ty University and college campuses are working toward Zero Waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0400 The Post-Landfill Action Network, launched at the University of New Hampshire, challenges campuses across the continent to start tackling waste seriously. Full Article Living
ty More than half of students at U.S. community colleges say they're hungry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 15:48:00 -0500 Food insecurity is a very real problem for many Americans, but who knew that it affected so many college students, too? Full Article Living
ty Finally! Tiny home subdivisions and developments are becoming a reality. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:14:49 -0500 Another good reason to move to Colorado. Full Article Design
ty Salida, Colorado, will be the home of the largest tiny home community in the US By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:48:01 -0500 200 tiny homes, a community building, an exercise facility, a restaurant, and other amenities will be built along the Arkansas River in Salida. Full Article Design
ty Colorado startup rents out stylish van conversions for the curious (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:36:39 -0400 Ever wondered what it's like to live in a renovated van? Here is one company that rents DIY van conversions out. Full Article Design
ty Exhaustive new study looks at kitchen exhaust and household air quality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 10:18:26 -0400 Designing kitchen ventilation that works in really tight houses seems almost impossible. Full Article Design
ty Peecycling in the city: Would you "stealth pee" in an urban yard? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2015 14:39:14 -0400 Nutrient cycling is important. But it's not something you want to get arrested for. Full Article Living
ty Small Wind Turbines May Cut Bat Activity in Half By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:20:13 -0400 A study of the impact of small residential wind turbine installations on local wildlife populations shows a potential loss of habitat for bats and a steep reduction in activity around the units. Full Article Technology
ty Holy Bat Cloud: Designer's Eco-Sculpture Boosts Bat Biodiversity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:26:50 -0400 One architect creates a series of intriguing artificial habitats for threatened bat populations. Full Article Design
ty Artists Build a 'Shanty Town' for Evicted Urban Birds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:19:00 -0400 The 'Spatzenfavela' ('favela' for sparrows) provides a home for birds that have lost their city nests and roosts due to urban renewal. Full Article Living
ty UK bird charity moves forward with gigantic wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:18:25 -0500 This should take the wind out of the "all turbines are evil" crowd's sails. Full Article Energy
ty Pistachio shells to heat Turkish city By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 08:36:52 -0400 A new "eco-city" being planned for Turkey will use waste pistachio shells for heating public and private buildings. Full Article Technology
ty These biodegradable bio-photovoltaics use moss to generate electricity (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0400 Using digital fabrication, moss and clay, this designer's "moss voltaics" would use these hardy plants to transform sunlight into electricity. Full Article Technology
ty FireBee Power Tower turns any heat source into an electricity generator By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:20:53 -0400 This 5W thermoelectric generator converts heat from a chimney or camp stove into electricity for charging USB devices. Full Article Technology
ty Prototypical incubator transforms plastic waste into edible mushroom cuisine (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste? Full Article Design
ty Boy Scouts of America introduce sustainability merit badge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:11:00 -0400 It's a surprisingly well-rounded and thorough view of sustainability that shouldn't be limited to boy scouts. Full Article Business
ty Cobb County, Georgia sees Agenda 21 plot in bike lanes and sidewalks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 08:04:00 -0400 Putting money into non-motorized transportation is just the thin edge of the Agenda 21 wedge. Full Article Design
ty New study looks at how the Agenda 21 conspiracy is poisoning public discussion about sustainability By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:35:46 -0400 The Southern Poverty Law Center says “It is time to call out Agenda 21conspiracy theories and the people spreading them.” Full Article Business
ty NRDC: Agenda 21 conspiracy theorists threaten cities' sustainability efforts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:28:33 -0400 Jacob Scherr of NRDC (a group that helped write the Agenda 21 document) looks at the success that the conspiracy theorists are having. Full Article Design
ty The green split between the city and the suburbs is real, as new study shows we are increasingly polarized. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:15:47 -0400 A new study from Pew Research is totally depressing, showing how left and right are moving further apart. Full Article Design
ty City of Toronto pulls great anti-littering campaign By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:53:43 -0400 But really, they should have seen this coming. Full Article Business
ty My wellness app is a bright green city By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:14:53 -0500 This year, we should resolve to walk more. It will keep you healthier and happier. Full Article Transportation
ty Bjarke Ingels Group and Toyota are building a wild, woven and wooden city of the future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:43:38 -0500 It's actually rather elegant and understated for the Danish superstar. Full Article Design
ty 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
ty These tasty backpacker meals are zero-waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Fernweh Food Co. packages its plant-based, dehydrated food in glass jars and muslin bags. Full Article Living
ty 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
ty 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
ty 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
ty 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
ty Enough Public Bike Sharing, Says Barcelona’s City Council. Get Your Own Bicycles! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:45:30 -0500 Barcelona's bike sharing users are in an uproar; the city council wants to raise the anual fee by 116% in order to reduce the transportation budget. Full Article Transportation
ty Buying Bulk in Barcelona: When Tradition Meets Sustainability (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:22:33 -0500 In Barcelona, buying bulk is part of the city's history -- and visiting one of these historic shops is a unique olfactory experience. Full Article Living
ty What we do at yök to have our guests use less electricity and still have a good time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:00:00 -0400 Home automation, LED lighting, ceiling fans, insulation, energy monitoring and other tricks will save energy without sacrificing the experience in our holiday rental apartments. Full Article Design
ty The rise of the humble community cookbook By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 They tell us, "You are not alone. Others have been here before." That's exactly what we need these days. Full Article Living
ty Eat your fruits and vegetables: New Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen list released By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:15:26 -0400 Here is is the 2020 ranking of pesticide residue on produce. Full Article Living
ty Make pretty robin's eggs with a simple cabbage dye By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 10:53:07 -0400 Skip the synthetic colors and raid the produce drawer to make vibrantly dyed Easter eggs. Full Article Living
ty How to use different types of flour By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:26:31 -0400 Learn which kind of flour to use for each purpose, and how to substitute one for another. Full Article Living
ty A home is not a house, and a Polydrop is not a typical teardrop By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:41:21 -0400 It's not a trailer, it's a portable private space. Full Article Design
ty Let's Have A Real War On Christmas Excess And Revive SPUG, the Society for the Prevention of Useless Gifts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:01:00 -0500 Why should Fox News have all the fun? Full Article Living
ty Dirty golden milk has changed my mornings (recipe) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:56:33 -0400 This vegan, sweet, and spicy drink with a caffeine kick is an eye-opening way to start the day. Full Article Living
ty Can a Starbucks become "a beloved community hub"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:55:57 -0400 Years ago, we used to fight to keep out these corporate invaders. Now we fight to save them? Full Article Business
ty Starbucks announces yet another sustainability initiative By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:45:46 -0500 They do this every few years. Will this one be any more successful? Full Article Business
ty ÉTICA jeans are super stylish and sustainable By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:00:00 -0400 The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers. Full Article Living
ty Two very different visions of how cars fit in the city of the future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:25:56 -0400 In London: get rid of cars. In New York: get rid of people. Full Article Design
ty What's the world's safest city? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:49:31 -0400 Much depends on how you define "safe" Full Article Design
ty If we are going to have good indoor air quality, we have to start outdoors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:08:51 -0400 Particulate pollution is killing us, and we can't pretend we can just open a window. Full Article Design
ty How Ghent got rid of cars and transformed the city in a decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 14:44:17 -0500 Why can't we do this in North America? Full Article Design
ty Why building density matters as much as building efficiency By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:47:28 -0500 We'll always have Paris. Full Article Design
ty Wood architecture meets nature in new community in Copenhagen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:03:39 -0500 Henning Larsen's design for Fælledby is "a model for sustainable living." Full Article Design
ty City, suburb or country? Where's the best place to ride out this crisis? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:13:44 -0400 Apparently, policy is more important than place. Full Article Design
ty Urban density is not the enemy, it is your friend By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:53:36 -0400 The parts of New York City with the lowest density have the highest rate of COVID-19 infection. Full Article Design