http://www.treehugger.com/.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:17 GMTPyRSS2Gen-1.0.0http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-holiday-gift-guide-the-animal-lover.php<img alt="green gift guide animals photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/hgg09_animal_lover_468x300.jpg" width="468" height="300" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> Whether the animal lover in your life is completely committed to her own dog, spends weekends volunteering at the local shelter, or takes a global view by raising awareness of endangered species or factory farming, you can support her passion for four-legged friends without filling your shopping cart with unnecessary accessories. Organic toys, sturdy leashes, homemade collars, and cat-friendly furniture will keep people and pets purring, while charitable donations to animal rescue organizations all over the country lend aid to her favorite causes. And as for the animals? One look, lick, or snuggle will remind you just how far your money can go. Then click on for 10 more gift-packed categories in <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/giftguide/">TreeHugger's Slow Gift Guide</a>. <h2>Green Gift Guide: The Animal Lover (Slideshow)</h2> <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-animals.php"><img alt="pop culture slideshow" src="http://www.treehugger.com/images_site/slideshows/slideshow_button.gif"></a>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-holiday-gift-guide-the-animal-lover.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-holiday-gift-guide-the-animal-lover.phpTue, 10 Nov 2009 08:30:24 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-holiday-gift-guide-pop-culture-fan.php<img alt="green gift guide pop culture" src="http://www.treehugger.com/hgg09_pop_culture_fan_468x300.jpg" width="468" height="300" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> You may not be keeping up with the pop culture phenomenons of blood-sucking vampires, high school glee clubs, and Dan Brown novels, but chances are good that someone on your list is. Stuck on what to buy? Satisfy that craving for all things cultural with personalized movie posters, one-of-a-kind jewelry, King of Pop cross-stitches, and books and DVDs that combine green issues with pop icons. You may never understand the appeal of the teenage undead, but at least the music-lovers, movie buffs, television fans on your list will appreciate your green gifts. Then click on for 10 more gift-packed categories in <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/giftguide/">TreeHugger's Slow Gift Guide</a>. <h2>Green Gift Guide: The Pop Culture Fan (Slideshow)</h2> <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-pop-culture.php"><img alt="pop culture slideshow" src="http://www.treehugger.com/images_site/slideshows/slideshow_button.gif"></a>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-holiday-gift-guide-pop-culture-fan.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-holiday-gift-guide-pop-culture-fan.phpTue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:47 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-gift-guide-food.php<img alt="green gift guide food photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/hgg09_foodie_468x300.jpg" width="468" height="300" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> You don't have to be a die-hard chef to appreciate the aroma of a simmering pot of stew, a perfectly-crusted pie, or a flawless tomato fresh from the garden--so whether you're shopping for your just-married cousin or your brother with the finely-honed palate, our foodie guide has the kitchen gadgets, cookbooks, recipes, and pots and pans you need to help them rediscover (or just discover) a love of cooking. (And if the closest person to a foodie on your list still burns toast, then we have one last suggestion: just give wine.) Then click on for 10 more gift-packed categories in <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/giftguide/">TreeHugger's Slow Gift Guide</a>. <h2>Green Gift Guide: The Foodie (Slideshow)</h2> <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-food.php"><img alt="pop culture slideshow" src="http://www.treehugger.com/images_site/slideshows/slideshow_button.gif"></a>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-gift-guide-food.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-gift-guide-food.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 10:37:20 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-gift-guide-fashion.php<img alt="fashion gift guide photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/hgg09_fashion_buff_468x300.jpg" width="468" height="300" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> As any teenager who's ever feigned excitement over a pom-pom reindeer sweater on Christmas morning can tell you, buying clothes for other people can be--well, let's just say, a little hit or miss. Don't want to give a closet full of duds that go unworn? We're with you--that's a waste of money, resources, and time. Instead, pull your ideas from our collection of fashionable, durable wardrobe must-haves--jeans that your guy will end up wearing 24/7, bracelets that will make your niece the envy of her high school, and maybe a few splurges for yourself--and fold up those reindeer sweaters for good. Then click on for 10 more gift-packed categories in <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/giftguide/">TreeHugger's Slow Gift Guide</a>. <h2>Green Gift Guide: The Fashion Buff (Slideshow)</h2> <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-fashion.php"><img alt="pop culture slideshow" src="http://www.treehugger.com/images_site/slideshows/slideshow_button.gif"></a> ... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-gift-guide-fashion.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/green-gift-guide-fashion.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 10:25:35 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-diy.php<div class="img"><img alt="green gift guide DIY" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_diyer_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">When challenged to make enough gifts for everyone at the holidays, the DIY'er thrives. If you can't match the sentiment of a hand-knitted scarf or intricately embroidered blanket, help your hands-on friends finesse their craft with these ideas, from canning supplies for your avid gardener and patterns that use your sewer's scraps to printable paper toys for the mechanically-inclined and artisan-made tools for the woodworker in the family. Who knows? Maybe next year you'll reap the benefits.</div> ... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-diy.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-diy.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:38:38 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-health-and-wellness.php<div class="img"><img alt="health and wellness gift guide" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_health_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">You don't have to be a health nut to appreciate the benefits of gifts free of toxins, synthetic chemicals, BPA, and phthalates--think paraben-free lip gloss or filter-your-own water bottles. We even have solutions for that one person who always answers your questions about healthy eating, appropriate exercise, and holistic remedies--so read on for cookbooks, essential oils, workout gear and more. </div>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-health-and-wellness.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-health-and-wellness.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:08:11 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-pop-culture.php<div class="img"><img alt="gift guide pop culture" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_pop_culture_fan_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">Yes, it's in the nature of a pop culture fan to be nearly impossible to shop for: Simply because he or she has seen every movie, heard every album, read every book, and watched every television show that comes to mind. That's why we've pulled together gifts that are one-of-a-kind: custom posters, unique jewelry, handmade bags, and DIY projects that will surprise and delight even the most dedicated culture vulture for ages to come, despite their fleeting fancies.</div>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-pop-culture.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-pop-culture.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:49 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-food.php<div class="img"><img alt="gift guide food" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_foodie_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">There's nothing like a long meal that lingers into the night to bring people together, whether you're talking a dozen relatives or just dinner for two. With the tools and guides on these pages, your favorite chef sure to make the feast more delicious and memorable. So while we can't guarantee your in-laws will get along or that the kids will keep the food on the table, these skillets, bread-making sets, custom recipe collections, and fool-proof cookbooks are destined to become family heirlooms, make for memorable holidays, and possibly even start some lovely new traditions. </div>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-food.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-food.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:32 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-kids.php<div class="img"><img alt="kids gift guide" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_wee-hugger_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">Let's be honest: It is way more fun to buy gifts for kids. Toys wrapped in big, shiny boxes reveal dolls that must be immediately introduced to the family or games they can't wait to begin--gifts much more exciting than a tie or a cooking pan. But kids' gear can also be so poorly made it's broken by New Year's; painted on the cheap with toxic materials; and constructed from non-recyclable plastic. This year, see their eyes light up with sustainable choices--and that's sustainable in both long term play and eco-consciousness. From a dollhouse complete with solar panels to a reusable lunch kit that will make them the hit of the cafeteria, we guarantee none of these gifts will be relegated to the landfill by Valentine's Day.</div>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-kids.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-kids.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:24 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-design.php<div class="img"><img alt="design junkie gift guide" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_design_junkie_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">Whether your design junkie is obsessed with the newest eco-friendly designers, entirely sustainable furniture, or strikingly cool artwork, you'll find the perfect gift here. You might even take inspiration from these designs to come up with some of your own: Handmade collage artwork, simple thrown pottery, and upcycled furniture makes a personal gift one-of-a-kind enough to last a lifetime.</div> ... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-design.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-design.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:24 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-fashion.php<div class="img"><img alt="gift guide fashion" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_fashion_buff_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">Slow down the chaos in your favorite fashion buff's closet with the classic, timeless pieces featured in our fashion gift guide for girls, guys, and even teens. By skipping trends with a six-month lifespan, you'll trim the dent in your wallet (and the landfill) and still turn heads with the likes of wear-anywhere men's jeans, effortless dresses, recycled jewelry, slouchy bags, and more.</div> ... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-fashion.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-fashion.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:19 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-outdoors.php<div class="img"><img alt="outdoors enthusiast gift guide photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_outdoors_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">While a true outdoors enthusiast doesn't need much to enjoy the great outdoors--just a sturdy pair of shoes and a taste for adventure--this individual is even more likely to appreciate gifts that are as eco-friendly as they are functional. Take the time to enjoy the elements knowing you are doing your best to protect them with durable, stylish gear like wind-up flashlights, recyclable plastic dinnerware, cold-weather hats, and breathable shirts. Oh, and the sturdy shoes? We've got those, too. </div>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-outdoors.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-outdoors.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:14 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-technology.php<div class="img"><img alt="hgg09_green_geek_550x400.jpg" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_green_geek_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">Giving gadgets may be a quick and easy way to satisfy all the techies--and closet green geeks--on your list, but shelling out for anything that plugs in just for the sake of that holiday-morning-electronic glow can have a heavy cost--on your wallet, and on the Earth. Still, we've tracked down items sure to satisfy any gadget-minded guy or girl: foolproof ways to make your current technology last longer and work better, while keeping in mind that the greenest gadget is the one you already own. </div> ... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-technology.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-technology.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 07:57:35 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-philanthropist.php<div class="img"><img alt="green gift guide philanthropist photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_philanthropist_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">We've rounded up more than 100 gifts that let you give (and get) green takes on classic holiday presents, but there's one more key category to help put your money where your mouth is: charitable giving. These donations, made in your recipients name, help funds go farther than even the most sustainable material purchase by contributing to everything from artisan handcrafts to city rebuilding. Even better? They require no shipping or wrapping and can be purchased in the comfort of your home so you can spend your next few weeks enjoying the magic of the season--without the stress.</div>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-philanthropist.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-philanthropist.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:08:56 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-animals.php<div class="img"><img alt="animal gift guide" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/hgg09_animal_lover_550x400.jpg" width="550" height="400" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">Whether you're shopping for someone who has a soft spot for endangered species (even the <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/7-weird-endangered-species-only-a-mother-could-love.php">weird-looking ones</a>) or who just can't stop talking about her cat, green gifts for the animal lover on your list keep everyone purring. With the likes of organic cotton cat toys and super-strong dog leashes or animal adoptions and charitable donations, you're sure to slow down the four-legged play time for all your friends (furry and otherwise). </div>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-animals.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/11/green-gift-guide-animals.phpMon, 09 Nov 2009 00:08:00 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/buy-some-time-with-your-favorite-celebrities.php<img alt="bette-midler.jpg" src="http://www.treehugger.com/bette-midler.jpg" width="467" height="369" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> Photo via <a href="http://www.celebritygossip.com/public/celebrity_pictures/bette_midler_98_35.jpg">Celebrity Gossip </a> Plenty of celebrities are willing to donate their money to green causes, but this week, you can catch up with others who've agreed to donate their time by offering up lunches, set visits, and front-row tickets in auctions for two different celebrity causes. ... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/buy-some-time-with-your-favorite-celebrities.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/buy-some-time-with-your-favorite-celebrities.phpFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:24:55 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/michael-jackson-eco-message-ellen-meat-free-meal.php<img alt="michael jackson this is it poster photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/michael-jackson-this-is-it-poster.jpg" width="464" height="350" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://memories.michaeljackson.com/ex-images/michael-jackson-this-is-it-soundtrack.jpg">MichaelJackson.com</a> </em> Though the footage of Michael Jackson in rehearsals for his final tour was never meant for public release, director Kenny Ortega's <em>This Is It</em>--now in theaters for two weeks only--has been earning solid reviews from fans and critics. But while the behind-the-scenes angle gives fans a unique perspective on Jackson's professional life, does it address his environmental passion?... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/michael-jackson-eco-message-ellen-meat-free-meal.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/michael-jackson-eco-message-ellen-meat-free-meal.phpFri, 30 Oct 2009 14:42:42 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/7-ways-leonardo-dicaprio-proves-green-is-sexy.php<img alt="leonardo dicaprio greensburg photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/leonardo-dicaprio-greensburg.jpg" width="450" height="315" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://www.sustainabilityninja.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/leonardo-dicaprio.jpg">Sustainability Ninja</a> </em> Yes, he's blond, blue-eyed handsome and yes, he's talented. But Academy Award-winning <a href="http://topics.treehugger.com/topic/Leonardo_DiCaprio">Leonardo DiCaprio</a> continually proves he is more than just a pretty face jumping on the celebrity hybrid bandwagon. From resorts protecting islands to his role with eco town Greensburg to his green girlfriends (<a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/supermodel-gisele-bundchen-becomes-un-environmental-goodwill-ambassador.php">supermodel Gisele was just named UNEP Goodwill Ambassador</a> and <a href="http://www.greendaily.com/2009/01/13/bar-refaeli-saves-the-beaches-with-corona/">Bar saves beaches</a>), Leo's passion for green and successful efforts in this arena means he is influencing both fans around the world and other celebrities. He's not perfect: He lives a jet-setting lifestyle (though tries to stick to <a href="http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news/DiCaprio-Bites-Back-Over-Eco-Hypocrisy-21573-1/">commercial flights</a>) and he <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/02/smoking_environ.php">smokes</a> while <a href="http://www.ecorazzi.com/2009/03/09/razzi-snap-dicaprios-nyc-bike-ride-labelled-un-cool/">biking</a>, but he's one Hollywood star that we can't get enough of. Here are seven ways Leonardo DiCaprio proves green is sexy.... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/7-ways-leonardo-dicaprio-proves-green-is-sexy.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/7-ways-leonardo-dicaprio-proves-green-is-sexy.phpWed, 28 Oct 2009 07:32:12 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/mayim-bialik-on-green-parenting.php <img alt="mayim bialik sierra club photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/mayim-bialik-sierra-club.jpg" width="468" height="312" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife/2009/10/mayim-bialik-blossoms-in-her-newish-role-as-a-green-mom.html">The Sierra Club</a></em> If you're still stuck on Mayim Bialik as the crazy-hat wearing main character from <em>Blossom,</em> then you've got some catching up to do: the 33-year-old mother of two (who earned her neuroscience Ph.D. before deciding to go back into acting) is now the spokesperson for the Holistic Moms Network, and talked to the <a href="http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife/2009/10/mayim-bialik-blossoms-in-her-newish-role-as-a-green-mom.html">Sierra Club</a> about her green parenting practices. ... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/mayim-bialik-on-green-parenting.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/mayim-bialik-on-green-parenting.phpFri, 23 Oct 2009 14:42:42 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/stella-mccartney-thinks-smaller.php<img alt="stella mccartney gap kids line photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/stella-mccartney-gap-kids-line.jpg" width="468" height="359" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://vegetarianstar.com/2009/10/14/stella-mccartney-gap-kids-baby-gap-clothing-november-2009/">Fashionista</a> </em> Designer Stella McCartney's new clothing line hits stores in November, but this fall fashion offering comes with a twist: the line, produced with Gap Kids and Baby Gap, is aimed at the eco-friendly weehuggers in your life. So what should you expect?... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/stella-mccartney-thinks-smaller.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/stella-mccartney-thinks-smaller.phpFri, 16 Oct 2009 15:42:42 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/danny-seo-expands-his-empire.php<img alt="danny seo reality show photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/danny-seo-reality-show.jpg" width="466" height="351" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/10/08/green-home-101-meet-the-experts/">Inhabitat</a> </em> Green lifestyle guru Danny Seo--who you might know for his <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/comments/body-and-soul-magazine-danny-seo-decorate-home.html">home decor ideas</a>, suggestions for <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/09/book_review_dan.php">eco-friendly gifts</a>, green <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/04/wholearth-danny-seo.php">beauty products</a>, or natural <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/buying-guides/buy-green-mattresses.html">latex mattresses</a>--announced plans to expand his sustainability empire:... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/danny-seo-expands-his-empire.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/danny-seo-expands-his-empire.phpFri, 09 Oct 2009 15:42:42 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/7-weird-endangered-species-only-a-mother-could-love.php<img alt="weta endangered photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/weta.jpg" width="468" height="292" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://webecoist.com/2008/12/02/strange-and-bizarre-endangered-animal-species/">WebEcoist</a> </em> When we pointed out some <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/7-endangered-animals-cute-enough-for-celebrities-to-save.php">endangered species</a> that are just so gosh-darn cute they'd give Knut a run for his magazine covers, we just couldn't shake the feeling that we were doing a disservice to all the rest of the world's endangered species--you know, the ones that aren't so cute. Or, in these cases, the ones that are almost downright ugly. Well, we think every creature has its own type of beauty--and we know that each holds its own important place in the eco-system--so we tracked down some of the weirder, creepier types who deserve to be saved just as much as the cuddly ones.... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/7-weird-endangered-species-only-a-mother-could-love.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/7-weird-endangered-species-only-a-mother-could-love.phpWed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:16 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/ellen-page-gets-down-and-dirty.php<img alt="ellen page photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/ellen-page-4.jpg" width="450" height="301" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/?p=3890">Hollywood Today</a></em> This weekend, actress Ellen Page returns to movie theaters in the Drew Barrymore-directed roller derby film <em>Whip It</em>--and she returns to the spotlight with a decidedly non-L.A. perspective: ... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/ellen-page-gets-down-and-dirty.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/ellen-page-gets-down-and-dirty.phpFri, 02 Oct 2009 12:42:42 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/ten-most-powerful-and-depressing-slideshows.php<img alt="polar-bear-global-warming-slideshow.jpg" src="http://www.treehugger.com/polar-bear-global-warming-slideshow.jpg" width="445" height="349" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://www.ebaumsworld.com/">Ebaum's World</a> </em> Our lineup of <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/?dcitc=th_nav_galleries">slideshows</a> highlights everything from wear-anywhere<a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/09/green-fashion-10-chic-ways-for-women-to-wear-hemp.php"> hemp fashion</a> to attention-getting <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/06/coolest_environmental_advertis.php">environmental ad campaigns</a>. But they're not all so lighthearted: others tackle the effects of global warming, the dangers of mineral mining, and the almost-unbelievable levels of water pollution facing the Earth. The ten highlighted here might not be the cheeriest we've ever done, but they offer a powerful reminder of just how important sustainability can be.... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/ten-most-powerful-and-depressing-slideshows.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/10/ten-most-powerful-and-depressing-slideshows.phpThu, 01 Oct 2009 12:42:42 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/10/ten-of-treehuggers-most-powerful-and-most-depressing-slideshows.php<div class="img"><img alt="polar bear global warming photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/polar-bear-global-warming.jpg" width="445" height="640" /></div> <div class="caption"><b><a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/03/7-terrifying-global-warming-pictures.php">7 Terrifying Global Warming Photos</a></b> Feeling a little complacent about the idea of global warming? These seven photos--some genuine, some Photoshopped--will remind you of the very real dangers caused by climate change, from a polar bear hanging on desperately to a tiny slice of ice to a massive dust cloud threatening a South African town. Still not concerned? Compare the size of an Argentinian glacier in 1928 to the same spot in 2004, and see just what difference a few decades can make.</div> <div class="credit">Photo via <a href="http://www.ebaumsworld.com/">Ebaum's World</a></div>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/10/ten-of-treehuggers-most-powerful-and-most-depressing-slideshows.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/10/ten-of-treehuggers-most-powerful-and-most-depressing-slideshows.phpThu, 01 Oct 2009 11:42:42 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/january-jones-makes-an-impact.php<img alt="january jones oceana photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/1-january-jones.jpg" width="468" height="351" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20185806_20200062_20457376,00.html">InStyle</a> </em> Everyone's favorite <em>Mad Men</em> wife may not have won herself an Emmy nomination this year, but actress January Jones--who plays Betty Draper--recieved a very different kind of honor this week when Variety included her in its annual Women's Impact Report for her work with Oceana.... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/january-jones-makes-an-impact.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/january-jones-makes-an-impact.phpFri, 25 Sep 2009 13:42:42 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/patrick-swayze-green-legacy.php<img alt="patrick swayze conservation photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/patrick-swayze-conservation.jpg" width="462" height="376" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>Photo via <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-527009/Hollywood-rallies-Patrick-Swayze-vows-continue-work-cancer-battle.html">Daily Mail</a></em> A lot's been said about Patrick Swayze this week, and whether you'll miss him most for his <em>Point Break</em> action scenes, his <em>Ghost</em>-era clay-sculpting, his Chippendales <em>Saturday Night Live</em> skit with Chris Farley, or the irreplaceable "Nobody puts Baby in a corner," his green efforts are just as important to his legacy.... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/patrick-swayze-green-legacy.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/patrick-swayze-green-legacy.phpFri, 18 Sep 2009 14:42:42 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/green-fashion-10-chic-ways-for-women-to-wear-hemp.php<img alt="hemp dresses photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/hemp-dresses.jpg" width="468" height="268" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> Don't mistake the ugly, coarse, scratchy <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/01/ecotip_hemp.php">hemp</a> of the hippie era with the hemp of today: From catwalks to the office, this once-fringe fabric made of rapidly renewable material is geared for <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/hanes-hemp.php">world domination</a>. And it can be found in just about everything, be it a wedding gown, cocktail dress, flirty summer frock, or fabulous pair of shoes. Check out these <em>high</em> fashion items and more in our: <h2>Green Fashion: 10 Chic Examples of High Couture Using Hemp Slideshow</h2> <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/09/green-fashion-10-chic-ways-for-women-to-wear-hemp.php"><img alt="hemp dresses clothing" src="http://www.treehugger.com/images_site/slideshows/slideshow_button.gif"></a>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/green-fashion-10-chic-ways-for-women-to-wear-hemp.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/green-fashion-10-chic-ways-for-women-to-wear-hemp.phpThu, 17 Sep 2009 06:47:51 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/09/green-fashion-10-chic-ways-for-women-to-wear-hemp.php<div class="img"><img alt="isoude hemp-dress photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/images/isoude-hemp-dress.jpg" width="354" height="550" class="mt-image-none" style="" /></div> <div class="caption">If you think all hemp clothes are worn by hippies, think again: As sustainability goes mainstream, the once-fringe fabric is moving into high-fashion circles with ease. Whether you're looking for a wedding gown, cocktail dress, flirty summer frock, or fabulous pair of shoes, there's a hemp alternative for you--like this one, from <a href="http://www.isoude.com">Isoude</a>, with pocket detailing and flirty white trim that makes it at home at any event. This fashion house's eco-friendly silks and hand-dyed pieces are at home at even the fanciest <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/what-to-wear-now-7-hip-green-fashion-icons-share-their-secrets.php">occasion</a>, but for more low-key events, try this blue hemp sleeveless dress, complete with pocket detailing and flirty white trim. </div> <div class="credit">Photo via <a href="http://www.isoude.com/collections/sp2009/sp2009_8.php">Isoude</a></div> </div> <div class="credit">Photo via Isoude</div>... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/09/green-fashion-10-chic-ways-for-women-to-wear-hemp.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/09/green-fashion-10-chic-ways-for-women-to-wear-hemp.phpThu, 17 Sep 2009 06:14:23 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/what-to-wear-now-7-hip-green-fashion-icons-share-their-secrets.php<img alt="graham hill fashion icon photo" src="http://www.treehugger.com/graham-hill-fashion-icon.png" width="468" height="351" class="mt-image-none" style="" /> <em>TreeHugger founder Graham Hill</em> Feeling overwhelmed by fall fashion magazines, TV commercials swearing they're selling the next hot trend, and the sudden influx of catalogs you thought you'd canceled last fall? Cut through the style clutter with tips from these green leaders--writers, journalists, fashionistas, and beauty mavens--who've handpicked their favorite designers, items, and accessories to help you look your best. See which brands are surefire hits--and why sometimes the greenest purchase is no purchase at all.... <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/what-to-wear-now-7-hip-green-fashion-icons-share-their-secrets.php">Read the full story on TreeHugger</a>http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/what-to-wear-now-7-hip-green-fashion-icons-share-their-secrets.phpTue, 15 Sep 2009 08:12:28 GMT