c The sharing economy, Cadillac style By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jan 2017 13:51:21 -0500 Cadillac introduces BOOK, which lets you book the car you want when you want it. We should all be so lucky. Full Article Transportation
c Giant and gorgeous library in China mostly filled with fake aluminum books By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Nov 2017 15:45:02 -0500 There are 1.2 million real ones, but most of it is all about the show. Full Article Design
c Grobike brings the sharing economy to kids’ bikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 08:19:39 -0500 Why buy a kid's size bike when you can rent the right size bike every year? Full Article Transportation
c CupClub is a poster child for sustainable, circular design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:28:04 -0400 It is a cup as service, rather than cup as product. Full Article Business
c Coworking is a great idea, but can WeWork survive? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 12:55:37 -0500 Sharing resources and renting just what you need is green, but not much of a business model. Full Article Business
c Tool libraries are making a comeback By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:01:34 -0400 Some are even containerized and self-service, and have a lot more than just tools. Full Article Living
c Nice shades: 24 storey Passive House tower built in Manhattan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:57:23 -0400 ZH architects faced a lot of serious challenges here, and came up with innovative solutions. Full Article Design
c Katerra is "productizing" the housing industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:06:46 -0400 We have seen many ups and downs in the prefab world, but they may be getting it right this time. Full Article Design
c Master Plan for new community in Bergen is seriously low carbon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:16:03 -0400 It's got all three: low transportation energy, low embodied carbon, low operating energy. Full Article Design
c Affordable housing project in UK is a demonstration of Radical Simplicity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:08:37 -0400 Architype demonstrates that simple forms and careful window choices are the way to build efficient, affordable homes. Full Article Design
c Katerra opens the world's biggest factory making Cross-Laminated Timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:44:50 -0400 At Woodrise 2019, Katerra CEO Michael Marks wows the wood world. Full Article Design
c What are "locked-in emissions" and why do they matter? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:48:01 -0400 Also called "carbon lock-in," it's about time. Full Article Design
c Why is architecture and building so different in Europe? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:07:42 -0500 Mike Eliason, an American architect working in Germany, explains. Full Article Design
c UK government refuses to crack down on fast fashion By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:53:00 -0400 It has rejected recommendations that could divert some of the 300,000 tonnes of clothing that go to landfill each year. Full Article Living
c The North Face and National Geographic are making clothes from plastic water bottles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400 The limited edition pieces are designed to give plastic waste a second life. Full Article Living
c Sleek sneaker is made from upcycled car seat leather By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Alice + Whittles makes use of high-quality materials that would otherwise go to waste. Full Article Living
c 5 pairs of eco-friendly footwear By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400 These sneakers and sandals are proof that footwear production can be gentler on the environment. Full Article Living
c Why we need certified 'Quiet Parks' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:46:00 -0400 "If you don't visit quiet, the quiet will disappear." Full Article Living
c Photo: Stinging caterpillar masters the quiff By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 Our well-coiffed photo of the day comes from the rain forest of Ecuador. Full Article Science
c Apple kills the headphone jack on the iPhone. Good idea or planned obsolescence? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:24:22 -0400 There are a lot of good reasons to get rid of that old plug. Full Article Technology
c Wearable electronics could someday be powered by body heat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:28:30 -0400 A new lightweight thermoelectric generator has been developed at NC State, which may be able to power small health sensors or other small wearable devices. Full Article Technology
c The smart home may not be a thing, but the smart kitchen might be By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Oct 2016 08:03:18 -0400 Here's one room in the house that might benefit from a bit more tech. Full Article Design
c Super agile bush baby robot jumps 4 feet; is cool and totally creepy (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:41:28 -0500 UC Berkeley’s new robot is the most vertically agile robot ever built – why is it so unnerving? Full Article Science
c Speaker system is designed for deconstruction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:13:56 -0500 Everybody should be doing this, planning for repairability from day one. Full Article Technology
c Tesla owners are mining bitcoins with free power from charging stations, but most are mined with coal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 09:29:27 -0500 Bitcoin mining uses so much power that it may well turn into an environmental disaster. Full Article Business
c Drones help to predict volcanic eruptions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 11:02:09 -0500 Drones can continually monitor active volcanoes to help with advanced warnings of eruptions. Full Article Technology
c Building façade generates electricity and tells you stories By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:58:12 -0500 The skin of MVRDV's new Milestone office building is very busy. Full Article Design
c Epic art landscapes contain one lifetime's worth of recycled electronic waste (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:24:36 -0400 Aiming to raise awareness about e-waste recycling, this photographer used 4,100 pounds of e-waste in these futuristic scenes. Full Article Living
c No distraction here: Harman introduces "helpful" dashboard for Maserati By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:58:21 -0400 It runs the full width of the car. What could possibly be the problem? Full Article Transportation
c Fairphone 2 is the world's first ethical, modular smartphone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:44:20 -0400 If only we could buy it in North America. Full Article Technology
c Are touchscreen displays a good idea in cars? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2018 16:54:55 -0400 "If a touchscreen must be used, it should be embedded alongside a set of fixed, physical buttons that support muscle memory and single actions." Full Article Transportation
c Time to throw out your smoke detector and get a new one By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Jul 2018 15:14:42 -0400 Pull out the ionization detectors and go photoelectric. Full Article Design
c Olympic medals to be made from recycled electronics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Tokyo 2020's organizing committee will transform old smartphones, laptops, and digital cameras into a true treasure. Full Article Living
c Can You Spot TreeHugger in this Google 'Search Story' About Solar Power in Michigan? (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:33:04 -0400 Don't Blink or You'll Miss It! Google has created a series of video ads called "Search Stories". They're basically short vignettes showing some cool projects that were made possible by people finding the right information (using Google, of course). The Full Article Energy
c Thousands Ask Univ. of Michigan Stadium to Go Solar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:54:33 -0400 From the Redskins' huge solar installation to a solar-powered NASCAR track that mows its grass with sheep, major sporting venues can be an ideal location for solar power. From large expanses of rooftops and parking lots to their high energy needs to Full Article Business
c University Installs Solar and Electric Car Charging. "Environmentalists" Get Mad. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:16:11 -0500 Western Michigan University is installing solar-powered electric car charging. But it has to chop down nine trees to do it. Full Article Transportation
c Detecting Plant Diseases? There's an App for that By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0500 The Gene-Z app works with Apple and Android and can detect plant diseases in 10-30 minutes. Full Article Technology
c My Favourite Stories of 2011: March By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:07:00 -0500 Where I was preoccupied with everything Herman Miller after a tour of their factories Full Article Design
c Michigan Has Large Shale Gas Reserves, In The Great Lakes Watershed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:16:00 -0500 The Michigan basin has extensive shale gas reserves, yet it is not a political issue for Democrats or Republicans. Why? Full Article Energy
c Heart-Powered Pacemakers to Eliminate Battery Replacement Surgery By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:06:53 -0400 Researchers propose using the vibrations of the heart to keep pacemakers going, eliminating the need to replace batteries. Full Article Technology
c One Female Left: Wolves May Go Extinct in Michigan National Park By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:15:01 -0400 The last pack of wolves in a Michigan national park is near extinction. Should humans intervene? Full Article Science
c Koby Cottage "Represents a Revolution in Modular Construction" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:50:00 -0400 It is a few years old but a real find. We probably won't see the likes of it again for a while. Full Article Design
c Federal Food Aid Recipients Double Their Money at Local Farmers' Markets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 06 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400 The evaluation report three years after Double Up Food Bucks started giving incentives to SNAP (formerly food stamp) recipients Full Article Living
c What Causes "Zombie Infrastructure"? Depends Who You Ask By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:55:00 -0400 Republican Candidate in Michigan blames too much federal regulation. Others might suggest too little. Full Article Design
c Solar Breweries Come to Michigan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:33:44 -0400 An Ann Arbor brewery has just completed a $350,000 overhaul of its facilities, all in the name of greener beer. Full Article Business
c Faults Leading to 2010 Michigan Tar Sands Spill Known to Pipeline Operator For 5 Years By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:05:00 -0400 Plus, NTSB Investigators said a "culture of deviance" delayed Enbridge's response once the 2010 was first detected. Full Article Energy
c 89-year-old Michigan Beekeeper May Lose his Hives After Neighbor Complaints By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0400 Beekeeper, and World War II veteran, is at risk of losing his beehives he's had since the 1950s. Full Article Living
c Meet the one city in America where cars have been banned since 1898 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 19:08:37 -0400 When cars first began appearing in the late 19th century, some cities moved to ban them -- but there is still one place in the US that has yet to change its mind. Full Article Living
c Could Michigan replace lost manufacturing jobs with solar jobs? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:55:36 -0400 It wouldn't solve everything, but becoming a solar power hub could give a new spark to the area. Full Article Business
c Deja vu all over again: Michigan auto dealers sneakily try to lock Tesla out of the state By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:58:33 -0400 When the incumbents do everything in their power to keep you out of the market, rather than try to compete with you directly on the merit of their products, you know you're on to something. Full Article Transportation