mad How to Find the Best Local, Handmade Gifts By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:45:30 -0500 The holiday season is in full swing, and that means one thing: the spirit of Full Article Living
mad Will Your Next T-Shirt be Made from Trees? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:12:18 -0400 Photo: Flickr, CC Bye-Bye Cotton, Hello Cellulose Fibers Cotton is a great fiber to make clothes with, but unfortunately, growing it causes huge environmental problems. It's a crop that uses a lot of water, and most large cotton monocultures are doused Full Article Technology
mad Vacuum Cleaner Made From Its Own Cardboard Packaging By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:24:38 -0400 One of the biggest floor-care brands in Britain has unveiled a cardboard vacuum cleaner made from its own packaging, the Vax ev. And it was created by a student.Open and Assemble—Without the Packaging Waste The vacuum is sold in a Full Article Design
mad Foroba Yelen, a Portable LED Street Light, Locally Made in Rural Mali (Photos) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 20:00:00 -0400 FOROBA YELEN is the name given by villagers in Mali to the lighting prototype following an anthropologic study. A shared technology to improve work, education and rituals. Full Article Design
mad One In Five Canadians Crossing the Border To Get Into the Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Madness By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:30:07 -0500 It's one thing to drive to the mall, but one fifth of Canadian shoppers are driving to another country. That's crazy. Full Article Business
mad Roots Architecture at WOMAD 2011 - A Game of Structural Consequences (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:00:16 -0400 What can you do at a music festival in four days with 75 volunteers and lots of salvaged materials? Build some amazing performance stages, that's what. Last year we reported on the Roots Architecture project at the WOMAD Full Article Design
mad Tiny folding winter hut Is made with walls of ice By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 -0500 A super minimalist mobile ice fishing hut consists of a wooden frame, some chicken wire and walls of ice, made on the spot. Full Article Design
mad Paper Waste Could be Made into Eco-Friendly Bricks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:38:30 -0500 Waste material from paper mills can be used to make a more environmentally-friendly brick. Full Article Technology
mad Old toilets, other ceramic waste can be made into "greener" cement By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 07:00:00 -0400 An international team of researchers has created a new type of cement that uses these discarded items that is just as strong, but produces far less emissions. Full Article Technology
mad KLM to fly on 'sustainable aviation fuel' made from cooking oil By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:45:14 -0500 They say it reduces CO2 emissions by 80 percent. Does it really? Full Article Transportation
mad The 5 secrets of perfect homemade guacamole By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:35:21 -0500 Because store-bought guacamole has too much packaging and potentially strange ingredients; and bad homemade guacamole is sad. Full Article Living
mad RIP Ted Cullinan, "an architect who made the world better" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:12:34 -0500 He was a pioneer of sustainable design. Full Article Design
mad What's alumina? It is the stuff that aluminum is made of, and making it is a problem. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:59:42 -0400 There is an alumina crisis right now. Making it is dirty and polluting, and it's back in the USA. Full Article Design
mad Blooming 3D jelly cakes are made with seaweed (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 12:16:09 -0500 Made carefully by hand, this food artisan's edible works of jelly art are bursting with colorful flora and fauna. Full Article Living
mad Yardstix delivers modern, compact "backyard architecture" made from cross-laminated timber By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:58:40 -0400 This company creates modern, energy-efficient versions of the backyard 'granny flat'. Full Article Design
mad Smartphones have made parenting harder than ever By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Jan 2018 11:19:00 -0500 Giving a kid a phone "feels a little like trying to teach your kid how to use cocaine, but in a balanced way." Full Article Living
mad The New MacBook Air is made from recycled aluminum. Is this a big deal? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:34:16 -0400 Sort of, but there is less to it than meets the eye. Full Article Business
mad Homemade cat food can be dangerous for your pet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 09:15:11 -0400 A new study finds that most recipes for homemade cat food lack essential nutrients and even contain potentially toxic ingredients. Full Article Living
mad These life-like wildlife sculptures are actually made with rolled newspapers (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0400 These remarkably realistic forms are produced using densely rolled strips of old newsprint. Full Article Living
mad Artist's 'Infinite Essence' affirms that we are all made of starstuff By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:26:55 -0400 These poignant and captivating images reveal the hidden beauty of our stellar origins. Full Article Living
mad Wow: Vividly Colored Wood Flooring Is Made by Hand (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0500 Traditional marbling techniques are re-adapted to highlight the natural details of this lovely, hand-colored wood flooring. Full Article Design
mad Timeless fashions made with objects found during nature hikes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2013 12:51:00 -0400 Getting outside will clear your head and, at least for artist Sara Breakfield, inspires and incredible wealth of creativity and artistic spirit thanks to items found along trails. Full Article Living
mad CustomMade is an electronic matchmaker for customers with an idea and craftspeople with the skills By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 09:16:40 -0400 This is how the internet is supposed to work. Full Article Design
mad What is glue made of? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:56:24 -0400 Glue is a type of adhesive made from a variety of substances, with the humble aim of binding two items together. Full Article Living
mad Cool Bike Cinema Draws Attention to Vacant Lots in Madrid By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0400 Spanish collective Basurama built a movable cinema mounted on a bike and used it to expose empty spots which could be turned into public spaces temporarily. Full Article Transportation
mad Woodzee launches USA-made line of sunglasses upcycled from whiskey barrels By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Aug 2015 07:57:55 -0400 Woodzee founder opens a factory in his own hometown, to make wooden sunglasses from recycled materials. Full Article Living
mad Precious Waste: Elegant student jewelry made from upcycled trash By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 13:37:01 -0400 Handmade from discarded items, this collection of young designers' chic jewelry shows that 'waste' is merely a mentality, not a fact. Full Article Design
mad 10 ethically made, eco-friendly backpacks By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:47:00 -0500 These lovely packs are made from upycled waste materials, biodegradable natural fabrics, recycled polyester, and more. Full Article Living
mad SugarSky headbands are handmade and handsome By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 11:04:00 -0400 Add some pizzazz to your hairdo with these fun, colorful accessories, all made in USA. Full Article Living
mad How cars have squeezed pedestrians off the streets and made it almost impossible to walk By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 11:25:29 -0500 A before and after photo of Lexington Avenue tells the story. Full Article Design
mad The EPA just made toxic coal ash more dangerous By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:54:53 -0400 A giant wave of pollution glop in 2008 convinced the EPA to regulate coal dumps more closely. But the Trump administration is changing that. Full Article Business
mad Yes, digital nomads thrive on exploitation. But so does everyone else. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:27:49 -0400 I respond to a recent viral article hating on digital nomads. Full Article Business
mad Designer DIY Idea: Swinging Bed Made With a Recycled Trampoline By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:36:23 -0400 A lovely lounger made from reused trampoline parts. Full Article Design
mad Your phone could be made with child labor By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 May 2018 10:18:00 -0400 Smartphones, laptops, and electric car batteries rely on cobalt, most of which comes from Congolese mines that employ children. Full Article Business
mad Drone made of mushrooms not green, but not greenwashing either By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:58:00 -0500 iGEM team encourages 'materials activists' to build their own biodegradable drones with downloadable do-it-yourself plans. Full Article Design
mad It's a drinking straw, made from straw. Introducing Straw Straws By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2015 13:20:03 -0400 From the 'I wish I had thought of that' department, these all-natural straws are grown, not made from plastic, and could be a greener way to slurp your smoothie. Full Article Living
mad Biodegradable disposable plates are made from food waste By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jul 2015 14:45:28 -0400 Here's a new take on disposable tableware: these are made from discarded food. Full Article Design
mad Take-out delivery giant trials sauce sachets made from seaweed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 06:48:31 -0500 Perhaps more importantly, it's also giving customers the option of refusing such sachets in the first place. Full Article Business
mad Corc Yoga mats are green and gorgeous, made from trees By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400 Crafted from sustainably harvested cork in Portugal, these stunning mats will take your yoga practice to new eco-friendly heights. Full Article Living
mad Your next shirt could be made from fruit and vegetable scraps By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0400 Circular Systems' innovative technology promises to transform food waste fibers into wearable fabric. Full Article Living
mad 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
mad Phoenx introduces luggage made from recycled materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:24:00 -0400 Here's one way to tread a bit more lightly while traveling. Full Article Living
mad Silk From 1 Million Spiders Made This Gorgeous Cape By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:56:00 -0500 It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural. Full Article Living
mad Handmade Mats Woven From Recycled Marine Rope By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:51:59 -0400 Who knew that old rope could have such a dignified second life? Full Article Living
mad Upcycled kitchens made from local materials are made to last. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Sat, 06 Sep 2014 19:06:41 -0400 Made from used wooden pallets and a recycled countertop, the kitchens at yök Casa + Cultura in Spain are made to last. Full Article Design
mad Homemade pasta is the perfect quarantine food By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:29:09 -0400 Easier to make than bread but just as satisfying, making pasta at home is simple, comforting, and delicious – and takes just two ingredients. Full Article Living
mad Flat-Pack Christmas Tree Made of Corrugated Cardboard is a Keeper By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:00 -0500 This Christmas tree by Giles Miller will keep on going, year after year. Full Article Design
mad Beautiful South African Christmas tree is made of recycled materials By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 11:29:00 -0500 Every year, the town of Barrydale makes a magnificent tree using upcycled plastic, ribbons, and interactive lighting. Full Article Living
mad This gorgeous folding clutch is made from cork By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:00:00 -0500 It's just one of several beautiful and practical designs from Sumsaara. Full Article Living
mad New prAna sweaters are made from recycled wool By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:00:00 -0500 This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact. Full Article Living