general How to build a solar-powered bike (lots of photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Aug 2018 06:30:00 -0400 These pictures from the Sun Trip 2018 race prove the only limit is imagination. Congratulations to Sun Trip race winner Raf van Hulle (tech spec of his bike below). Full Article Transportation
general How to build a solar powered e-bike charging shed in sunny Eugene, Oregon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:18:16 -0400 Kent Peterson does it with off-the-self stuff, but it should be easier than this. Full Article Energy
general Why did people build houses "that just leak heat out"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 12:28:47 -0400 They really didn't have a choice, and they insulated their bodies, not their houses. Full Article Design
general New York's new e-bike rules are a botch that miss the entire point of the e-bike revolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:49:36 -0400 It simply doesn't recognize that some e-bikes are just bikes with a boost, and is unfair to older or disabled riders, or long distance commuters. Full Article Transportation
general Make your own DIY biogas digester By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:31:29 -0500 Clean energy is sometimes touted as space-age technology. Some of the principles, however, can be pretty darned simple. Full Article Energy
general Peak wood? Or paranoia? Report claims wood pellet heating ruins forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Mar 2016 06:00:00 -0400 Report accuses wood burners of being naively careless when they should be worried Full Article Energy
general This is the world’s ugliest color … and it’s on a mission By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jun 2016 11:17:31 -0400 Tasked with finding the most heinous hue known to humans, researchers arrived at Pantone 448C – and the Australian government is putting it to good use. Full Article Living
general Looking up to radiant ceilings for heating and cooling By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:01:27 -0400 It's counterintuitive, but this prefab panel system from Messana makes a lot of sense. Full Article Design
general Talk to your radiators with these Philippe Starck designed thermostatic valves By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 15:19:12 -0400 "Siri, turn down the temperature in my bedroom please" Full Article Design
general Plug-and-play radiator integrates a battery to help lower electric bills By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:41:19 -0500 The Lancey electric space heater allows users to charge its battery during off-peak hours and use the electricity for heating during peak demand periods. Full Article Technology
general Cold is deadlier than heat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 09:47:00 -0500 A shocking 17 times more people die from cold than heat each year, according to Lancet study. Full Article Living
general Create a cozy escape (and save on heating) with a grown-up blanket fort By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:00:00 -0500 Everything you need to know about building a proper blanket fort. Full Article Living
general Turning household waste into hot water, new tech is a micro power plant for homes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Mar 2017 10:35:28 -0500 The bin-sized device would turn household waste into fuel for heating hot water. Full Article Technology
general Why you should sleep in a cool bedroom By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:29:00 -0400 Turn down the thermostat, crack a window, and ditch the blankets for some science-backed health benefits. Full Article Living
general Nest launches lower cost smart thermostat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Sep 2017 06:08:33 -0400 It's less flashy. In fact, it kind of blends in. But it's still designed to save energy. Full Article Energy
general 2 rallying cries for a green building revolution: Reduce Demand! and Electrify Everything! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:03:59 -0400 Previously titled "4 reasons why heat pumps are not going to save the planet" which was mean to heat pumps. Full Article Technology
general How much energy is used to heat, cool, and light our homes in different U.S. climate regions? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2018 08:39:14 -0400 Michael Sivak shows us the numbers. Full Article Design
general Why Ground Source Heat Pumps should not be called Geothermal, Chapter CLXXI By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:51:23 -0500 When even so-called experts don't know the difference, you must admit we have a problem here. Full Article Energy
general 7 tactics for staying warm in a cool house By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 08:55:00 -0500 Do the green thing and resist reaching for the thermostat. Full Article Living
general Radbot is a robot for rads that could reduce heating costs by 30 percent By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:39:57 -0500 It's a smart thermostat for hydronic heating systems and is not such a dumb idea. Full Article Design
general There's more to being comfortable and productive than just temperature By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 May 2019 11:03:05 -0400 A study suggests we should turn up the heat; it's not so simple. Full Article Design
general 8 ethical weatherproof boots to keep your feet warm and dry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 14:45:00 -0400 Get set for cool, wet weather with this high-quality footwear. Full Article Living
general Coffee is severely threatened by climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:38:00 -0400 Don't take your morning cup of coffee for granted. It may not be around in a few decades, according to a new report. Full Article Living
general Get warm and cozy with 10 ethical fall fashion picks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:27:00 -0400 From sweaters to wraps to plush leggings, these casual and comfortable pieces will keep you toasty all autumn long. Full Article Living
general Meet the women who make your clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:30:00 -0500 A group called Remake wants fast fashion to fall out of fashion, by revealing underprivileged garment workers to the world. Full Article Living
general Patagonia's new film focuses on fair trade fashion By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:02:00 -0500 The outdoor gear retailer plans to certify 30 percent of its clothes as fair-trade by the end of 2017. Full Article Business
general Tea-growers enraged by Sainsbury's withdrawal from Fairtrade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:17:00 -0400 The UK grocery chain has long been a Fairtrade champion, but recently announced it would invent its own 'fairly traded' certification scheme. Full Article Business
general Hurrah for Sean Hannity! Welcome to the fight against the pod people! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 14:56:44 -0500 It's a win-win all around as K-cup users on both sides of the political divide find reasons to smash their Keurigs. Full Article Design
general Your feminist shirt means nothing if it was made in a sweatshop By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2018 11:13:00 -0500 Eighty percent of garment workers are young women between 18 and 24. They are overworked, underpaid, and abused. That's where the real female empowerment needs to start. Full Article Living
general DoneGood connects shoppers with ethical, eco-friendly brands By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:14:00 -0400 Save time and effort spent shopping with this online database of companies committed to social and environmental causes. Full Article Business
general How long does it take to make clothes? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:09:00 -0400 Knowing how many hours go into every shirt or pair of jeans should influence shoppers' opinion of the price tag. Full Article Living
general The high carbon cost of flying flowers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:20:17 -0500 This Valentine's Day, shop local. Full Article Science
general Patagonia's new Silent Down coats push environmental standards even higher By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0500 Recycled fabric, down insulation, and fair-trade sewing make this a top pick if you're in the market for a new coat. Full Article Living
general Is fair trade floundering or flourishing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0400 The ethical shopping label is facing new competition from companies opting to create their own certification programs. Full Article Business
general Flatpack solar-powered refugee housing is IKEA's latest design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 06:04:51 -0400 Most refugees live in refugee camps for an average of 12 years and most of that time it's in drafty, tattered tents. Now IKEA has a solar-powered camp house that is flatpack and quick to assemble. Full Article Design
general Never lose that wrench again: flatpack furniture is held together with magnets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:16:00 -0500 Dutch designer Benjamin Vermeulen solves the problem of the missing nut or screw. Full Article Design
general Accordion-like flat pack bookshelf unfolds in seconds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Dec 2013 07:00:00 -0500 Inspired by origami and looking a bit like an accordion, this no-tools-required bookshelf sets up in seconds to adapt to any space. Full Article Design
general Flat pack urban chicken coop lets you raise chickens on your balcony By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This flat pack, do-it-yourself version of a chicken has a lot of features, but can it help raise happy chickens on a city balcony? Full Article Design
general Convert any desk into stand-up workstation with this affordable add-on (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 15:03:32 -0400 They are supposed to be better for your health, but standing desks don't come cheap. This inexpensive flat-pack design for a portable unit can turn your existing office furniture into a standing desk. Full Article Design
general A Soul Box in Arcadia, AKA a tiny house in Germany By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:06:47 -0400 There are some pretty wonderful things going on in this little structure. Full Article Design
general Gorgeous little flatpack cabin in the woods is made from cross-laminated timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 12:23:01 -0500 Norwegian architect Marianne Borge is designing a series of them in different sizes. Full Article Design
general MECCANO: Not just for kids anymore. Now you can furnish your home with it. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 11:36:14 -0500 There is a whole new line of furniture that you can build, just like the toy. Full Article Design
general Room in a box: It's cardboard, it's cheap, it's strong and it all fits in a single box. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2015 09:40:28 -0400 Kayak not included, but everything else a dorm room needs is. Full Article Design
general Take out your aggressions on Whackpack Furniture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 10:54:57 -0400 It's like flatpack without the fasteners; you just bang it together with the big mallet that's harder to lose than an Allen key. Full Article Design
general What's killing our kids these days? It isn't IKEA furniture By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:31:19 -0400 It's all over the news: IKEA does recall of MALM dressers for toppling over and killing children. Full Article Business
general Furnish your flat with flatpack for under a grand with Greycork By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Aug 2015 13:07:26 -0400 A new furniture line is designed to be affordable to buy and fast to assemble. Full Article Design
general Flat pack 25 Lamp is one step toward biomimetic electricity-free lighting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:53:33 -0400 Besides looking lovely, all proceeds from this lamp will go to a project that is developing electricity-free lighting that is inspired by nature. Full Article Design
general Flat-packed planters, firepits, portable BBQs, and tables require no tools for assembly By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:03:12 -0400 In stark contrast to other flat-pack furniture designs, Groovebox is meant to be as simple to put together as possible, with no fasteners, tools, or mammoth assembly instructions needed. Full Article Living
general RIP Gillis Lundgren, father of the modern flatpack and the Billy Bookcase By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:36:14 -0400 The bookcase was designed on a napkin because "Ideas are perishable" Full Article Design
general CRISSCROSS flat pack furniture modules assemble with no tools needed (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 May 2016 17:11:04 -0400 This flexible line of furniture is made for people who are on the move a lot, and need furniture that's easy to assemble and customize. Full Article Design