act Compact seaside apartment renovation is inspired by boat design By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:46:18 -0400 This small 355-square-foot apartment has been redesigned to be more space-efficient, enough to accommodate a family that loves to entertain and have guests sleep over. Full Article Design
act Compact 322 sq. ft. studio apartment transformed for art student By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:49:10 -0400 This renovation makes way for an integrated kitchen and study area, a bedroom and a flexible living room. Full Article Design
act Kenyan students design biowaste reactor to harvest dormitory waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 May 2016 06:27:30 -0400 Opportunities are everywhere. Even in poop. Full Article Energy
act A laser-cut wooden record that actually plays music By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2013 09:30:00 -0400 This step-by-step how-to guide shows you the way to make a wooden record that is as visually beautiful as it is aurally beautiful. Full Article Technology
act A Landmark Ruling Against Agrochemicals in Argentina Receives Mixed Reactions By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 18:42:48 -0400 In a decade-long case by a group of plaintiffs, a court sentenced a farmer and an aviator to prison for spraying agrochemicals, linking them to environmental pollution and health hazards. Only they can skip doing any time. Full Article Business
act Low Impact Standing Cinema Pops Up in the Streets of Guimarães, Portugal By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500 The latest urban intervention to celebrate the city's status as European Capital of Culture is an unusual film venue for pedestrians. Full Article Design
act Six US Baby Bottle Manfacturers Walk Away From Bisphenol-A (Polycarbonate) Designs By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:51:04 -0400 The major brands, Avent, Disney First Years, Gerber, Dr. Brown, Playtex and Evenflow have all have agreed to stop selling baby bottles manufactured from the monomer Bisphenol-A (BPA). This Full Article Business
act UK Report: Active transportation can fight climate change, air pollution and traffic congestion By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:16:35 -0400 It talks a lot about cycling, but notes that we don't do nearly enough about walking. Full Article Transportation
act 5 myths about jaywalking pedestrians who cause congestion by walking distracted By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 12:56:57 -0400 Studies prove these myths aren't true but nobody is listening. Full Article Transportation
act 'Walking the walk' matters when it comes to climate activism By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:00:00 -0500 The public wants to see activists practicing what they preach. Full Article Living
act Coal Ash Activists Acquitted in Filipino Court By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:43:00 -0500 Filipino activists had been charged with trespassing in December 2009 to document toxic coal ash. Full Article Energy
act Activists Raise Awareness of Toxic Coal Pollution in Our Waterways By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:40:32 -0400 New report shows shocking amounts of coal pollution in U.S. waterways. Full Article Energy
act The Environmental Impact of Cocaine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:51:25 -0400 Whenever we talk about the production of cocaine fueling rainforest destruction, or the electricity consumption of indoor marijuana growing, many commenters decry that it is prohibition that causes these negative impacts, not the drug itself. There is, Full Article Business
act Venture With Impact: Unique program combines coworking abroad with volunteering By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2017 13:17:45 -0400 This startup offers tailored volunteering experiences where participants can continue working remotely while abroad, in addition to volunteering their skills in local communities. Full Article Living
act Flat pack Bait Hive attracts bee swarms inside for safer & easier relocation (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:29:05 -0400 This simple, foldable bee box attracts roaming bee swarms with a pheromone lure, and helps beekeepers safely relocate bees. Full Article Design
act Make roadside attractions part of your next car trip By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 06:34:00 -0400 Don't be in such a hurry! Here's why you should slow down and visit the quirky landmarks that so many small towns have to offer. Full Article Living
act 10 More Ways To Hide The Bed (Some of Which You Can Actually Afford) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:39:00 -0500 Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed. Full Article Design
act Bed automatically retracts up high in this contemporary tiny house (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jan 2017 14:25:37 -0500 This elegantly designed small space presents yet another solution for the bed: lifting it up to the ceiling and out of the way. Full Article Design
act This giant straw is actually a vertical bladeless wind turbine By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2015 15:45:13 -0400 At the risk of getting slammed with comments claiming that small wind turbines aren't viable, here's a look at another bladeless wind generator hoping to disrupt the wind energy industry. Full Article Technology
act Inspired by Amazing Youth Climate Action Leaders By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:19:13 -0400 For me, organizing is about people. I love that moment when a new volunteer realizes that she has the power to effect change. That she has the power to influence decision-makers and make a positive impact in her community. Full Article Living
act Action-Flick Filming Takes Toll on Bulgarian Bat Cave By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0500 The filming of a Sylvester Stallone movie in a Bulgarian cave has dramatically reduced the animals' numbers, bat experts say. Full Article Living
act Small Wind Turbines May Cut Bat Activity in Half By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:20:13 -0400 A study of the impact of small residential wind turbine installations on local wildlife populations shows a potential loss of habitat for bats and a steep reduction in activity around the units. Full Article Technology
act Bat Week 2019: fascinating facts & free activities By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 13:04:17 -0400 Did you know that Bat Week takes place every year, October 24–31? The time is set aside to raise awareness of the many contributions that bats make to the planet and encourage conservation of bat species. Full Article Business
act Actor Luke Perry was buried in this biodegradable mushroom suit By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 06 May 2019 09:00:00 -0400 The biomix-infused suit helps break down a body, while neutralizing toxins and boosting plant growth. Full Article Living
act How North Carolina's Political Turmoil is Impacting the Environment By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 11:12:02 -0400 From reproductive rights to voter ID, there have been some battles in North Carolina of late. The environment has not escaped unharmed. Full Article Business
act 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
act A Vertical Garden That Actually Lives Up To The Term By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:39:11 -0400 This Barcelona garden is about as simple as it comes. Only it's 70 feet high. Full Article Design
act Artists' salvaged tire installations reactivate Barcelona's streets By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 23 May 2015 07:00:00 -0400 These simple but intriguing urban art sculptures made out of repurposed tires bring a new sense of place to some of Barcelona's neglected streets. Full Article Living
act Tiny house from New Zealand is actually almost tiny By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:22:14 -0400 After years of tiny house bloat, it is nice to see a minimalist design that gets back to the essentials. Full Article Design
act 6 dreamy tiny homes created for Disney characters By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 13:50:51 -0500 Who needs a Disney castle when you could have one of these fairytale tiny homes instead? Full Article Design
act Cute, Low Impact Wool Felt Christmas Tree Ornaments by Planar By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:00:32 -0500 I have to admit I'm a bit the green grinch of the family: I really can't stand all the mindless consumption over the holidays, and I'm always pushing the buy nothing concept. I don't even have a Christmas tree. Full Article Design
act First Contact: How will we deal with doors after the coronavirus? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:55:58 -0400 It's a problem when nobody wants to touch anything. Full Article Design
act Making a Republican case for climate action By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:38:08 -0400 Three Republicans and former administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency penned an important op-ed in The New York Times arguing for a Republican case for climate action. Full Article Business
act Fist bumps reduce bacteria transmitted by 90% compared to shaking hands. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:38:37 -0400 Lets give a high five to these scientists who show that shaking hands is a filthy idea. Full Article Living
act Fast fashion's eco-activism campaigns do more harm than good By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help. Full Article Living
act Report condemns environmental impact of fast fashion By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 We need a new approach to making and buying clothes because the current system is unsustainable. Full Article Living
act Chinese action on Montreal Protocol violators By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Aug 2018 08:00:00 -0400 After evidence that China violated the treaty intended to protect the earth's ozone layer, the country has leapt into action. Full Article Business
act Is it a new era, where architects should be held to account for the environmental impact of their work? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:00:36 -0400 Sustainability matters, but so does hypocrisy. Full Article Design
act Green tea, chocolate, and wine inspire anti-bacterial coating By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 03:00:00 -0400 The natural chemicals in common foods and beverages can be turned into a useful antibacterial coating Full Article Science
act Chocolate industry is making real effort to clean up its act By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2018 06:51:00 -0400 Companies and governments in West Africa and Europe are finally saying no to cocoa grown on deforested land. Full Article Business
act Farmers are buying old tractors and it is brilliant, here's why By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Vintage tractors have become one of the hottest items at farm auctions – it's a trend that should be spread far and wide. Full Article Design
act Joe Fresh creator barely acknowledges Bangladeshi factory collapse during Toronto Fashion Week By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:00:00 -0400 Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy. Full Article Living
act Bio-solar panel runs on bacteria power By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:00:22 -0400 The technology is still in the beginning stages, but the potential is great. Full Article Technology
act Cyborg bacteria turn carbon dioxide into chemicals and fuels with zero waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:00:00 -0400 Forget about Tony Stark or the Bionic Man, the real cyborg action starts with microscopic swamp creatures Full Article Science
act Study shows that electric hand dryers do a great job of concentrating bacteria and spraying it all over your hands By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Apr 2018 09:56:31 -0400 But paper towels are four times as bad for the environment. What's a treehugger to do? Full Article Design
act Oil-eating bacteria could clean up the next spill By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:36:29 -0400 The microorganisms already exist in the ocean, but researchers want to amplify their effect. Full Article Technology
act Your tea towels could be full of icky bacteria ... but there's no need to panic By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:48:00 -0400 Bacteria is found everywhere, but it's how you handle it that matters most. Full Article Living
act Ellumi blue light special LEDs kill bacteria in kitchen and bathroom By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:33:27 -0400 But is it too much of a good thing? Full Article Design
act Does bad sleep change your gut bacteria? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:59:35 -0500 Researchers found that those little guys living inside you need their beauty sleep as well. Full Article Living
act Most in-use makeup products contaminated with awful bacteria By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:39:29 -0500 Researchers 'astonished' to find potentially deadly bacteria, including E.coli and Staphylococci, in 9 out of 10 products they tested. Full Article Living