out What a diverted trip has taught me about packing By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:51:00 -0400 You never know what climate you may end up in... Full Article Living
out 8 things I learned about food in Istanbul By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 07:00:00 -0400 All of which could be summed up in one statement: Turkish food is fantastic. Full Article Living
out Online Activism Forces Break in Official Silence About Deadly Air Pollution in China By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:30:00 -0500 Citizen persistence at measuring and publicizing pollution levels results in a major turnaround by Beijing. Full Article Energy
out Clif Bar Rewards Twitter Users for Getting Outside By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:10:25 -0400 The organic snack bar company has created the first geo-location Twitter campaign to promote its trail mix bar. Full Article Technology
out Twitter-enabled vending machine gives out free seeds for tweets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 11:33:48 -0500 To promote their fantastic garden grant program, Seeds of Change is bringing a seed vending machine and photo booth to several US cities, where visitors can tweet for seeds. Full Article Living
out How About An Entire Book On A Single Poster To Save Paper And Space? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2011 03:22:08 -0400 For a while I have been thinking of getting a Kindle. It saves trees and eliminates the impact of transportation and with Amazon's recycling scheme in place as well as the fairly long lifespan of the Kindle, the problem of e-waste seems less worrying Full Article Living
out How mother bears in Sweden are outsmarting hunters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:32:16 -0400 New research suggests that mother bears have found a loophole in hunting laws and are using it to protect themselves and their cubs. Full Article Science
out Multifunctional shed has rooftop terrace & hidden roll-out kitchen By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Apr 2018 09:29:33 -0400 This shed packs it all in -- workspace, guesthouse, storage, seating, rooftop terrace and even a concealed kitchen. Full Article Design
out Lego plans to make their iconic plastic blocks … without plastic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jun 2015 15:43:46 -0400 The company will spend $1 billion and employ a team of 100 to find a sustainable alternative. Full Article Business
out 5 ways to make fruit cobbler without an oven By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:42:00 -0400 It's win-win: you don't heat up the kitchen and you still get the best dessert ever. Full Article Living
out The shocking truth about organic vs conventional packaged foods By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:50:22 -0500 An estimated 2,000 synthetic chemicals can be used in conventional packaged foods; for organic the number is 40. Full Article Living
out Fun facts about hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Nov 2014 13:28:52 -0500 With several starts and stops over the last 20 years or so, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are finally hitting the roads. Full Article Technology
out You've heard about French and Chinese parenting, but what about German? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jan 2018 09:35:00 -0500 "Achtung Baby" is an American mom's analysis of how German culture fosters resilience in children. Full Article Living
out Bioneers 2009 - Annie Leonard Bringing Out More Stories of More Stuff By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:00 -0400 Annie Leonard is having an incredible run with her short documentary The Story of Stuff. The film still gets 10,000 views per day and has already reached 7.3 million people over the 22 months since it was released. The film Full Article Living
out Designing Out Waste in Industry Becomes a Priority for Big UK Businesses By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:08:41 -0400 This week a new report has been published by UK environmental think tank Green Alliance which unites top UK businesses on a mission to design out waste in industry. The report is called A Pathway To Greener Products and calls on the new coalition Full Article Design
out The GMO debate is about more than Monsanto. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:57:30 -0400 Nathanael Johnson at Grist has begun an excellent series on genetically modified organisms and the ongoing debate over GMOs in food. Full Article Science
out February Deadline To Get The Lead Out Of Kid's Clothes & Toys: Recycling Allowed? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:40:03 -0500 The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), under pressure to lessen childhood exposure to lead in toys and clothing, has set a deadline of early February 2009. That's Full Article Business
out What's so vile about vinyl? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2014 13:35:16 -0500 The plastics industry is going state by state to get LEED banned from government projects. What's their problem? Full Article Design
out Very Cool Bar in a Very Hot Climate Made out of Bamboo and Thatch By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:39:00 -0400 It looks more like a temple than a bar. Full Article Design
out How to Apply for the 'Best Internship on Earth,' in the Outdoors By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:00:00 -0500 Leave the office behind. Sierra Club is offering a wild summer ride. It even pays real money. Full Article Business
out Coolest Data Center Job Can Be Found At The South Pole! By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:42:00 -0400 If you think data center jobs are boring, think again! The IceCube Observatory's data center on Antarctica is an amazing opportunity for adventurous geeks. Full Article Technology
out Climate Contributes To Lahore Pakistan's Daily Power Blackouts - Australian Coal To The Rescue? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:30:30 -0500 People often write of climate associated flooding, loss of agricultural productivity, spread of tropical disease, and so on. The City of Lahore, Pakistan is experiencing Full Article Business
out South Asian Monsoon Rains Could Be Delayed, Decrease In Intensity Due to Climate Change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 -0500 As if melting Himalayan glaciers weren't enough to radically (and perhaps catastrophically) reshape water supply in South Asia, a new report from researchers at Purdue University shows that summer monsoons could be Full Article Science
out Southern Pakistan Hit By Worst Floods in Living Memory By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:46:00 -0400 If you thought the flooding in the northeast in the wake of Hurricane Irene and subsequent storms dropping heavy rain, thank your lucky stars you're not in Pakistan. In a repeat of last summer, the nation is again in the grips of catastrophic flooding, Full Article Science
out Are We Running Out of Uranium? Let's Hope So By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:14:38 -0500 Can a nuclear weary TreeHugger really believe what she's hearing? Could uranium mines be facing shortages? Earlier this Full Article Energy
out Coal mining town Springhill, Nova Scotia may once again take energy out of the ground. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:54:35 -0400 Is it a geothermal system or a ground source heat pump? Yes. Full Article Technology
out This man has shared 35,000 free cups of tea out of a converted bus (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 May 2018 15:30:55 -0400 Promoting the gift economy and community resiliency, this man has been traveling the country for the last decade, offering free cups of tea out of his bus home. Full Article Design
out Small Japanese house really is all about eaves By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:46:50 -0500 Deep overhang controls light, provides privacy for bedrooms upstairs. Full Article Design
out Selenium Contamination Linked to Two-Headed Trout Near Idaho Phosphate Mine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:27:31 -0500 A government report has found that selenium contamination is connected to fish deformities, including two-headed trout. Full Article Business
out Japan Taking the Easy Way Out to Meet Kyoto Obligations By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:30:00 -0500 Could Japan be attempting to shirk its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol by purchasing lower-grade carbon credits? Having pledged to cut emissions to 6% below 1990 levels, the country is now racing to make ends meet as Full Article Business
out How to clean white sneakers without bleach By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 12:31:47 -0400 This all-natural DIY solution to dirty kicks went viral on Twitter ... for good reason! Full Article Living
out Don't stop hanging clothes out to dry this winter By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 06:47:00 -0500 Even though your clothes may dry into odd shapes, they're still drying out there – and you're saving energy and money. Full Article Living
out 10 steps for a better laundry routine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:22:00 -0400 You're probably on autopilot after all these years, but could your technique be further refined? Full Article Living
out How to get soft, fluffy towels without fabric softener By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:56:48 -0400 Because sometimes it's the little things... Full Article Living
out This year, America should turn out the lights in solidarity with Earth Hour, the climate and reality. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:18:03 -0400 This year of all years, we should stand up and fight the climate change trolls. Full Article Business
out What you need to know about PFOA and PFOS, the EPA scandal chemicals By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2018 07:30:00 -0400 The scariest thing about these chemicals is that they are almost certainly in your bloodstream and we don't know how bad that might be. Full Article Business
out First in South America: Uruguay to Test Cultivation of Industrial Hemp By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:45:06 -0500 Great news for TreeHuggers in South America: Uruguay could become the first country in the region to authorize the cultivation of industrial hemp, according to El Pais newspaper. The national Ministry of Cattle, Full Article Business
out US Missing Out On Agricultural Millions Because The DEA Can't Distinguish Hemp From Pot By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2011 16:20:00 -0400 In case you missed it (and you certainly may have in the midst of other current world affairs) it's Hemp History Week. The second annual one in fact. I imagine most TreeHugger readers don't need much convincing that Full Article Science
out Green Gift Guide: The Outdoors Enthusiast By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:36 -0500 From a chance to raise baby lions to a tiny waterproof camera or durable hemp hiking shoes, find the perfect gift for your outdoors enthusiast here. Full Article Living
out Couple converts forest fire lookout tower into lofty 388 sq. ft. tiny home (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:58:28 -0500 Typically used to spot forest fires, one couple turns a fire lookout station into a simple but beautiful off-grid home. Full Article Design
out Framework Tall Wood Tower in Portland sprouting soon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jun 2017 11:00:30 -0400 "Forest to frame" is the new "farm to table." Full Article Design
out Forget about green building. Let's talk about a new Living Standard By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:38:03 -0400 The USGBC is really on to something with their new initiative. Full Article Design
out DIY Pod-Tainer microhome sports two space-expanding bump-outs (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Nov 2016 07:00:00 -0500 Compared to conventional shipping container homes, the Pod-Tainer has a relatively spacious interior, thanks to pop-outs on both sides. Full Article Design
out It is time to hunker in the bunker? Or to think about resilience and sustainability? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:02:38 -0500 The rich are different from you and me, they can just buy New Zealand. Full Article Design
out All-glass solar-powered PurePods are for glamping out in the open By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:06:30 -0400 Made out of glass, these rentable cabins in New Zealand's wilderness are meant to reconnect guests with nature. Full Article Design
out Ride out climate change and rising waters in your ARKUP floating home By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 16:20:32 -0400 It's sustainable! Full Article Design
out Florida study finds that drivers flout the law more than cyclists By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jan 2018 11:11:26 -0500 But cyclists all run stop signs and red lights! Don't they? Full Article Transportation
out Cuban treefrogs invade New Orleans; clog plumbing and cause power outages By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 12:53:16 -0400 And even worse, they are devouring the much-smaller native treefrogs. Full Article Science
out What the Italians can teach us about living well By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2018 12:15:00 -0400 After visiting friends in Bologna, I came away with a sense that the Italians have embraced many things that we North Americans would do well to adopt. Full Article Living
out Huge modular 3D printer creates $1,000 tiny house out of mud (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:32:41 -0400 This affordable tiny house was 3D printed using mud, rice husks and straw to create a "zero-kilometre" structure. Full Article Design