Leonardo DiCaprio Is Kids' Green Hero, Nicole Richie Taps Into Charity, and More
Photo via I Watch Stuff Leonardo DiCaprio is already a favorite with eco-minded like gals, like myself! Now the next generation are digging Leo and his big green heart. This Saturdays Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards will honor the actor/activist with
6 International Resorts Dishing Pampered Eco Luxury
Luxury by its very definition means indulgence--while eco-consciousness, such as that employed by Scandic in its moderately-priced hotel chain, is more likely to mean slashing consumption.
How to Go Green: Like Celebrities
Celebrities, and their various efforts to go green, can be a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, it's great that high-profile, highly-visible folks are affecting positive change by both reducing their impact on
Leonardo DiCaprio's Green Oscar, Salma Hayek's Got Milk, and More
My favorite eco-star might of gotten snubbed by Oscar, but Leo's enivormental work gets a green prize. The actor/activist was honored with the International Green Film Award by Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at the
Leonardo DiCaprio or Brad Pitt: Who's the More Timely Eco-Hunk? Plus Mickey Rourke Fights Again!
Leonardo DiCaprio lost the Golden Globe, but he's always a winner on the green activist front. The eco-champ has signed on to be the celebrity face of watchmaker TAG Heuer. Replacing fellow eco-hunk Brad Pitt. But, Leo isn't pocketing a cent of his
Start a Sea Change This Weekend with the Ocean Conservancy
No plans this weekend? Why not Start a Sea Change? Planet Green’s non-profit partner, the Ocean Conservancy, hosts their 23rd annual International Coastal Cleanup
Planet Green This Weekend: Greensburg
We're hoping that you've been following the newly launched Planet Green, the first ever 24-7 TV channel dedicated to green living. With more than 200 hours of original green lifestyle programming, Planet Green is a fresh conversation about what it
President Bush to Speak at Greensburg, Kansas Graduation
That scintillating time that is the cusp between high school and the rest of one's life is a thrill. And no moment captures the feeling more succinctly than graduation day itself.
Introducing Daniel Wallach of Greensburg, Kansas
My name is Daniel Wallach, and I am Executive Director of Greensburg GreenTown. My wife, Catherine Hart, is the Coordinator of
Weekend Movies in Review: Superbad and The 11th Hour
So if you’re anything like me, you’ve been waiting as patiently as you could for Aug 17. Last Friday was the opening weekend for two highly anticipated films: Superbad starring Jonah Hill, Michael Cera & Seth Rogen, and The 11th Hour directed by
Dicaprio's 11th Hour Features Real Environmental Superstars
Two weeks ago, fellow Treehugger George Spyros and I had the opportunity to catch a sneak preview of Leonardo Dicaprio's The 11th Hour. Organized by Project Greenhouse, the screening was appropriately held outdoors and under the stars at Marders, an
Interview with Leila Conners Petersen: co-director of The 11th Hour
I had the chance to meet Leila Conners Petersen, the co-founder and president of Tree Media Group. Leila, along with Nadia Conners, co-directed the soon-to-be-released documentary The 11th Hour which is narrated Leonardo DiCaprio. The 11th Hour
Live Earth: "Largest Global Entertainment Event in History"
A few days ago we asked you, readers, what you thought of Live Earth. All in all there seemed to have been some great response to the 7/7/07 concert and today a press release was issued with some impressive numbers: - More Than 8 Million Viewers
Video: Leonardo Dicaprio's 11th Hour Trailer
Via MySpace, here's the trailer for 11th Hour with a spoken intro by Leonardo. According to IMDB, the film will be released in the USA on August 17th. Check out the official 11th Hour website.
'There is no green heaven.'
This phrase, from author Adam Minter, has become my newest mantra.
Why you should boycott Black Friday
It sends the wrong message to brands and retailers.
Questions to ask yourself when buying clothes
Following these guidelines can help you to build a higher quality, longer-lasting wardrobe.
Is burning wood for heat green? In a word, no.
As we learn about the dangers of particulate pollution, it becomes obvious that we have to stop burning wood.
Trump administration, EPA say radiation is good for you
Soon American workers can get more health-giving exposure to x-rays and radiation and help the economy boom!
EPA proposes change to cost benefit analysis with major potential to reduce regulation
Reducing the benefits they can count will reduce the number of regulations that pass the cost-benefit analysis phase of regulation
What you need to know about PFOA and PFOS, the EPA scandal chemicals
The scariest thing about these chemicals is that they are almost certainly in your bloodstream and we don't know how bad that might be.
Who killed the subcompact car?
Why should carmakers bother when there is so much profit in SUVs and pickups?
Advisor to EPA says a little air pollution is good for kids
We wrote earlier: "Lick that dirty pacifier!" Now we say "Breathe that dirty air!"
EPA proceeding with implementation of safer chemicals act
The bipartisan legislation signed into law by Obama in June 2016 is surviving under the new administration, but it needs your help to thrive
President introduces new climate actions to reverse last president's actions (yawn)
Many of Obama's rules never came into force, and many of Trump's will never make much difference.
This year, America should turn out the lights in solidarity with Earth Hour, the climate and reality.
This year of all years, we should stand up and fight the climate change trolls.
EPA to revisit and probably roll back fuel economy standards
Because America needs more SUVs and pickup trucks to be great again
Philippe Starck reinvents the wood burning stove with the SPEETBOX
And they even claim it's green.
Car makers are fighting back against proposed fuel efficiency standards
People want big SUVs and pickups, not little fuelsippers. What's a car maker to do?
EPA surprise: Agency seeks to cancel approval of toxic pesticide
And the company that makes the chemical, Bayer CropScience, refuses to agree.
EPA catches Dow in weed-killer lie, asks court to reverse approval
The agro giant made contradictory claims to the government about the herbicide Enlist Duo, the EPA isn’t happy.
States plan to sue EPA over climate change rules
A number of states and several business groups are preparing to sue the Environmental Protection Agency over the rules to cut carbon emissions.
Surprise! Americans send twice as much trash to landfills as we thought
A new study shows a major difference between EPA estimates and actual landfill numbers.
Court sides with the bees, overturns EPA approval of a pesticide
Appeals court calls EPA approval of bee-threatening sulfoxaflor “based on flawed and limited data.”
EPA proposes new rules to cut methane emissions
The proposed rules are expected to cut U.S. methane emission by 20 to 30 percent.
Supreme Court disagrees with EPA's process in mercury regulations
A cost-benefit analysis seems appropriate for any major regulation -- but at what point in the process?
Who was the greenest president? 12 environmental groups are polled and the results might surprise you
Corporate Knights Magazine asks the question and gets a different result than we did.
Does your home have high radon?
What is radon? Is your home in a high risk zone? How can you test for radon? What should you do if radon levels are high? We answer your questions for radon awareness month.
7 ways the government shutdown is bad for treehuggers
Take a look at some of the ways that the shutdown is bad for the environment.
How to get soft, fluffy towels without fabric softener
Because sometimes it's the little things...
Do you know how to wash your clothes properly?
These graphics are helpful for deciphering wash instructions and dealing with stains.
10 steps for a better laundry routine
You're probably on autopilot after all these years, but could your technique be further refined?
How to read laundry care labels
Help your clothes last longer by learning how to decode the mysterious hieroglyphics of care labels.
Don't stop hanging clothes out to dry this winter
Even though your clothes may dry into odd shapes, they're still drying out there – and you're saving energy and money.
How to make your clothes last longer
Anyone can make use of this free, eco-friendly laundry tip.
Where do you stand in the great 'top sheet' debate?
To use a top sheet or not: Who knew this was a point of such contention?
23 laundry tips to save money and lessen your impact
Washing and drying clothes can take a toll on your wallet and the planet – these easy tips make it better.
Fabric softener sales plummet, thanks to uninterested Millennials
Proctor & Gamble blames it on Millennials not knowing how to do laundry, but it's more likely that they don't feel like paying to infuse their clothes with nasty chemicals.
California gets serious in the fight against plastic microfibers
New legislation would require polyester clothing to have a label warning about shedding in the wash.