ai California gets serious in the fight against plastic microfibers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:32:00 -0500 New legislation would require polyester clothing to have a label warning about shedding in the wash. Full Article Living
ai Car makers are fighting back against proposed fuel efficiency standards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 11:12:13 -0400 People want big SUVs and pickups, not little fuelsippers. What's a car maker to do? Full Article Transportation
ai Advisor to EPA says a little air pollution is good for kids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:53:50 -0500 We wrote earlier: "Lick that dirty pacifier!" Now we say "Breathe that dirty air!" Full Article Business
ai UN's new recipe contest encourages people to cook more sustainably By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 10:17:00 -0500 Each month presents a new culinary challenge. Submit an entry and you could win a trip to Spain. Full Article Living
ai Britain doesn't have enough salad to go around By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:07:00 -0500 Severe flooding in Spain has led to shortages so bad in the UK that some supermarkets are flying produce in from the United States. Full Article Living
ai This prefabricated house in Spain took five hours to erect By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:59:54 -0500 Using modular components pre-made in a factory, this modern home is airy, light and adaptable. Full Article Design
ai Micro-apartment has stairs you can sit, store things in & sleep on (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:58:10 -0400 This small space renovation turns a cramped space into one that has space for almost everything. Full Article Design
ai Spain has more pigs than people By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:20:00 -0400 And with that comes real fear for the environment. Full Article Living
ai Video: Leonardo Dicaprio's 11th Hour Trailer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:43:57 -0400 Via MySpace, here's the trailer for 11th Hour with a spoken intro by Leonardo. According to IMDB, the film will be released in the USA on August 17th. Check out the official 11th Hour website. Full Article Living
ai 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
ai Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt: Who's the More Timely Eco-Hunk? Plus Mickey Rourke Fights Again! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:00:00 -0500 Leonardo DiCaprio lost the Golden Globe, but he's always a winner on the green activist front. The eco-champ has signed on to be the celebrity face of watchmaker TAG Heuer. Replacing fellow eco-hunk Brad Pitt. But, Leo isn't pocketing a cent of his Full Article Living
ai Leonardo DiCaprio's Timely Campaign, Paul McCartney's Green Family Affair, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:45:00 -0400 Eco-hunk Leonardo DiCaprio is the new face of TAG Heuer Carrera watch. A gig formely held by fellow greenie, Brad Pitt. But, so long Brad and hello Leo! Ecorazzi posted the first shot of his soon to be released ad campaign. The green Full Article Living
ai Ecorazzi on DiCaprio + Van Jones, Worldchanging Interviews Wangari Maathai, Chevron Toxico, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2009 07:45:54 -0400 Chevron Toxico: Chevron Produces Phony Online News Coverage to Spread Misinformation about Ecuador Disaster "To promote a misinformation campaign about its role in the oil contamination of a pristine area of the rainforest in Ecuador, Chevron recently Full Article Living
ai Conservation group gets into the rubber business to save the rainforest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 16:33:39 -0400 100,000 acres of Sumatran rainforest to be protected in Indonesia by a new type of zoning, which will generate sustainable revenue from non-timber forest products. Full Article Science
ai Sourcing Sustainable Fabrics Made Easy with New Online Marketplace from Summer Rayne Oakes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:06:56 -0400 When I caught up with Summer Rayne Oakes at a Fashion Delivers event in June, she only briefly mentioned her forthcoming project: Source 4 Style, an online marketing Full Article Living
ai Hempcrete startup kickstarts a revolution in sustainable green building in US By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 May 2014 12:20:26 -0400 Hemp isn't just for food, textile fiber, and fuel, but can also be a renewable and sustainable component of green buildings, as this crowdfunded project attempts to show. Full Article Design
ai 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
ai Man converts Boeing 727 airplane into home in the woods (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:30:29 -0400 Home is where and what you make of it -- this Oregon man made his in an old aircraft. Full Article Design
ai Desert Rain House gets Living Building Challenge Certification By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jan 2017 11:42:06 -0500 This is not easy to do. Full Article Design
ai Handmade Online Marketplace Etsy Raises $20 Million Financing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:17:31 -0400 Handmade is becoming big business -- reeeally big. Etsy -- the online marketplace for handmade items -- announced earlier this week that it has raised $20 million in venture capital financing and has now tripled its valuation at $300 million (not Full Article Business
ai Saidonia Eco: Eclectic charm, created using recycled fabrics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Influenced by "Scandinavian mysticism and North American charm," these repurposed thrift store finds not only look stylish and comfortable, they also help divert discarded clothing from our landfills. Full Article Living
ai Petit Beast: Hanging air plant sculptures look like graceful jellyfish By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 14:31:13 -0500 Combining low-maintenance air plants with reused sea urchin shells, these unique creations look very much like mysterious jellyfish. Full Article Design
ai A guide to ethical and sustainable summer sandals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 09:00:00 -0400 Keep your feet cool and stylish with high-quality footwear this summer, thanks to the following environmentally minded brands. Full Article Living
ai Adidas sold 1 million pairs of shoes made from ocean plastic last year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:26:00 -0400 Finally, green shoe design is reaching mainstream levels. Full Article Living
ai These are the coolest sustainable shoes we've ever seen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2018 12:57:00 -0400 SAOLA is a new French brand making slick sneakers from recycled material and algae foam. Full Article Living
ai The Jasper Wool Eco Chukka proves that shoes can be designed sustainably By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0500 This ingenious design uses biodegradable waste products to build the greenest shoe you've ever owned. Full Article Living
ai Inky the octopus escapes from aquarium through a drainpipe to the sea By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:50:11 -0400 In a tale of intrigue and derring-do, the crafty cephalopod slipped out of his enclosure and found his way to freedom. Full Article Science
ai Man converts van into off-grid, all-terrain, submersible survival vehicle (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:40:01 -0400 This wilderness explorer transformed this van into a mobile, solar-powered home that has all the amenities. Full Article Design
ai DIY Pod-Tainer microhome sports two space-expanding bump-outs (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Compared to conventional shipping container homes, the Pod-Tainer has a relatively spacious interior, thanks to pop-outs on both sides. Full Article Design
ai It is time to hunker in the bunker? Or to think about resilience and sustainability? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:02:38 -0500 The rich are different from you and me, they can just buy New Zealand. Full Article Design
ai Allbirds' woolen running shoe is said to be most comfortable in the world By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 11:18:00 -0400 Wool is an ideal material for footwear, with its odor-reducing and moisture-wicking properties, so why hasn't it caught on? Full Article Living
ai 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
ai Buster tiny house comes with removable trailer base (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Aug 2018 13:37:21 -0400 Here's an interesting idea: a tiny house on wheels that can be separated from its wheels. Full Article Design
ai 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
ai It’s raining iguanas in Florida By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2018 09:05:26 -0500 Iguanas are falling out of trees in Florida because of the cold; here’s what to do if you find one. Full Article Science
ai Zara promises to use sustainable fabrics by 2025 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 13:32:00 -0400 But can fast fashion ever be green? Fabrics are easier to change than business models. Full Article Living
ai 5 Fair Trade shoes for fall from Oliberté By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2014 15:30:11 -0400 This Fair Trade company has new cold-weather footwear for men and women. Full Article Living
ai How can fashion be ‘sustainable’ or ‘ethical’? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:00:00 -0400 The terms may be vague, but they allow shoppers to choose what really matters to them personally. Full Article Living
ai Seaweed key to a sustainable T-shirt By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 13:05:01 -0500 Apparel hasn't gotten more sustainable since we started TreeHugger, but a new day for the old T-shirt could be near. Full Article Design
ai 4 steps to a more sustainable wardrobe By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2019 15:03:00 -0400 Just be aware that this transformation won't happen overnight. Full Article Living
ai 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
ai Presidential Campaign Update: Al & Arnold At The New Hampsire Primary By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:00:26 -0500 This is wonderful. A bi-partisan political storm is brewing over New Hampshire because Al and Arnold have found a clever way to inject serious climate discussion into the coming US presidential primary season. Timing could not be better, with the IPCC Full Article Business
ai Sustainability Lessons from the Great Depression By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:31:25 -0400 A pioneer of peak oil community action sits down to talk with her mother about a previous crisis and how she survived it. Full Article Business
ai Have we reached Peak Curtains? IKEA's head of sustainability thinks so. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 11:08:43 -0500 We have lots of stuff, it's just unevenly distributed. Full Article Design
ai This solar panel produces up to 5 liters of drinking water per day from the air By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2017 14:53:23 -0400 Zero Mass Water's SOURCE device is a rooftop solar device that produces water instead of just electricity. Full Article Technology
ai Solar paint produces hydrogen from sunlight and water vapor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:32:54 -0400 The unique paint could provide clean power to homes at a low cost. Full Article Technology
ai Chicago power company aims for 1 million smart thermostats by 2020 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:07:55 -0400 Not only will this save home owners money, but it will also allow utilities to manage demand during peak times. Full Article Business
ai In praise of the dumb fridge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2016 12:33:50 -0400 A smart fridge might well make you fatter and poorer. Full Article Design
ai Is Elon Musk going to reinvent the air conditioner? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:16:45 -0400 What is that man smoking? Full Article Design
ai Green Roofs Are Changing Architecture: Kowloon Rail Terminus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:31:00 -0400 Aedas designs a railway station like a hill you can walk on. Full Article Design