sh Peter Qvist uses computers, CNC milling and hand finishing to create "highly modern handcrafted furniture pieces" By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:47:16 -0400 Computers and technology let designers do things that were unimaginable just a decade ago. Full Article Design
sh Maersk to end carbon emissions from shipping by 2050 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:11:57 -0500 They don't know how they are going to do it, but it is a bold promise. Full Article Business
sh Danish newspaper will cut most flying and change its travel section By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 15:00:55 -0500 There is a lot of money to be made in the travel section. Should other media follow their example? Full Article Transportation
sh Spiral observation tower rises out of Danish forest By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 May 2019 12:17:20 -0400 But no, we're not going to compare to that other tower. Full Article Design
sh US President wants to roll back 25 years of water saving toilets and showers By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Billions of gallons of water may be wasted because of this. Full Article Design
sh Speeding Driver Kills Nearly an Entire Flock of Sheep By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:04:59 -0400 Pastoral life has long been emblematic of a harmonious relationship between man and nature -- but that was all shattered recently in a horrific accident that killed nearly an entire flock of sheep. The incident took place on a roadway Full Article Transportation
sh Industrial Animal Factories in Shocking Photos (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:00:41 -0400 Once you've seen what goes on inside a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) it's tough to accept the trade-off of horrific animal suffering in order to have cheap food. Full Article Living
sh Female dairy farmers bring hope to a shrinking industry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:00:00 -0500 A mini video series just released by the National Young Farmers Coalition illustrates the challenges and joys of starting one's own dairy farm. Full Article Science
sh California's iconic fog is bringing super-toxic mercury ashore By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:38:42 -0500 Researchers find that the neurotoxin is carried in by coastal fog, deposited on the land, and then makes its way up the food chain where it is approaching toxic thresholds in pumas. Full Article Science
sh What does it mean to 'use meat as a garnish'? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Here are some tips on reducing the quantity of meat used in recipes. Full Article Living
sh Umami mania: 9 foods in which the savory factor shines By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:19:29 -0500 The poetic and ephemeral fifth basic taste, umami, is the talk of the town; you can find it in these all-natural ingredients. Full Article Living
sh This Christmas, we should take a lesson from the Germans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Stand around a fire and sip mulled wine. Skip the last-minute shopping. Give time, not stuff. Full Article Living
sh Rampant death for hermit crabs who confuse plastic trash for shells By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 13:49:57 -0500 New research finds that on just two remote islands alone, nearly 600,000 crabs are killed every year by plastic debris. Full Article Science
sh New peer-to-peer seed sharing platform aims to facilitate a diverse seed supply By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 May 2017 16:35:33 -0400 The Center for Food Safety's recently launched network is a bid to preserve global plant biodiversity and work toward food security around the globe. Full Article Living
sh Childcare center bans glitter. Parents and fish rejoice. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 06:03:18 -0500 Whether for parental sanity or oceanic health, this is a powerful step toward a much better world. Full Article Business
sh Stackt, an instant shipping container shopping and entertainment spot, is built in Toronto By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:18:50 -0400 Sometimes shipping container architecture makes perfect sense. Full Article Design
sh 4 reasons why you shouldn't buy prefab tiny houses on Amazon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:41:26 -0400 Caveat emptor. Full Article Design
sh Ask Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 07:13:00 -0500 Image Source: Preserve Dear Pablo: Does recycling your toothbrush really make a difference? Doesn't mailing it back do more damage than the recycling avoids? It is true that mailing anything has an impact, but is it more than the recycling itself? To Full Article Living
sh 01M OneMoment. A New Biodegradable Shoe Concept By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:01:12 -0500 A biodegradable show for (almost) all occasions. A cradle to cradle design inspired by ancient Amazon inhabitants. Lightweight, compact and multi-use- it's up to you what you do with it as long as you make sure you compost it at the end of its life. Full Article Living
sh You CAN Be Too Thin: Apple Dumps Sustainable Design Principle For a Few Millimeters and A Smooth Bottom For Design Fetishists To Fondle By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:21:00 -0400 In cars, houses, furniture and electronics, The trend was toward increasing repairability and simplifying recycling. Apple goes its own way. Full Article Technology
sh A bark shingle is very first Cradle to Cradle Platinum product By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Aug 2016 10:42:56 -0400 It is hard to imagine a greener product than natural tree bark. Full Article Design
sh Should you mist your houseplants? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:42:04 -0400 Some houseplants love mist, others not so much. Here's what to know. Full Article Living
sh Aluminum-clad Airship prefab is a durable, off-grid tiny home (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:19:01 -0400 Built using aluminum, stainless steel and wood, this modular prefab is designed to be easily assembled and disassembled. Full Article Design
sh Citizen scientist website could reveal how jellyfish are reacting to a warming world By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 09:46:20 -0500 Jellywatch.org has tapped into the power of citizen scientists to collect data on jellyfish populations and you can help. Full Article Technology
sh Interactive map shows you the weather forecast for 2100 By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:30:49 -0500 Spoiler: your city will be much warmer year round. Full Article Technology
sh Computer models show how ancient people responded to climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Jan 2017 10:09:13 -0500 The findings could help us deal with environmental changes happening now and in the future. Full Article Technology
sh Image recognition software for sharks tells them apart by their fins By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:32:24 -0500 A shark's fin is like its fingerprint, with each animal having its own unique patterns and scars. Full Article Technology
sh Supercomputer models show severe turbulence will increase with climate change By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:16:46 -0400 Aircraft will have to fly new routes to avoid major bumps. Full Article Technology
sh Australia slashed plastic bag use by 80% in 3 months – here's how By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:58:46 -0500 After a few big players entered the ring, the environment was spared some 1.5 billion plastic shopping bags in under 100 days. Full Article Science
sh Photo: How are seashells formed? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Our photo of the day provides a lesson in the origins of seashells. Full Article Science
sh Australian high school gets rid of trash cans By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0400 Students will have to take home any waste that is not recyclable or compostable. Full Article Living
sh Watch these sharks WALK around looking for food (video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 14:11:18 -0500 Four species of walking sharks have been discovered in the waters off northern Australia and New Guinea. Full Article Science
sh Why you should go to bat for … bats By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:26:57 -0400 Did you know the countdown for Halloween coincides with Bat Week? An annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature, Bat Week is in flight Oct. 24—31, 2018. Full Article Business
sh Trees & Turkeys: a bountiful partnership By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 09:43:24 -0500 This Thanksgiving, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) express gratitude for another productive year working together toward common goals, including ... Full Article Business
sh Smart! Cornell engages kids with nest box building workshops By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:07:00 -0500 The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. But the vast educational opportunities it offers aren’t reserved only for Ivy League students. Full Article Business
sh Forests are easy to love: how to show it for the International Day of Forests By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:09:58 -0400 The theme for 2019 is “forests and education,” with the goal to increase understanding that sustainable forests are critical to our future. Full Article Business
sh Just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week: Project Learning Tree announces 2019 Leadership in Education Award Winners By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 08:55:49 -0400 Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2019, with National Teacher Day on May 7. Every year, Project Learning Tree (PLT) recognizes the educators who have made the most significant contributions to PLT with the Leadership in Education award. Full Article Business
sh How to support farmers with your food shopping By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Your focus should be on local growers, rather than those overseas. Full Article Living
sh America is facing a sugar shortage By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0500 But is that a bad thing? Full Article Living
sh Latest drone view of Apple HQ shows a building as shiny as a new iPhone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:37:59 -0400 Things are moving quickly; Apple employees might get updated offices before Mac users get updated computers. Full Article Design
sh What you should know about the cobalt in your smartphone By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:48:00 -0400 Cobalt is used to build lithium-ion batteries found in mobile technology. Much of it comes from Congo, where men, women, and children endure dangerous and unhealthy conditions to satisfy our hunger for new devices. It's time we paid attention. Full Article Business
sh Latest drone videos of Apple parking garage shows landscaping being installed By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:41:06 -0400 Oh, and the donut building on top is coming along nicely too. Full Article Design
sh With a push from Apple, a "revolutionary" process removes CO2 from aluminum smelting By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2018 09:19:38 -0400 Even when made using hydro-electricity, aluminum production had a big carbon footprint. Full Article Business
sh What should we do with illegal ivory? Art. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:12:21 -0400 Following an August 7th seizure of more than 1,000 illegally poached elephant tusks, members of China's Endangered Species Advisory Committee are struggling with the dilemma of what should be done with the ivory. I have a solution. ART. Full Article Science
sh Food-loving travelers to Asia can shop, cook, and eat with locals, thanks to the Traveling Spoon By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 07:00:00 -0400 This cool new website connects travelers with local home cooks for unforgettable meals. Full Article Living
sh From bomb to bracelet, Lao artisans turn shrapnel into jewelry By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 19:44:00 -0400 Somehow, beauty and hope for the future are found amid the wreckage of war. Full Article Living
sh How sustainable is pet ownership? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:10:00 -0400 Pets bring so much joy and extend our lives. A new study looks at some of our pet maintenance choices. Full Article Science
sh Boomer couple escapes harsh winters with minimalist van conversion (Video) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:14:14 -0400 This tasteful van home features a comfortable interior, and includes a removable bed to allow for transporting larger cargo. Full Article Design
sh Parametrically designed egg-shaped observatory lets you watch local wildlife By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:19:14 -0400 Situated in a nature reserve along the Dutch coast, this unique structure not only serves as an observation post, it also provides extra bird habitats. Full Article Design
sh UK offshore wind capacity grows 80% in one year By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:20:03 -0500 The British wind energy industry is making huge strides - with more to come. Full Article Energy