ir 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
ir Report condemns environmental impact of fast fashion By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 We need a new approach to making and buying clothes because the current system is unsustainable. Full Article Living
ir 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
ir If cities are going to curb their carbon emissions, they have to consider consumption By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:52:41 -0500 It's not just about how we build and how we get around; it's also what we eat and wear and buy. Full Article Design
ir Urban design after the coronavirus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:05:17 -0400 Urbanists are rethinking what's important about our cities in view of the pandemic. Full Article Design
ir 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
ir 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
ir 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
ir 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
ir 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
ir 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
ir UK harvests its first crop of chickpeas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0400 This is precisely the kind of healthy, sustainable agriculture we should be trying to expand globally. Full Article Science
ir Getting the real dirt on Mars, right here on Earth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:01:00 -0400 The University of Central Florida is selling experimental Martian dirt, for $20/kg plus shipping. Or use their open source recipe to make your own. Full Article Science
ir Beauty products and household chemicals linked to early puberty in girls By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500 We need a precautionary principle approach or a lot more of these studies, and soon, in order to protect our children. Full Article Science
ir Is it a new era, where architects should be held to account for the environmental impact of their work? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:00:36 -0400 Sustainability matters, but so does hypocrisy. Full Article Design
ir 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
ir 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
ir 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
ir Green tea, chocolate, and wine inspire anti-bacterial coating By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 03:00:00 -0400 The natural chemicals in common foods and beverages can be turned into a useful antibacterial coating Full Article Science
ir 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
ir Chocolate lovers need to pay more for their favourite treat By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 08:00:00 -0400 There's already a global cocoa shortage, but prices haven't risen enough to make it worthwhile for cocoa farmers. They're switching to rubber instead. Full Article Living
ir 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
ir Relax, sit on a bench outside and be inspired By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:00:00 -0400 Can't figure out what to read? Sit on this bench and let it give you an idea. Full Article Design
ir Ten famous designers commission their wish list By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0400 What happens when ten famous designers get what they wished? Full Article Design
ir 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
ir London's first Design Biennale has a utopian theme By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 06:00:00 -0400 London's Design Biennale wants to show how to make the world a better place... Full Article Design
ir 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
ir 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
ir Smart phones have replaced entire rooms worth of stuff By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:11:44 -0400 It's what we have called dematerialization, as all that is solid melts into apps Full Article Design
ir Smart modern milk box could solve the problem of porch pirates By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 12:05:29 -0500 The Danby Parcel Guard reduces the waste of stolen packages and multiple deliveries. Full Article Design
ir 49 percent of fires in homes start in the kitchen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:15:55 -0500 I know what I am shopping for this weekend: Fire extinguishers. Full Article Design
ir Digitally Printed Cowhide Rug Doesn't Require a Cow By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 05:00:37 -0400 This amazingly detailed cowhide rug is digitally printed. Get the rustic look for to tie a room together without the guilt. Full Article Living
ir 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
ir E-commerce platform No Sir promotes women designers, highlights inequality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0500 With the aim of showcasing and selling products designed by women, No Sir also draws attention to gender inequality in the design profession. Full Article Living
ir Intricate geek chic jewelry is made from recycled electronic circuit boards By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jul 2016 07:00:00 -0400 The complex little patterns of old circuit boards are highlighted in this lovely handmade collection of jewelry for men and women. Full Article Living
ir 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
ir 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
ir 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
ir Daycare apps notify parents about everything their child does By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:19:00 -0400 Is it helpful information or a form of digitally-enabled helicopter parenting? Full Article Living
ir Junk food causes irreversible damage to young men's fertility By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:30:00 -0400 New research shows that a Western-style diet can permanently kill off sperm-producing cells by age 18. Full Article Living
ir Hot weather increases risk of premature childbirth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 07:00:00 -0500 And new research suggests that the problem is only going to get worse. Full Article Living
ir Danger Maps crowd-sources environmental contamination in China By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:49:57 -0400 A new website aims to gather data on pollution in China. Full Article Social Media
ir Best of Inhabitots: 7 Eco-Friendly Birthday Party Ideas By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:53:05 -0400 + Inhabitots just turned three years old! My how quickly baby blogs... and babies grow up! Celebrating your little one's third birthday? Here are six green gifts your tot will love! Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ir Best of Inhabitat: 6 Must-Know Tips to Survive Hurricane Irene By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:51:20 -0400 As you may have seen on every major news channel out there, Hurricane Irene is barreling up towards eastern cities like NYC and Washington DC and from the looks of it, it ain't gonna be pretty. Many New Yorkers are evacuating and those who are staying Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ir TreeHugger and UNEP Announce Third Annual World Environment Day Blogging Competition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:03:54 -0500 TreeHugger and UNEP announce return of World Environment Day Blogging Competition. Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ir Picturing World Environment Day 2012 with Piictu By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:29:34 -0500 Show the world your environment with a new TreeHugger and UNEP partnership with Piictu, a photo sharing social network. Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ir Meet the Top 10 Finalists in World Environment Day Blogging Contest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:28:57 -0400 The votes are in and these are the top 10 finalists in the 2012 World Environment Day Blogging Contest! Read their posts and vote for the winner! Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ir Winner Announced in World Environment Day Blogging Contest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 May 2012 16:18:00 -0400 Congratulations to Scott Bartlett for winning the UNEP and TreeHugger World Environment Day Blogging Competition! Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ir Olga Sasplugas on TreeHugger’s first post and breaking even By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:10:15 -0400 When TreeHugger first launched, Olga Sasplugas was the go-to woman for ad sales, accounting and even the occasional photo shoot. We caught up with her on Skype to talk about the site’s early days. Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives
ir Happy Birthday, TreeHugger is 15! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 09:11:36 -0400 It takes a licking and keeps on ticking Full Article TreeHugger Exclusives