for Make room for the e-bikes, the top-selling electric vehicles for the next decade By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:28:13 -0500 A new study from Deloitte predicts what we have said before: e-bikes will eat cars. Full Article Transportation
for Blue Diversion develops a toilet that's a lot more than flush and forget By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:57:16 -0400 A toilet is just the working end of a much larger system that can have a huge impact on society. Full Article Design
for Man builds $1,500 tiny house, forages & grows his own food (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:33:04 -0400 Aiming to live a lighter-impact lifestyle, this green lifestyle activist lives in a self-built tiny house and experiments with growing and foraging his own food. Full Article Design
for Chinese Fruit Bats Demonstrate Unusual Sexual Behavior Never Before Seen in Adult Animals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:15:00 -0400 New research published in the online journal PLoS ONE demonstrates for the first time that a non-human adult animal species regularly engages in oral sex behavior. While the behavior has Full Article Science
for Artists Build a 'Shanty Town' for Evicted Urban Birds By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:19:00 -0400 The 'Spatzenfavela' ('favela' for sparrows) provides a home for birds that have lost their city nests and roosts due to urban renewal. Full Article Living
for 3D-printed robotic bat wing holds new possibilities for small aircraft By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:00 -0500 Dig out those old da Vinci drawings of winged flying machines, as he was really on to something! Full Article Science
for UK bird charity moves forward with gigantic wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:18:25 -0500 This should take the wind out of the "all turbines are evil" crowd's sails. Full Article Energy
for Become a bat detective with this plug-in device for your smartphone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2017 11:02:49 -0400 The Echo Meter can detect, record and identify the sounds of bats nearby. Full Article Technology
for The BatBnB is the perfect tiny home for your bug-eating guests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:01:46 -0400 Tiny houses aren't just for people; bats can be comfy and warm in them too. Full Article Design
for Green documentary makers unite to form Reel Power collaborative By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 08:29:50 -0400 From Gasland II to Dirty Business, some of the most active environmental documentary makers in the country are joining forces to build a movement. Full Article Energy
for Reggie Watts and Greenpeace team up for a greener cloud By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:16:19 -0400 Internet sensation Reggie Watts takes aim at Twitter and Amazon for Greenpeace's #ClickClean campaign, urging them to step up their clean energy game. Full Article Business
for Clean tech is better for economic growth than fossil fuels (take that, Big Oil!) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:37:11 -0500 Anti-greens often try to make economic arguments against the big spring-cleaning that our civilization is going through. Full Article Technology
for Leo DiCaprio plays it safe with his new film, 'Before The Flood' By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 10:47:00 -0400 In his new climate change documentary, DiCaprio opts for caution and polite concern at a time when outrage is desperately needed. Full Article Science
for Pop-up restaurant in soaring Swedish gondola opens for sustainable diners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:57:29 -0400 Famed chef Magnus Nilsson will be serving dinner for three days in Åre, Sweden … 4,200 feet in the air. Full Article Living
for Prototypical incubator transforms plastic waste into edible mushroom cuisine (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 07:00:00 -0500 Is this the future of food -- eating mushrooms that have been fed with plastic waste? Full Article Design
for NRDC: Agenda 21 conspiracy theorists threaten cities' sustainability efforts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:28:33 -0400 Jacob Scherr of NRDC (a group that helped write the Agenda 21 document) looks at the success that the conspiracy theorists are having. Full Article Design
for Living with less car: three concepts for camping with your Mini By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:15:14 -0400 How to get away from it all while you take it all with you. Full Article Transportation
for These postage stamps are considered too dangerous for children's eyes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:51:00 -0400 The US postal service is destroying the whole series because of safety concerns. Full Article Living
for Detroit Dirt and Ford do brilliant parody of Cadillac's ELR ad By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:38:56 -0400 If this is what advertisers do to promote electric and hybrid cars, I may just go buy a TV. Full Article Transportation
for CarbonCure concrete blocks store CO2 for a lower carbon footprint By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 14:53:32 -0400 What to do about all that CO2 emitted when you make cement? Inject it back into the stuff and turn it back into limestone. Full Article Design
for Man to live on melting iceberg for one year to urge climate change action (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 07:00:00 -0400 To highlight the accelerating disappearance of Arctic sea ice, this man plans to survive alone on a melting iceberg for up to one year. Full Article Science
for Edible six pack ring for beers is made out of brewing byproducts (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:43:27 -0400 A Florida craft brewery is now offering its six-packs with these biodegradable, compostable and edible packing rings that are made with wheat and barley. Full Article Design
for New Zealand climate change campaign calls for less By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:14:51 -0400 Finally, talking about lifestyle changes and using less instead of buying more green stuff. Full Article Business
for National Transportation Safety Board recommends mandatory helmet laws for cyclists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:05 -0500 Why stop there? Helmets for everybody! Full Article Transportation
for Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed. Full Article Living
for Is shaming people for flying effective? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Greta Thunberg's sailboat journey has triggered a heated debate over how to encourage people to take climate action. Full Article Living
for 3 online booking sites for people who want to camp By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible. Full Article Living
for Angry Venetians say cruise ships are partly to blame for flooding By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:39:00 -0500 It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism. Full Article Living
for How to shop ethically for souvenirs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0500 By all means, shop when you visit foreign countries, but do it thoughtfully. Full Article Living
for What I packed for 2 weeks in Sri Lanka By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500 Everything fit into my carry-on backpack, and I still ended up with extras. Full Article Living
for Photography bans could be a deterrent for overtourism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0500 It would weed out the people who just want a picture from those who actually want to see a famous site. Full Article Living
for Great travel books for tough times By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 If you can't travel in real life, try to see the world through the pages of a book. Full Article Living
for What is the Greenest Insulation? The Case for Mineral Wool By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:44:27 -0500 Greg Lavardera throws another spanner in the works with a rant about the batts Full Article Design
for 10 Great Green Gifts for Valentine's Day By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:35:45 -0500 Spread the love with flower seed bombs, Mexican dark chocolate fondue, reclaimed housewares, organic textiles, and more. Full Article Living
for 5 Destinations for Dog Sledding Tours Around the World By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:35:15 -0500 Mush! Dog sledding vacations are wilderness travel that’s part arctic nostalgia and part Inuit homage, resulting in a unique way to see snowy countryside. Full Article Living
for Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:09:11 -0500 Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us. Full Article Energy
for 5 Flirty Urban Looks for Spring/Summer from Nau By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0400 From commuting to cocktails, the new collection from Nau offers sexy, versatile, and ever-so-practical looks. Full Article Living
for Shovels, Hammers and Other Hardware Transformed into Posh Furniture by Leo Capote By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0400 This Brazilian designer who worked with the Campana Brothers wants you to see tough objects in a different light. Full Article Design
for Toyota Releases Financing and Lease Details for the 2012 RAV4 EV By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:27:03 -0400 The Toyota RAV4 EV is finally coming! Full Article Transportation
for 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
for A Smart Guide to Utopia: 111 Inspiring Ideas for a Better City (Book Review) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0400 This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better. Full Article Design
for Curro Claret Gets Former Homeless People to Design New Camper Shop From Recycled Materials (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:30:00 -0500 Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality. Full Article Design
for A Dank Laundromat Is Transformed into a Modern, Sunny Studio in Barcelona By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:00:00 -0500 Maio Studio turned an old, dark launderette into a bright new co-working space for creative professionals. Full Article Design
for Fisherman's home turned into ultra-modern 753 sq. ft. transformer apartment (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 18 May 2013 16:16:38 -0400 This small-but-dynamic, renovated apartment in Barcelona takes its design cues from boat design and hides some delightful surprises. Full Article Design
for Top European cities for walking + bicycling + transit may surprise you (infographic) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 18:47:00 -0500 Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot. Full Article Transportation
for yök Casa + Cultura: (down)cycling old walls and preserving for the future By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 13:23:32 -0500 Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future. Full Article Design
for PEX over copper for the plumbing at yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:00:00 -0400 Copper is recyclable, but requires a lot of energy to do so. For our plumbing system, we opted for PEX, a crosslinked Polyethylene that is easy to install, non-toxic and long-lasting. Full Article Design
for 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
for Wood fibres as insulation material for yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Apr 2014 09:00:00 -0400 I believe we made the right decision in choosing Isonat Flex, made of wood fibres, over mineral wool or cellulose to insulate our low-VOC drywalls. Here's how we made the decision. Full Article Design
for Upcycled stools by designer Curro Claret and Arrels Fundació for yök Casa + Cultura By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 12:44:03 -0400 yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret Full Article Design