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13 storey tower built of sustainably harvested Brazilian wood

Brazil is often in Treehugger because of illegal logging and deforestation. Not this time.




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Not-so-big 409 sq. ft. apartment renovation 'densifies' functions

A lack of space becomes something more roomy with some simple design strategies.




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Brazil's agriculture minister wants to scrap endangered marine species list

It's having a negative effect on the fishing industry, he claims.




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Major shoe company says it won't buy Brazilian leather

Owner of Timberland, Vans, and Dickies says it needs assurance that materials used in its products "don't contribute to environmental harm."




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Let's Spend the Night Together--On a "Boat" on Top of a Roof in London

It's nautical, since it overlooks the Thames River, it's architectural, and it's a winner.




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Traditional Landscapes With a Twist: Photographer Yao Lu Makes Mountains out of China's Rubble Heaps

In photographer Yao Lu's "View of Waterfall with Rocks and Pines," two men stand underneath the spreading branches of a gnarled pine tree, aiming their cameras off in the distance, where




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Devastating Earthquake in Eastern Turkey Fails to Shake Ankara's Nuclear Plans

Reports that Turkey would reconsider its nuclear plans following a deadly earthquake in the eastern part of the country sounded too good to be true. They were.




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Best of Green Readers' Choice: Design

What's the cutest tiny shed or building, best single family house, or best new furniture design? Vote on these and more.




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Hobbit Houses, Geothermal Heating, and More at Økosamfundet Dyssekilde, One of Denmark's Oldest Eco Villages

TreeHugger visits one of Denmark's oldest Eco villages, which includes 74 sustainably-designed highly unique houses and apartment buildings that range from hobbit-style straw to high design.




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From Designboom: Update on Holedeck's tasty waffle slabs

Here is a way to squeeze six stories of building in the space of five.




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Not sure? Here's a tutorial for building your own tiny house

Want to build your own tiny house? Clueless about where to start? Check out this Instructables tutorial.




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Don't forget the humble Greek salad

Hurry, before the tomatoes set sail for the season, indulge in a big, beautiful Horiatiki salad.




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3-ingredient vegan pumpkin pudding tastes like heaven

This super easy recipe makes a plant-based pumpkin pudding that is rich, creamy, healthy, and delicious.




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How to eat cauliflower's delicious leaves and stems

The cauliflower parts that usually end up in the trash may be the tastiest part of all.




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35 favorite vegan and vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes

Need some last-minute inspiration? We've gather together our favorite vegetarian and vegan recipes from which to choose.




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I spent New Year's Eve making doughnuts

Food has a way of making an occasion truly special and memorable.




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Canadian retailers want a 'harmonized approach to reducing single-use plastic'

Provincial regulation would make stores' waste-reduction efforts easier to manage.




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How a 'Smart Supermarket' could do away with plastic packaging

A hopeful report by Greenpeace envisions a future where supermarkets have gotten rid of superfluous waste.




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What will the world look like in 30 years? ARUP explores four plausible futures

It's a mix of speculative fiction and informed prediction. Which do you think is most plausible?




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Presidents' Day Survey: Who Is The Greenest President?

The results of our annual survey are often surprising.




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It's "Sleepy Monday" – Be careful out there

Even a full day later, a one-hour shift in the clock is hard to adjust to.




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'Glass, Metal, Plastic' offers a glimpse into the world of New York's bottle collectors

The Story of Stuff's latest film underscores the importance of putting deposits on all cans and bottles.




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Yes, Earth Day is still happening – here's how to celebrate at home

While in the midst of a global pandemic, we can't forget the ongoing climate crisis. Here's how you can participate in Earth Day 2020.




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No, green lifestyles aren't 'only for the rich'

A Tesla won't get a camel through the eye of a needle.




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We don't have 11 years to save the planet, we have to start today.

Put down that burger and get out your bike. Things are getting serious.




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British Labour Party Green Deal calls for zero carbon by 2030

Some question if it is even possible.




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It's time to consider carbon rationing, and all that that entails

With a carbon credit card, it doesn't have to be hard.




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Cepezed's new offices are a demonstration of circular design

Design for deconstruction out of low-carbon materials is the way of the future.




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Life's not a beach, especially when the sand all goes to concrete

Sand mining is described as "the global environmental crisis you’ve probably never heard of." Another good reason to use wood instead of concrete.




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Roman concrete lasts a long time, but it won't stop rising seas

New research sheds new light on why Roman concrete is so strong and water resistant, but let's not get carried away here.




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It's National Waffle Day, and time for our annual look at yummy waffle slabs

It's a celebration of a technology that covers longer spans with less concrete and looks good, too. Here are some I have feasted on.




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Stefano Boeri's Trudo Vertical Forest wraps social housing in green

So much for my New Year's resolution to stop writing about concrete planters in the sky.




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Trump's infrastructure plan: Red State roadbuilders can party like it's 1959

But for everyone else it is a big nothingburger.




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It's National Waffle Day, and this year we dine on wooden waffles

Twice a year we look at yummy waffle slabs, a really efficient way to do more with less.




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Experimental curved pavilion uses 3D knitted textile formwork for concrete (Video)

Created by Zaha Hadid Architects, this innovative project demonstrates the possibilities of using KnitCrete technology for creating curved concrete shells efficiently.




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Eero Saarinen's TWA terminal is restored, repurposed and reborn as the TWA Hotel

Did we say we hate concrete? Just the new stuff. This kind of concrete should be buffed, polished and treasured.




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How Land Rights Are Turning the World's Rural Poor Into Unexpected Conservationists

It is as counterintuitive as it is true: Around the world, communities who have resided on the land the longest often have the most tenuous rights to that land.




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Solar 3D printers take manufacturing off the grid

Groups working in developing regions could use solar-powered 3D printers to make tools, lab supplies and more on the go.




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Naked Filter's Kickstarter campaign tests market for a revolutionary new filter concept

A fail-safe filter that delivers water easily with a sip or a squeeze could save lives in places where water-borne illnesses thrive, but look for it first as a trendy gym accessory.




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How a $3 menstruation toolkit could empower girls in developing nations (Video)

Access to safe, reliable and affordable sanitary napkins is a big barrier to equal opportunity for many girls in developing countries. This inexpensive and clever set allows girls and women to clean, dry and carry their pads discreetly.




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Woman transforming plastic waste into bricks for building 'silver houses' in Pakistan (Video)

For the last two decades, Nargis Latif and her organization have been researching how to divert waste from landfills and reusing it as quick and cheap construction materials.




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Recycling packaging is important, but doesn't the inside count?

Why so much focus on packaging when product waste is equally important to consider?




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3 ways to have an eco-friendly picnic

Here are some tips that’ll help parents and children connect with nature and honor the environment.




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Here's what the Amazon fires are threatening

'These fires are a situation that humanity cannot tolerate.' – Carlos Durigan, WCS Brazil




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Artist's intricate newspaper papercuts carve out a deeper story

These delicate works of art are made out of current and vintage newspaper broadsheets, and prompt us to look beyond the daily news cycle.




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Why you should embark on a 'Depth Year' in 2019

Forget trying to broaden your horizons. Focus on deepening them instead.




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Soft, fuzzy sculptures hint at the plight of world's coral reefs

Concerned about the threats facing coral reefs, this artist is creating bright, tactile reminders of what healthy corals look like.




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'Paper engineer' folds experimental works merging science & art

These fascinating works explore how folding might push the frontiers of flexible photovoltaics, self-assembling materials and nano-forms.




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Artist's molded 3D paper sculptures show wildlife with personality (Video)

Influenced by realism and mythology, these impressive works impart a sense of wonder about the natural world.




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Upcycled carpet installation highlights plight of world's dying corals

'Coral Garden' is a handcrafted installation that's inspired by the world's threatened coral reefs, and made with upcycled materials.