ens Interactive exhibit tells a sustainability story through the lens of contemporary art By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 May 2016 15:34:57 -0400 Art Works For Change is using a unique online exhibit to inspire change through storytelling, including 'featured tours' of the galleries by leading eco-organizations. Full Article Living
ens Is it really safe to eat food grown in urban gardens? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 May 2018 16:53:49 -0400 Between the industrial waste, rats, and lead dust floating around, I wasn't sure if I should start an urban garden. The question took me to an unexpected place. Full Article Science
ens RentTheChicken.com lets you practice raising backyard chickens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:03:38 -0400 Well, this is pretty clever. If you're enticed by the idea of having fresh eggs straight from the backyard, but are not sure if you're ready to commit, RentTheChicken.com lets you rent some chickens! Full Article Living
ens Katerra opens the world's biggest factory making Cross-Laminated Timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:44:50 -0400 At Woodrise 2019, Katerra CEO Michael Marks wows the wood world. Full Article Design
ens Bonterra, the PGA and Audubon International Green the Greens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:00:00 -0400 Golf courses looking to go green can look no further than Audubon International. From now until the end of this PGA season, for the first 100 golf courses that sign up at Bonterra Greens the Greens, Bonterra Full Article Living
ens In Defense of the Cow: How Eating Meat Could Help Slow Climate Change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:27:44 -0400 Should we be eating more beef in order to slow global warming? It sounds counterintuitive, but it may be so: Cattle could be part of the whole ecological equation to solving climate change and restoring healthy, Full Article Living
ens What Is The Gift Economy & Why Do We Need It So Badly? Charles Eisenstein Explains (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:51:00 -0500 Watching this video on Sacred Economics may be the best 12 minutes and 18 seconds you spend today. Full Article Business
ens Zero Waste grocery store opens in Montréal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:29:00 -0400 Finally, a true Zero Waste store has arrived in Canada! Méga Vrac features more than 700 products, making it a perfect place for waste-averse shoppers to stock their pantries. Full Article Living
ens Montreal supermarket opens huge organic rooftop garden By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 06:52:00 -0400 Talk about slashing food miles; 'fresh from the roof' is as local as it gets. Full Article Living
ens Montreal may ban wood-fired ovens. Is this the end of the classic Montreal bagel? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:24:52 -0400 Wood smoke is a huge source of particulate pollution and really shouldn't be in residential neighbourhoods. But the flavour... Full Article Business
ens 'In Defense of Food' documentary is coming soon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 08:00:00 -0500 Michael Pollan's food advice will be mandatory holiday viewing for any health- and green-minded individuals. Full Article Living
ens Clever technical breakthrough could make LEDs as inexpensive as incandescents By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:41:42 -0400 It was only a few years ago that I was testing LED bulbs that cost $100 each... Full Article Technology
ens Urban-like post-disaster rural housing incorporates rooftop gardens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:37:41 -0500 This reconstruction scheme in China encourages resilience and self-sufficiency. Full Article Design
ens Yellow brightens up this apartment's multifunctional walls By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jan 2019 14:53:33 -0500 Vibrant tones liven up this redesign of a 1920s apartment in Stockholm, Sweden. Full Article Design
ens Are citizens finally mobilizing on climate change? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 06:40:12 -0500 School strikes, non-violent direct action, office sit-ins. It feels like something might be building. Full Article Science
ens What happens when plant-based 'meat' is cheaper than the real thing? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 06:18:45 -0500 Pioneers are already making inroads into the market. But once economies of scale kick in... Full Article Living
ens Ecstasy (MDMA) Threatens Rare Cambodian Tree By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:13:54 -0400 What could ravers and other all-night clubbers of the world possibly have to do with the increasingly rare Mreah Prew Phnom trees (Cinnamomum parathenoxylon), found in Full Article Business
ens Eye-opening docu-series puts fashion-loving teens to work in sweatshop (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Feb 2015 16:16:33 -0500 Fast fashion hurts real people, as this online series challenges three unsuspecting youngsters to go meet and work with the people who make their clothes. Full Article Living
ens This makes sense: BMW tells kids to dress up in fluorescent clothing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 08:42:00 -0500 It's Blame the Victim time as the car company tells pedestrians to brighten up. Full Article Transportation
ens What happens when insect fat replaces butter in Belgian waffles? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 A taste-test between the two kinds of fat had a surprising outcome. Full Article Living
ens Teens don't want to drive. Is this a problem? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:52:14 -0400 A series of newspaper articles ask the wrong question. Full Article Transportation
ens It's wood. It's Passive House. It's the "Goldilocks density." By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:38:24 -0500 Boston is getting a "CLT Cellular Passive House Demonstration Project" that pushes every TreeHugger button. Full Article Design
ens Where our kitchens came from and where they are going By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:57:19 -0500 How do you design a green, sustainable and healthy kitchen? Full Article Design
ens Why do kitchens look the way they do? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:12:19 -0400 Hint: It's all about putting women in their place. Full Article Design
ens The future of food: Imaginary brands cooked up in ghost kitchens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 12:59:25 -0400 We will all be poor, fat, and buried in plastic. Full Article Design
ens 7 Short and Senseless Flights We'd Love to Ban By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:00:51 -0500 Sometimes it's better to drive. Whether that means you carpool, rent a car, or take public transportation the fact of the matter is that you'd blow more carbon emissions if you traveled by airplane. Not only do you Full Article Science
ens More on the Trick or Treat Test: Calculating the "Candy Density." By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:18:00 -0400 Planner Paul Knight shows how to do the math and figure out where to go for maximum candy Full Article Design
ens New Study Strengthens Link Between Obesity, Diabetes and BPA By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:24:00 -0500 BPA had been found to trigger the release of insulin in nearly twice the amount as when glucose is ingested. Full Article Living
ens Sowing the Seeds of Sustainability: Victory Gardens are Back! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:13:00 -0400 During World War II ordinary citizens across the country did their part for the war effort by planting victory gardens to lessen the demand on the food system caused by the war. Some have suggested that sustainability is about returning to the more Full Article Living
ens The City above the city: designing for preservation and intensification By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Jul 2016 11:37:40 -0400 A design competition that shows that we can have our cake and eat it too. Full Article Design
ens In defense of libraries -- and why Amazon can never compare By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:28:00 -0400 An economics professor suggested we replace libraries with Amazon bookstores "to save taxpayers money" and the Internet went wild, with good reason. Full Article Living
ens Why argan oil is so expensive By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Nov 2018 11:33:58 -0400 It's an incredibly hard process. Full Article Living
ens Only 1/3 of sunscreens are safe and effective, here's where to find them By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2019 09:19:18 -0400 The 2019 rating by EWG finds that most sunscreens contain sketchy ingredients and/or don't offer adequate protection. Full Article Living
ens Are chickens the new popular pet? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 06:54:00 -0400 Cuddly, gentle, and low maintenance, there's a lot to love about these feathery fowl. Full Article Living
ens Isabella Rossellini has written a book about her chickens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 13:10:00 -0400 Watching a flock of 40 heritage birds grow proved to be an unexpected pleasure. Full Article Living
ens Why I no longer have backyard chickens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:35:00 -0400 It seemed like a good idea at the time... Full Article Living
ens What happens when you flush a goldfish down the toilet? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 08:46:42 -0400 Let this 14-inch goldfish caught in the Niagara River be your answer. Full Article Living
ens Is the word 'hunter-gatherer' offensive? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0500 Someone recently told me it suggests indigenous peoples are primitive. Full Article Business
ens Mesmerizing short film follows photographer through the Arctic, wolves and polar bears ensue (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:00:34 -0400 Take a breathtaking 9-minute journey with wildlife photographer Vincent Munier through the beautifully bleak frozen North, you won’t be sorry. Full Article Science
ens Arctic foxes are 'ecosystem engineers' who grow beautiful gardens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 14:33:54 -0500 Researchers discover how Arctic foxes modify their dens to make the surrounding land more fertile. Full Article Science
ens Re-vive: Outdated rugs dyed anew by rENs & Desso By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 31 May 2014 07:00:00 -0400 Can new colors refresh an old rug? These Dutch designers think so -- and they prefer red, to emphasize the problem of waste. Full Article Design
ens Tetris-Like Gardens Green Concrete Backyards in Buenos Aires By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:40:56 -0400 Concrete containers are placed in a metallic structure, forming a green wall to the eye and a walk in space to interact with the plants. Full Article Design
ens Fashion firm Marimekko turns to birch tree based alternative to water-intensive cotton By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 16:49:00 -0400 With demand for natural textiles spiking, sustainable companies need to look beyond pesticide- and water-intensive cotton Full Article Living
ens 9 tips to avoid illness from salad greens By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:31:23 -0500 In a cruel twist of irony, some of the world's healthiest food – leafy greens – have become some of the riskiest in terms of foodborne illness. Full Article Living
ens US Federal Judge Awards Compensation For Chinese Drywall-Caused, Wiring, HVAC, Appliance Damages By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:44:43 -0400 A Federal judge has ruled that seven Virginia homeowners made legitimate damage claims regarding corrosion of metal items in the home and personal inconvenience caused by use of Full Article Business
ens Mobile Bay Alabama's First Line Of Oil Defense Is Bigger Boom On 2,000 Pound Anchors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 May 2010 11:50:12 -0400 A most painful demonstration of Murphy's Law - that Full Article Business
ens 7 teensy new frog species discovered in Brazil’s cloud forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jun 2015 12:42:57 -0400 Less than half an inch in length, the brightly colored frogs are highly endemic and vulnerable to extinction. Full Article Science
ens Not-so-big 409 sq. ft. apartment renovation 'densifies' functions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:27:10 -0500 A lack of space becomes something more roomy with some simple design strategies. Full Article Design
ens In New York, New LEED-Certified Hotel Opens with Free Bike Sharing and EV Charging Stations (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:51:56 -0400 While the greenest vacation is often a staycation, it's nice to know that when you do travel, whether it be for business or pleasure, a hotel can meet you half way. Full Article Design
ens In defense of eco-hypocrisy, again By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 07:54:51 -0400 We don't have time for purity tests. Full Article Living