f National Transportation Safety Board recommends mandatory helmet laws for cyclists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:05 -0500 Why stop there? Helmets for everybody! Full Article Transportation
f The Velocker helps you embrace "life by e-bike" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:07:21 -0500 These lockable aluminum panniers might be the answer to my prayers. Full Article Transportation
f Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed. Full Article Living
f Is shaming people for flying effective? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Greta Thunberg's sailboat journey has triggered a heated debate over how to encourage people to take climate action. Full Article Living
f Justin Trudeau promises camping trips to Canadian families By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 If reelected, the PM says he'll launch a bursary that will help low-income families get outside. Full Article Living
f 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
f How do we tackle airline food waste? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:01:00 -0400 'Fly less' is the obvious answer, but there are some effective interim solutions, too. Full Article Living
f Phoenx introduces luggage made from recycled materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:24:00 -0400 Here's one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling. Full Article Living
f Costa Rica wants to stop animal selfies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0400 The social media-driven practice is harmful both to wild animals and selfie-takers themselves. Full Article Living
f A SpaceX launch puts out as much CO2 as flying 341 people across the Atlantic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:41:57 -0500 Is Spaceflight-shaming the next big thing after flight-shaming? Or do we have bigger things to worry about? Full Article Living
f Angry Venetians say cruise ships are partly to blame for flooding By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:39:00 -0500 It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism. Full Article Living
f How to shop ethically for souvenirs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 By all means, shop when you visit foreign countries, but do it thoughtfully. Full Article Living
f Notes from Sri Lanka: A lesson in coconuts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 It's the ultimate zero-waste crop, useful from root to shoot. Full Article Living
f New book, 'Feel the Wild,' is a beautiful love letter to nature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 17:05:29 -0500 This is what happens when a solo wilderness explorer, who also happens to be a professional photographer, creates a book about nature. Full Article Living
f What I packed for 2 weeks in Sri Lanka By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500 Everything fit into my carry-on backpack, and I still ended up with extras. Full Article Living
f The tourism industry needs carbon footprint labels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Because not all vacations are created equal. Full Article Living
f 'Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road' (book review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Canadian writer Kate Harris describes an epic 10-month bicycle tour across Asia. Full Article Living
f Photography bans could be a deterrent for overtourism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 It would weed out the people who just want a picture from those who actually want to see a famous site. Full Article Living
f Great travel books for tough times By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 If you can't travel in real life, try to see the world through the pages of a book. Full Article Living
f 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
f What is the Greenest Insulation? The Case for Mineral Wool By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:44:27 -0500 Greg Lavardera throws another spanner in the works with a rant about the batts Full Article Design
f Silk From 1 Million Spiders Made This Gorgeous Cape By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:56:00 -0500 It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural. Full Article Living
f 10 Great Green Gifts for Valentine's Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:35:45 -0500 Spread the love with flower seed bombs, Mexican dark chocolate fondue, reclaimed housewares, organic textiles, and more. Full Article Living
f Unearthing the True Cost of Fossil Fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:30:00 -0500 Fossil fuel company executives and D.C. politicians have long worked together to ensure coal and oil prices stay low enough to keep Americans hooked. Here's how we can break the addiction. Full Article Energy
f 5 Destinations for Dog Sledding Tours Around the World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:35:15 -0500 Mush! Dog sledding vacations are wilderness travel that’s part arctic nostalgia and part Inuit homage, resulting in a unique way to see snowy countryside. Full Article Living
f 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
f Sixty-Two Miles of Electric Highway Planned By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:15:21 -0400 Every bit of technical knowhow needed to make heavy truck transport electric (and reduce carbon emissions from transportation) is already available. Full Article Transportation
f Feeding 7+ Billion in a Warming World (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:01:49 -0400 Check out the live feed of the Future Tense conference, Feeding the World While the Earth Cooks. Full Article Science
f Artist Turns VHS Tapes, Floppy Disks and More Into People By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0400 British born artist Nick Gentry transforms obsolete technology, such as VHS tapes, cassettes and floppy disks into amazing and haunting pieces. Full Article Technology
f 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
f 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
f 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
f '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
f 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
f Handmade Mats Woven From Recycled Marine Rope By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:51:59 -0400 Who knew that old rope could have such a dignified second life? Full Article Living
f Toyota Releases Financing and Lease Details for the 2012 RAV4 EV By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:27:03 -0400 The Toyota RAV4 EV is finally coming! Full Article Transportation
f 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
f 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
f 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
f Tiny 325 Sq. Ft. "Cave" Apartment Sleeps Four By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:25:33 -0500 A small subterranean living space becomes a surprisingly luxurious urban dwelling. Full Article Design
f Curro Claret Gets Former Homeless People to Design New Camper Shop From Recycled Materials (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:30:00 -0500 Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality. Full Article Design
f Unfolding Art Studio Sleeps Family of Four By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:47:35 -0500 Omar Sherzad's single-room art studio doubles as a second home for his family of four. Who wouldn't want a night at the museum? Full Article Design
f 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
f Fisherman's home turned into ultra-modern 753 sq. ft. transformer apartment (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 May 2013 16:16:38 -0400 This small-but-dynamic, renovated apartment in Barcelona takes its design cues from boat design and hides some delightful surprises. Full Article Design
f 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
f yök Casa + Cultura: (down)cycling old walls and preserving for the future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 13:23:32 -0500 Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future. Full Article Design
f 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
f 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
f 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
f 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