c Cuban treefrogs invade New Orleans; clog plumbing and cause power outages By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 12:53:16 -0400 And even worse, they are devouring the much-smaller native treefrogs. Full Article Science
c Photo: Pelican flyby demonstrates perfect form By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Our photo of the day comes from Florida's John D MacArthur Beach State Park. Full Article Science
c Zara promises to use sustainable fabrics by 2025 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:32:00 -0400 But can fast fashion ever be green? Fabrics are easier to change than business models. Full Article Living
c This activewear never has to be thrown away By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:58:55 -0400 Send in your Girlfriend Collective leggings, bras, and shorts and the company will upcycle them into new pieces, over and over again. Full Article Living
c This vegan leather collection is made from apple skins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 SAMARA's cruelty-free apple leather is created from the waste of the juicing industry. Full Article Living
c Italy bans animals in circuses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 06:00:00 -0500 No more elephant or lion acts. Those are now a thing of the past. Full Article Science
c A new food memoir explores the great cuisines of France, Italy, and China By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 10:22:00 -0500 While traveling, journalist Jan Wong opted for host families, not cooking school, when it came to learning about local food. Full Article Living
c Minimalist aVOID tiny house is an ever-transforming living experience (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:37:55 -0500 It's a multifunctional space that hides everything behind its pared-down walls. Full Article Design
c Italian designer reinvents the classic Vespa for the electric age By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 11:08:00 -0400 So what if it doesn't have pedals and isn't as practical as an e-bike, it's so elegant and minimal. Full Article Transportation
c Venice's mayor segregates tourists from locals in attempt to control crowds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 May 2018 13:30:00 -0400 But not all locals are happy, saying the mayor is treating the city like a theme park. Full Article Living
c What the Italians can teach us about living well By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2018 12:15:00 -0400 After visiting friends in Bologna, I came away with a sense that the Italians have embraced many things that we North Americans would do well to adopt. Full Article Living
c Italians ask Starbucks to serve coffee in reusable cups By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 09:39:00 -0400 With Starbucks poised to open its first store on Italian soil this fall, there is concern about the environmental impact of so much coffee-related trash. Full Article Business
c Bubble cars are back with the electric Microlino By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:46:20 -0400 The tiny Italian car is now available in Europe. Full Article Transportation
c Don't eat on the street in Florence or you might get fined €500 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:17:00 -0400 A controversial new ordinance tries to deal with another consequence of mass tourism. Full Article Living
c Huge modular 3D printer creates $1,000 tiny house out of mud (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:32:41 -0400 This affordable tiny house was 3D printed using mud, rice husks and straw to create a "zero-kilometre" structure. Full Article Design
c Beautiful, historic town in Sicily is selling homes for $1 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:21:11 -0500 Sambuca, the "City of Splendor" is hoping to save its historic structures and revive a waning community. Full Article Living
c Minimalist Monocabin is a modular 291 sq. ft. prefab By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:38:08 -0500 This modern prefab from Italy is conceived with energy efficiency and ease of assembly in mind. Full Article Design
c Why you should join the 'do nothing' club By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It's not lazy, it's restorative. Full Article Living
c Italian island of Capri bans single-use plastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 09:38:00 -0400 But there's a strange loophole for biodegradable plastics, which we know aren't much better. Full Article Science
c Dutch denim company lets you lease organic and recycled jeans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:37:08 -0400 Mud Jeans are bringing apparel to the circular economy. Full Article Living
c Coclico’s gorgeous shoes come with carbon offsets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:18:43 -0400 These designer shoes embody traditional craftsmanship and a Slow Fashion aesthetic. Full Article Living
c 9 small things you can do to transform the garment industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Whether it's deciding where to buy clothes or taking good care of garments at home, there are many things that consumers can do to make a difference in the fashion world. Full Article Living
c Petite Marin repurposes men's dress shirts into beautiful and durable children's clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:00:00 -0500 This new California-based company is run by two entrepreneurial moms who understand the value of local production, quality fabrics, and reducing one's environmental impact. Full Article Living
c Two women turn upcycled fashion into an award-winning business By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:07:50 -0500 Look At Me Designs transforms old sweaters and tee shirts into fresh new styles. Full Article Living
c Will the Canadian government actually switch to ethically produced uniforms? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 06:12:00 -0500 A special task force has been set up, but whether the talk and research turns into action is another matter. Full Article Living
c Reformation offers eco-chic with celebrity appeal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:09:40 -0500 Eco-conscious clothier Reformation has gained popularity with a number of celebrities. Full Article Living
c Slow fashion advocate Zady launches “Essentials” collection By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 14:37:42 -0400 Zady is working to build a better clothing company from the ground up. Full Article Living
c How can fashion be ‘sustainable’ or ‘ethical’? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:00:00 -0400 The terms may be vague, but they allow shoppers to choose what really matters to them personally. Full Article Living
c Take action during Fashion Revolution Week, April 24-30 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:05:00 -0400 It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry. Full Article Living
c Apparel brands need to be more transparent about where clothes come from By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Apr 2017 11:12:00 -0400 A new report called 'Follow the Thread' assesses the willingness of 72 companies to publish important supply chain information. Full Article Business
c 10 companies making ethical and eco-friendly swimsuits By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:23:00 -0400 From recycled yarns to fair-trade sewing to reclaimed fabrics, these swimsuits will make you feel good, both inside and out. Full Article Living
c RubyMoon makes 'gym-to-swim' wear using recycled fabric By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:06:00 -0400 After all, why shouldn't you wear the same top to the beach as you do to the gym? Full Article Living
c No sweat in this shop: Garment factory is renovated to Passivhaus standard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:08:45 -0400 Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution. Full Article Design
c Native Americans protest tar sands pipeline with horseback ride along proposed route By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 11:47:54 -0400 This week, Anishinaabe tribal members began riding horseback along the proposed route of a what could possibly become the largest tar sands pipeline in the United States. Full Article Energy
c After Keystone XL, what's next for the climate movement? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:19:07 -0400 The climate movement must be about more than Keystone XL, write four climate activists. Full Article Energy
c Will Alberta's tar sands create a Canadian "cancer alley"? Study finds high levels of carcinogens in air. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 10:10:55 -0400 A new study has found that the air pollution from Alberta's massive tar sands operations is putting the health of downwind residents at risk by releasing unsafe levels of carcinogenic and toxic chemicals into the air. Full Article Energy
c TarSandsSOS lets you track tar sands oil tankers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:09:06 -0500 ForestEthics has launched a new tool called TarSandsSOS that lets citizens track supertankers hauling tar sands oil along the Pacific coast in real time. Full Article Energy
c Tastes Like Tar Sands: Crashing the Corporate Beach Party By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:15:01 -0400 Activists deliver a "No Tar Sands!" message to Sustainable Brands corporate conference via kayak flotilla Full Article Energy
c Teenager invents faster way to clean up toxic tar sands waste using sand and bacteria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:45:40 -0400 The breakthrough also scored 18-year-old Hayley Todesco a Google Science Fair Award. Full Article Technology
c Mounties call 'anti-petroleum movement' a security threat to Canada By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:30:57 -0500 Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas. Full Article Business
c Church of England divests from dirtiest fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 09:46:31 -0400 Tar sands and thermal coal are out but natural gas and conventional oil can stay. For now... Full Article Business
c United Church of Canada divests from fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:18:53 -0400 In the grand scheme of things, $5.9 million is not a huge amount to take from fossil fuels. But when you reinvest in renewables... Full Article Business
c Keystone XL’s builder asks for suspension of pipeline application By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:10:52 -0500 A new twist in the plot for the controversial pipeline, as TransCanada asks for a suspension of its application. Full Article Energy
c Oil giant quits tar sands, embraces offshore wind instead By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:58:48 -0500 This is a prime example of divest-invest in action, folks... Full Article Energy
c Tiny House Warriors building tiny homes to block construction of oil pipeline (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:29:24 -0500 These are tiny homes with an activist bent, taking a stand against the incursion of a pipeline that could contaminate indigenous lands. Full Article Design
c Big North American banks still banking on extreme fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:02:01 -0400 Big risks evidently still promise big rewards. Full Article Energy
c Eco Touch: Waterless Carwash By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:13:34 -0400 Eco Touch is providing an old product to a new market. While waterless car washing products have been available for over a decade, demand for them in America has been slight. While similar products have taken off in areas with strict water regulations Full Article Transportation
c New Hampshire Moves Closer to Renewable Energy Standard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:48:30 -0400 Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the northeastern United States that has not passed some form of renewable portfolio standards legislation. However, that may change soon. Last week, the New Hampshire House voted decisively in favor of a Full Article Business
c Green Co-Housing Community Development In Nubanusit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:29:17 -0400 New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a Full Article Design
c Field Guide to Eco-Friendly, Efficient, Effective Print By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:19:32 -0400 Design like you give a damn with the second edition of Monadnock Paper Mills' how-to guide for creating more-sustainable print materials. A Field Guide: Eco-Friendly, Efficient and Effective Print, accompanied by luscious illustrations by the Full Article Design