for It's National Waffle Day, and time for our annual look at yummy waffle slabs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:24:39 -0400 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. Full Article Design
for Stefano Boeri's Trudo Vertical Forest wraps social housing in green By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Feb 2018 11:01:22 -0500 So much for my New Year's resolution to stop writing about concrete planters in the sky. Full Article Design
for Experimental curved pavilion uses 3D knitted textile formwork for concrete (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Nov 2018 14:54:52 -0500 Created by Zaha Hadid Architects, this innovative project demonstrates the possibilities of using KnitCrete technology for creating curved concrete shells efficiently. Full Article Design
for For National Waffle Day, a look at the inherent structural superiority of waffles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:27:22 -0400 We do a little destructive testing and have a good breakfast. Full Article Design
for Should Billionaires Be Forced to Pay a 1% Tax for International Development? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 12:32:00 -0400 A new UN report says that a 1% tax levies on the world's 1,225 billionaires would more than make up for the shortfall in development aid from governments. Full Article Business
for How the Rural Poor Are Becoming a Market for Solar Power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:16:00 -0500 A new generation of succesful for-profit, mission-driven businesses are serving energy-hungry communities across the globe. Full Article Business
for Affordable ceramic purifier uses nanoparticles to clean water By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:00:00 -0500 Using ceramics and metal nanoparticles, a non-profit organization from University of Virginia is making these simple but effective purifiers that can eliminate up to 99.9% of waterborne pathogens. Full Article Design
for When government goes dark, who can we turn to for light? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2013 12:38:00 -0400 Can these 200 people save the world? Full Article Business
for Panasonic introduces solar LED lantern and charger for developing regions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 11:33:24 -0400 Many areas of the world have scarce access to electricity. This new solar lantern will provide light and charging power for cell phones. Full Article Technology
for Naked Filter's Kickstarter campaign tests market for a revolutionary new filter concept By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article Science
for New e-commerce site is a one-stop-shop for humanitarian aid products By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:03:41 -0400 The Level Market wants to make the procurement of humanitarian aid and development products as easy as shopping on Amazon. Full Article Technology
for Woman transforming plastic waste into bricks for building 'silver houses' in Pakistan (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:40:55 -0400 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. Full Article Design
for Responsible shopper marketing: Rewarding customers for doing the right thing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:00:00 -0400 How do companies close the “green-gap” and turn consumer values into action? Full Article Business
for Creating a market for recycled materials in the new plastics economy By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:15:00 -0500 A major brand is putting out the first fully recyclable shampoo bottle made from recycled beach plastic Full Article Business
for Arbor Day reminded us to care for trees year-round By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 13:00:00 -0400 Whether they are growing to be thousands of years old, making life-long friendships or confounding us with their resilience, trees provide to us invaluable material resources. Full Article Business
for Looking forward from World Water Day 2018 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:49:09 -0400 World Water Day may be one day out of the year, but taking the time to reflect can help us make long-lasting impacts that we can carry forward. Full Article Business
for Heathrow will nix landing fees for first electric flight By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400 CEO John Holland-Kaye expects to be taken up on this offer within the next 12 years. Full Article Transportation
for 10 strategies for smart gift-giving this year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 No more shopping blindly. It's time to question your whole approach to holiday gifts. Full Article Living
for 12 houseplants for everyone on your gift list By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:21:57 -0500 Cat lover? New plant parent? Fortune seeker? Traveler? We've got the perfect plant for all. Full Article Living
for Mysterious moss-covered figures are inspired by forest folklore (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:35:00 -0500 Photographed in various natural settings, these life-sized, child-like works of art invoke a sense of wonder and delight. Full Article Living
for Coral-like ceramic works are coated with electroformed crystals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:44:50 -0500 These striking works combine natural materials with artificial processes to create crystallized surfaces reminiscent of coral. Full Article Living
for Artists can stay for free on this Swedish island By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Sometimes you just need a bit of solitude and nature to get a project done. Full Article Living
for Artist plants a living forest in 30,000-person stadium By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:29:52 -0400 Austria's Wörthersee football stadium is now thriving with life in an installation that is as beautiful as it is chilling. Full Article Living
for Happy 50th birthday to the Boeing 747; it changed aviation forever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:21:48 -0400 Flying went from being expensive and elite to being mass-market. Enjoy it while you can. Full Article Transportation
for Heathrow Airport unveils plans for 'carbon neutral' growth By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 06:00:25 -0500 In an effort to appease critics, the airport is focusing on four key environmental strategies. Full Article Transportation
for The foxes are writing building codes for henhouses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 13:21:12 -0400 A secret deal lets the homebuilders dominate the committees that write the building codes for housing. Full Article Business
for Car industry splits over California emissions rules. What side is your car maker on? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 13:40:32 -0400 I was disappointed to see that Subaru, beloved of TreeHugger types, is on the wrong side of this issue. Full Article Transportation
for Here's a good analogy for the carbon budget problem By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:14:52 -0500 Imagine a bucket of greenhouse gases that's almost full. Full Article Energy
for Sign up for the 2020 Good Food Challenge By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 Switch to a planet-friendly diet this year, and show others how it can be done. Full Article Living
for Would you do a carbon fast for Lent? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:54:00 -0500 Climate Caretakers offers a 7-week guide to reducing your carbon footprint. Full Article Living
for Are the rich responsible for climate change? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:25:26 -0400 The top 10 percent consumes 20 times more energy than the bottom 10 percent. Full Article Business
for Bulgaria is getting a beautiful new forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:21:25 -0500 Soon, willow, alder, ash and oaks will grace the banks of the Maritza river once again. Full Article Science
for Terrorists could knock US electricity grid out for 1.5 years, but more solar power could help protect it By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:13:00 -0400 The idea that the US electricity grid could be knocked out for 1.5 years is a bit shocking. But that's what the agency in charge of protecting it has revealed. Full Article Energy
for Anyone thirsty for some "Fukushima Water"? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:49:55 -0400 The new energy drink that is taking Japan by storm! Full Article Energy
for Pipeline that spilled 105,000 gallons of oil in California was only one in county without 'auto shut-off' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 25 May 2015 15:53:24 -0400 Why make exceptions like this? Full Article Energy
for BP to pay $18.7 billion for Deepwater Horizon spill By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:10:40 -0400 Gulf Coast states and the federal government agree to the highest fine for an environmental disaster in U.S. history. Full Article Energy
for This is the ongoing gas leak in California that's an epic ecological disaster By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Dec 2015 12:23:37 -0500 Impact of greenhouse gases released since October measured over a 20-year time frame is equivalent to emissions from 7 million cars. Full Article Energy
for California gas well blowout was largest methane leak in US history By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 10:48:30 -0500 New study finds Aliso Canyon disaster’s impact equivalent to annual greenhouse gas emissions from over half a million cars. Full Article Energy
for 3 things are needed for the e-bike revolution By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 12:27:29 -0400 Good affordable bikes, safe places to ride, and secure places to park. Full Article Transportation
for How to build an outdoor office for cheap (or free) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 14:02:00 -0400 Because being outside is always better than being inside. Full Article Design
for California bans animal testing in cosmetics By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:27:00 -0400 Now, for the rest of the U.S. and Canada to get on board... Full Article Living
for What Adidas and Parley are doing for the oceans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2019 12:37:12 -0400 From making shoes out of marine debris to the Run For The Oceans global initiative, this dynamic partnership is tackling plastic pollution in a big way. Full Article Living
for Linea crib transforms into bed & sofa as baby grows into adolescence By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0500 A piece of baby furniture that's designed to last longer by changing into other useful things as one's child grows. Full Article Design
for Transformer desk could turn into a dining table By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:49:51 -0400 Design by Jens Quistgaard stands the test of time. Full Article Design
for Denmark wants to make climate impact labels mandatory for food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Oct 2018 10:09:00 -0400 Appliances have labels for energy efficiency, so why not food? Full Article Living
for Spiral observation tower rises out of Danish forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 12:17:20 -0400 But no, we're not going to compare to that other tower. Full Article Design
for Cows, Goats Escape from Slaughterhouse, Only to be Forced Back In By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:16:51 -0400 Dozens of sheep and goats broke out of a slaughterhouse in upstate New York on Tuesday night, and gave police quite the runaround. Full Article Business
for Desperate Hunt for a Runaway Cow Resorts to an Animal Psychic and a €10,000 Reward By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:08:03 -0400 In late May, a cow named Yvonne decided not to be eaten, and broke through an electric fence to escape from the farm in Bavaria where she was being fattened for slaughter. Since then, she has been on the Full Article Science
for U.S. dietary guidelines may include environmental concerns for the first time By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:15:06 -0500 The U.S.’s top nutritional panel has recommended that Americans eat less meat, both for their health and to help protect the planet. Full Article Business
for Ancient clams give forth glassy pearls that came from outer space By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:24:02 -0400 Researchers studying fossil clams in Florida believe they found the souvenirs of an ancient meteorite. Full Article Science