general Filtration technology allows washing machines to reuse 95% of laundry wastewater By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:55:24 -0500 Standard washing machines use a lot of water to get rid of a small amount of dirt. One startup is aiming to close that loop by reusing the wastewater. Full Article Technology
general How we make laundry clean and green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Dec 2015 13:00:41 -0500 TreeHuggers Katherine and Margaret talk laundry. Full Article Living
general Foot-powered washing machine now available for pre-order By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:43:01 -0500 The electricity-free and low-water Drumi device could be one method of washing clothes without taking a huge toll on the environment. Full Article Technology
general Questionable ingredient found in Jessica Alba's Honest Company detergent By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:09:00 -0500 After promising not to use sodium lauryl sulfate in any products, The Honest Co. is under scrutiny after two lab tests found significant amounts of the chemical in its laundry detergent. Full Article Living
general Take advantage of sunshine to do your laundry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 May 2016 09:00:00 -0400 You don't need to tumble-dry clothes at this time of year. Here's why you should take your laundry outside to hang-dry in the warm sunshine. Full Article Living
general Ultrasonic clothes dryers could shorten drying time to 20 minutes, and use 70% less energy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:54:26 -0400 The next game-changing technology might not be in the form of an electric car with a longer range, or more efficient solar panels, but rather a better way to dry your clothes. Full Article Technology
general How to clean smelly gym clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:53:00 -0500 Green cleaning methods are the most effective way to get rid of stench. Full Article Living
general New clothing care label wants you to stop overwashing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 08:15:00 -0400 The Care Label Project will add a label to thousands of clothes in hopes that people will adopt laundry habits that are better for both fabric and the Earth. Full Article Living
general How to clean white sneakers without bleach By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:31:47 -0400 This all-natural DIY solution to dirty kicks went viral on Twitter ... for good reason! Full Article Living
general 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
general 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
general 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
general Fabric softener sales plummet, thanks to uninterested Millennials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:51:00 -0400 Proctor & Gamble blames it on Millennials not knowing how to do laundry, but it's more likely that they don't feel like paying to infuse their clothes with nasty chemicals. Full Article Living
general 23 laundry tips to save money and lessen your impact By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:59:59 -0400 Washing and drying clothes can take a toll on your wallet and the planet – these easy tips make it better. Full Article Living
general Where do you stand in the great 'top sheet' debate? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 13:53:45 -0400 To use a top sheet or not: Who knew this was a point of such contention? Full Article Living
general 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
general 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
general How to read laundry care labels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:08:18 -0500 Help your clothes last longer by learning how to decode the mysterious hieroglyphics of care labels. Full Article Living
general 10 steps for a better laundry routine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:22:00 -0400 You're probably on autopilot after all these years, but could your technique be further refined? Full Article Living
general 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
general How to get soft, fluffy towels without fabric softener By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:56:48 -0400 Because sometimes it's the little things... Full Article Living
general 7 ways the government shutdown is bad for treehuggers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 13:23:27 -0400 Take a look at some of the ways that the shutdown is bad for the environment. Full Article Business
general Does your home have high radon? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:55:00 -0500 What is radon? Is your home in a high risk zone? How can you test for radon? What should you do if radon levels are high? We answer your questions for radon awareness month. Full Article Living
general Who was the greenest president? 12 environmental groups are polled and the results might surprise you By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Feb 2015 15:25:39 -0500 Corporate Knights Magazine asks the question and gets a different result than we did. Full Article Business
general Supreme Court disagrees with EPA's process in mercury regulations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:45:00 -0400 A cost-benefit analysis seems appropriate for any major regulation -- but at what point in the process? Full Article Business
general EPA proposes new rules to cut methane emissions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 14:55:07 -0400 The proposed rules are expected to cut U.S. methane emission by 20 to 30 percent. Full Article Energy
general Court sides with the bees, overturns EPA approval of a pesticide By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:57:54 -0400 Appeals court calls EPA approval of bee-threatening sulfoxaflor “based on flawed and limited data.” Full Article Business
general Surprise! Americans send twice as much trash to landfills as we thought By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 10:09:23 -0400 A new study shows a major difference between EPA estimates and actual landfill numbers. Full Article Business
general States plan to sue EPA over climate change rules By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Oct 2015 12:54:33 -0400 A number of states and several business groups are preparing to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over the rules to cut carbon emissions. Full Article Business
general EPA catches Dow in weed-killer lie, asks court to reverse approval By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2015 13:01:39 -0500 The agro giant made contradictory claims to the government about the herbicide Enlist Duo, the EPA isn’t happy. Full Article Science
general EPA surprise: Agency seeks to cancel approval of toxic pesticide By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Mar 2016 13:22:31 -0500 And the company that makes the chemical, Bayer CropScience, refuses to agree. Full Article Science
general 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
general Philippe Starck reinvents the wood burning stove with the SPEETBOX By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:52:50 -0400 And they even claim it's green. Full Article Design
general EPA to revisit and probably roll back fuel economy standards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 09:53:01 -0400 Because America needs more SUVs and pickup trucks to be great again Full Article Transportation
general This year, America should turn out the lights in solidarity with Earth Hour, the climate and reality. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:18:03 -0400 This year of all years, we should stand up and fight the climate change trolls. Full Article Business
general President introduces new climate actions to reverse last president's actions (yawn) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:05:25 -0400 Many of Obama's rules never came into force, and many of Trump's will never make much difference. Full Article Business
general EPA proceeding with implementation of safer chemicals act By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:34:02 -0400 The bipartisan legislation signed into law by Obama in June 2016 is surviving under the new administration, but it needs your help to thrive Full Article Business
general 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
general Who killed the subcompact car? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 09:10:15 -0400 Why should carmakers bother when there is so much profit in SUVs and pickups? Full Article Transportation
general What you need to know about PFOA and PFOS, the EPA scandal chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2018 07:30:00 -0400 The scariest thing about these chemicals is that they are almost certainly in your bloodstream and we don't know how bad that might be. Full Article Business
general 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
general Trump administration, EPA say radiation is good for you By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:28:03 -0400 Soon American workers can get more health-giving exposure to x-rays and radiation and help the economy boom! Full Article Living
general Is burning wood for heat green? In a word, no. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2018 11:43:44 -0500 As we learn about the dangers of particulate pollution, it becomes obvious that we have to stop burning wood. Full Article Living
general 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
general 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
general 'There is no green heaven.' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 This phrase, from author Adam Minter, has become my newest mantra. Full Article Living
general 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
general 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
general Interview with Leila Conners Petersen: co-director of The 11th Hour By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:21:16 -0400 I had the chance to meet Leila Conners Petersen, the co-founder and president of Tree Media Group. Leila, along with Nadia Conners, co-directed the soon-to-be-released documentary The 11th Hour which is narrated Leonardo DiCaprio. The 11th Hour Full Article Living
general Dicaprio's 11th Hour Features Real Environmental Superstars By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:00:39 -0400 Two weeks ago, fellow Treehugger George Spyros and I had the opportunity to catch a sneak preview of Leonardo Dicaprio's The 11th Hour. Organized by Project Greenhouse, the screening was appropriately held outdoors and under the stars at Marders, an Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives