way River Ethiope could be first waterway in Africa recognized as a living entity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:27:59 -0400 Rivers are people too, you know. Full Article Science
way Plastic bottles are the most common litter in European waterways By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400 A report found that bottles have surpassed bags and straws when it comes to prevalence in freshwater rivers. Full Article Science
way Waymo may get a $465 million tax credit for buying 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica hybrids By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:29:33 -0400 They are going to be autonomous taxis. Is this a good idea? Full Article Transportation
way Throwaway Economy Headed for Junk Heap of History By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:48:00 -0400 The challenge is to re-evaluate the materials we consume and the way we manufacture products so as to cut down on waste. Full Article Energy
way Doing Away With Disposable Packaging By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:30:22 -0400 Go Box founder Laura Weiss has worked hard to make Portland (foodie paradise) just a little more sustainable, waste wise, with her system of reusable to go containers. Full Article Design
way 6 ways to do good with your old cell phone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Feb 2015 07:00:00 -0500 Donating your old cell phones to these causes will keep them out of landfills and help others too. Full Article Technology
way Norway's capital adding 70 new electric buses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:14:02 -0400 Let's hope they play nicely with government-funded cargo bikes. Full Article Transportation
way Why scientific proof isn't always needed to justify concerns By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:46:16 -0400 The Guardian's Kara Moses asks, "Do we need conclusive scientific proof to become concerned about an issue?" I think not, because sometimes even conclusive proof isn't enough for government and society to act. Full Article Science
way EPA ruling on Roundup pesticides heavily swayed by Monsanto-backed studies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2015 11:35:20 -0500 When reviewing the safety of glyphosate, the Environmental Protection Agency considered just five independent studies, and 27 industry-funded studies. Full Article Business
way Cool Your World this Summer with Seven Simple Ways to Save With ENERGY STAR By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 09:17:08 -0400 The dog days of summer are right around the corner and homeowners are looking for ways to Full Article Technology
way Let's get circular; it is the only way we won't end up buried in garbage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:51:07 -0500 We have to slow down and smell the coffee, and it might actually be fun. Full Article Science
way Six ways to transform the built environment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 12:14:12 -0400 The Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows how thinking circular could change the way we live for the better. Full Article Design
way 9 Records Blown Away by Superstorm Sandy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:51:46 -0400 She may not have caused the most property damage, but the superstorm extraordinaire holds some impressive records. Full Article Science
way How one American family has moved away from fossil fuels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Jun 2017 06:30:00 -0400 "Being the Change" is proof that weaning oneself off fossil fuels is not only possible, but also joyful and fun for a young suburban family. Full Article Science
way It's time for a revolution in the way we look at buildings By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:57:35 -0500 We have to reconsider what is "acceptable for how houses should look and feel." Full Article Design
way BMW proposes elevated e-bike cycleways to ease congestion & speed commutes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:45:24 -0500 Instead of banning cars from city centers, this automaker recommends elevated roads for electric bikes & scooters to ease congestion and emissions. Full Article Transportation
way 11 ways to accessorize the green way By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 10:23:23 -0400 Love to accessorize, but want to stay green? Here are some ways you can do both. Full Article HTGG
way 10 ways to live better electrically By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:38:22 -0400 The cost of electricity is going up (both in dollars and in environmental and health impacts). Here are some tips for reducing your costs and impacts. Full Article HTGG
way 10 ways to green your work ethic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Feb 2019 14:16:56 -0500 A greener workplace can mean a lighter ecological footprint, a healthier and more productive place to work and good news for the bottom line. Full Article HTGG
way XPrize is giving away $20 million for a new technology that makes something good out of CO2 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:56:32 -0400 The competition is looking for new ideas for capturing the emissions from fossil fuels and turning them into something useful instead of harmful. Full Article Technology
way Happy 10th Birthday, Bitcoin. Now go away before you fry us all. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 14:00:07 -0400 The Bitcoin is the Hummer of speculative vehicles; let's hope it doesn't make it to its Bar Mitzvah. Full Article Science
way French solar roadway declared "a complete flop" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:14:09 -0400 Sometimes we should just let a bad idea die. Full Article Energy
way We're thinking about food in the wrong way By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:17:00 -0400 Fretting about authenticity and appearance detracts from more important concerns. Full Article Living
way Teenager invents way to videochat with your pet, give it treats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 07:00:00 -0400 The device uses a tablet or smartphone to connect you with your pet during the day, give it treats and make sure it's not tearing up the furniture. Full Article Technology
way Google Street View Lets You See the Sights of Midway Atoll By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:39:45 -0400 The remote atoll which is home to endangered species and historic landmarks can now be explored from your computer. Full Article Technology
way Why I always travel with a paper map in hand By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:44:00 -0500 Who needs GPS? Nothing beats a trusty paper map for navigating a foreign city. Full Article Living
way Streetfilms and a sock puppet ride the 14th Street Busway By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Where have I seen this movie before? Full Article Transportation
way Nobody is taking away your air conditioner; there are lots of alternatives to HFCs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Oct 2016 11:00:46 -0400 Only in America are they hard to find. How does that happen? Full Article Energy
way Great Lakes days away from record ice cover By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:56:51 -0500 This long, cold winter has created the most ice cover on the Great Lakes in 20 years—and with ice cover usually at its peak in mid-March, there's still time for records to be broken. Full Article Science
way 10 ways to reject capitalism in your personal life By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:26:00 -0500 Take subversive action in small ways. Full Article Living
way Residents of Mallorca want cruise ships to go away By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400 The 'mega cruises' are harming the environment, the island's aesthetic appeal, and local quality of life. Full Article Living
way Ramblers Way Creates Sustainable Luxury Casual Wear for Fall 2011 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Oct 2011 08:12:50 -0400 Organic wool comfort wear company Ramblers Way founded by Tom and Kate Chappell, of Tom's of Maine fame has come a long way since their first collection, comprised of natural blonde wool jersey knits Full Article Living
way Most Huggable: A Vegan Passover, Exotic EcoCities, Little House On The Freeway + More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0400 Is it possible to keep Kosher and still keep a vegan diet? Full Article Living
way 5 ways to get enough fiber in your diet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:22:02 -0400 Most of us aren't getting enough fiber, and that's a problem. Here's how to get more. Full Article Living
way Bold effort underway to save the vaquita porpoise from extinction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:15:32 -0400 With fewer than 30 vaquitas left in the wild, the 'panda of the sea' is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Now a crazy plan might just save them. Full Article Science
way Norway challenges H&M on its sustainability claims By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:09:00 -0400 The Norwegian Consumer Authority thinks the fast fashion company is misleading shoppers with its so-called Conscious Collection. Full Article Living
way Why do kitchens look the way they do? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:12:19 -0400 Hint: It's all about putting women in their place. Full Article Design
way Is the kitchen island finally going away? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:15:09 -0400 Kitchens should be for cooking. Full Article Design
way Kitchen manufacturer figures out new ways to use more electricity By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:11:17 -0400 Abimis offers refrigerated drawers and heated tops. Does anyone need this? Full Article Design
way 4 ways in which Istanbul is wonderfully sustainable By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:29:00 -0400 A mix of cultural practices and smart infrastructure investments has created a city that's a true pleasure to visit. Full Article Living
way Happy 83rd Birthday, American beer can. Now go away. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:15:23 -0500 There is no place for you in a healthy, circular economy, and this is nothing to celebrate Full Article Business
way 11 ways to green your laundry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 Doing laundry uses up a lot of energy and releases tons of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere every year. Here are some tips for reducing your impact. Full Article HTGG
way 10 ways to make your garden more green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 How green does your garden really grow? Top 10 tips for making sure your garden is chemical free and growing strong. Full Article HTGG
way Open Source Permaculture On Its Way to the Internet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:30:00 -0400 Prague-based permaculture activist Sophia Novack is raising funds to create a free online resource that can teach 'anyone (including you!) ... how to grow an incredibly productive backyard permaculture garden.' Full Article Science
way Czech out the Oppidum, the ultimate apocalypse hideaway By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:17:45 -0500 Because the greenest bomb shelter is the one that's already in the ground. Full Article Design
way 5 fun ways to get free stuff on Black Friday By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:33:23 -0500 Skip the whole bloodsport of shopping thing and plan a craft day, cookie exchange or clothing swap instead. Full Article Living
way New York Subway Train Filled With Apples Is Emptied Onto Platform, Illustrates Food Waste (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500 Every day, New York City residents waste 270,000 pounds of food. Want to know what that looks like? Here's an unforgettable way to imagine it - fill up a subway train with the equivalent amount of apples, and release it onto the Full Article Technology
way 20 unexpected ways to use apples By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:40:38 -0400 From the craft room to the bathroom to the kitchen, the humble apple has many more application than just sauce and pie. Full Article Living
way Museum roof in Norway held up by a forest of columns By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:37:23 -0500 Lipinski Lasovsky Johansson has designed a beautiful building and, wow, what beautiful drawings. Full Article Design
way Is Buying Local Food the Best Way to Go on a Carbon Diet? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 12:09:57 -0400 In this excerpt from the latest book by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the authors look at the realities of local food. Full Article Living