60 http://www.treehugger.com/ en Copyright 2008 Weekly Green TV TreeHugger TV 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. TreeHugger.com tips@treehugger.com Treehugger TV 4-Hour Workweek Author Tim Ferriss on Green Lifestyle Design VIDEO 30 Minutes WATCH>> on Susty.tv Treehugger founder Graham Hill sits down at the computer for a video chat with man-about-the world, high tech entrepreneur, and author Tim Ferris. "Lifestyle design" is a key concept in Ferris's #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal best seller, The 4-Hour Workweek, and we hear how the book's ideas can be applied to greening your life. 4-Hour Workweek Author Tim Ferriss on Green Lifestyle Design VIDEO 30 Minutes WATCH>> on Susty.tv Treehugger founder Graham Hill sits down at the computer for a video chat with man-about-the world, high tech entrepreneur, and author Tim Ferris. "Lifestyle design" is a key concept in Ferris's #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal best seller, The 4-Hour Workweek, and we hear how the book's ideas can be applied to greening your life. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/07/4-hour-workweek-tim-ferris-interview.php Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:31:00 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV WATCH>> IN WIDE SCREEN HERE. PART 1 of 4>> SustyLUNCH?? WineLibrary.com's Gary Vaynerchuk: Don't Pigeonhole Wine as Douchebag Thing >>VIDEO 2.5 minutes WATCH>> Gary Vaynerchuk's Eco-Tips for Winos... VIDEO Part 2 of 4 We brought you the Vaynerchuck video tip on car-pooling here, now this video contains Gary's extended musings. Sitting down for lunch at Cookshop on Manhattan's east side, Gary Vaynerchuk shares his passion for car pooling and suggests that the susty life begins by making small changes in your everyday life. Gary also educates us about the wine industry's rising eco-awareness. The conscious consumer may now purchase wine in Tetrapaks -- paper-based containers that are easier to recycle than glass, lighter and require far less energy to transport & distribute, and do not affect wine quality (yum!). Also, Gary discusses biodynamic, organic, and "terroir" or earthy-flavored wines, and critiques a bottle for us 2004 Le Rouge-Gorge, by vintner, Eric Nicolas, Coteaux du Loir, France, Imported by Louis Dressner Selections. WATCH>> IN WIDE SCREEN HERE. PART 1 of 4>> SustyLUNCH?? WineLibrary.com's Gary Vaynerchuk: Don't Pigeonhole Wine as Douchebag Thing >>VIDEO 2.5 minutes WATCH>> Gary Vaynerchuk's Eco-Tips for Winos... VIDEO Part 2 of 4 We brought you the Vaynerchuck video tip on car-pooling here, now this video contains Gary's extended musings. Sitting down for lunch at Cookshop on Manhattan's east side, Gary Vaynerchuk shares his passion for car pooling and suggests that the susty life begins by making small changes in your everyday life. Gary also educates us about the wine industry's rising eco-awareness. The conscious consumer may now purchase wine in Tetrapaks -- paper-based containers that are easier to recycle than glass, lighter and require far less energy to transport & distribute, and do not affect wine quality (yum!). Also, Gary discusses biodynamic, organic, and "terroir" or earthy-flavored wines, and critiques a bottle for us 2004 Le Rouge-Gorge, by vintner, Eric Nicolas, Coteaux du Loir, France, Imported by Louis Dressner Selections. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/07/wine-library-gary-vaynerchuk-eco-tips.php Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:41:54 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV SustyLUNCH?? WineLibrary.com???s Gary Vaynerchuk: Don???t Pigeonhole Wine as Douchebag Thing >>VIDEO 2.5 minutes WATCH>> on Susty.tv WATCH>> IN WIDE SCREEN HERE. Charismatic, unconventional oenophile and entrepreneur, Gary Vaynerchuk, has attracted a cult-like following (self-described "Vayniacs") of more than 60,000 viewers per day to WineLibrary.com. His show also just got picked-up by Revision3 so you can now also check it out there in a super-shortened, attention-challenged version. He also happens to be passionate about sustainable, eco-smart living. Sitting down for a susty lunch to discuss organic wine at Cookshop with us, Gary introduces himself and his philosophy in this first of four videos. Gary spills that the birth of WineLibraryTV.com was sparked by his competitive nature (with internet ??berstars Ze Frank and Amanda Cogdon) and got set ablaze by a mid-life crisis. The money quote: The game needs to change. Wine doesn't want to be pigeonholed into this douchebag thing. People want to drink wine, enjoy it, bring family together... SustyLUNCH?? WineLibrary.com???s Gary Vaynerchuk: Don???t Pigeonhole Wine as Douchebag Thing >>VIDEO 2.5 minutes WATCH>> on Susty.tv WATCH>> IN WIDE SCREEN HERE. Charismatic, unconventional oenophile and entrepreneur, Gary Vaynerchuk, has attracted a cult-like following (self-described "Vayniacs") of more than 60,000 viewers per day to WineLibrary.com. His show also just got picked-up by Revision3 so you can now also check it out there in a super-shortened, attention-challenged version. He also happens to be passionate about sustainable, eco-smart living. Sitting down for a susty lunch to discuss organic wine at Cookshop with us, Gary introduces himself and his philosophy in this first of four videos. Gary spills that the birth of WineLibraryTV.com was sparked by his competitive nature (with internet ??berstars Ze Frank and Amanda Cogdon) and got set ablaze by a mid-life crisis. The money quote: The game needs to change. Wine doesn't want to be pigeonholed into this douchebag thing. People want to drink wine, enjoy it, bring family together... http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/06/winelibrarytv-gary-vaynerchuk-video-part1.php Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:53:46 -0500 3:00 wine Treehugger TV TreeHugger? Why would you name a website TreeHugger? That's the (non-fossil fueled) burning question, of course... In this 90-second video with Ben Harper and TreeHugger founder Graham Hill--part four in our GREEN DEETS series with Harper--Hill reveals what hugging trees is really all about. In addition to the fantastic group of TreeHuggers who comprise this site, one of the many many reasons for TreeHugger.com's success may be its a smart, playful and ultimately powerful name. The name indicates that even someone with a collared shirt (i.e. wearing a suit), and not Birkenstocks, can contribute meaningful actions toward solving the environmental crisis. Basically, the appropriation of this once derogatory term steals power from those who would use it in schoolyard fashion (hello *fox news*) as "sticks and stones." Not only can that particular word never hurt us, it no longer has power to harm the natural resources and biota we seek to protect. "TreeHugger" has been removed from the wordy weapons cache of a noise-machine intent on distracting homo sapiens from our current generational mission. That mission itself takes us back to a question asked by William McDonough">William McDonough in his 2005 TED presentation, which asks the question, How do we love all the children of all species for all time? (A hint: Begin, end, and begin again with a hug.) TreeHugger? Why would you name a website TreeHugger? That's the (non-fossil fueled) burning question, of course... In this 90-second video with Ben Harper and TreeHugger founder Graham Hill--part four in our GREEN DEETS series with Harper--Hill reveals what hugging trees is really all about. In addition to the fantastic group of TreeHuggers who comprise this site, one of the many many reasons for TreeHugger.com's success may be its a smart, playful and ultimately powerful name. The name indicates that even someone with a collared shirt (i.e. wearing a suit), and not Birkenstocks, can contribute meaningful actions toward solving the environmental crisis. Basically, the appropriation of this once derogatory term steals power from those who would use it in schoolyard fashion (hello *fox news*) as "sticks and stones." Not only can that particular word never hurt us, it no longer has power to harm the natural resources and biota we seek to protect. "TreeHugger" has been removed from the wordy weapons cache of a noise-machine intent on distracting homo sapiens from our current generational mission. That mission itself takes us back to a question asked by William McDonough">William McDonough in his 2005 TED presentation, which asks the question, How do we love all the children of all species for all time? (A hint: Begin, end, and begin again with a hug.) http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/05/treehugger-founder-graham-hill-reveals-to-ben-harper-why-name.php Wed, 07 May 2008 09:41:02 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV Collin Dunn of TreeHugger.com and PlanetGreen.com talks with Ben Harper about his passion for surfing and the preservation of our oceans. Collin Dunn of TreeHugger.com and PlanetGreen.com talks with Ben Harper about his passion for surfing and the preservation of our oceans. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/05/ben-harper-surfing-preserving-oceans-green-deets-018.php Mon, 05 May 2008 10:37:15 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV An alligator finds its home invaded by a kitchen and frantically dials 911. WATCH EXCLUSIVE VIDEO BELOW THE FOLD! "HOME INVASION" screams a graphic across the Today Show screen, but exactly who has invaded the home of whom? The MSM and the internet is atwitter about a certain critter, namely an alligator, that found its way into a Tampa Florida resident's kitchen. However, only fifty years ago, the American Alligator was nearly hunted to extinction in Florida, were placed on the endangered species list in 1973, and then delisted in 1987 when their population rebounded. Today, the greatest environmental threats to alligators are habitat Loss and pollution. An alligator finds its home invaded by a kitchen and frantically dials 911. WATCH EXCLUSIVE VIDEO BELOW THE FOLD! "HOME INVASION" screams a graphic across the Today Show screen, but exactly who has invaded the home of whom? The MSM and the internet is atwitter about a certain critter, namely an alligator, that found its way into a Tampa Florida resident's kitchen. However, only fifty years ago, the American Alligator was nearly hunted to extinction in Florida, were placed on the endangered species list in 1973, and then delisted in 1987 when their population rebounded. Today, the greatest environmental threats to alligators are habitat Loss and pollution. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/alligator-calls-911-there-is-a-kitchen-on-my-habitat-today-show-satire.php Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:50:24 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV Chad Pregracke and Living Lands & Waters Inspire Us to Clean Up Our Acts and Our Rivers If today's Earth Day is getting you pumped about helping the planet, we following up on Green Deets 017 with some more inspiration: a really great little news feature package on Chad Pregracke and ">Living Lands & Waters from a CBS morning show airing on Sundays -- you know, that time when people are supposed to be asleep rather than waking up to what Al Gore recently framed as the great environmental challenge that is our generational mission. Well, welcome to internet video where we unearth clips at will and serve 'em up to you! So that you can as do as Mr. Gore suggests and "approach this challenge with a profound sense of joy and gratitude." Chad Pregracke and Living Lands & Waters Inspire Us to Clean Up Our Acts and Our Rivers If today's Earth Day is getting you pumped about helping the planet, we following up on Green Deets 017 with some more inspiration: a really great little news feature package on Chad Pregracke and ">Living Lands & Waters from a CBS morning show airing on Sundays -- you know, that time when people are supposed to be asleep rather than waking up to what Al Gore recently framed as the great environmental challenge that is our generational mission. Well, welcome to internet video where we unearth clips at will and serve 'em up to you! So that you can as do as Mr. Gore suggests and "approach this challenge with a profound sense of joy and gratitude." http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/chad-pregracke-living-lands-waters-trash-garbage-clean-up-illinois-mississippi-river-cbs-news-video.php Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:41:52 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV Enviro Causes, Obama and the Nobility of Finding Solutions Ben Harper:There's no nobility in glorifying the problem. The nobility is in finding the solution. Video running time 3.5 minutes Enviro Causes, Obama and the Nobility of Finding Solutions Ben Harper:There's no nobility in glorifying the problem. The nobility is in finding the solution. Video running time 3.5 minutes http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/green-deets-017-ben-harper-graham-hill.php Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:38:39 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV Yesterday we brought you a clip, 2-minute version and the entire 22-minute version of Al Gore's newest presentation. Today, hot on the trail of global warming skeptics, Chief Detective Gore is doing some climate crime scene investigation that takes us to the earth's stratosphere. Yesterday we brought you a clip, 2-minute version and the entire 22-minute version of Al Gore's newest presentation. Today, hot on the trail of global warming skeptics, Chief Detective Gore is doing some climate crime scene investigation that takes us to the earth's stratosphere. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/al-gore-new-slideshow-csi-climate-cooler-stratosphere-skeptics.php Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:04:04 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV Al Gore has a brand-new slide show, "New Thinking on the Climate Crisis" premiering exclusively on TED.com. Here's a an excerpt wherein he ratchets up the viscosity level on America's addiction to oil, specifically with regard to investing in dead-end technologies such as tar sands and shale oil. Those who do have "a portfolio crammed with subprime carbon assets." Full 22 minute video below the fold or, in light of how pressed for time we all are in addressing the climate crisis, you can find the slideshow condensed to 2 minutes here. Al Gore has a brand-new slide show, "New Thinking on the Climate Crisis" premiering exclusively on TED.com. Here's a an excerpt wherein he ratchets up the viscosity level on America's addiction to oil, specifically with regard to investing in dead-end technologies such as tar sands and shale oil. Those who do have "a portfolio crammed with subprime carbon assets." Full 22 minute video below the fold or, in light of how pressed for time we all are in addressing the climate crisis, you can find the slideshow condensed to 2 minutes here. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/al-gore-slide-show-new-thinking-on-climate-crisis-addicted-to-oil-subprime-carbon-assets.php Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:21:37 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV Ben Harper in conversation with TreeHugger founder Graham Hill in DUMBO, Brooklyn. In this first video webisode of our four-part series, we bring you the transformation of a parking island into a public refuge for pedestrians. Running time 3 minutes. Ben Harper in conversation with TreeHugger founder Graham Hill in DUMBO, Brooklyn. In this first video webisode of our four-part series, we bring you the transformation of a parking island into a public refuge for pedestrians. Running time 3 minutes. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/green-deets-016-ben-harper-graham-hill-pearl-street-triangle-dumbo-brooklyn.php Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:45:46 -0500 3:00 new york Treehugger TV :::::: TH MICRO VIDEO 15 secs :::::: It's not so much that Nader had a crystal ball capable of predicting global warming (Salon suggests he used a foggy one to endorse Edwards for Prez and reviews Nader criticism regarding Gore's lacking enviro walk in 2000) Nader was ahead of the curve for using commerce-based climate solutions as a political lever. Naderville is all about linking in politicos to the public sphere -- which can be a great big green ball if we all buy into it. :::::: TH MICRO VIDEO 15 secs :::::: It's not so much that Nader had a crystal ball capable of predicting global warming (Salon suggests he used a foggy one to endorse Edwards for Prez and reviews Nader criticism regarding Gore's lacking enviro walk in 2000) Nader was ahead of the curve for using commerce-based climate solutions as a political lever. Naderville is all about linking in politicos to the public sphere -- which can be a great big green ball if we all buy into it. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/04/ralph-nader-2000-election-global-warming.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:08:02 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV We've discovered that a number of folks are quite let's say curious about the portable power bank universal adapter cum wind generator known as the Hymini. Despite its spelling, questions linger as to whether or not Hymini refers to anything female or sexual. And how exactly do you pronounce "Hymini?" On our recent journey to the Greener Gadgets conference, we got the answers to these burning questions and more. Watch the exclusive TreeHugger Hi-Definition video after the jump. We've discovered that a number of folks are quite let's say curious about the portable power bank universal adapter cum wind generator known as the Hymini. Despite its spelling, questions linger as to whether or not Hymini refers to anything female or sexual. And how exactly do you pronounce "Hymini?" On our recent journey to the Greener Gadgets conference, we got the answers to these burning questions and more. Watch the exclusive TreeHugger Hi-Definition video after the jump. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/02/green_deets_014_greener_gadgets_hymini.php Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:54:49 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV Olivia Zaleski has a green gift-giving tip for you. Watch the ecoriginal hi-definition video after the jump.. Valentine's Day can easily become an 11th hour gift-giving occasion even when we've been encouraging you to give greener love with our gift guide. So if you're sweating it out, planning to run from work to grab some last-ditch goodies for your green someone, perhaps someone needs to have a good talk with you. Specifically, that potential gift recipient. We're not suggesting you eat V-day crow, rather, it's never too late for the giver to simply speak with the give-ee before hand. No, no it doesn't spoil the surprise, you can hint and beat around the bush and have a right good, flirty time of it (flirting not recommended for blood relatives as that might get a little weird). By knowing what that special susty someone truly wants or needs, you can ensure that your gift doesn't go to waste or wind-up in a landfill. And you just might wind up having the romantic time of your life. Olivia Zaleski has a green gift-giving tip for you. Watch the ecoriginal hi-definition video after the jump.. Valentine's Day can easily become an 11th hour gift-giving occasion even when we've been encouraging you to give greener love with our gift guide. So if you're sweating it out, planning to run from work to grab some last-ditch goodies for your green someone, perhaps someone needs to have a good talk with you. Specifically, that potential gift recipient. We're not suggesting you eat V-day crow, rather, it's never too late for the giver to simply speak with the give-ee before hand. No, no it doesn't spoil the surprise, you can hint and beat around the bush and have a right good, flirty time of it (flirting not recommended for blood relatives as that might get a little weird). By knowing what that special susty someone truly wants or needs, you can ensure that your gift doesn't go to waste or wind-up in a landfill. And you just might wind up having the romantic time of your life. http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/02/videohow2gift1.php Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:59:00 -0500 3:00 Treehugger TV Conference organizers Marc Alt and Jill Fehrenbacher sum up the events of Greener Gadgets 2008. Watch the exclusive TreeHugger Hi-Definition video after the jump. :: GREEN DEETS :: :: 400 million consumer electronics are discarded every year :: E-waste is the fastest growing category of municipal waste :: Electronics account for 25% of home electricity use :: The $150 billlion consumer electronics industry is one of the fastest growing industries on the planet Conference organizers Marc Alt and Jill Fehrenbacher sum up the events of Greener Gadgets 2008. Watch the exclusive TreeHugger Hi-Definition video after the jump. :: GREEN DEETS :: :: 400 million consumer electronics are discarded every year :: E-waste is the fastest growing category of municipal waste :: Electronics account for 25% of home electricity use :: The $150 billlion consumer electronics industry is one of the fastest growing industries on the planet http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/02/green_deets_013.php Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:29:00 -0500 3:00