https://www.treehugger.com/feeds/latest/en-usCopyright (c) 2018, TreeHuggerWed, 31 Jan 2018 13:33:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/organic-beauty/how-take-care-your-hair-winter.html During cold weather, doing less to your hair will benefit it more.]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:33:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/organic-beauty/how-take-care-your-hair-winter.htmlLiving During cold weather, doing less to your hair will benefit it more.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/health/swedish-fitness-trend-plogging-amazingly-awesome.html Leave it to the Swedes to combine physical fitness with PICKING UP LITTER!]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:01:33 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/health/swedish-fitness-trend-plogging-amazingly-awesome.htmlLiving Leave it to the Swedes to combine physical fitness with PICKING UP LITTER!]]>https://www.treehugger.com/urban-design/urbanists-call-non-aggression-pact-among-cities-competing-amazons-hq2.html They say that cities should compete on the basis of the underlying strength of their communities, not handouts.]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:41:24 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/urban-design/urbanists-call-non-aggression-pact-among-cities-competing-amazons-hq2.htmlDesign They say that cities should compete on the basis of the underlying strength of their communities, not handouts.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/plastic/marine-biologist-wants-make-plastic-straws-extinct-great-barrier-reef.html Nicole Nash's campaign urges tour operators and coastal resorts to ban straws completely in an effort to reduce plastic pollution.]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:06:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/plastic/marine-biologist-wants-make-plastic-straws-extinct-great-barrier-reef.htmlScience Nicole Nash's campaign urges tour operators and coastal resorts to ban straws completely in an effort to reduce plastic pollution.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/building-science-expert-says-we-should-prepare-coming-stucco-pocalypse.html Why does anyone actually build with this stuff?]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:16:20 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/building-science-expert-says-we-should-prepare-coming-stucco-pocalypse.htmlDesign Why does anyone actually build with this stuff?]]>https://www.treehugger.com/culture/outdoor-gear-industry-worried-about-millennials-shopping-habits.html Sales have dropped in the past year, as young buyers show a preference for less specialized, more versatile items.]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 11:01:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/culture/outdoor-gear-industry-worried-about-millennials-shopping-habits.htmlLiving Sales have dropped in the past year, as young buyers show a preference for less specialized, more versatile items.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/green-architecture/amazons-spheres-open-seattle/ Jeff Bezos said “Alexa, open The Spheres” and it evidently worked.]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:24:44 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/green-architecture/amazons-spheres-open-seattle/Design Jeff Bezos said “Alexa, open The Spheres” and it evidently worked.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/readers-photos/photo-sunset-ignites-ice-lake-ontario/ Our photo of the day is a story of fire and ice.]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 07:46:45 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/readers-photos/photo-sunset-ignites-ice-lake-ontario/Science Our photo of the day is a story of fire and ice.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/cars/now-bp-gas-stations-are-getting-fast-charging-spots-too.html It's almost as if oil giants are worried about what the future might hold...]]>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 06:04:28 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/cars/now-bp-gas-stations-are-getting-fast-charging-spots-too.htmlTransportation It's almost as if oil giants are worried about what the future might hold...]]>https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/environmental-policy/if-young-people-dont-act-climate-change-then-we-are-real-trouble-again/ This is not the defining issue of my generation. But it is of yours.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:17:12 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/environmental-policy/if-young-people-dont-act-climate-change-then-we-are-real-trouble-again/Business This is not the defining issue of my generation. But it is of yours.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/health/would-taxing-bad-foods-improve-public-health.html When citizens are unable to stay healthy, cash-strapped governments are forced to consider drastic measures.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:34:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/health/would-taxing-bad-foods-improve-public-health.htmlLiving When citizens are unable to stay healthy, cash-strapped governments are forced to consider drastic measures.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/cars/scottish-developer-all-new-homes-will-be-electric-vehicle-ready.html Wouldn't it be awesome if they added a bike shed too? ]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:46:41 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/cars/scottish-developer-all-new-homes-will-be-electric-vehicle-ready.htmlTransportation Wouldn't it be awesome if they added a bike shed too? ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/utility-ceo-says-new-wind-and-solar-will-be-cheaper-existing-coal-early-2020s.html When it's cheaper to build new solar than to run your old power plant, things change fast. ]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 11:24:28 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/renewable-energy/utility-ceo-says-new-wind-and-solar-will-be-cheaper-existing-coal-early-2020s.htmlEnergy When it's cheaper to build new solar than to run your old power plant, things change fast. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/modular-design/prefab-casa-montana-baragano-architects.html Using modular components pre-made in a factory, this modern home is airy, light and adaptable.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:59:54 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/modular-design/prefab-casa-montana-baragano-architects.htmlDesign Using modular components pre-made in a factory, this modern home is airy, light and adaptable.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/natural-sciences/13-european-trees-fascinating-stories/ The winning trees from 13 countries are now vying for the big prize: European Tree of the Year 2018.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:37:21 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/natural-sciences/13-european-trees-fascinating-stories/Science The winning trees from 13 countries are now vying for the big prize: European Tree of the Year 2018.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/green-home/natural-latex-mattress-offers-dreamy-chemical-free-sleep.html Unlike conventional mattresses, which contain petroleum-based synthetics, this all-natural mattress by Latex for Less is as clean and green as they come.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:26:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/green-home/natural-latex-mattress-offers-dreamy-chemical-free-sleep.htmlLiving Unlike conventional mattresses, which contain petroleum-based synthetics, this all-natural mattress by Latex for Less is as clean and green as they come.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/energy-policy/new-study-finds-being-couch-potato-green.html Finally, a good excuse for lolling away your day on the sofa: it saves energy.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:20:45 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/energy-policy/new-study-finds-being-couch-potato-green.htmlEnergy Finally, a good excuse for lolling away your day on the sofa: it saves energy.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/readers-photos/photo-great-gray-owl-blends-wintry-wilds/ Our photo of the day features a majestic giant who practically disappears in the trees.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 07:54:57 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/readers-photos/photo-great-gray-owl-blends-wintry-wilds/Science Our photo of the day features a majestic giant who practically disappears in the trees.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/green-food/how-make-herbal-tea-blends-scratch.html Put kitchen scraps and spices to good use in these soothing, healing concoctions, perfect for a wintry day.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 07:01:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/green-food/how-make-herbal-tea-blends-scratch.htmlLiving Put kitchen scraps and spices to good use in these soothing, healing concoctions, perfect for a wintry day.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/family/second-hand-toys-pose-risks-childrens-health.html "Reuse" is usually a good motto; this study reminds parents to take care in the case of toys originally sold in yesteryears. We offer some tips for selecting safer used toys.]]>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 03:15:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/family/second-hand-toys-pose-risks-childrens-health.htmlLiving "Reuse" is usually a good motto; this study reminds parents to take care in the case of toys originally sold in yesteryears. We offer some tips for selecting safer used toys.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/conservation/chile-creates-10-million-acres-protected-parkland.html Rainforests, grasslands, and other wild terrains are now safe, thanks to the creation of five new national parks.]]>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:20:27 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/conservation/chile-creates-10-million-acres-protected-parkland.htmlScience Rainforests, grasslands, and other wild terrains are now safe, thanks to the creation of five new national parks.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/man-downsize-250-to54-sq-ft-terraform-3-richard-ward.html His "big" tiny home of 250 square feet was too big, so he's now moved into a tinier but more flexible home that can travel with him.]]>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:12:33 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/tiny-houses/man-downsize-250-to54-sq-ft-terraform-3-richard-ward.htmlDesign His "big" tiny home of 250 square feet was too big, so he's now moved into a tinier but more flexible home that can travel with him.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/smartphone-users-go-gray-curb-addiction.html When a smartphone screen is switched to black-and-white, it loses much of its appeal -- which can be a good thing.]]>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:32:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/smartphone-users-go-gray-curb-addiction.htmlTechnology When a smartphone screen is switched to black-and-white, it loses much of its appeal -- which can be a good thing.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/ingvar-kamprad-founder-ikea-dies-91.html Ingvar Kamprad changed the industry, making good design affordable, accessible and desirable.]]>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:05:04 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/ingvar-kamprad-founder-ikea-dies-91.htmlDesign Ingvar Kamprad changed the industry, making good design affordable, accessible and desirable.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/health/our-cities-and-our-cities-are-killing-us-its-time-change-both.html Nick Cohen of the Guardian explains why we need to change what we eat and how we get around. ]]>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:22:40 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/health/our-cities-and-our-cities-are-killing-us-its-time-change-both.htmlLiving Nick Cohen of the Guardian explains why we need to change what we eat and how we get around. ]]>https://www.treehugger.com/plastic/why-amazon-go-should-be-no-go-we-will-drown-sea-plastic-2.html Even the fruits and vegetables are wrapped in plastic so that the sensors can read them, inculcating a culture of convenience and waste.]]>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 09:17:03 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/plastic/why-amazon-go-should-be-no-go-we-will-drown-sea-plastic-2.htmlScience Even the fruits and vegetables are wrapped in plastic so that the sensors can read them, inculcating a culture of convenience and waste.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/readers-photos/photo-squirrel-secrets-tail.html Our photo of the day is the picture of contentment ... and a lesson in anatomy.]]>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:34:07 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/readers-photos/photo-squirrel-secrets-tail.htmlScience Our photo of the day is the picture of contentment ... and a lesson in anatomy.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/organic-beauty/why-animal-testing-cosmetics-will-soon-be-thing-past.html Dr. Catherine Willett explains how advances in biology are finally allowing ethics to catch up with science.]]>Mon, 29 Jan 2018 06:30:00 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/organic-beauty/why-animal-testing-cosmetics-will-soon-be-thing-past.htmlLiving Dr. Catherine Willett explains how advances in biology are finally allowing ethics to catch up with science.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/green-food/urban-shrooming-startup-putting-mini-mushroom-farms-inside-restaurants.html The urban farming scene is diversifying, and instead of growing veggies and greens, Smallhold is fruiting fungi in minifarms located right in the restaurants where they'll be served.]]>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:58:18 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/green-food/urban-shrooming-startup-putting-mini-mushroom-farms-inside-restaurants.htmlLiving The urban farming scene is diversifying, and instead of growing veggies and greens, Smallhold is fruiting fungi in minifarms located right in the restaurants where they'll be served.]]>https://www.treehugger.com/pets/become-professional-cat-cuddler-ireland.html A feline clinic in Dublin has published a full-time job listing for cat cuddlers.]]>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:04:34 -0500https://www.treehugger.com/pets/become-professional-cat-cuddler-ireland.htmlLiving A feline clinic in Dublin has published a full-time job listing for cat cuddlers.]]>