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12 ways to spruce up your home at almost no cost

Use what you already own to create a space that feels fresh and new.




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31 healthy, satisfying snack ideas

In times of comfort snacking, there are plenty of fulfilling options that are actually good for you.




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Sidewalk etiquette in the time of COVID-19

If you need to be out and about during physical distancing, please mind your sidewalk manners.




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Lessons from eating the same soup every workday for 17 years

There's a lot to learn from making the same recipe over and over (and over and over....)




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16 safer disinfectants to use against coronavirus

Because of COVID-19, we are suddenly a people who can not clean our homes enough; here's how to do it effectively but safely.




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How to grocery shop safely during COVID-19

Thankfully supermarkets are still open while we're on coronavirus lockdown; but shopping now requires new protocols.




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11 best condiments to enhance your pantry

Healthy condiments can add vitality and versatility to the humble foods in your pandemic pantry.




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Thoughtful tiny house in the woods cost under $14K to build

Two undergrads hatched an innovative plan to build this super eco-friendly cabin in the woods of Finland; Mother Nature approves..




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Top 10 tiny homes of the decade

From a futuristic pod and a romantic treehouse to a stunning RV and a duo with a sunroom, these creative tiny homes were our most popular over the decade.




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Woman has used the same Christmas tree every year since 1928

In this age of consumerism, particularly around the holiday season, sometimes its easy to forget that the things we've used the longest often have the most value to us -- but the virtues of reuse just seem come naturally to some




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Plastic cutlery makes top 10 list of trash items found on beaches

This dismal finding shows that our eating culture needs a serious overhaul.




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Coastal flooding could cost $1 trillion by 2050, as Task Force warns to prepare for future storms

We've long known that sea level rise caused by global warming would threaten communities along the coasts, but a new study puts a startling figure on the potential damage. Meanwhile, the Hurricane Sandy Task Force releases a report.




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These sleek vegan sneakers are 100% waterproof

And the way they're made is less wasteful than conventional shoe production.




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ÉTICA jeans are super stylish and sustainable

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers.




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Grow a 100-year-old forest in your backyard in just 10 years

Obviously, you can't literally grow a century-old forest in just a decade, but by mimicking nature's forest-building process, it's possible to kickstart your own mini-forest.




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13 zero waste beauty essentials

When zero waste lifestyle bloggers debate their go-to beauty products, these are the ones that keep coming up.




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American cosmetic regulations haven't been updated in 81 years

The United States lags behind more than 40 nations in banning or restricting chemicals for safety reasons.




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10 reasons to go green starting NOW

Have you been looking for a reason to go green? Look no further because we've got ten reasons lined up for you!




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The complicated and controversial story of Eileen Gray's E.1027 House

It's got everything: “Design, construction, love, betrayal, and eventually murder. Just a typical architectural project.”




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Big Bambu is a creation made out of 10,000 bamboo poles

Look what you can make out of bamboo poles and climbing rope in 23 days--if you are artists.




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Carbontec radiant heating system is just .21mm thick

That's 0.0082677165 inches for Americans, and really thin in either unit.




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48 Volts DC is the new 12 Volts DC.

Could it also be the new 120 Volts AC?




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10 reasons why thrift stores are awesome

It's cheap, funky, and recycled. You really can't go wrong with second-hand shopping.




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Beautiful 'neo-vintage' posters promote U.S. national parks in the style of the 1930s!

National parks never go out of style, just like these retro posters.




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10 ways to make your kitchen more green

Learn how to prepare food in an energy-efficient manner, use equipment made from sustainable materials, and dodge toxic chemicals with our "How To" guide




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The TreeHugger Recap: Thursday, July 28, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Thursday, July 28, 2011.Animals David explained the difficulties of GPS




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The Weekend Recap: Friday-Sunday, July 29, 30 & 31, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered over the weekend, July 29, 30, and 31, 2011.Animals Jaymi told us that




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The TreeHugger Recap: Monday, August 1, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Monday, August 1, 2011.Animals Alex Davies informed us that New York dairy




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The TreeHugger Recap: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.Animals Lloyd asked is urban chickens are a gateway




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The TreeHugger Recap: Wednesday, August 3, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Wednesday, August 3,




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Best of Inhabitat: Solar Decathlon 2011

The competition between the hottest solar homes in the nation at the 2011 Solar Decathlon in Washington, DC has been heating up all week and the winners will finally be announced tomorrow. Green design experts will be judging these student-built houses




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Picturing World Environment Day 2012 with Piictu

Show the world your environment with a new TreeHugger and UNEP partnership with Piictu, a photo sharing social network.




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Meet the Top 10 Finalists in World Environment Day Blogging Contest

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!




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TreeHugger Founder Graham Hill on our 10th Anniversary

Our website turns 10 years old today! In honor of our birthday, we sat down with Graham Hill to talk about why he started the site and how it’s changed.




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TreeHugger newsletters hit 100,000 subscribers

Join the party!




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Happy Birthday, TreeHugger is 15!

It takes a licking and keeps on ticking




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What are the trends in bathroom design for 2019?

A visit to the Interior Design Show does not shed a lot of light on the subject.




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Is 2019 the year bidets make a splash in North America?

It's about time; they are better for the environment and for your bottoms.




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What's the best way to dry your hands in the age of COVID-19?

Another way that the coronavirus is bad for the environment.




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Fly better electrically in the Airlander 10

This could be the future of slow travel.




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COVID-19 may change the way people think about bikes

They are not toys, they are transportation, and they can be a big help in this crisis.




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CES 2012: 2nd Solutions Spares Corporate Cell Phones from Certain Death

Salvaging old IT from corporations can mean big business, and a way to keep cell phones out of landfills.




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CES 2012: 3 Examples of Sony's Mantra, "Do More With Less"

Sony's environmental focus is fairly simple. In fact, it's the very definition of simple. And we like it.




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CES 2012: OLED TVs, Transparent TVs and Home Energy Management from Samsung

Samsung is proud to show off a wide range of new toys at this year's CES, including internet-connected washers and driers, TVs you can see through, and more.




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VOTE: What's Your Favorite Gadget Spotted at CES 2012?

We found some really wonderful new devices at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, and it's hard to decide which is coolest!




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Final Thoughts on The Future of Green Gadgets at CES 2012

Before this year's consumer electronics show, we talked about our hopes and frustrations about the industry and event. Here, we sum up what we saw.




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CES 2013: The World's Largest Electronics Tradeshow, Buddhism, and the Illusion of Choice

We have more choices than ever in the consumer electronics sector, but at what cost does all this "choice" come?




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CES 2013: New CubeX 3D Printer Spits Out Objects the Size of Basketballs

The new machine from 3D Systems has a larger printing platform, and a whole lot of new bells and whistles for 3D printing enthusiasts.




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CES 2013: Do We Need Another Gadget that Tells Us When to Water and Feed Our Plants?

Are we really that dependent on technology now that we can't water our plants without a gadget telling us when to do so?




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CES 2013: Powerful Solar Generator Launched by Goal Zero

The Yeti 150 is the latest from Goal Zero, and offers a powerful solution for emergency and off-grid charging.