http://www.treehugger.com/ TreeHugger is a fast-growing web magazine, dedicated to everything that has a modern aesthetic yet is environmentally responsible. Our influential audience stops by frequently to check out the latest news, reviews and recommendations for modern yet green products and services. Consumers also rely on the directory to help facilitate their buying processes. TreeHugger is the most effective way for them to find well designed products that are also ecologically sensitive. en Copyright 2008 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:00:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss :: Use up your old nail polish with these three ideas. :: Give your simple tomato soup a twist by trying this Tomato Potato Soup recipe instead! :: Find a friend to go biking with you to make cycling more fun--and safe.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/three-ways-to-reuse-nail-polish-tomato-potato-soup-cycling-tip-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/three-ways-to-reuse-nail-polish-tomato-potato-soup-cycling-tip-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives beauty treatments biking recipes Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0500 :: Go backpacking this weekend--and take along these four eco-friendly tips. :: Savor the last tastes of summer with Emeril's cool and refreshing Cucumber Salad. :: Get your whites white without having to use a toxic bleach. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/4-backpacking-tips-cucumber-salad-whiter-linens-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/4-backpacking-tips-cucumber-salad-whiter-linens-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives camping cleaning green entertaining recipes Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:08:00 -0500
Silicon Valley has officially had green fever for some time, now. A case in point is our recent interview with Chris Page, Yahoo’s sustainability maven. Adobe, the maker of Photoshop, Acrobat, Flash, etc. is also taking some of these lessons to heart and putting its buildings under the lens—and no, this isn’t a green Photoshop job. Adobe’s Randy Knox takes care of the company’s growing physical presence in San Jose, CA. Adobe’s buildings featureTreeHugger Radio electronics the th interview water buildings green building LEED renewable energy software solar water Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:11:16 -0500 BBC Thread: Junky Styling Interview "The forward-thinking design team who have turned fashion on its head. Annika Sanders from Junky Styling discusses their unique approach to designing clothes. All their designs are made from second hand suits, shirts, woollen garments and vintage fabrics." DH Love Life: Earth Prize by Daryl Hannah Daryl visits Richard Branson at home in his own patch of the Carribbean - Necker Island. She finds out how Branson is making his island 100% carbon neutral, what he's doing with t]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/richard-branson-th-blog-love.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/richard-branson-th-blog-love.php top fives carbon neutral carnival of the green daryl hannah greenpeace th blog love Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:12 -0500 Uhm. Yeah. We're not sure exactly what this is even used for. Maybe if you need to make enough margaritas to feed an entire army, literally, and in under 2.5 seconds, then what you need my friend is this gas-powered-party-blender. The best thing they have to say about it is that it is "the sensible alternative to cutting ice with a chain-saw." It has a "2-stroke, 43cc gas powered variable speed engine" so you can go from chop to puree to obliterate with just the flick of a switch. Did we mention it's gas-powered? Get one now before gas prices go back up again. Seriously. At $275 USD, don't worry there's free shipping, you'd better se]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/gas-powered-party-blender.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/gas-powered-party-blender.php un-treehugger gadgets green drinks un-treehugger Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0500 :: Give yourself a natural glow with a DIY, berry-based blush. :: Get back to comfort food basics with Kelly's classic tomato sandwich. :: Have an eco-artistic eye? Enter this international green design competition.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/diy-berry-based-blush-tomato-sandwich-green-design-competition.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/diy-berry-based-blush-tomato-sandwich-green-design-competition.php TH Exclusives cosmetics design competitions recipes Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:34:00 -0500 Pet Fashion Week may be a bit of a misnomer for the two-day pet-lifestyle trade show that took place in New York City over the weekend, but don't tell that to the dogs who roamed the floors of the sprawling exhibition space dressed to maim, if not to kill, in rock 'n roll-themed hoodies, blinged-out collars, and hand-crocheted "pupooses." And if cat lovers felt marginalized, well, who could blame 'em? The event, now into its third year, was all about man's best friend. Click below the fold for some of Pet Fashion Week 2008's eco-friendly highlights. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/pet-fashion-week-2008.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/pet-fashion-week-2008.php TH Exclusives cats cotton dogs pets pet_topic Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:24:48 -0500 :: Make baby happy with homemade organic baby food. :: Spruce up your work pad with potted plants and herbs. :: Live in NYC? Reap the benefits of renewable energy. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/organic-baby-food-potted-plants-renewable-energy-nyc-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/organic-baby-food-potted-plants-renewable-energy-nyc-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives babies decorating new york city Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:30:00 -0500 This week is Carnival of the Green # 142 and it's being hosted by Life Goggles, a blog that incorporates green reviews, news and interviews. So head on over to this week's Carnival and check out a round up of green news and events from the past week, submitted by other bloggers and green sites. To learn more about Carnival of the Green, where it will be and how to host, please click here to link to our previous post. PLEASE NOTE]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/carnival-of-the-green-life-goggles.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/carnival-of-the-green-life-goggles.php TH Exclusives carnival of the green green blogs green carnival Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:32:11 -0500 Green Fatigue and The Global Hothouse...Are We Hosed? A couple of weeks ago, one of the chief scientists at the U.K.'s Department for Environment Food and Affairs (DEFRA), Robert Watson, said that due to the uncertainty of containing carbon emissions, his country should prepare for a 4C (7F) rise in global temperatures this century. To which Guardian newspaper commentator and author Oliver Tickell responded that if the globe is going to heat up by 4 degrees Celsius, all we can prepare for is human extinction. ::Graham Hill TH Exclusives designers energy fish huffington post waste Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:32:15 -0500 :: Look hot in a tee from holistically thinking clothing brand, Humanity Ink. :: Serve up a seasonal bowl of vegan Zucchini Basil Soup. :: Learn about the innovations being made to help green our air travel.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/humanity-ink-zucchini-basil-soup-air-travel-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/humanity-ink-zucchini-basil-soup-air-travel-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives air travel clothing recipes vegan Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:23:00 -0500 :: Sport a cute clutch made out of renewable raffia. :: Give dinner some kick with Vegetarian Kung Pao. :: Repair Junior's tattered teddy with green mending materials.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/raffia-clutch-vegetarian-kung-pao-mending-materials-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/raffia-clutch-vegetarian-kung-pao-mending-materials-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives accessories recipes sustainable fabrics vegetarian Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:07:00 -0500
We all know how green Hollywood wants to appear. We also know how ungreen the entertainment economy can truly be. In the second portion of our conversation with News Corporation’s Director of Energy Initiatives, Rachel Webber grapples with this schizophrenia as she delves deeper into how Murdoch’s media empire plans to both calculate and neutralize its own global footprint. She also serves up some tasty details, like how it took shooting in a submarine for the producers of Business & Politics TreeHugger Radio the th interview books business carbon neutral celebrity electricity energy energy efficiency sustainability television Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:29:23 -0500 Care2: New Look, Same Folks by Randy Paynter "Our new design is now live today after many months of planning and hard work. A big Thank You to the fantastic efforts of all the Care2 employees who poured their hearts and souls into making this a reality." EcoGeek: New Report: All New Cars Will Be Hybrids By 2020 by Jaymi Heimbuch "IBM’s Institute for Business Value has interviewed 125 anonymous car industry executives from 15 countries and has come to the conclusion, among several conc]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/care2-relaunch-th-blog-love.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/care2-relaunch-th-blog-love.php top fives carnival of the green drinking water economics hybrid cars th blog love Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:50:47 -0500 :: Get crafty with old, mis-matched kitchen bowls. :: Avoid mall madness. Show the kids that cool, unique back-to-school clothes can be found at thrift stores. :: Tour the Midwest mindfully. Eco-tour Chicago with help from our Green City Guide: Chicago. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/five-reuses-for-bowls-thift-store-shopping-green-city-guide-chicago-today-on-treehugger.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/five-reuses-for-bowls-thift-store-shopping-green-city-guide-chicago-today-on-treehugger.php TH Exclusives chicago crafts fashion reusability Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:19:00 -0500 :: Beat the back to school blues with a splash of green! Consult our How to Go Green: Back to School guide. :: Take comfort food to healthier heights with this fresh-from-the-farm Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes recipe. :: Follow these five uplifting and energizing tips to give green conferences, parties and gatherings more zest. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/how-to-go-green-back-to-school-guide-mashed-potatoes-recipe-eco-event-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/how-to-go-green-back-to-school-guide-mashed-potatoes-recipe-eco-event-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives children farmers markets social networking universities Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:52:00 -0500 :: Make your soles sustainable with shoe shopping tips from Summer Rayne Oakes. :: Feel as healthy as an Olympian eating Eggplant with Chili and Spring Onions. :: Talk school and town officials out of using artificial turf. :: Try Kelly's Curried Cauliflower Soup on one of summer's cooler days. :: Make your ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/shoes-eggplant-recipes-artificial-turf-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/shoes-eggplant-recipes-artificial-turf-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives footwear grass recipes Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:24:00 -0500 This week is Carnival of the Green # 141 and it's being hosted by Enviroblog, a blog that focuses on environmental connections to public health. So head on over to this week's Carnival and check out a round up of green news and events from the past week, submitted by other bloggers and green sites. To learn more about Carnival of the Green, where it will be and how to host, please click here to link to our previous post. PLEASE ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/enviroblog-carnival-of-the-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/enviroblog-carnival-of-the-green.php TH Exclusives blog carnival of the green enviroblog green blog green carnival Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:10:12 -0500 What other government in the world, for what other reason, would be able to "guarantee" the weather? One of the biggest feats of China's spectacular opening ceremony on Friday wasn't inside the stadium. As those of us inside the Bird's Nest feared rain -- and secretly, because of the heavy heat and humidity, prayed for it -- the city's meteorological bureau peppered approaching clouds with over 1000 silver-iodide rockets. That triggered intense showers outside the city and preempted a rainfall on China's parade.TH Exclusives alternative energy election 2008 huffington post olympics Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:22:23 -0500
In a baffling shift of climate, Hell has frozen over. The flash freeze wasn’t precipitated by a crumbling ice shelf or rising sea—or maybe it was. Rupert Murdoch, the founder and CEO of News Corporation, has decided to render his global conglomerate carbon neutral, as well as educate the public and green up the many tendrils of his enormous news business. Murdoch’s media empire contains such brands as Fox Broadcasting, MySpace, and the Wall Street Journal. Rachel Webber is News Corp.’s Director of ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/the-th-interview-news-corp-1.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/the-th-interview-news-corp-1.php Business & Politics TreeHugger Radio the th interview books business carbon neutral celebrity electricity energy energy efficiency sustainability television Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:20:59 -0500 Image Modern Mechanix Sigh. First they monetized the water; now the marketing wiz kids want us to pay for air. And it is working; in New York City it is flying off the drugstore shelves at sixteen bucks a can. Kevin DelGaudio, the "inventor" (it's been around for years) of Instant Oxygen, told CBS "You know you start falling asleep at the wheel a couple of intakes of ox and I'm wide awake." ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/canned-oxygen-waste.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/canned-oxygen-waste.php un-treehugger advertising new york wretched excess Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:33:01 -0500 I was not unhappy when the Sharper Image went bankrupt earlier this year; the store seemed entirely devoted to selling superfluous junk that was all connected to wall outlets. Its demise might have saved us a coal fired power plant or two, except Amazon has stepped in to take its place. Exhibit A: Most people know how to park their car without putting it through the back of the garage; those who do not have lots of low tech options, including tennis balls on strings hanging from the ceiling or a rubber bumper on the floor. But why go low tech when you can have fricking lasers connected to a motion detector that lights up and shines on your vehicle when it is time to put yo]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/laser-park-right-wastes-energy.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/laser-park-right-wastes-energy.php un-treehugger appliances consumerism electronics untreehugger Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:00:38 -0500 This week is Carnival of the Green # 140 and it's being hosted by The Evangelical Ecologist, a conversative Christian eco-blog. So head on over to this week's Carnival and check out a round up of green news and events from the past week, submitted by other bloggers and green sites. To learn more about Carnival of the Green, where it will be and how to host, please click here to link to our previous post. PLEASE NOTE: Because the Carnival of the Green books so far]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/evangelical-ecologist-carnival-of-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/evangelical-ecologist-carnival-of-green.php TH Exclusives blog carnival of the green green blog green carnival Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:24:36 -0500 Green Girls Global: Where does my recycling go? by Katie Fewings "It feels so virtuous putting the paper in the recycling box rather than chucking it in the bin (I hesitate every time I put something in the bin these days - asking myself if there’s anything else I can do with the item dangling over the waste abyss… or whether the god of recycling is about to strike me down!)."]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/huffington-post-th-blog-love.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/huffington-post-th-blog-love.php top fives composting denim graham hill recycling th blog love Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:21:18 -0500 Eating Local or Not: It Depends The burning question: local vs. imported. When we want to make the best food decision what should we choose? Graham Hill Product Service Systems: One You Already Know and One You Need to Know About I'm a huge fan of the "Product Service System," better known to some as PSS. Though the nam]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/huffington-post-roundup-eat-local.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/huffington-post-roundup-eat-local.php TH Exclusives climate change food health huffington post Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:33:22 -0500 :: Smooth down your hair the sustainable way with these DIY conditioner options. :: Consult our Green Summer Gourmet series to learn which 6 eco-friendly wines pair best with warm weather fare. :: Keep a running list of all the green things you'd like to incorporate into your next vacation. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/diy-hair-conditioner-summer-wine-eco-tourism.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/diy-hair-conditioner-summer-wine-eco-tourism.php TH Exclusives beauty treatments tourism wine Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:16:00 -0500
Love it or hate it, New York’s 8.25 million people are some of the greenest citizens walking among us. Whether they know it or not, New Yorkers have significantly lighter footprints than the vast majority of Americans, and Mayor Bloomberg is trying to seal the deal by greening NYC’s buildings, yellow taxis, black limos, public transit, and introducing a climate protection act... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/the-th-interview-ariella-maron-nyc.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/the-th-interview-ariella-maron-nyc.php Business & Politics TreeHugger Radio alternative energy cars the th interview cities city cooling electricity energy energy efficiency green building heating housing industry LEED new york city new york state sustainability urban life urban planning Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:25:45 -0500 Copyright(c) Colin Finlay 2008 Colin Finlay, a former photocopy machine salesman turned world class photographer may represent the tip of the spear when it comes to the public consciousness of climate change. And he's done far more than his fair share to bring the impact of climate change to the masses. Finlay has the rare ability to capture images that sear an indelible mark on the soul of those who view them; his gift is a human face to the crisis at hand.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/th-interview-colin-finlay-photographer-environmental-activist.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/th-interview-colin-finlay-photographer-environmental-activist.php Business & Politics Cars & Transportation Culture & Celebrity Design & Architecture Science & Technology TH Exclusives Take Action Travel & Nature the th interview africa air pollution darfur environmental footprint forestry global warming causes global warming solutions th interview united states Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:54:45 -0500 3P Business Club: Eco Fashion Party at Club4Climate in London by Heather Wilkinson. "Check out and purchase some fabulous products from the hottest new brands in eco-fashion and bid for your favourite piece in the auction. Plus get some top tips from our personal stylists! 12th August 2008 at 6pm at the newly launched eco-bar Surya Bar - Club4Climate" ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/inhabitots-th-blog-love.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/inhabitots-th-blog-love.php top fives carnival of the green clothing do it yourself london th blog love Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:35:21 -0500 The vase designed and named after Finnish designer Alvar Aalto is an icon among the design-savvy. The now-classic piece was released in 1937 at the World Fair in Paris. Today, the vase is produced by Iittala, which has slightly changed the size and colours to please today’s market. The vase in the image above however, is called Droog Aalto. It is the work of Czech designer Jan Ctvrtnik who expresses the effects of global warming, based on the famous Aalto vase. More images after the jump.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/alvar-aalto-vase-becomes-droog-aalto.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/alvar-aalto-vase-becomes-droog-aalto.php Design & Architecture designers dining room gifts living room concepts & prototypes czech republic dining room gifts global climate change global warming effects Italy Netherlands Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:17:03 -0500 :: Visit Washington, D.C. in eco-style. :: Got your eyes on this season's exotic mushroom selection? Try some in this easy pasta recipe. :: Cut off unwanted junk mail at the root with this easy, free way.]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/washington-dc-yellow-boletus-junk-mail-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/washington-dc-yellow-boletus-junk-mail-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives do it yourself farmers markets recipes washington dc Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:33:00 -0500 :: Look hot in an itty bitty eco-bikini. :: Keep cool and healthy with Green Summer Gourmet's mix of refreshing salad recipes. :: Enlist the help of friends and family in your earth-friendly pursuits. ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/eco-bikinis-salad-recipes-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/eco-bikinis-salad-recipes-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives activism beaches recipes sustainable fabrics vegetarian Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:44:00 -0500 This week is Carnival of the Green # 139 and it's being hosted by Everyday Trash, a blog that takes a closer look at the things that we throw away. So head on over to this week's Carnival and check out a round up of green news and events from the past week, submitted by other bloggers and green sites. To learn more about Carnival of the Green, where it will be and how to host, please click here to link to our previous post. PLEASE NOTE: Because the Carnival of]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/everyday-trash-carnival-of-the-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/everyday-trash-carnival-of-the-green.php TH Exclusives carnival of the green green carnival Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:49:23 -0500 :: Support a good cause and buy a FEED bag--just don't forget to bring it with you when you go to the market! :: Mix spicy with sweet in this summer-ey Thai-Spiced Watermelon Soup. :: Remember that your eco-ways (whether big or small) are influencing others for the better. :: Download The Organic Center's list of conventionally grown fruits and ]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/thai-spiced-watermelon-soup-the-feed-bag-today-on-planet-green.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/thai-spiced-watermelon-soup-the-feed-bag-today-on-planet-green.php TH Exclusives accessories fruits & vegetables recipes Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:24:00 -0500 :: Get the low-down on hybrid cars: how they work, which to buy and helpful driving tips. :: Sleep in this weekend and make a leisurely, organic breakfast. :: Score a bike for $20 or less!]]>... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/hybrid-cars-organic-breakfast-used-bikes.php http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/hybrid-cars-organic-breakfast-used-bikes.php TH Exclusives bikes hybrid cars planet green recipes Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:43:00 -0500 ca-discovery-green_js 1 true RSS