article Living
b 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
b 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
b For many kids, lockdown is a blessing in disguise By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 Gone are the oppressive schedules, replaced with long stretches of glorious free time. Full Article Living
b This is the best way to reheat leftovers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:59:00 -0400 Hint: Forget the microwave. It's overrated. Full Article Living
b 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
b 9 reasons to eat a lot of beans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:44:48 -0400 The bean's big comeback. From longevity and weight control to being a better choice for the planet, here's why the humble bean is so mighty. Full Article Living
b The truth about raisins and pesticides By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 09:49:57 -0400 Or, why I am making my own raisins from now on. Full Article Living
b Think twice before 'panic buying' chicks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:17:58 -0400 Coronavirus-inspired chick hoarding is a real thing; here's why it may not be such a great idea. Full Article Living
b 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
b How to pick the best location for a vegetable garden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:08:01 -0400 From sun requirements to soil type, here are the important things to consider when choosing a location to grow your own food. Full Article Living
b 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
b 11 best condiments to enhance your pantry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:20:01 -0400 Healthy condiments can add vitality and versatility to the humble foods in your pandemic pantry. Full Article Living
b 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
b Two-part tiny home has a mobile studio that travels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:55:53 -0400 Two structures are joined by a deck; one part on a solid foundation, the other on wheels to become a traveling studio and performance space. Full Article Design
b Tiny off-grid eco-cabin in Australia has everything you really need By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:56:07 -0400 Less truly is more in this gem from Fresh Prince Studio. Full Article Design