
We love green materials, furniture, accessories -- you name it, we've written about it. But the real power in TreeHugging is in the people. After all, even though it may have arms, a chair can't hug a tree. This week, our team of reporters put together a great collection of the people behind some of the most interesting TH developments in the world:
:: Christine reported on the mammoth undertaking that was
The Table of Free Voices.
:: John saw that Shugi Nakamura,
LED god, got his just deserts with a TED Prize.
:: Michael found a great video of
Amory Lovins and his plan to save us from an oily death.
:: Erin noticed that the Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver has made a move toward
wind power for his restaurant
:: Warren found our last, but certainly not least, Hugger.
Steve Irwin was a great advocate for the earth, and he will be missed....

This week in the Tree-huggosphere, our writers pulled together quite a few great posts on foods, food shopping, and novel uses for common foods. All Eco, and all rounded up for your Friday viewing pleasure.
:: Collin brought us
Five Limes, a great site which brings together ratings of the full spectrum of sustainability in products.
:: Leonora found this
British fish and chips house that is using it's used oil for power.
:: Warren found this even stranger bit of research which made
fuel cells from bacteria and chocolate.
:: Lloyd helped all of us pick
safer, more sustainable fish.
:: Kara advocated the use of lemons rather than sprays, as
weed killer....

If you see summer finally out on the horizon (and believe us, we do) you may be thinking that this is a great time to schedule in some solar around the house projects. This last week on TreeHugger, our writers dug up some great new products to help you turn all that sunshine into things you need done.
:: Mairi pointed out these great
solar powered garden lights, sure to bring a little sunlight to your darkest garden nights
:: Justin found a solar
powered alternative camera for all those of you into home surveillance.
:: Lloyd offered this
sun-tracking solar platform to easily add a little grid-free boost to your home electrical system.
:: Lloyd also dug up this
instant off-grid cottage for those of you considering a summer home -- or looking to move into a first home with minimum impact and maximum Oomph....

No, it's not full of hydroponic tomatoes and cucumbers, although a few might not be out of line. This week, a number of stories that scratched our itch for springtime real estate tours found their way onto our pages. If you're in the market for a house, or you're just looking to green-home your own abode, check these past posts out:
:: Lloyd continued his "what makes a building green" series with
a great piece of Kieran Timberlake Architects.
:: Mairi recommended that you sheathe your roof in
the newest solar panel technology.
:: Leonora reminded us that, if you're lucky enough to have an architect working on your dream home, be sure to
get one who shares your commitment to ecology.
:: Collin did a nice wrap up of all the different
options for your new green garage -- or closet, judging from the size of some of these scooters.
:: Warren showed that, in a pinch, all you need for a (temporary, sadly) green home is
a heap of snow and a shovel....
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