em The Velocker helps you embrace "life by e-bike" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 13:07:21 -0500 These lockable aluminum panniers might be the answer to my prayers. Full Article Transportation
em Arum, a Biodegradable Ring of Ashes for a Tree Creates a Place of Remembrance By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:49:57 -0400 Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark. Full Article Design
em Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the eco-friendliest of them washbasins for yök Casa + Cultura? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0400 What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona. Full Article Design
em This is what pandemic homeschooling looks like By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 Books and dirt feature prominently in this family's life right now. Full Article Living
em Pakistan turns unemployed workers into tree planters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 The country's ambitious reforestation project has received a surprise influx of laborers, thanks to coronavirus. Full Article Business
em Cutting U.S. meat consumption by half would reduce dietary emissions by 35% within decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 The gains are even bigger when beef is targeted specifically. Full Article Living
em Homemade pasta is the perfect quarantine food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:29:09 -0400 Easier to make than bread but just as satisfying, making pasta at home is simple, comforting, and delicious – and takes just two ingredients. Full Article Living
em Plastic cutlery makes top 10 list of trash items found on beaches By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 09:00:00 -0400 This dismal finding shows that our eating culture needs a serious overhaul. Full Article Science
em Plastic-stemmed cotton buds are now illegal in Scotland By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:07:00 -0400 It's one less form of plastic pollution on beaches and coastlines. Full Article Business
em Boulder embraces a radical solution to disposable coffee cups By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:23:00 -0500 Check out an insulated stainless steel mug for free, as you would a library book. Full Article Business
em Coronavirus is threatening the zero waste movement By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Businesses are saying no to shoppers who want to use their own cups and containers. Full Article Living
em Thousand Fell sneakers can be disassembled at end of life By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 The components can be recycled, upcycled, or composted – but never landfilled. Full Article Living
em 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
em 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
em Urban density is not the enemy, it is your friend By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:53:36 -0400 The parts of New York City with the lowest density have the highest rate of COVID-19 infection. Full Article Design
em Take back the streets and give them to restaurants By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:20:32 -0400 Vilnius has an idea that would work in a lot of places. Full Article Design
em Want nail polish with fewer chemicals? Check out ella+mila By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Jan 2019 09:21:00 -0500 It is"7-free," which means it does not contain 7 of the harshest chemicals commonly used in nail polishes. Full Article Living
em 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
em Elementary students in Georgia will soon learn about farming By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Described as a "huge missing piece" in public education, new agriculture classes will teach kids how connected our lives are to the land. Full Article Science
em Brexit shakes up global chemical industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 An aspect of Brexit that rarely makes the news scares the chemicals industry most. Full Article Business
em Teflon replacement on track to test definition of hazardous chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0500 If a chemical does not bioaccumulate and is not so toxic, do we need to worry about it building up in the environment? Full Article Science
em 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
em European Bison free to remain in the wild after court decision By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Ruling protects the organization behind a unique project to re-establish European bison in the wild Full Article Science
em European industry maps chemicals added to plastics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0500 A list of chemicals and their uses will support risk assessments and circular economy plans Full Article Science
em Renovation or demolition? The question gets tougher every day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 09:15:51 -0400 Sometimes we have to decide between "neighborhood character" or carbon emissions and density. A new Passive House in Vancouver is a good example. Full Article Design
em It's time to ban demolition and design for deconstruction By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:40:01 -0500 Oliver Wainright of the Guardian calls for a rethink of the way we put buildings together and take them apart. Full Article Design
em Palm oil problem continues to plague big candy-makers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:04:00 -0400 Hershey's, Nestle and Mars have not kept their promises when it comes to sourcing conflict-free palm oil. Full Article Business
em How to make healthier homemade Nutella By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 12:36:00 -0500 This version contains no added sugar or oil, and yet it tastes fantastic. Full Article Living
em Child labor is still a huge problem in cocoa industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0400 After decades of promising reforms, chocolate companies have failed to deliver. Full Article Living
em Disorder is the theme of this year's Prix Pictet Photo Competition By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:00:00 -0400 Bees, ivory poaching, and war are amongst the themes portrayed in this year's shortlist. Full Article Living
em 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
em Carbontec radiant heating system is just .21mm thick By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 12:53:05 -0400 That's 0.0082677165 inches for Americans, and really thin in either unit. Full Article Design
em LafargeHolcim is selling CO2-sucking cement for precast, reduces emissions by 70 percent By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:08:31 -0400 Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign. Full Article Design
em We got lots of great ideas from the space program; insulation isn't one of them By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:15:38 -0400 "Radiative barriers" may work well in space, but not so well down here. Full Article Design
em Reduce embodied carbon with hemp insulation batts from NatureFibres By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:20:53 -0500 They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff. Full Article Design
em 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
em Unacceptable Chemical Levels Detected in Tests of Leather Gloves By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:00:00 -0500 If you think leather is "natural", think again. 15 of 17 gloves tested socred unsatisfactory or inadequate in tests for harmful chemicals. Full Article Living
em Can We All Join Grandmother Heidemarie Schwermer in Living Without Money? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:50:00 -0500 In a documentary by Line Halvorsen, Schwermer invites everyone to join her cash-free lifestyle. What would happen if we all did that? Full Article Living
em Ephemeral butterfly jewelry brilliantly imitates the real thing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:00:00 -0400 No real butterflies were harmed in the making of these magical pieces that flutter and float with the wind. Full Article Living
em Reusable bamboo cups can leach chemicals into your hot drink By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Unless you want a dash of melamine or formaldehyde in your coffee, skip the bamboo cups. Full Article Living
em Children's bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:56:00 -0400 A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic. Full Article Living
em 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
em The problem with diaper composting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:16:00 -0400 Shipping boxes of dirty diapers across the country seems inefficient and unnecessary. Full Article Living
em Esembly cloth diapers offer parents peace of mind By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:44:00 -0400 When you use cloth, you never have to worry about running out. Full Article Living
em Scientists call for stricter limits on antimicrobial chemicals in household products By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 07:12:00 -0400 Triclosan may have been banned in soap, but antimicrobials are still allowed in more than 2,000 other products, which is a big problem. Full Article Living
em Cyborg bacteria turn carbon dioxide into chemicals and fuels with zero waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:00:00 -0400 Forget about Tony Stark or the Bionic Man, the real cyborg action starts with microscopic swamp creatures Full Article Science
em Being raised on a farm boosts baby's immune system By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 New research comparing Amish and urban-dwelling babies in Ohio finds a notable difference in fecal bacteria. Full Article Living
em Does a bike rider's fuel cause as much CO2 emissions as a car rider's? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:31:32 -0500 Not by a long shot, but the answer is still interesting. Full Article Transportation
em Ford says cyclists can help share the road by wearing an emoji jacket By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:35:41 -0500 They could also make their vehicles less deadly, but let's put the onus on the cyclist first. Full Article Transportation
em Why electric cars won't save us: It takes years to pay off the upfront carbon emissions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:31:43 -0500 This is not an attack on electric cars; it's a rage against all cars. Full Article Transportation