general 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
general 265 sq. ft. Boehm is a loft-free modern tiny house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:03:06 -0400 Plenty of space-saving ideas packed into a compact, comfortable and contemporary package. Full Article Design
general Four alternatives to drywall that don't turn to mush By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 11:15:38 -0400 They are healthier, they last longer, and they look better, too. Full Article Design
general Florida lifts ban on front-yard vegetable gardens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 11:00:00 -0400 One couple's infamous battle over the right to grow vegetables has resulted in a new bill. Full Article Living
general How to properly wash leggings By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:27:48 -0400 Learn how to care for leggings and other activewear to help lengthen their life. Full Article Living
general 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
general This activewear never has to be thrown away By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 12:58:55 -0400 Send in your Girlfriend Collective leggings, bras, and shorts and the company will upcycle them into new pieces, over and over again. Full Article Living
general New Movements' sleek sneakers feature old materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:00:00 -0400 If you're OK with leather, then the recycled rubber soles and plastic laces, combined with the company's commitment to cleaning ocean plastic, make these an eco-friendly choice. Full Article Living
general This vegan leather collection is made from apple skins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 SAMARA's cruelty-free apple leather is created from the waste of the juicing industry. Full Article Living
general 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
general Dutch denim company lets you lease organic and recycled jeans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 13:37:08 -0400 Mud Jeans are bringing apparel to the circular economy. Full Article Living
general Coclico’s gorgeous shoes come with carbon offsets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 14:18:43 -0400 These designer shoes embody traditional craftsmanship and a Slow Fashion aesthetic. Full Article Living
general 9 small things you can do to transform the garment industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Whether it's deciding where to buy clothes or taking good care of garments at home, there are many things that consumers can do to make a difference in the fashion world. Full Article Living
general 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
general Two women turn upcycled fashion into an award-winning business By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:07:50 -0500 Look At Me Designs transforms old sweaters and tee shirts into fresh new styles. Full Article Living
general Will the Canadian government actually switch to ethically produced uniforms? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 06:12:00 -0500 A special task force has been set up, but whether the talk and research turns into action is another matter. Full Article Living
general Reformation offers eco-chic with celebrity appeal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 13:09:40 -0500 Eco-conscious clothier Reformation has gained popularity with a number of celebrities. Full Article Living
general 8 slow fashion dresses for spring and summer By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:06:59 -0400 Ethically sourced dresses for this spring, summer and many more sunny days to come. Full Article Living
general Slow fashion advocate Zady launches “Essentials” collection By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 14:37:42 -0400 Zady is working to build a better clothing company from the ground up. Full Article Living
general 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
general 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
general Take action during Fashion Revolution Week, April 24-30 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:05:00 -0400 It's that time of year when conscious shoppers remember the Rana Plaza tragedy and unite in their efforts to demand greater safety, fairness and transparency in the fashion industry. Full Article Living
general 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
general 10 companies making ethical and eco-friendly swimsuits By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:23:00 -0400 From recycled yarns to fair-trade sewing to reclaimed fabrics, these swimsuits will make you feel good, both inside and out. Full Article Living
general RubyMoon makes 'gym-to-swim' wear using recycled fabric By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:06:00 -0400 After all, why shouldn't you wear the same top to the beach as you do to the gym? Full Article Living
general No sweat in this shop: Garment factory is renovated to Passivhaus standard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:08:45 -0400 Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture has designed a revolutionary building for an industry that needs a revolution. Full Article Design
general 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
general Oil pipeline regulation is broken, admits US top oil pipeline regulator By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 12:27:09 -0400 In a shocking exclusive report, Marcus Stern and Sebastian Jones at InsideClimate News write that the top official of the agency that regulates oil and gas pipelines recently admitted that he's essentially powerless as a regulator. Full Article Business
general 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
general After Keystone XL, what's next for the climate movement? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:19:07 -0400 The climate movement must be about more than Keystone XL, write four climate activists. Full Article Energy
general 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
general TarSandsSOS lets you track tar sands oil tankers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 10:09:06 -0500 ForestEthics has launched a new tool called TarSandsSOS that lets citizens track supertankers hauling tar sands oil along the Pacific coast in real time. Full Article Energy
general Tastes Like Tar Sands: Crashing the Corporate Beach Party By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:15:01 -0400 Activists deliver a "No Tar Sands!" message to Sustainable Brands corporate conference via kayak flotilla Full Article Energy
general Teenager invents faster way to clean up toxic tar sands waste using sand and bacteria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:45:40 -0400 The breakthrough also scored 18-year-old Hayley Todesco a Google Science Fair Award. Full Article Technology
general U.S. House approves Keystone XL pipeline By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:40:48 -0500 House of Representatives voted in favor of the XL Keystone pipeline project, in an attempt to bypass executive authority. Full Article Energy
general 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
general Mounties call 'anti-petroleum movement' a security threat to Canada By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:30:57 -0500 Most people think of them as environmentalists, but the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have other ideas. Full Article Business
general Church of England divests from dirtiest fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2015 09:46:31 -0400 Tar sands and thermal coal are out but natural gas and conventional oil can stay. For now... Full Article Business
general United Church of Canada divests from fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:18:53 -0400 In the grand scheme of things, $5.9 million is not a huge amount to take from fossil fuels. But when you reinvest in renewables... Full Article Business
general Keystone XL’s builder asks for suspension of pipeline application By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:10:52 -0500 A new twist in the plot for the controversial pipeline, as TransCanada asks for a suspension of its application. Full Article Energy
general Oil giant quits tar sands, embraces offshore wind instead By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:58:48 -0500 This is a prime example of divest-invest in action, folks... Full Article Energy
general Tiny House Warriors building tiny homes to block construction of oil pipeline (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:29:24 -0500 These are tiny homes with an activist bent, taking a stand against the incursion of a pipeline that could contaminate indigenous lands. Full Article Design
general Big North American banks still banking on extreme fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:02:01 -0400 Big risks evidently still promise big rewards. Full Article Energy
general Eco Touch: Waterless Carwash By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:13:34 -0400 Eco Touch is providing an old product to a new market. While waterless car washing products have been available for over a decade, demand for them in America has been slight. While similar products have taken off in areas with strict water regulations Full Article Transportation
general New Hampshire Moves Closer to Renewable Energy Standard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:48:30 -0400 Currently, New Hampshire is the only state in the northeastern United States that has not passed some form of renewable portfolio standards legislation. However, that may change soon. Last week, the New Hampshire House voted decisively in favor of a Full Article Business
general Green Co-Housing Community Development In Nubanusit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:29:17 -0400 New Hampshire USA's first green co-housing community, Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, features renewable energy ready and energy efficiently designed residences. The 29 total units include 7 single-family homes, 7 duplex units, and 2 quad units on a Full Article Design
general Field Guide to Eco-Friendly, Efficient, Effective Print By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:19:32 -0400 Design like you give a damn with the second edition of Monadnock Paper Mills' how-to guide for creating more-sustainable print materials. A Field Guide: Eco-Friendly, Efficient and Effective Print, accompanied by luscious illustrations by the Full Article Design
general Obama Calls for Cap-and-Trade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:33:02 -0400 Senator Barack Obama proposed on Monday a plan to decrease the United States' dependence on foreign oil―while fighting climate change―by creating an auction system that will require power companies and other polluting industries to pay for their Full Article Business
general Warming Temperatures Stunt Autumn Leaf Colors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:32:26 -0400 Tourists and residents in New England used to receive a spectacular display of color on the second October of every year. However, in recent years, the show has been a bit duller and a bit later than usual. The culprit? What else - area temperatures Full Article Business
general 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