c Startup is using heat generated from Bitcoin mining to grow food and fish By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:21:44 -0500 Merging energy-intensive Bitcoin mining with aquaculture, this project is experimenting with how technology might be used to develop better food systems. Full Article Business
c Is hydrogen back in the energy picture? Or is it all just shilling for oil companies? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:46:38 -0500 The only people who benefit from the hydrogen economy are the oil and petrochemical companies that make the stuff. Full Article Technology
c Bike-powered 'bread gym' for kids combines 'Bread & Brawn' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:19:10 -0500 Built by campers, this structure uses pedal power to produce flour for bread, enough to feed a camp full of kids. Full Article Design
c Net-zero building unveiled in Brooklyn’s Brighton Beach neighborhood By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:23:29 -0400 The Bright ’N Green building is an experimental effort to combine sustainable technologies. Full Article Design
c Follow along with this tiny house build on Vancouver Island By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 13:13:23 -0500 Get a taste of tiny house building, thanks to Jake and Kiva, who are documenting their tiny house building process, step by step. Full Article Design
c Smart window tints to block sunlight, generates energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 07:00:00 -0500 The technology could help keep buildings cooler in the warmer months. Full Article Technology
c Which type of roof is best in cold climates: solar, white or green? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2015 07:00:00 -0400 A study looks at the life cycle impact of the different types of sustainable roofs and finds a clear winner for colder regions. Full Article Energy
c New roof coating keeps roofs cooler than outside temperature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 07:00:00 -0400 A novel technology surpasses white roofs with its cooling powers. Full Article Technology
c What can rule-bending alternative builders teach us about smarter shelters? (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jun 2015 18:28:35 -0400 Modern building codes and zoning regulations, while helping to set safety standards that can save lives, can also serve as big barriers to building small, sensible, and affordable dwellings with alternative materials and techniques. Full Article Design
c Collaborative Tiny House Project is creating a tiny house building program for schools By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Aug 2015 13:04:48 -0400 This tiny house project is developing a multidisciplinary curriculum and tutorial series for schools and for individuals, as well as giving away a "Dream Tiny House." Full Article Design
c Glass paint can cool down metal roofs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:06:24 -0400 For many roofs, white paint is the best way to cool down, but for metal roofs a new glass coating could be even better. Full Article Technology
c Flat-packed emergency shelter sets up in 2 hours, resists Category 5 hurricane winds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:46:52 -0400 Lightweight shelters might be an affordable and quick option for emergency housing, but they are also susceptible to damage from high winds. This prototype could be a better solution. Full Article Design
c Meet the Earthship film examines off-grid living in a unique Taos community By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Dec 2015 12:58:59 -0500 The Earthship movement is more than just a bunch of dirty hippies living in a Mad Max-esque compound in the high desert of the American Southwest, as this short film illustrates. Full Article Living
c This company turns plastic waste into affordable housing in Mexico By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:48:42 -0500 EcoDomum is turning an environmental problem into a housing solution. Full Article Design
c Building an old-school green house from local materials with traditional tools (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 18:09:03 -0500 If you like craftsmanship, woodworking, and traditional hand tools, or you just enjoy watching somebody else do all the work, you'll love this short film. Full Article Design
c Can TWIN elevators make buildings more energy efficient? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:11:23 -0400 Thyssenkrupp's TWIN elevators have a very unique feature that could save buildings energy and space. Full Article Business
c Couple builds tiny house on wheels for $30K to free up money and time for travel By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:07:03 -0400 When you want to really pursue your dreams, instead of simply dreaming them, you might need to think outside the box. Outside the housing box, that is. Full Article Design
c This eco-village in Panama will be constructed from recycled plastic bottles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2016 15:16:03 -0400 Plastic Bottle Village demonstrates another approach to repurposing single-use bottles. Full Article Design
c Pre-fab tiny house prototype costs $1200, can be built in 3 hours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 16:08:34 -0400 Hold on to your wallets, because this little dwelling isn't for sale yet, but it is a promising development in the tiny house movement. Full Article Design
c Tiny flat-packed off-grid homes aim to be bridge between renting and owning By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:55:23 -0400 The Big World Homes project aims to be a new model of affordable housing, and its modular mobile design could make it a good fit for 'pop-up' communities on unused land. Full Article Design
c This geodesic dome greenhouse project & chicken coop cost $475 to build By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 12:58:41 -0400 Thanks to careful scrounging and salvaging, a Danish design student was able to cheaply build a "self-sufficient" dome for use as a greenhouse. Full Article Living
c Live in this charming seaweed house on a Danish island By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:54:15 -0400 On the market for $416K, this beautifully restored historic cottage comes complete with a roof traditionally crafted of local seaweed. Full Article Design
c Have we reached Peak Storage? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 14:42:38 -0400 There are signs that the industry is cooling down, but we still all have so much stuff. Full Article Business
c Could you make a plastic-free costume this Halloween? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:40:00 -0400 Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that. Full Article Living
c Is renting clothes greener than buying them? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 12:00:00 -0400 Sustainable fashion expert Elizabeth Cline isn't convinced. Full Article Living
c IKEA and H&M analyze the content of recycled fabrics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 It turns out, there are a lot of chemicals that have to be dealt with before fabrics can be reused. Full Article Living
c Nothing New 2020: I'm embarking on a year of secondhand purchases By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:49:00 -0500 The goal is to highlight the abundance that already exists around us. Full Article Living
c El Nebot del Persianer, a Project by Salva Nadal to Save the Spanish Sunblinds from Disappearing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:53:40 -0400 Designer Salva Nadal learned how to turn canes into blinds from his uncle and is now designing a collection of products to save this Spanish craftsmanship from dying out. The results are beautiful eco-friendly lamps and a table for now. Full Article Design
c American Zoos Going 'EEK-o-friendly' for a Green Halloween By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 05:00:00 -0400 Select zoos are enticing green families with healthier treats and recycled crafts this Halloween Full Article Living
c Artist sculpts beautifully haunted dolls from natural materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:29:48 -0400 Just in time for Halloween, welcome to the exquisite and eerie world of Karly Perez' art dolls. Full Article Living
c Wow: Vividly Colored Wood Flooring Is Made by Hand (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500 Traditional marbling techniques are re-adapted to highlight the natural details of this lovely, hand-colored wood flooring. Full Article Design
c 11 Clever Mason Jar Hacks and Mods By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:56:00 -0500 From cocktail shakers to terrariums, is there anything the mighty mason jar can't do? Rethink this humble vessel with new uses for an old standby. Full Article Living
c Just What We Needed Dept.: The Laptop Compubody Sock By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:22:00 -0500 Because sometimes you need a little private time with your laptop. Full Article Technology
c A laser-cut wooden record that actually plays music By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 09:30:00 -0400 This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful. Full Article Technology
c Timeless fashions made with objects found during nature hikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 12:51:00 -0400 Getting outside will clear your head and, at least for artist Sara Breakfield, inspires and incredible wealth of creativity and artistic spirit thanks to items found along trails. Full Article Living
c Hurry! 4 Days left in the Instructables Green Design Contest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:08:00 -0400 There's just a few more days to submit your project to this fun contest, with the chance to win some great prizes! Full Article Living
c How to DIY a washing machine into a chair By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:04:00 -0400 In his project "I Used to be a Washing Machine" designer Tony Grigorian uses the old appliance to create one, or several, new pieces of furniture. Full Article Living
c "Why bother knitting a scarf?" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2014 08:00:00 -0500 Because there's far more to it than meets the eye. Here's why I knit. Full Article Living
c Knit 52 kinds of mushrooms in glowing colours By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:00:00 -0500 If you love knitting and even just like mushrooms, these creations will be addictive. Full Article Living
c CustomMade is an electronic matchmaker for customers with an idea and craftspeople with the skills By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 09:16:40 -0400 This is how the internet is supposed to work. Full Article Design
c The top ten culture posts from 2014. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 16:02:29 -0500 An interesting mix of fine art and fine childrearing! Full Article Living
c Digitally fabricated & handwoven chair revives old weaving techniques By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 15:45:11 -0400 Combining the latest in digital design tools with time-honored rush-weaving techniques, this sculptural chair marries modernity with tradition. Full Article Design
c 10 DIY gifts you can make in under an hour By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Nov 2016 11:39:18 -0500 From funky fork bracelets to bath bombs and sweater sleeve coffee warmers, we've got your quick DIY gifts covered. Full Article Living
c Celebrate the trees with the Leaf Stack Challenge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:43:13 -0400 Explore the unique beauty of Autumn trees by crafting a creation from their gifts. Full Article Living
c British supermarket cracks down on glitter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:31:00 -0500 It might be pretty, but it's just another toxic microplastic. Full Article Science
c Make eco-friendly confetti out of plants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Because plastic-based glitter and confetti take 1000 years to break down. Full Article Living
c Rio+20’s ‘Look at the Bright Side’ Phase Doesn't Hide the Process Needs Re-Thinking By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:44:27 -0400 The commitments made by countries and the intention to set Sustainable Development Goals are good achievements, just not enough to justify a summit like this. Is it time to re-design the UN environmental meetings to work for us? Full Article Business
c Ecuadorian Farmers Organize 'Illegal' Fairs to Bring Healthy, Fair Priced Food to Communities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 06:00:00 -0400 A local regulation forces all food to go through a terminal controlled by big business, but a group of small producers found a way to bypass the rule. Full Article Science
c Colorful Box Hides Lovely, Transformer 270 Sq. Foot Tea Shop in Sao Paulo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0400 A Brazilian firm translates small-spaces ideas into a cute shopping mall shop. Full Article Design
c Giant Alligator Playground Crocheted by Olek in Sao Paulo By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:09:06 -0400 The Brooklyn based artist participated in a local show covering a concrete playground in a mixture of knitted yarn and Brazilian ribbons. Full Article Design