ot 4 awesome clothes drying racks for your house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:31:00 -0500 These are some seriously innovative ways to hang-dry clothes. Full Article Living
ot Should you wash new clothes before wearing them? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:45:00 -0500 The unanimous answer from garment makers to dermatologists to fashion-lovers is, "Yes!" Full Article Living
ot How to make your clothes last longer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:56:31 -0500 Anyone can make use of this free, eco-friendly laundry tip. Full Article Living
ot Don't stop hanging clothes out to dry this winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:47:00 -0500 Even though your clothes may dry into odd shapes, they're still drying out there – and you're saving energy and money. Full Article Living
ot Do you know how to wash your clothes properly? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0400 These graphics are helpful for deciphering wash instructions and dealing with stains. Full Article Living
ot EPA proposes change to cost benefit analysis with major potential to reduce regulation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 07:20:00 -0400 Reducing the benefits they can count will reduce the number of regulations that pass the cost-benefit analysis phase of regulation Full Article Business
ot Questions to ask yourself when buying clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Following these guidelines can help you to build a higher quality, longer-lasting wardrobe. Full Article Living
ot Why you should boycott Black Friday By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 It sends the wrong message to brands and retailers. Full Article Living
ot Live Earth: "Largest Global Entertainment Event in History" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:57:03 -0400 A few days ago we asked you, readers, what you thought of Live Earth. All in all there seemed to have been some great response to the 7/7/07 concert and today a press release was issued with some impressive numbers: - More Than 8 Million Viewers Full Article Business
ot Leonardo DiCaprio's Green Oscar, Salma Hayek's Got Milk, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:25:00 -0500 My favorite eco-star might of gotten snubbed by Oscar, but Leo's enivormental work gets a green prize. The actor/activist was honored with the International Green Film Award by Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at the Full Article Living
ot Spring/Summer 2010: NatureVsFuture (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:00:11 -0500 Brooklyn-based Nina Valenti's NatureVsFuture collection is a sophisticated fusion of eco-chic and street style. Nina incorporates sustainable and biodegradable fabrics--organic cotton, organic wool, hemp, Full Article Living
ot Green Gift Guide for Mother's Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 May 2010 09:40:15 -0400 Let's face it: One day a year is not nearly enough to thank your mom for everything she's done for you. But you can try -- and the gifts on these pages will make it just that much easier to show her your appreciation. And if you still haven't found that p Full Article Living
ot Green Gift Guide for Mother's Day (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 May 2010 10:35:20 -0400 You can't put a price on all mom has done for you -- but you can try to show your gratitude with one of these eco-friendly gifts. All are as good to Mother Earth as they will be to your own momma. From classic -- like Full Article Living
ot 5 Sexy + Sassy Sandals for Summer (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 05:25:25 -0400 Ladies, summer is now truly upon us, well it certainly is here in London, and tis the season to have fun with our feet, though not, we must add, at the expense of the planet or people. Happily there is a wide range of seriously stylish ethical footwear Full Article Living
ot US Missing Out On Agricultural Millions Because The DEA Can't Distinguish Hemp From Pot By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2011 16:20:00 -0400 In case you missed it (and you certainly may have in the midst of other current world affairs) it's Hemp History Week. The second annual one in fact. I imagine most TreeHugger readers don't need much convincing that Full Article Science
ot Cannabis in your car doors, but not to smuggle it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:40:26 -0400 One more use for the versatile plant that is starting to get some traction in the US... Full Article Science
ot Legal pot industry springs to life...can it be sustainable? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Oct 2015 07:01:23 -0400 Take a bike ride around Portland and see a burgeoning pot business that isn't paying much attention yet to its energy-hogging, pesticide-loving roots. Full Article Living
ot Riverside 433 sq. ft. guest cottage is a roomy floating retreat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:08:39 -0400 The smart arrangement of spaces and natural daylighting help make this cottage's relatively small footprint feel quite big. Full Article Design
ot Refillable beer bottling system launched in Oregon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:04:15 -0400 It is by far the most energy efficient way of packaging beer. It tastes better and there is no BPA. Full Article Living
ot Must "Craftivism" (Craft + Activism) Have A Politically Liberal Bent? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:41:37 -0400 Photo: Gideon Tsang on Flickr We know that the concept of the "buy and sell handmade" blog Etsy has revolutionary implications for consumer culture and what it means to be part of a creative community. But does politics have a place in crafting Full Article Design
ot Remixd: Charming upcycled clothing from thrift store finds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Creating romantic, shabby chic dresses to elegant, layered European-inspired pieces, designer Jacquie Tsang transforms boring thrift store clothing into something unique and stylish. Full Article Living
ot Etsy might not change the world, but it's the best we've got for now By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2015 08:00:00 -0400 The shopping world is rife with corruption and exploitation, and while it would be lovely for companies to mend their evil ways, that's highly unlikely. In the meantime, Etsy provides a decent alternative for conscientious shoppers. Full Article Living
ot I tried walking barefoot in New York City By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Aug 2018 17:20:49 -0400 I did it so you don't have to. Full Article Living
ot Giant 5-foot tall penguins roamed New Zealand with the dinosaurs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2017 12:49:58 -0500 The discovery of one of the oldest penguin fossils in the world reveals higher diversity of early penguins than previously assumed. Full Article Science
ot Spot the retractable stair in this brilliant tiny house (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -0400 This modern home is chock full of clever space-maximizing ideas. Full Article Design
ot Pedrail introduces a barrier to protect people walking and biking By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:09:09 -0500 It's always about the car, but this Florida company is thinking about the rest of us. Full Article Transportation
ot Florida's official culture of driving blames pedestrians (and cellphones) for "vast majority" of deaths By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:25:12 -0400 A Today Show bit today is perhaps the grossest example yet. Full Article Transportation
ot No, distracted walking is not causing the dramatic increase in pedestrian deaths By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:53:40 -0400 This is an urban design issue, a car design issue, and a demographics issue. Distracted walking is a rounding error. Full Article Design
ot Florida manatees can survive for at least another century By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:46:40 -0400 In great news for manatees, researchers predict that the gentle 'sea cows' will endure for at least another 100 years as long as threats continue to be managed. Full Article Science
ot "ReNEWable Living Home" opens Orlando Builders Show, and it's not totally horrible By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:40:24 -0500 There are lessons to be learned from this model home built by Meritage, even if it is big and beige. Full Article Design
ot Florida may pass "Sunshine Protection Act" and go on Daylight Saving Time all year round By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:04:39 -0500 This is a very good idea that all of North America should consider. Full Article Energy
ot 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
ot Photo: Dazzling blue bee visits the firebush By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Florida's beautiful Frenchman's Forest Natural Area sets the stage for our photo of the day. Full Article Science
ot 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
ot 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
ot 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
ot 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
ot 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
ot U.S. Senate votes down Keystone XL pipeline By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:12:01 -0500 After the House of Representatives approved legislation pushing the Keystone XL forward, the Senate has rejected it. Full Article Business
ot Contemplations On Obama's DeSmogBlog "Award," Blogging, And Presidential Politics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:31:25 -0500 DeSmogBlog has conferred a controversial award on US Senator and Presidential candidate Barack Obama: It's called the "2007 SmogMaker Award for blowing smoke on global warming." Joe Romm's reaction in Climate Progress is here: "DeSmogBlog owes Obama Full Article Business
ot Photo of the Day: An Ice Climber Ascending the Shoestring Gully in New Hampshire By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:20:09 -0500 As the temperature drops in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, locals bundle up and get excited. While most wait for the first snow to cover the ski runs, others hold out for those first cold nights to freeze the area's waterfalls. Full Article Living
ot When Governments and Activists Say "Resilience", They Do Not Mean the Same Thing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:50:50 -0500 Transition Towns founder Rob Hopkins sets out what Resilience 2.0 might look like. Full Article Design
ot Panic Buying of Fuel Grips UK Motorists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:23:34 -0400 Panic by UK motorists causes fuel supplies to run dry, all because of a few careless words from the Prime Minister. Full Article Energy
ot Whatever happened to "Peak Car"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Oct 2015 12:25:48 -0400 It seems to be following the same path as Peak Oil, and happy days are here again. Full Article Transportation
ot Are we approaching Peak Oil Demand? Not if the oil industry can help it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:36:37 -0500 Peak oil used to be about running out of supply; now some think that we will run out of demand. The oil companies will ensure that we never run out of demand. Full Article Science
ot Flecks of "solar glitter" can make almost anything solar powered By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Feb 2017 10:48:37 -0500 The tiny, flexible solar cells can be integrated into objects of any shape or size. Full Article Technology
ot This concentrated solar power plant is totally tubular & easily transported By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2017 19:44:12 -0400 The HELIOtube is a radical departure from conventional CSP technology, as it is based around tubes of inflatable plastic film. Full Article Technology
ot Solar 'smart' greenhouses produce both clean electricity & food crops By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:57:32 -0500 A new breed of solar panel can do double duty on greenhouse roofs by not only generating renewable electricity, but also by using a light-altering dye to help optimize photosynthesis in the plants beneath them. Full Article Technology
ot Man builds solar-powered, app-controlled micro-home with "zombie mode" (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0500 It also comes with its own beer dispenser, built-in right in the couch. Full Article Design
ot The Aquanta smart water-heater controller is not a dumb idea for saving energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 12:29:17 -0400 It learns your usage patterns but can do a lot more. Full Article Design