ai 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
ai A guide to sustainable packaging labels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:24:09 -0400 Consumers are choosing brands they think are better for the planet, so it’s important they know what they’re getting. Full Article Business
ai The billionaire fighting to stop Keystone XL By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 11:55:17 -0400 In the current issue of the The New Yorker, Ryan Lizza tells the story of how Tom Steyer, "a fifty-six-year-old billionaire" has thrown his clout and money behind the effort to stop the Keystone XL pipeline. Full Article Energy
ai Bill McKibben on the failure of Obama's energy policy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:21:54 -0400 Bill McKibben makes a strong case that despite the EPA's new power plant regulations and increasing fuel efficiency in cars, President Obama has largely been a failure in terms of pursuing a progressive energy policy Full Article Energy
ai Gap's new Upcycled Puffer contains 40 discarded plastic bottles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material. Full Article Living
ai Zara's 'sustainable' hoodie is anything but By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Swiss investigators followed the money through a sweatshirt's supply chain. Full Article Living
ai Fast fashion's eco-activism campaigns do more harm than good By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help. Full Article Living
ai 4 steps to a more sustainable jeans habit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 It's time to start thinking about substance over style. Full Article Living
ai Patagonia will teach you how to repair clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0500 A new partnership with iFixit offers step-by-step instructions for fixing damaged gear. Full Article Living
ai 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
ai 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
ai US government goes after green modern design, will make architecture classical again By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 09:28:46 -0500 They will also likely offer a new definition of 'sustainable design'. Full Article Design
ai Open streets and parks are a matter of equity and fairness By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:38:40 -0400 In many cities, politicians are looking at the world through their windshields. Full Article Design
ai The Coronavirus and the future of Main Street By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:24:01 -0400 What can we do to save our streets? Decentralize everything. Full Article Design
ai How to grow and harvest 'cut and come again' lettuce, for perpetual salad greens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:07:32 -0400 Harvesting a large crisp head of lettuce from the garden is a wonderful thing, but for faster yields and longer harvests, a cut and come again lettuce bed can put salad on your plate all season long. Full Article Living
ai Want nail polish with fewer chemicals? Check out ella+mila By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:21:00 -0500 It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes. Full Article Living
ai 4 ways to make your hair care greener By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 It all comes down to using less of everything. Full Article Living
ai 4 ways to make your hair look great without showering By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Because we don't all need to look like Barbie dolls all the time. Full Article Living
ai Deli counter deception: 'No nitrates added' claim is incorrect By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Consumer Reports explains why the curing source for processed meats doesn't matter. It's all bad for you. Full Article Living
ai Use of chemical hair products increases breast cancer risk By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 A new study shows it's even higher for black women and frequent hair-dyers. Full Article Living
ai The future of almonds is uncertain By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:04:00 -0400 Their fate is tied to that of bees, which aren't doing too great either. Full Article Science
ai Fair trade falls short when it comes to hired farm workers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:06:00 -0400 But this doesn't mean we should give up on fair trade certification. Full Article Science
ai Bring on the bugs! Young Britons are ready for ethical, sustainable protein By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0400 A new survey finds that young people expect bugs to be a normal part of our diets within a decade. Full Article Science
ai Fish oil in the news again: but is it snake oil? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 New study on fish oil benefits has some foibles, the least of which is it's not fish oil. Full Article Living
ai European Bison free to remain in the wild after court decision By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Ruling protects the organization behind a unique project to re-establish European bison in the wild Full Article Science
ai RetroFirst: A new campaign from British architectural magazine to promote retrofit and renovation By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:28:55 -0400 The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now. Full Article Design
ai Balance Bar Launches World's First Rainforest Alliance Certified Energy Bar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Get your dark chocolate fix with less guilt. Balance Bar introduces a new energy bar featuring sustainably farmed cocoa beans. Full Article Living
ai It's Fair Tuesday; Support Fair Trade Today By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:01:00 -0500 A response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday with the goal of inspiring conscious consumerism. Full Article Business
ai Why it's important to stick with fair-trade chocolate this Valentine's Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 08:00:00 -0500 You don't want to ruin the romance with a gift contaminated by child labour and slavery. Full Article Living
ai Show moms around the world some love by choosing Fairtrade for Mother's Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2015 11:53:32 -0400 As you spoil mom on Mother's Day, amplify your appreciation by opting for Fairtrade products that will turn the day into something even more meaningful. Full Article Living
ai Chocolate lust is ruining West African rainforests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 10:11:00 -0400 A report reveals that major chocolate companies buy cocoa from illegally-cleared national parks in Ghana and Ivory Coast. Full Article Science
ai Waiting for a bus at a special BUS stop in Baltimore By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:00:00 -0400 This celebration of buses makes a BUS stop a special place to meet. Full Article Design
ai Chelsea Flower Show triumphs despite the rain By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 May 2015 12:00:00 -0400 The rain on this year's show dampened the plants but not the spirits. Full Article Living
ai The grass chair grows again By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0400 First seen in TreeHugger in 2006, the grass chair returns. Full Article Design
ai Jargon Watch: SVOCs, "the next challenge in indoor air quality" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jul 2019 09:38:37 -0400 Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds are in everything from your dust bunnies to your dental floss. Full Article Design
ai Minotair "Magic Box" heats, cools, ventilates and dehumidifies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:24:37 -0400 Can one device to it all? Should it? Has its time finally come? Full Article Design
ai Why in the world would anyone want a computer-driven wooden nail gun? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:55:17 -0500 Beck nails it again with the Automated Nailing Head. Full Article Design
ai How pizza is keeping former inmates out of jail By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 12:19:00 -0400 Haven't we always said that learning how to cook is a useful life skill? Full Article Living
ai 5 Colorful Fair Trade Holiday Gifts to Score on Fair Tuesday By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500 Who needs Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Indego Africa gives #FairTuesday a fashionable and affordable twist with colorful jewelry, accessories, and holiday gifts. Full Article Living
ai 'Time flies as nature cries' and other lessons from Chainsaw Sculptures By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:30:00 -0400 A curious fund raiser unleashes chainsaws in the name of conservation. Full Article Living
ai These backpacks are made from upcycled car seat belts & airbags By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:29:05 -0400 Airpaq's one-of-a-kind rucksacks are putting used car safety components back to work to help protect and haul your gear. Full Article Living
ai How to live like a millionaire on an ordinary salary in sustainable style By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0500 What would you do if you had a million dollars? Full Article Living
ai Kids' brains are wired for a different upbringing than what they're getting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Overprotective parenting is more than an annoyance; it's an evolutionary aberration. Full Article Living
ai Vanuatu bans disposable diapers in fight against plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Parents will have to embrace the old-fashioned cloth diapering method. That's not a bad thing. Full Article Living
ai Children's bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:56:00 -0400 A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic. Full Article Living
ai Sign up for our Daily Newsletter, because everything connects By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:23:33 -0400 It's more than just an easy way to get a daily dose of TreeHugger. Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ai Verve Lux tiny house puts its toilet over the trailer tongue By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:49:27 -0500 To gain more space, this tiny has its toilet in a bump-out built over the trailer tongue. Full Article Design
ai The humble toilet is bringing health and hope to Haiti By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 May 2018 10:35:00 -0400 A group called SOIL installs waterless toilets in hard-to-reach, impoverished communities and then transforms the waste into compost, improving food security. Full Article Design
ai New study concludes that jet air dryers should not be used in hospitals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:37:50 -0400 They do a terrific job of taking bacteria from your hands and spreading it all over the walls and floors. Full Article Design
ai New E. coli strain resistant to all known antibiotics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 12:27:07 -0500 The bacteria are winning. Full Article Living