Grand 280 sq. ft. Oregon tiny home is influenced by Japanese design
Inspired by the small, simple and efficient spaces of Japan, is this lovely tiny home that comes with a lot of luxurious features.
Man converts Boeing 727 airplane into home in the woods (Video)
Home is where and what you make of it -- this Oregon man made his in an old aircraft.
California, Oregon and Washington join British Columbia to create new environmental superpower
Last week, California joined Oregon and Washington in signing a pact with British Columbia called the Pacific Coast Action Plan on Climate and Energy, which forms an alliance to set shared fuel standards and mandates for cutting carbon emissions.
Kindhearted cop halts traffic pursuit to escort a family of ducks off the road (Video)
Who says the motto "to protect and serve" only applies to people?
STUDIO-E shows there's more to green building than just saving energy
Air quality, choice of materials and finishes are also concerns in this house in Oregon.
TreeHugger's Greatest Hits, 2004-2012 (with a Soundtrack by Bruce Springsteen)
I wrote my first TreeHugger post more than seven years ago. Since then, there's been a lot of water under the bridge. Here are some of the many highlights.
$200 Earthen Geodesic Dome Cabin Uses Salvaged Materials
This cozy cabin in the woods was an exercise in resourcefulness and even bartering of skills for a community of natural builders in Oregon.
7 great squashes to use for pumpkin pie
What’s the best pumpkin for pumpkin pie? Maybe not a pumpkin at all.
How to make apples last (almost) forever
No more excuses for soft, moldy apples in your fruit bowl!
Patagonia launches new Workwear line made with innovative hemp fabric
Finally, there is now an ethical and practical alternative work wear option to Carhartt and Dickies.
Harvesting Liberty: Short film explores reintroduction of industrial hemp to US
Industrial hemp farming could play a big role in providing economic stability in impoverished areas, creating jobs and businesses for veterans, and growing a sustainable and regenerative agriculture movement.
Board game introduces pathways to a competitive bioeconomy using hemp & bamboo
This Monopoly alternative is designed to act as a walkthrough of the concepts of a new economically and ecologically viable "Industrial Evolution" based on a renewable bioeconomy.
Legal pot industry springs to life...can it be sustainable?
Take a bike ride around Portland and see a burgeoning pot business that isn't paying much attention yet to its energy-hogging, pesticide-loving roots.
Will 2015 bring legalization of hemp?
2012 and 2014 brought hemp closer to federal legalization. Will 2015 be the year it finally happens?
Hempcrete startup kickstarts a revolution in sustainable green building in US
Hemp isn't just for food, textile fiber, and fuel, but can also be a renewable and sustainable component of green buildings, as this crowdfunded project attempts to show.
Hemp Bound: A playbook for the next US agricultural revolution
Doug Fine, author and solar-powered goat herder, takes us behind the scenes of what could be America's next billion dollar industry: the hemp economy.
California governor signs bill legalizing hemp farming in the state
After making its way through the Californian legislature with bi-partisan support (!), the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act (aka SB 566) was signed by governor Jerry Brown and became state law.
Cannabis in your car doors, but not to smuggle it
One more use for the versatile plant that is starting to get some traction in the US...
Will Vermont move forward with commercial hemp?
Mat McDermott, now writing at Motherboard, has an interview with Vermont Representative Teo Zagar about about the progress that state has made in moving towards commercial hemp production.
Kentucky takes step towards hemp legalization
The Kentucky state Senate Agriculture Committee voted unanimously to approve legislation for legalizing industrial hemp in the state.
Now That Hemp Is Legal in Colorado, What's Next?
Hemp, which is considered to be a wonder-crop by many, is now legal in Colorado. Voters not only gave the thumb up to marijuana in November, but also to its THC-light cousin.
Green Gift Guide: The Outdoors Enthusiast
From a chance to raise baby lions to a tiny waterproof camera or durable hemp hiking shoes, find the perfect gift for your outdoors enthusiast here.
Snoop Dogg Publishes 'Smokable' Songbook of His Greatest Hits
Snoop Dogg publishes eco-friendly, promotional book of lyrics to his chart-topping hits that you can smoke.
Seeds and Coconuts Bring Dozens of New, Unexpected Products to Expo West 2012
From chia to hemp, seeds were a prominent force among the 500-plus new products at the annual tradeshow in Los Angeles.
US Missing Out On Agricultural Millions Because The DEA Can't Distinguish Hemp From Pot
In case you missed it (and you certainly may have in the midst of other current world affairs) it's Hemp History Week. The second annual one in fact. I imagine most TreeHugger readers don't need much convincing that
Sourcing Sustainable Fabrics Made Easy with New Online Marketplace from Summer Rayne Oakes
When I caught up with Summer Rayne Oakes at a Fashion Delivers event in June, she only briefly mentioned her forthcoming project: Source 4 Style, an online marketing
5 Sexy + Sassy Sandals for Summer (Photos)
Ladies, summer is now truly upon us, well it certainly is here in London, and tis the season to have fun with our feet, though not, we must add, at the expense of the planet or people. Happily there is a wide range of seriously stylish ethical footwear
Green Gift Guide for Mother's Day (Slideshow)
You can't put a price on all mom has done for you -- but you can try to show your gratitude with one of these eco-friendly gifts. All are as good to Mother Earth as they will be to your own momma. From classic -- like
Green Gift Guide for Mother's Day
Let's face it: One day a year is not nearly enough to thank your mom for everything she's done for you. But you can try -- and the gifts on these pages will make it just that much easier to show her your appreciation. And if you still haven't found that p
Perfect Plant? 7 Great Uses For Industrial Hemp
Not to overly play into the stereotype of the TreeHugger moniker, but today is 4/20 so a quick review of all the great uses for industrial hemp--you
First in South America: Uruguay to Test Cultivation of Industrial Hemp
Great news for TreeHuggers in South America: Uruguay could become the first country in the region to authorize the cultivation of industrial hemp, according to El Pais newspaper. The national Ministry of Cattle,
Spring/Summer 2010: NatureVsFuture (Photos)
Brooklyn-based Nina Valenti's NatureVsFuture collection is a sophisticated fusion of eco-chic and street style. Nina incorporates sustainable and biodegradable fabrics--organic cotton, organic wool, hemp,
Grateful Dog is Sacramento's First Green Dog Day Care
The name may give you visions of dogs mellowed out, but the Grateful Dog wants to make sure your dog is both happy and healthy throughout their entire stay. You can leave your dog for the day or the week, knowing that
Isoude: Gorgeous Green Fashion That's Built to Last (Slideshow)
A couple of years ago, I made the New Year's resolution that my new clothing purchases would be limited to green garments. With the quality and selection of ">green fashion that's become available recently, it's been a promise
Mr. Larkin Charms at Green Fashion Week in New York (Slideshow)
Timely but not fleeting, flouncy but not frilly, unique but not unwearable, clever but never over the top -- Mr. Larkin's Spring 2010 collection was everything green fashion should be. A relative newcomer on the eco-scene, the
Green Fashion: 10 Chic Ways for Women to Wear Hemp (Slideshow)
Don't mistake the ugly, coarse, scratchy hemp of the hippie era with the hemp of today: From catwalks to the office, this once-fringe fabric made of rapidly renewable material is geared for world domination. And it can be found in just about
Sleeping octopus's changing camouflage narrates her dream (video)
Watch a remarkable clip of Heidi the octopus as she sleeps and dreams – from the new PBS series, Octopus: Making Contact.
Dolphins form friendships just like us, study finds
Bottlenose dolphins have close bonds that last for years based on common interests.
Conservation group gets into the rubber business to save the rainforest
100,000 acres of Sumatran rainforest to be protected in Indonesia by a new type of zoning, which will generate sustainable revenue from non-timber forest products.
Leonardo DiCaprio wants to find the world's loneliest whale, donates $50k for search
Good Guy Leo strikes again!
Leo's most important role yet? DiCaprio pledges $7 million to ocean conservation projects
This is DiCaprio going back to his first love, in a way, as before becoming an actor, he thought about becoming a marine biologist.
The Year in Celebrities: The Biggest Green Hits and Misses
From sexy Leo's mega donation to tigers to Kevin Costner's surprise knowledge of oil clean-up technology, celebrities were on fire this year. There were a few mistakes, however....such as NBC's "Tonight Show" debacle, which sent a barely used set to landf
Best of Green: Culture & Celebrity (Slideshow)
We love seeing celebrities use their influence for good--especially when it's for the green good. With their fame and star power, they can encourage fans to eat less meat, cut their consumption, and pay attention to what's
Best of Green: Culture & Celebrity
The beauty of culture is it's more a part of your life than you know. Artists, writers, musicians, and filmmakers can use their fame and star power to get the green message out in their favorite medium, whether its on a Web site, Twitter feed, book page,
7 Gorgeous Eco Celebrities We Can't Believe are Single
They're hot, they're celebrities, and they believe in saving the Earth. But what's better is that they all have one thing in common (besides the environment) -- they're single! We've listed some of our favorite eco-hotties below
7 Ways Leonardo DiCaprio Proves Green is Sexy
Yes, he's blond, blue-eyed handsome and yes, he's talented. But Academy Award-winning Leonardo DiCaprio continually proves he is more than just a pretty face jumping on the celebrity hybrid bandwagon. From resorts
Leonardo DiCaprio's Big Green Heart, Beyonce's Fashion Excess, and more
Ok, so this isn't a true green item. But, kudo's to my favorite eco-celeb, Leonardo DiCaprio for his consistent give-back spirit. Leo and Kate Winslet returned to their Titanic roots to help out the ship's one remaining
Ecorazzi on DiCaprio + Van Jones, Worldchanging Interviews Wangari Maathai, Chevron Toxico, and More
Chevron Toxico: Chevron Produces Phony Online News Coverage to Spread Misinformation about Ecuador Disaster "To promote a misinformation campaign about its role in the oil contamination of a pristine area of the rainforest in Ecuador, Chevron recently
Leonardo DiCaprio's Timely Campaign, Paul McCartney's Green Family Affair, and More
Eco-hunk Leonardo DiCaprio is the new face of TAG Heuer Carrera watch. A gig formely held by fellow greenie, Brad Pitt. But, so long Brad and hello Leo! Ecorazzi posted the first shot of his soon to be released ad campaign. The green