Get up close and personal with the natural world with these amazing photos. Use this list to clean without spreading toxic chemicals around your home. Don't miss the beer-can shingles on this DIY beauty that was built in a day Sustainable options abound Full Article at Treehugger

From low-tech to high-tech, concepts and solutions for providing clean drinking water are everywhere. Some are simple and portable while others are large and scalable, and we're going to need all of these varieties of ideas in order to make sure that acc Full Article at Treehugger

As The New York Times pointed out last year, organic cotton isn't the up-and-coming fabric for denim that it once seemed to be -- but that doesn't mean your eco jean options have disappeared. Here are 10 denim options that take sustainability beyond orga Full Article at Treehugger

Recently, I was observing a GroundChat discussion when BugLadySuzanne mentioned that ladybugs that you can purchase for your garden are trapped in the wild, and that these ladybugs can carry parasites and diseases that will infect ladybugs native to yo Full Article at Treehugger

"Raw Craft: Fine Thinking in Contemporary Furniture" is a small show that emphasizes the purity and functionalism of furniture making. Organised by the British Crafts Council, seven designers celebrate the quality of their materials and the simplicity of Full Article at Treehugger

Across Africa, forests are disappearing at twice the worldwide average rate. As of 2009, that rate clocked in at a mind-bending 4 million hectares, or about 15,400 square miles of lost forest, per year. One of the major forces feeding that devastation is Full Article at Treehugger

• Resell clothes – in shops, online, at festivals or through overseas enterprises, like Frip Ethique in Senegal. • Reuse clothes – garments that can’t be worn again are sold to designers who restyle them for use in new collections. • Recycle clothes – ev Full Article at Treehugger

Driven to deliver "the world’s most quality-driven, and socially and environmentally conscious product," Elsa and Me founder Maja Svensson is striving toward this goal by offering designs that are "not dependent on short term trends or a specific season, Full Article at Treehugger

Dr. Amory Lovins (what a name!) is the chairman and chief scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute. He has been working on energy policy, both for governments and businesses, for at least 40 years, and nobody can say that he's not thinking big. His visi Full Article at Treehugger

This week we have a fantastic electricity-free alarm clock idea; solar powered iPad cases that push your battery farther; a great book for lovers of long-lasting low tech devices like the good old pocket knife or typewriter; instructions for building you Full Article at Treehugger

You wanted a manifesto, a list of demands, a plan, out of the Occupy movement? Well now you have one (probably), and it's been published in The Guardian. I say probably because no doubt there will be some wrangling about how this manifesto was produced, Full Article at Treehugger

It's a tradition: each summer for the past twelve years, London's Serpentine Gallery commissions a different architect to design a pavilion on the adjacent park lands. It serves as an inspirational place to hang out, hear lectures and have a drink. This Full Article at Treehugger

But that's over! Here it is, from all angles. Check it out, it's a beauty! Get up close and personal with the natural world with these amazing photos. Use this list to clean without spreading toxic chemicals around your home. Don't miss the beer-can shin Full Article at Treehugger

There are few things I love more than getting on my bike and pedaling to the office or taking a ride around the city. It's a great way to stay in shape Full Article at Treehugger

But first, I want to pause to congratulate everyone that has worked and fought hard to help push (or pull) society towards this moment, this place in history in which a sitting President of the United States can proudly state his belief in full and equal Full Article at Treehugger

Saudi Arabia and renewable energy probably doesn't roll off your tongue right now. Despite more than ample solar sources, the nation has been slow to tap into them, and has tried obstructing international agreements which would price out of the market it Full Article at Treehugger

One of the easiest ways to cut the carbon footprint of your consumption is to go to the source: Buy goods handmade by local artisans and avoid the energy use that comes from mass production. You can find sustainable versions of just about anything on the Full Article at Treehugger

In Somerset Massachusetts sits the Brayton Point Power Plant, a coal fired plant, which the EPA listed in January 2012 the number one, worst power plant station in the Northeast. In data released by the EPA in January 2012, the Brayton Point Power statio Full Article at Treehugger

Reading about environmental and sustainability issues on TreeHugger is one way to get informed about changes and choices we can make for a more sustainable lifestyle, but another great way is through using the info from this eco app, which can be always Full Article at Treehugger

This cool concept condenses water from the air to make 1,000 L per day! Scientists have created what is the "blackest" solar cell to date. This delicious recipe is quick, easy, and brings an early taste of Spring. Sustainable options abound if you want t Full Article at Treehugger

It's completely intoxicating with notes of white peach, banana, honeydew and jasmine. While the flavor isn't as complex as the aromas, it more than holds its ground. Pear, grapefruit and a decent a Full Article at Treehugger

Are you really sure those conventional cleaners you're using are leaving your house free of dirt and grime? And if so -- then what about the chemicals, synthetics, and potential toxins they're also leaving behind? Try one of these eco-friendly all-purpos Full Article at Treehugger

Ready to plan this year's summer vacation? Before you fight crowds, airplane delays, traffic, and those other not-so-relaxing parts of hitting your annual tourist spot, consider one of these yoga retreats: You'll end up relaxed, centered, and more in tun Full Article at Treehugger

Pratt Institute graduate Theresa Deckner isn't afraid to get messy with her eco-fashion line that mixes mod silhouettes and colorful, hand-painted fabrics. The senior thesis collection made its debut at the annual Pratt Fashion Show honoring Fern Mallis Full Article at Treehugger

Convention centers are huge consumers of energy, sell huge amounts of takeout food and disposable cups, and generate a huge amount of waste. Much of it is out of anyone's control; a convention centre can't tell a visitor or an exhibitor what to do. But t Full Article at Treehugger

This week's top stories include a tin can phone that works with your computer, robots that will biodegrade, catching fruit before it goes bad, solar-powered lawn mowers and much more! This cool concept condenses water from the air to make 1,000 L per day Full Article at Treehugger

Mama earth and your mama have a lot of common: They give give give and don't expect much in return. Turn that trend around with these thoughtful green gifts -- a gorgeous linen scarf, a necklace made from vintage glass, organic dark chocolate truffles, a Full Article at Treehugger

Pinterest, the online picture pinboard for organizing and sharing all of your favorite things on the web, is currently the fastest growing social media platform out there. It went from launch to 17 million unique visitors in an amazing nine months -- alm Full Article at Treehugger

It's not enough to look at just the amount of water available in a given area when assessing local water resources, according to Growing Blue. Water managers and urban planners also need to take into consideration the impact of human activities on those Full Article at Treehugger

The largest gardening site on the Internet has forums for every gardening topic imaginable. Whether you are looking to nerd out about houseplants or looking for local gardening advice, GardenWeb has it all. Describes itself as the “hottest permaculture s Full Article at Treehugger

Up until recently, Victoria Clayton and her boyfriend were under the impression that they were the only ones sharing their charming home in Cape May, New Jersey -- but boy were they wrong. Little did the couple realize that, just overhead in their attic' Full Article at Treehugger

This is a guest post from Tom Szaky, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TerraCycle, which provides free waste collection, and then turns that waste into sustainable products. As trash takes over the planet via overflowing landfills, the growing Pa Full Article at Treehugger

Cedar and tobacco combined with dark fruit and pepper for a wine that's tasty but a bit tight right out of the bottle. So let this Cab breathe a bit b Full Article at Treehugger

When traveling, finding green hotels and organic eateries can be challenging without an extensive search. In San Jose, a pleasant escape in the Bay area, it may be easier since the city established a "Green Vision" back in 2007. It starts with a LEED Sil Full Article at Treehugger

One of the easiest ways to cut the carbon footprint of your consumption is to go to the source: Buy goods handmade by local artisans and avoid the energy use that comes from mass production. You can find sustainable versions of just about anything on the Full Article at Treehugger

Lawns in the U.S. cover more than 50,000 square miles of soil and consume more chemicals than all those used in U.S. food related agriculture combined. Maintaining lawns involves mowing, watering, and often fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides, that con Full Article at Treehugger

The Center helps fill this need by providing meeting space for non-profits or educational institutions a Full Article at Treehugger

A cheetah and a yellow lab at Busch Gardens have been friends since they were little—now they're celebrating their first birthday together. We also have an artist who makes sweet robotic animals from e-waste, thoughts on Obama's and Romney's treatment of Full Article at Treehugger

A bold plan calls for creating more land in NYC. It would be "Lower Lower Manhattan," and it could generate billions for the Big Apple. We also have garbage men turning dumpsters into pinhole cameras, a classy, green take on the bathtub, gorgeous macro n Full Article at Treehugger

As pointed out by our friends and colleagues at Discovery, the new NASCAR pace car will be a Ford Focus Electric, further pushing electric car technology into the mainstream and reaching an American demographic that is a bit different from the one that i Full Article at Treehugger

We know that there are shades of nuance between the increasingly meaningless word of "sustainability" versus "resilience," and what some principles of resilient design might look like. Architect Karl Chu also uses the phrase "genetic architecture" to des Full Article at Treehugger

My bike and trailer can haul just about anything within downtown and mid-town Toronto—I love the logistics of doing deliveries in a big city! I carry syrup, honey, mushrooms, rainbarrels, lunches for daycares, organic milk in glass bottles, fruits and ve Full Article at Treehugger

Consumers are looking for more sustainable options when they shop, whether it's for shoes, cars or travel options and companies are feeling more pressure to provide the environmental footprint of what they're selling. For smaller businesses, it may be to Full Article at Treehugger

Running computer simulations to try to predict future problems and find solutions to environmental issues is not a new tactic, but due to the long computing times necessary in some calculations, they can take a very long time. In contrast, a new project, Full Article at Treehugger

Ann P. Smith has taken the art of recycling to a whole new level. She turns the discarded into the wild. Old typewriters, cameras, modern printers and computers quickly become birds, goats, squid, dinosaurs and more. "I have a constant flow of [broken] e Full Article at Treehugger

The London Design Museum's Designs of the Year Awards have been announced. And the winner of the big prize is the London Olympic Torch designed by Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. It's a delicate but strong design and one that will be passed from hand to h Full Article at Treehugger

As if blessed by the wand of a green fairy godmother, Nau manages to take urban and outdoor apparel and make it as soft and sexy as it is practical. Based in Portland, Oregon, the sustainable clothier focuses on the “modern mobile life” with a season-rou Full Article at Treehugger

Perhaps more than anything else, access to reliably electricity is what defines civilization in the 21st century, and has for at least the past 60 years. In the rich nations of the world we often don't give a second thought to where our electricity comes Full Article at Treehugger

Help pack a Solar Suitcase by making a gift of $10 or more by texting MFR to 85944, or by clicking the Donate button on the website. You can also give a gift on behalf of your mother for Mother’s Day and receive an e-card or PDF card to print out, lettin Full Article at Treehugger