c Brazil's agriculture minister wants to scrap endangered marine species list By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:31:00 -0400 It's having a negative effect on the fishing industry, he claims. Full Article Science
c Major shoe company says it won't buy Brazilian leather By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:51:00 -0400 Owner of Timberland, Vans, and Dickies says it needs assurance that materials used in its products "don't contribute to environmental harm." Full Article Business
c In New York, New LEED-Certified Hotel Opens with Free Bike Sharing and EV Charging Stations (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:51:56 -0400 While the greenest vacation is often a staycation, it's nice to know that when you do travel, whether it be for business or pleasure, a hotel can meet you half way. Full Article Design
c Traditional Landscapes With a Twist: Photographer Yao Lu Makes Mountains out of China's Rubble Heaps By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2011 16:03:00 -0400 In photographer Yao Lu's "View of Waterfall with Rocks and Pines," two men stand underneath the spreading branches of a gnarled pine tree, aiming their cameras off in the distance, where Full Article Living
c Roots Architecture at WOMAD 2011 - A Game of Structural Consequences (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:00:16 -0400 What can you do at a music festival in four days with 75 volunteers and lots of salvaged materials? Build some amazing performance stages, that's what. Last year we reported on the Roots Architecture project at the WOMAD Full Article Design
c Ask Pablo: Do Solar Panels Contribute To The Heat Island Effect? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:13:00 -0400 Image credit: Bernd Sieker, used under Creative Commons license. Dear Pablo: Does installing commercial rooftop solar PV (with the dark-colored PV cells) negate the effect of painting that same roof white to alleviate the "heat island" effect in Full Article Energy
c Gorgeous Tree House Built Without Cutting a Single Branch (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:15:19 -0400 When the team at nature-minded Spanish architecture firm Urbanarbolismo decided to build a tree house, they set some high standards. Working with a centuries old oak tree, they wanted to create a place for Full Article Design
c Devastating Earthquake in Eastern Turkey Fails to Shake Ankara's Nuclear Plans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:00:00 -0400 Reports that Turkey would reconsider its nuclear plans following a deadly earthquake in the eastern part of the country sounded too good to be true. They were. Full Article Energy
c Recycled Plastic Bottle House Built in Nigeria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:25:00 -0500 Take nearly 8,000 old plastic bottles, add some construction waste and mud, and voila: a sturdy and sustainable home. Full Article Design
c Parking Lots Kill Birds? Thousands Die in Utah Crash Landing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:40:00 -0500 In Utah, birds plunge to their death after storms make parking lots look like ponds. Thwack. Another reason for less pavement? Full Article Science
c "There Goes the Neighborhood." Two Ways to Deal with Foreclosed Homes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:49:43 -0500 While some cities are tearing down thousands of vacant homes, Occupy Our Homes movement offers a compassionate alternative. Full Article Living
c Tiny folding winter hut Is made with walls of ice By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 -0500 A super minimalist mobile ice fishing hut consists of a wooden frame, some chicken wire and walls of ice, made on the spot. Full Article Design
c Best of Green Readers' Choice: Design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:40 -0400 What's the cutest tiny shed or building, best single family house, or best new furniture design? Vote on these and more. Full Article Design
c Hobbit Houses, Geothermal Heating, and More at Økosamfundet Dyssekilde, One of Denmark's Oldest Eco Villages By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:23:29 -0400 TreeHugger visits one of Denmark's oldest Eco villages, which includes 74 sustainably-designed highly unique houses and apartment buildings that range from hobbit-style straw to high design. Full Article Living
c Paper Waste Could be Made into Eco-Friendly Bricks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:38:30 -0500 Waste material from paper mills can be used to make a more environmentally-friendly brick. Full Article Technology
c Shop class deserves a more prominent role in schools By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:00:00 -0500 Girls and boys have a lot to gain from learning to work with their hands Full Article Living
c From Designboom: Update on Holedeck's tasty waffle slabs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:35:05 -0500 Here is a way to squeeze six stories of building in the space of five. Full Article Design
c Staten Island residents fight to save green space from becoming condos By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:41:20 -0500 Mount Manresa was a community space owned by Jesuits, but has now been sold to developers. Full Article Design
c Old toilets, other ceramic waste can be made into "greener" cement By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 07:00:00 -0400 An international team of researchers has created a new type of cement that uses these discarded items that is just as strong, but produces far less emissions. Full Article Technology
c Cigarette butts make for better, cleaner bricks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 10:12:28 -0400 A process that recycles cigarette butts into bricks for construction could kick a nasty littering habit. Full Article Technology
c DIY dome homes built from AirCrete are an affordable & ecofriendly option By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Oct 2017 20:03:10 -0400 First there was foamcrete, then there was papercrete and hempcrete, and now we've got AirCrete, a foamy mixture of air bubbles and cement. Full Article Design
c Has Skender cracked the code of modular housing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:12:09 -0500 An experienced Chicago builder is making a big investment in it. Full Article Design
c A Plug-In City rises in London at the Trampery on the Gantry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:12:57 -0500 "Exuberant low cost studios for creatives and artists" are plugged into a giant structure in this revolutionary project. Full Article Design
c Lighten up: Primary steel production is responsible for up to 9 percent of CO2 emissions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 10:23:16 -0500 We have to use less of the stuff in our cars, our buildings, and our infrastructure. Full Article Science
c 20 foods you can make from scratch to avoid plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 When you stop buying prepackaged foods, you have to start cooking them yourself. It's not that hard once you get into the swing of it. Full Article Living
c This is the best way to clean mushrooms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:48:36 -0400 Forget everything you've heard about how to clean mushrooms. Full Article Living
c How to make the best pumpkin spice blend By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:43:29 -0400 Learn how to elevate a basic DIY pumpkin pie spice blend with these simple tweaks. Full Article Living
c The easiest, most delicious pie crust recipe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:35:35 -0400 This tender, buttery, flaky crust is one of the easiest I've ever made, and also the most delicious. Full Article Living
c Why you should roast vegetables in a cast iron pan By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 You'll get a perfectly crispy, golden exterior. Full Article Living
c The secret to excellent pureed soups By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Take your creamy vegetable soups from dull to delectable with these tips. Full Article Living
c Two tricks for perfect mashed potatoes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:46:28 -0500 Learn how to master the mashed potato with a few simple tweaks. Full Article Living
c Which sweet potatoes should you buy? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 13:18:04 -0500 Confused by all the yam and sweet potato options? Learn what to expect in terms of flavor, textures, and best uses here. Full Article Living
c How to eat cauliflower's delicious leaves and stems By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:16:01 -0500 The cauliflower parts that usually end up in the trash may be the tastiest part of all. Full Article Living
c 35 favorite vegan and vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:25:19 -0500 Need some last-minute inspiration? We've gather together our favorite vegetarian and vegan recipes from which to choose. Full Article Living
c 6 big-batch breakfasts for holiday entertaining By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 House full of guests? These recipes will make your mornings go much smoother. Full Article Living
c Our 10 most popular recipes of the year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 14:52:42 -0500 The top how-to food stories can be summed up in one word: COMFORT. Full Article Living
c 10 plant-based staples to stock a vegan kitchen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:28:02 -0500 After decades of eating mostly a plant-based diet, these are the basic staples I've learned to keep on hand for a variety of meals. Full Article Living
c The 20 greenest cities in the US By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 08:55:27 -0400 While the federal government may be turning its back on the environment, these American cities are stepping up. Full Article Business
c How to save sinking cities and bleaching corals? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:48:20 -0400 New research finds that a two-pronged approach is necessary to fight things like sea-level rise and ocean acidification. Full Article Business
c California hotels banned from offering mini toiletries in plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400 It's part of a statewide effort to crack down on plastic waste. Full Article Business
c Canadian Conservative leader (and possible Prime Minister) promises the earth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:41:05 -0400 Andrew Scheer is a climate arsonist. Full Article Business
c Canadian retailers want a 'harmonized approach to reducing single-use plastic' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Provincial regulation would make stores' waste-reduction efforts easier to manage. Full Article Business
c This campaign platform for housing in London has ideas that could work anywhere By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:36:51 -0500 There are huge upfront carbon emissions from building new housing; a better approach is to be smarter about what we have. Full Article Business
c How a 'Smart Supermarket' could do away with plastic packaging By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 A hopeful report by Greenpeace envisions a future where supermarkets have gotten rid of superfluous waste. Full Article Business
c Irish Rail says no more reusable cups on trains By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Unless they're specially branded Keep Cups that reduce the likelihood of catering staff getting burned. Full Article Business
c Natural gas (and the hydrogen economy) is a bridge to nowhere By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:19:55 -0500 Everybody is hopping on the hydrogen train, but it's being driven by natural gas. Full Article Business
c Why we need Sufficiency First By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 09:19:31 -0500 Making things more efficient is not enough; we have to ask ourselves what we really need. Full Article Business
c When elected officials give up on green initiatives, bring in the youth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:44:20 -0500 The city of New Orleans had given up on glass recycling. Enterprising students from Tulane University decided to step up to the challenge and bring back free glass recycling citywide in spring 2020. Full Article Business
c It's "Sleepy Monday" – Be careful out there By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:49:15 -0400 Even a full day later, a one-hour shift in the clock is hard to adjust to. Full Article Business
c 'Glass, Metal, Plastic' offers a glimpse into the world of New York's bottle collectors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0400 The Story of Stuff's latest film underscores the importance of putting deposits on all cans and bottles. Full Article Business