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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:15:33 GMT

photo: jurvetson via Flickr We've got some fresh stuff cooking up in the TreeHugger Nerd Labs, and as you may have noticed, we're trying out a new layout for our posts today. Sporting a two column design with more breathing room for our great content, this layout aims to provide readers with a cleaner, faster, and tastier TreeHuggin' experience. But that's enough from us - we want to know what you think! Drop in on our Feedback Forum and give us your thoughts on this or any other aspect of TreeHugger you'd like. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Discovery's TreeHugger & Planet Green Are Looking for an Intern!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:26:26 GMT

photo: adpowers via Flickr Discovery's Planet Green/TreeHugger seeks an intern to collaborate on a high-impact innovative environmental initiative. Intern will perform research (primarily online) related to climate change initiatives, and will assist with the development of a presentation addressing questions of how individuals can most effectively reduce their carbon footprint. This presentation will be given on a regular basis by multiple Discovery team members, and will represent the first step in a significant, broader initiative. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Double the Pleasure: Sex Toys Added to Planet Green Sex Guide

Fri, 15 May 2009 10:01:35 GMT

Photo credit: Lelo Time for some green action in the bedroom: And honey, we're not talking about bamboo sheets or beds made entirely of wood. Did you know most manufacturers load vibrators and dildos with phthalates--toxic chemical softeners used in PVC--to make them soft and flexible? It's a little steamy over at Planet Green, where we've updated our sex guide, How to Go Green: Sex, to include six green vibrators and dildos. Check out the Cobalt Ribbed Clear G-spot Dildo from PyreXions that can be heated or chilled to your liking or the NobEssence, hand-sculpted out of exotic hardwoods: Both are a surefire way to convert your partner to the green movement.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

10 (Plus) Ways to Change the World Through Social Media

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Illustration courtesy of Max Gladwell. This is a guest post from Max Gladwell; it is being published simultaneously on dozens of sites across the blogosphere today in an effort to inspire hundreds of conversations. Our children will inherit a world profoundly changed by the combination of technology and humanity that is social media. They'll take for granted that their voices can be heard and that a social movement can be launched from their laptop. They'll take for granted that they are connected and interconnected with hundreds of millions of people at any given moment. And they'll take for granted that a black man is or was President of the United States. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Adventures on Earth Day with TreeHugger's Writers (Slideshow)

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:39:51 GMT

TreeHugger loves having voices from all over the globe, especially on big green days like Earth Day, when a bunch of us can chime in and give perspectives from all over the planet. We gathered up a few from earlier this week -- Earth Day and the Green Apple Festival included -- so we could see how we all spent the day designated for Momma Earth. From The Flaming Lips in Washington D.C. to an electric tractor in Oregon, here are some of Team TreeHugger's experiences on Earth Day. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Adventures on Earth Day with TreeHugger's Writers

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:16:29 GMT

TreeHugger Alex snapped this photo of The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne at the Green Apple Festival last weekend in Washington, D.C. -- a pretty awesome way to start Earth Day celebrations.

Photo: Alex Pasternack

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Best of Green: Best in Show -- Vote for Your Favorites

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:43:12 GMT

TreeHugger's inaugural Best of Green awards have been an amazing, inspiring way to celebrate Earth Month, and, now that we've celebrated Earth Day with all the winners, it's time to pick the "Best in Show" for the Best of Green. After narrowing the field from the entire world of green down to our favorites -- over 175 winners, all told -- we need your help to pick an ultimate winner. Now that your votes have been cast to pick your favorites in each category, those category winners are going head to head to determine who will win the "Best in Show" for this year's Best of Green awards. See who came out on top before heading to Planet Green to cast your votes. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Best of Green: Best in Show

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:35:31 GMT

Best of Green Awards "Best in Show"

TreeHugger's inaugural Best of Green awards have been an amazing, inspiring way to celebrate Earth Month, and, now that we've celebrated Earth Day with all the winners, it's time to pick the "Best in Show" for the Best of Green. After narrowing the field from the entire world of green down to our favorites -- over 175 winners, all told -- we need your help to pick an ultimate winner -- the "Best in Show." Check out the top vote-getters from each category here, and then head over to Planet Green to View & Vote for the "Best in Show" winner. Voting will end at midnight on April 30, 2009, so find your favorite and get your votes in now! Agree with who won in each category? Feel like your fellow voters missed someone good? Let us know in the Best of Green Forums.

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Best of Green: Business & Politics

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Considering that pretty much everything that TreeHugger covers could be written about from the standpoint of Business or Politics, the hardest part about narrowing down who should be given a Best of Green title was really determining what and whom not to include. There really are so many people whose work deserves to be recognized that we had to make some hard decisions on what sort of businesses, activities, political groups, we wanted to single out. With that in mind, here's a cross section of the sort of people, businesses and ideas which we thought deserved to be called the Best of Green. produced by Matthew McDermott

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Best of Green: Business & Politics (Slideshow)

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Update: Vote now for Best of Show!

Now that the initial voting period has ended, it's time to vote for the 'Best in Show' -- check out the category winners in the Best in Show slideshow, and then click over to Planet Green to View & Vote for your favorites. Voting ends at midnight on April 30, 2009. The Best of Green: Business & Politics All of the individual efforts that TreeHugger encourages people to do to green their lives, buy more eco-friendly products, reduce their carbon footprint and eco-footprint as a whole will only take us so far on the path of creating a truly green and sustainable future. The other piece of the puzzle is changing the structure of of society to place the environment at the head of every decision. That's where the larger actions of business and politicians really come into play. Though the road towards a fair and just, ecologically sustainable future is long, the winners in each of the Best of Green categories you're about to view all are leading the way in their particular sphere. Without further a-do here are TreeHugger's picks for the Best of Green for Business & Politics: ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Best of Green: Food & Health (Slideshow)

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:41:30 GMT

Update: Vote now for Best of Show!

Now that the initial voting period has ended, it's time to vote for the 'Best in Show' -- check out the category winners in the Best in Show slideshow, and then click over to Planet Green to View & Vote for your favorites. Voting ends at midnight on April 30, 2009. The Best of Green: Food & Health From the breakfast we eat in the morning, to the restaurants where we dine in the evening, few things have a more regular impact on our lives than food. And, food, along with myriad other environmental factors, has a big influence on our general health and wellbeing. With that in mind, it's great that we were able to hand out over 25 Best of Green Awards to those doing the best green work in restaurants, breweries and wineries, food writing, green food resources, and more. Be sure to check in with the winners of the other seven categories, and tell us why you agree or disagree with the choices in the TreeHugger Forums. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Best of Green: Food & Health

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:08:35 GMT

Green food and good health go hand in hand. So while the best food choices and options vary greatly by locale, the best-practices and principles that apply to good food and good remain the same no matter where you live. With that in mind, we present the people (advocates, chefs, writers), places (restaurants, breweries, wineries), and resources (websites, guides, blogs) that are teaching and inspiring us when it comes to food and health. Produced by Collin Dunn

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Best of Green: Fashion & Beauty

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:48:00 GMT

When it comes to sustainable fashion and beauty you can have it all--good looks for a low-impact planetary cost. Whether you're seeking silkier hair, an alluring aroma, come hither eye makeup, form fitting jeans, the coolest kicks or an upgraded men's wardrobe, consider snagging up some of our Best of Green winners. Produced by Jessica Root

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Best of Green: Culture & Celebrity (Slideshow)

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:45:28 GMT

Update: Vote now for Best of Show!

Now that the initial voting period has ended, it's time to vote for the 'Best in Show' -- check out the category winners in the Best in Show slideshow, and then click over to Planet Green to View & Vote for your favorites. Voting ends at midnight on April 30, 2009. Best of Green: Culture & Celebrity It seems just about every day we hear about a new green initiative bursting out of Hollywood: The celebrities are at it full-force. Then, on the cultural front, powerful green initiatives are slowly sneaking their way into our daily lives. To acknowledge this, we've singled out over 20 honorees earth-crazy enough to earn a Best of Green award in the category of Celebrity & Culture. Don't agree with our picks? Vent in the Forums. And check back for the winners in our other six categories, which will launch throughout the week. Who is the greenest celebrity of them all? What is the best environmental film, tv ad, cultural movement, magazine, social media site, and twitter feed? These and more are addressed in our:

Best of Green: Culture & Celebrity Slideshow

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Best of Green: Culture & Celebrity

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:19:38 GMT

It seems just about every day a new green initiative bursts out of Hollywood: The celebrities are at it full-force. Then, on the cultural front, powerful green initiatives are slowly sneaking their way into our daily lives. On TreeHugger, we picked more than 20 honorees earth-crazy enough to earn a Best of Green award in the category of Celebrity & Culture, from the greenest celebrity to the best environmental film, TV ad, cultural movement, magazine, social media site, and twitter feed.

Produced by Mairi Beautyman

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Best of Green: Science & Technology

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:45:01 GMT

Narrowing down the most important topics in science and technology is no easy task considering that it is our sciences and technological breakthroughs that are leading us both into and out of global climate change. Add to that the task of choosing the best for that category! We've considered long and hard, and have gathered together some of the best objects, concepts, people and resources that we want people to know about and consider - the movers and shakers in green science technology today.

Image via TreeHugger

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Best of Green: Travel + Nature (Slideshow)

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:30:48 GMT

Update: Vote now for Best of Show!

Now that the initial voting period has ended, it's time to vote for the 'Best in Show' -- check out the category winners in the Best in Show slideshow, and then click over to Planet Green to View & Vote for your favorites. Voting ends at midnight on April 30, 2009. There's a lot of mega-change happening in the world of travel and nature: Planes are running on biofuels, celebrities are dreaming of fantasy island escapes, hotel chains are going uber green, and endangered species are, well, getting more endangered. To acknowledge this, we've singled out nearly 20 honorees green-wild enough to earn a Best of Green Award in the category of Travel + Nature. Don't agree with our picks? Vent in the Forums. And check back for the winners in our other six categories, which will be launched throughout the week. From the best-looking endangered species (and this little guy is darn cute!), to the best yoga retreat, to the--dare we say it--best airline, these and more are addressed in our:

Best of Green: Travel and Nature Slideshow

Go to the Best of Green main page

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Outdoor Nonprofits: Apply by March 1 to Receive $50,000 in the Greater Outdoors Project

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:55:57 GMT

Hey, outdoor-oriented nonprofits, want $50,000? Of course you do. To earn it, you can enter the Greater Outdoors Project, presented by Redwood Creek wines and Planet Green. Each year, nonprofits across the country take to the great outdoors planting trees, cleaning up hiking trails and working to keep our water clean -- the grant went to Trout Unlimited last year. Redwood Creek wines, along with Planet Green, are giving back to one of these organizations through the Greater Outdoors Project grant. The last day to apply for the grant is Sunday, March 1, so hop to it; applications can be submitted through the Greater Outdoors site. Voting goes from April 1 to May 31, and then the judges -- including TreeHugger founder Graham Hill -- will pitch in to award the grant. Get all the details and fill out an application at the Greater Outdoors Project.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Welcome Laura Michalchyshyn to Planet Green!

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:50:07 GMT

Discovery Communications today announced the appointment of veteran television and film executive, Laura Michalchyshyn, to President and General Manager of Planet Green. Michalchyshyn will report to CEO David Zaslav, who made the announcement. Hit the jump for the full release.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Thoreau's Legacy, Water Consciousness and Juicy Eco-Jewelry

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:49:00 GMT

The Union of Concerned Scientists and Penguin Classics encourage writers and photographers to contribute to their new online book, Thoreau's Legacy: American Stories about Global Warming. Hurry, the deadline is tomorrow--November 15! AlterNet, the news and advocacy website, publishes the book, Water Consciousness: How We All Have To Change To Protect Our Most Critical Resource. A jewelry designer transforms trashed soda and juice containers into earrings. For Thanksgiving, EcoWorldy reports on eco-issues "related to bringing food from the farm to your dinner plate." A study finds that Southern California's air pollution kills more than motor vehicle fatalities do. Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news? Note: On November 17th, 2008, Hugg will no longer accept new submissions or registrations. The Hugg.com domain will be directed towards a new feature on the TreeHugger forums where participants will be able to post and comment on interesting green links (coming soon). Learn more at Hugg.com.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

A Home Energy Use Tracker, The Prius' Solar Makeover and Brazil's Carbon Market

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:05:00 GMT

home energy use in real time. Toyota considers sprucing up the Prius with rooftop solar panels. Can the carbon market help save Amazonia? Greenbang rounds up their list of top ten weird green technologies. Australia rates their most fuel efficient cars. Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news? Note: On November 17th, 2008, Hugg will no longer accept new submissions or registrations. The Hugg.com domain will be directed towards a new feature on the TreeHugger forums where participants will be able to post and comment on interesting green links (coming soon). Learn more at Hugg.com.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

All Things Obama

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:23:00 GMT

Eat. Drink. Better. serves up Election Victory Pancakes. EcoSalon reviews the new Democratic government's green plans. The Naked Hippie sells organic Obama tees. Sustainablog wonders what the new President's first sustainable act should be. Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news? Note: On November 17th, 2008, Hugg will no longer accept new submissions or registrations. The Hugg.com domain will be directed towards a new feature on the TreeHugger forums where participants will be able to post and comment on interesting green links (coming soon). Learn more at Hugg.com.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Hybrid Boats, New York City's Big Green News and SmartBiking

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:32:00 GMT

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show showcases the DSe Hybrid 12m from Island Pilot--a boat powered using a combination of diesel, solar and electric power. The Statue of Liberty lights up NYC the eco-way by tapping into wind energy. ...On a sadder NYC note, a federal judge puts a halt to the city's fuel-efficient hybrid taxis. Copenhagen draws plans to experiment with MIT's SmartBiking project starting in November 2009. The 2008 Geneva International Motor Show unveils the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid car. Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news?... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Healthy Halloween Tips, Starbucks' Fill of Fair Trade and Eco-Savvy Holidays

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:11:00 GMT

Too much of a good thing (like fair trade, organic and homemade Halloween treats) can still be a bad thing. See how to prevent your kids--and yourself--from OD'ing on sugar this Halloween. Starbuck's announces it will double its purchases of fair trade coffee to 40 million pounds in 2009--making the company the largest purchaser of Fair Trade CertifiedTM coffee in the world. Just in time for the holidays, Eco-Libris reviews the book, Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations & Traditions for the Whole Family. Sustainablog shares a paper-free book alternative. The Cornucopia Institute's Organic Dairy Products Scorecard ranks organic milk producers. What's the grade of your favorite brand? Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news?... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Solar Space Satellites, Ebay's Elephant Ivory Ban and FedEx's Eco-Endeavors

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:25:00 GMT

Are solar satellites the answer to our energy crisis? Ebay bans the sale of elephant ivory. FedEx announces their largest international solar energy facility. Summer Rayne Oakes partners up with Payless Shoes to get them on board with green. Doctors continue to disagree over the correct Vitamin D intake for children. Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news?... Read the full story on TreeHugger

The American Diet, Sexy, Reused Skateboards and Buyer Beware

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:57:00 GMT

GreenHomeHuddler charts the average American diet and shares some green foodie tips. Skateboards transform into sleek and sexy watches, chairs, shoes and more. EcoSalon takes a stab at the USDA for halting the Agriculture Chemical Usage Program. What's the buzz behind "peak coffee?" Find out! Simon and Schuster launch their new line of eco-friendly children's books, Little Green Books. Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news?... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Beautiful Bottle Caps, The Humble Rutabaga and The Real Financial Crisis

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:40:00 GMT

:: Artist Rick Ladd embraces the bottle cap in his furniture designs. :: Eat. Drink. Better. rounds-up recipes using fall's "most overlooked and under appreciated vegetable." :: TriplePundit calculates that the cost of deforestation is much greater than that of the financial crisis. :: Will 'black silicon' be able to revolutionize solar energy generation? :: Get with Green compiles a list of twenty things homeowners should know before installing bamboo flooring. Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news?... Read the full story on TreeHugger

How to Go Green: School Teachers

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:46:58 GMT

Photo credit: Image Source/Getty Images School teachers, listen up! This is a call for help. You are one of the first lines of defense in the environmental movement. In a few short years, the upcoming generation will decide the fate of this planet. And when it comes to how to teach children science, math, and geography, you're the best at it. The interdisciplinary skills they learn today will be the planet-saving skills they enlist tomorrow. Now, we know that's a lot to bear on your shoulders, so we've put together a guide that will help you in the classroom -- and outside it, too. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to help children develop a connection to the environment, through both learning and experience. We know that most of you went back-to-school in September, but we have it on good intelligence that some teachers may have spent their summers traveling and golfing, rather than working out lesson plans. We certainly don't take issue with that, and with the Go Green Initiative's annual Earth Summit -- a national conference focused on going green in the classroom -- taking place in Syracuse later this month, it's a perfect time to start planning some eco-activities for your students. Enter our handy cheat sheet for school teachers. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Apple's Greener MacBook, Celebrating Green Holidays, and Recycled Halloween Costumes

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:44:26 GMT

Apple has greened its MacBook, much to Greenpeace's delight. Is the iPod next? How bad is formaldehyde, really? Get the facts before bringing any more into your home. With the holiday season looming, the time is right for "Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations & Traditions for the Whole Family", by Corey Colwell-Lipson & Lynn Colwell. Ripon College in Wisconsin offers freshmen a brand-new Trek 820 mountain bike plus accessories (including an expensive lock) for free if they won't bring their car to college. Check out the 16 best recycled Halloween costumes around. Most Huggable is a regular roundup of some of Hugg's top green news stories. Why not submit your own green news?... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Buy Green: Backpacks under $100

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:48:40 GMT

The backpack is the workhorse of the bag community: versatile, sturdy, and affordable. Over at Planet Green, we've rounded up our favorites -- for adults kids alike -- that cost under $100. Naturally, all of our picks are also eco-friendly. From bags that use recycled and organic materials to companies that support ethical labor practices and customer-wide recycling programs, this guide offers the best packs to fit your green style and your budget. Read on for a sneak peek at our latest buying guide.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

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