Meet Others

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 15:41:44 GMT

"Sure, it s fun surfing the net alone. But a little meatspace interaction goes a long way." Sometimes you just gotta get out of the house and off the computer. Here s how to connect with your fellow greenies out in the real world. a) Hit a Greendrinks. They re all over the world and are a great way to get linked into local green. Tell'em TreeHugger sent ya. And if you find out anything cool going on, let us know! b) Find or start a local TreeHugger meetup. Meetup exists to use the internet to help people who share similar interests to get together locally. We d love to see some TreeHugger meetups happening! c) Join a local enviro organisation! Here are a few national ones that may have a local chapter

d) Get a green job! No better way to meet greenies than to work in the field. Hit TreeHugger s job board here. e) How about getting 4-12 people together once a week for a tasty green potluck dinner and focus a couple of hours on one or more of TreeHugger's guides for How to Go Green? Talk about how to go green locally, split up tasks and research and help spur each other to green their lives. Might be a good meet-up too...... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Paving over Gardens is the Latest Trend, says WSJ

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 10:14:36 GMT

The rich really are different from you and me. Where many of us are planting green roofs and permeable paving to increase the amount of green in the world, many of the rich have "garden fatigue" and are paving it over. According to the Wall Street Journal, "Here's what's on the way out in landscaping: grass, flowers and trees. Frustrated by extreme changes in the weather -- floods this year, droughts last year -- some homeowners are simply giving up. They're replacing ferns and palms with lifelike fakes, pulling up the sod and putting down stone, concrete and other types of paving, and drastically shrinking planting beds"...."Early this spring, businessman Kim Melrose spent $25,000 having the yard of his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif., torn up so it could be paved with cream-colored concrete, textured to look like travertine stone. His yard has a pool, a covered barbecue, a kitchen with a dishwasher, a two-burner cooktop, a stainless-steel sink and bar with granite countertop -- and not a blade of grass. "It's so easy to take care of," says Mr. Melrose." Forget about the fact that flooding and drought are exacerbated by non-absorbent paving, that is someone else's problem. More room to park the hummers!....::Wall Street Journal ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Earthtalk: What Ever Happened to Electric Cars?

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:03:23 GMT

Dear EarthTalk: I'm familiar with the hybrid cars now widely available, but what ever happened to the purely electric cars that were around 10 years ago? --Peter Zilly, Bellingham, WA The main problem with the electric cars that reared their heads briefly a decade ago was their ability to only go so far on battery power. Charges lasted just 50 miles or so, so you were in trouble if you needed to go farther or ran out of juice somewhere in-between electric outlets. Hybrids, on the other hand, which have side-by-side electric and gas motors, never need to be plugged in and instead use the motions of their gas-powered engines (as well as those of the car's wheels and brakes) to keep their batteries charged at all times. And with a huge infrastructure of gas stations, refueling is always as easy as pulling over to fill up.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

EARTH TALK: Bottle Bill Bonus

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 01:01:07 GMT

Dear EarthTalk: The soda bottle I'm holding only lists a few U.S. states and deposit amounts on it. Aren't more than just a few states requiring that bottles be returned for recycling? -- Calvin Terry, Castine, ME Currently 11 American states have "bottle bill" laws on the books that require a deposit of usually five or 10 cents on beer and soda cans and bottles that can be redeemed when empties are returned to the store. The state of Oregon pioneered such legislation, passing the first U.S. bottle bill back in 1971. Hawaii has the newest one, enacted in 2002. Meanwhile, all but two of Canada's 13 provinces (the remote Northwest Territories and Nunavut) have bottle bills. As with the American laws, Canada's provinces require deposits on all beverage containers other than those containing milk.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

TreeHugger Creative Specs

Fri, 12 May 2006 17:30:03 GMT

We offer most of the standard ad units and some additional. All have a maximum size of 40-60k. We have: Leaderboard 728 x 90 Medium Rectangle 300 x 250, 468x250 Skyscraper 160 x 600, 125x160 Button 125x125 Banner 468x60 Ad Specs * TreeHugger's ad units accept both standard image file formats and rich media creatives, including Flash 8. We work with all third party ad technologies, including Motif, Eyeblaster, PointRoll, and Klipmart with up to a 100k polite download. * Expanding ads require user-initiation with a mouseover or click and audio ads require user-initiation with a click. Both need a prominent close/stop button. * 5x looping restriction for all sizes except 300x250 * 90 second limit on animation for all sizes except 300x250 * We serve banners via iframes on all sites, so please note that rich media may need a local html file implementation for expanding creative. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

TreeHugger Welcomes Writer Jeff McIntire-Strasburg

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 14:23:43 GMT

Jeff McIntire-Strasburg isn't sure whether he's a true Renaissance man, or just suffering from undiagnosed ADD. He does know, though, that since starting sustainablog in July, 2003, he's become a passionate advocate for building a greener world. This former English professor and current professional web content writer finds no greater joy than when he's scouting down the latest developments on sustainability in all its myriad forms: renewable energy development, organic agriculture, cradle to cradle design, green business... you get the picture. He also maintains Squidoo lenses on the green blogosphere and vermicomposting. A native Southerner, Jeff grew up in Milton, Florida, and Lake Charles, Louisiana. After a sojourn into the desert (he attended graduate school at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas), he's settled into a semi-respectable life in St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife Jan, his three step-children, one dog and five (yes, five) cats. He enjoys long walks in the Missouri Botanical Gardens and Tower Grove Park (both just down the street from his 102-year-old house), spontaneous visits to ethnic restaurants (particularly Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines), Saturday afternoons on the couch with a good mystery novel, and long, unproductive visits to local coffee shops (that sell fairly-traded, organic java, of course).... Read the full story on TreeHugger

TreeHugger Looking for Talented, NYC based Contract Designer

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:09:48 GMT

Looking for local, talented, inexpensive designer to work on various TreeHugger web/print projects. If interested, please send 5 small jpegs/gifs of some of your best modern, sleek work to graham [at] treehugger [dot] com, a link to some more work online and an idea of what your hourly rates would be. Thanks!... Read the full story on TreeHugger

TreeHugger: First Stab at TV...Green Tips for Slackers

Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:37:37 GMT

At the risk of going public with something that should be further refined...click below the fold to have a peek at a lil' sumpin' that TreeHugger threw together in Barcelona. It's a 1:09 clip with two skits about saving energy. We'd love your feedback and thoughts as to what TreeHuggerTV should/could be. Drum roll, please...... Read the full story on TreeHugger

TreeHugger Nominated for Blog of the Year and Best Topical Blog! Please Vote!

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 23:57:33 GMT

Dear readers, TreeHugger blushes...We are honored and thankful for having been nominated by y'all for not only the Best Topical Blog but...Best Blog of the Year!!! At the risk of pushing our luck, we'd love to ask you to take a minute and vote for us. We didn't make it to the winner's circle last year, but maybe, just maybe with your help we can this year! 4 Easy Steps: 1) hit http://2006.bloggies.com 2) 2/3 down page under "best topical weblog", click the long sausage button underneath the TreeHugger graphic 3) At the very bottom of page under "weblog of the year", click the long sausage button underneath the TreeHugger graphic. 4) unless going for bonus points (see below), at the very bottom of page, input your email address and hit "submit your nominations!". Bonus points: Take our nepotistic suggestions below and vote for our talented pals. best european weblog: We Make Money Not Art best craft weblog: Make best food weblog: Apartment Therapy best entertainment: Gawker best weblog about politics: Wonkette best web dev weblog: ProBlogger best computers or tech: Gizmodo best group weblog: WorldChanging best community weblog: Digg lifetime achievement: Boing Boing Thanks very much for your support! Team TreeHugger... Read the full story on TreeHugger

The TH Week :: Vehicles to the Extreme

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 12:16:05 GMT

Ask a treehugger what the biggest problem with modern technology is, and you'll often get some lament about cars and car culture. But this last week proved that cars don't need to be evil; Check out these extreme solutions to out transportational woes. :: Lloyd pointed us to the Velocity covered bikeway city concept. :: Jacob zipped through with the GX3 3-wheeled motorcycle concept car. :: Michael rooted out this Aptera concept for a 330 MPG car based on space-ship technology. :: Kyeann found an extreme idea: Free parking for hybrids in Salt Lake City.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

The TH Week : Do It Better Yourself

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:01:52 GMT

If there's one thing that sets Treehuggers apart, it's our resourcefulness when it comes to doing our own thing. These projects from the past week show that DIY is nothing foreign to fans of TH-ing. :: Warren was on fire with a posting for pill boxes made from old contact lens cases, :: The Read it Swap it program for DIY library communities, :: And a discussion of the often overlooked DIY potential for recycling holiday cards. :: Kyeann reviewed "Alligators, Old Mink, and New Money", a recent retro wardrobe DIY manual. :: Collin pointed out this great tutorial for making used-chopstick modern furniture... Read the full story on TreeHugger

The TH Week :: Getaround, Getaround, I Getaround

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 12:23:23 GMT

This week, some of the most interesting news had to do with getting from place to place. Transportation companies, new research, and tried and true wisdom all point to a greener future for transportation. :: Warren reminded us that despite the green car movement, bikes still take the cake. :: Lloyd points us to a new study indicating that SUVs may not be safer for kids after all. :: Michael brought us the scoop on Honda's plans for solar cell production. And GM's new found enthusiasm for Ethanol cars. :: Jacob drooled a little over Ford's new hybrid muscle car... Read the full story on TreeHugger

A New Blog Navigation System: The TreeHugger PostHugger

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 12:07:41 GMT

Exec Summary: Applying old school tech (anchor tags) to a newish publishing format (long blog pages), TreeHugger has created a faster, more enjoyable way to read blogs. Hit the homepage to test drive the navigation bar. And read on to understand how to use it, how it came about and what problems we are still facing. Would love your feedback in the comments section. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

TreeHugger looking for Indian, African and Chinese Correspondents!

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 05:30:24 GMT

We are looking for part-time writers in India, China and Africa (among others). Key skills are writing talent, keen eye for design, eco-knowledge and professionalism. If interested, please send 5 small images of things that you think would be good on TreeHugger, a one-liner as to why and a short backgrounder about yourself to graham at treehugger dot com. Thanks! ($100 to any of our esteemed readers if you make the hook-up!)... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Laurie David : Giving Global Warming the Cold Shoulder

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 01:33:41 GMT

With the recent onslaught of hurricanes and tropical storms battering the gulf islands and coast, the global media has finally begun to give some face time to this whole "global warming" idea. That's welcome news to many treehuggers who have been paying attention for much longer, including Laurie David, founder of StopGlobalWarming.org, a grassroots "virtual march" on Washington designed to focus the American people on this issue, and shock some sense into politicians who have largely ignored the problem until now. The march's website is a great clearing house for news and information about how global warming is effecting all different parts of the USA, and the world -- definitely worth a look. :: Stop Global Warming ... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Name Our Baby And Win A Voltaic Bag!

Fri, 21 Oct 2005 00:58:03 GMT

Some of our Hollywood friends are putting together a hot new show for PBS about real businesses and entrepreneurs making big green by going green. At Treehugger, we're serious believers in the idea that economies are the best machine to drive adoption of sustainable practices, so we want to help them out by crafting the perfect name for their labor of love. Your winning name should be simple, catchy, and evoke both environmentalism and good business. If your idea has the right spark for these bigwigs, we'll send you a Voltaic backpack so you'll have the right spark too. Send your suggestions to tips@treehugger with "Name Our Eco-Baby" in the subject.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Lazy Environmentalist Interviews Graham Hill, Jen Boulden and Mark Spellun

Mon, 12 Sep 2005 08:23:17 GMT

TreeHugger's founder will be interviewed along with the co-founder of Ideal Bite and the Editor-in-Chief of Plenty Magazine today at 4 pm EST. Here are the deets: September 9, 2005 -- The environmental movement is undergoing an identity crisis. While leaders and institutions wrestle with ways to remain relevant in a contemporary context, a new consumption driven environmental movement is steadily resonating with consumers. This Monday, September 12th, "The Lazy Environmentalist" will document this new environmentalism as it moves into the mainstream. Building upon the success of its premiere season, "Lazy Environmentalist" host Josh Dorfman will welcome..... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Top 5: Fancy Pants

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 04:02:27 GMT

Unfortunately, over the years, the illustrious tradition of treehugging has become synonymous with "back to nature" type clothes. Ratty hemp shirts, skirts made from quilters scraps, and the ubiquitous Birkenstock sandal. Even more frightening has been the extreme "clothing optional" ideology of some of the more extreme practitioners. But as a hip, modern Treehugger, there's no need for you to go bottomless. Here are some great pants to keep the breeze off you bum...... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Ask Me About My Gas : Say It With A Shirt

Tue, 30 Aug 2005 01:35:08 GMT

Lately, the T-shirt fad is reaching a fever pitch. New independent designers surface daily, offering small batches of ultra-cool printed tees to add to your collection. There are gallery shows, contests, and cotton threads with cult status. Within such a frenzied trend, it's sometimes hard to see the good stuff clearly. Let us help clear the cotton from your brain by pointing out two San Franciscans who are creating T-shirts that not only feature stellar art, but are Treehugger-friendly times two! - printed on American Apparel blanks and promoting biodiesel...... Read the full story on TreeHugger

GreenAds: Advertizing With A Little More Heart

Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:08:32 GMT

Here at Treehugger, we're committed to bringing you the best the sustainable lifestyle has to offer. So we're pleased as punch to be involved with the new GreenAds syndicated advertising service. This new eco-venture matches sustainably minded publishers and their audiences (that's us) with advertisers interested in letting them know about their new fairly traded, enviro-friendly products. We hope that this new addition to our arsenal will help you, our readers find that even more of the things that you need can be had from earth friendly sources. And, if you're a manufacturer of eco-goods, consider buying ads on the site -- you might see your ads on Treehugger someday. :: GreenAds Advertizing... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Earthtalk: Why Die For Hair Dye?

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:06:11 GMT

Treehugger is proud to introduce a weekly column with answers to your environmental questions, EARTH TALK, From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: Are there organic highlights and dyes I can use in my hair that contain less ammonia and peroxide than traditional brands? --Terry Wattendorf, Scituate, MA
For those who want to color their hair but find the chemicals in widely available dyes and highlighting treatments too harsh, a new crop of products promises to do the trick without causing allergic reactions or other health problems. While green-friendly permanent hair dyes still require some of these chemicals--such as ammonia, peroxide, p-Phenylenediamine or diaminobenzene=ADin order to be effective, alternatives do exist that contain smaller amounts...... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Book Review: Radical Simplicity

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:44:05 GMT

First of all, a couple of confessions. 1.) I've been known to threaten family while watching latest Hollywood blockbuster on 30 inch Trinitron that we're moving off the grid so start polishing up your library cards. 2.) I drove the mile to the library on a sunny day to write this review instead of taking my bicycle (time pressure was my excuse although I still managed to read a battery of periodicals before starting this). 3.) I was inclined to like Dan Price's book Radical Simplicity and read it straight through. Of course, you can see by numbers one and two that I live in a delusional world where wishes and reality rarely meet and number three? Well, that's just throwing gasoline on everything.... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Life Straw: All You Can Drink For A Year!

Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:02:10 GMT

Even with the "massive" 1700 person cryptosporidium outbreak in New York State this past summer, the water quality problems of the developed world pale in comparison to the more than 1 billion people throughout the world without access to safe drinking water. A large percentage of these people suffer because their drinking supply is infected with bacteria, or microorganisms brought on by agricultural pollution and poor sanitation. But a much touted new device called the life straw seeks to give those billion a fresh look at water...... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Q & A : Biodiesel Airplanes?

Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:15:40 GMT

Treehugger Elizabeth Snow wrote us today, asking "Can airplanes run on biodiesel?" We thought that was a decent question, since a Boeing 747 run from Minneapolis to Amsterdam uses over 109,700 liters of fuel to make the trip. That's almost 8 times as much fuel per passenger mile as a bus, and over twice as much fuel/passenger mile as a car. With the global airline fleet sucking down this much fuel, it would be nice to know that it was renewable...... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Hemp Plastic: Not Just For Sandals Anymore

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 07:14:39 GMT

With oil prices climbing all over the world, plastics manufacturers are looking to alternative sources of raw material that don't rely on synthetics. British company Hemp Plastics thinks it's on the right track to producing a 100% hemp feedstock plastic. It's current formulation, which uses hemp fiber filler bound with recycled plastic (a petrochemical component which they to replace with a hemp starch polymer) is lightweight, super tough, and even with its oil-based binder, uses far less petroleum than a comparable piece of polycarbonate...... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Recycler: Make Your Move -- With A Bike Trailer

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 02:07:16 GMT

Here in the northern hemisphere, summer is in full swing. And that means barbecue, trips to the park, long bike rides, and ... moving tons of junk. It's true; For some reason, summer is synonymous with moving into new apartments, filling in some empty space with new furniture, or helping a friend haul in some bark ships for the garden. So, since it's so nice outside, why not take advantage of it, and haul your load in one of these great bike extensions which Treehugger has covered over the years...... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Treehugger Survey #2 : Last Chances For Hip&Zen

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 14:31:30 GMT

Treehugger Survey number two is still going strong, and we know we haven't heard from all of you. Your responses will go to help us get content, advertisers, contests, and events that better fit what you're looking for. And, three lucky winners will take home a $100 gift certificate from trendy Treehuggers Hip & Zen. So, whether you want more stories on sustainable gardening, the hottest eco-celebrities, or even if you just want some free eco-swag, this survey is just what you need. And even if you did our first survey, the questions are all new, so give this one a crack too ::Treehugger Survey Number 2... Read the full story on TreeHugger

First and Second Chances For August Green Drinks

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 18:38:43 GMT

If you're in NYC tonight, and looking to rub elbows with some of the city's up-and-coming greenies, then Green Drinks is the mixer for you. Green Drinks is a nonprofit, grassroots movement to bring together movers and shakers in architecture, energy, film, finance, publishing, fund raising, graphic design, sustainability in business, eco-materials, interior design, fashion design, law as well as folks in the non-profit and for-profit worlds. If you're interested in checking out tonight's mixer on the FryingPan Boat at Pier 63 in Manhattan, directions are available on the NYC website. If you can't make it tonight, don't despair. You've still got a chance next week when Green Drinks Brooklyn takes over hot new eco-cantina Habana Outpost on August 18th. Or, you can get future updates from the Green Drinks Newsletter at GreenLinks.com. Who said treehuggers couldn't cut loose? :: Green Drinks NYC Tonight... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Voltaic Systems are Hiring! (Solar Backpack-Makers)

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 05:54:51 GMT

We get a lot of questions about how to find a green job. Here's one! Friend of TreeHugger, Voltaic Systems, inventors of the Solar Backpack, are looking for an Operations Manager. This position would touch most day to day activities including: PR and marketing; web site maintenance; fulfillment and customer support..... Read the full story on TreeHugger

NYC Treehuggers: Opportunity to Help the Arctic

Tue, 02 Aug 2005 12:18:33 GMT

This is a little late for many of you, but if you're a New York Treehugger looking for something to do tonight, consider attending this fundraiser on behalf of the Treasure America Project. This group of writers, filmmakers, and activists is dedicated to spreading understanding about the negative impacts that drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge would have -- both ecologically, and economically. Funds raised at the event will help support efforts to document current effects of drilling on arctic climates and economies, as well as drive PR campaigns aimed at the public and potential political allies. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to yaunyw[at]yahoo.com (or to request invitations to the upcoming fund raising events in Denver, Boston and Washington D.C.) Suggested donations are Caribou level - $50 per person, Grizzly Level - $100, Tundra Level - $250+. Donations can be accepted online at TreasureAmerica.org or in-person at the event. Even if you missed tonight's event, consider e-mailing anyway for news of upcoming fund raisers nearer to your area.:: Treasure America... Read the full story on TreeHugger

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