Empowering the next generation of green leaders
Investing in youth is an investment in a sustainable future
What skills should every 18-year-old have?
In response to the question above, a former Stanford dean lists 8 essential skills for success in life - many of which are sadly neglected by parents today.
Students spend their summer protecting America’s urban trees
This summer, students are spending 8 weeks conserving nature in hands-on environmental internships in NY and Philadelphia for The Nature Conservancy’s Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities initiative.
University and college campuses are working toward Zero Waste
The Post-Landfill Action Network, launched at the University of New Hampshire, challenges campuses across the continent to start tackling waste seriously.
Inspired by Amazing Youth Climate Action Leaders
For me, organizing is about people. I love that moment when a new volunteer realizes that she has the power to effect change. That she has the power to influence decision-makers and make a positive impact in her community.
Calling for Clean Energy at Indiana University
Students organize a massive call-in to demand the school transition away from coal.
Taking a Close Look at America's Most Sustainable University
Sierra magazine released its 2012 Cool Schools list, and UC Davis took #1 - let's learn more about them.
America's Top 10 Greenest Colleges
From campus gardens to intensive recycling, Sierra magazine's annual list gives a tip of the hat to the nation's most sustainable schools.
Green Gift Guide For Graduates
Toast your grad's entry into the big wide world with durable, chic, and useful goods like a practical tote bag, an electric scooter, and a life-changing journey to save lions.
Texas College Converts its Football Field into a Working Farm
Paul Quinn College in Dallas converted its underused football field into a working farm.
Young Americans Do Care About the Environment
Student activism nationwide flies in the face of a recent study claiming young Americans don't care about the environment.
Scoring One for Clean Energy on College Campuses
College students make waves for clean energy at IU, UK basketball games.
One Mean, Green Stadium For North Texas
University of North Texas has build a LEED Platinum stadium to be the envy of other college campuses.
An In-Depth Look at the University of Washington, Sierra Magazine's Top Cool School
We've scratched the surface of Sierra magazine's Cool Schools list on Treehugger before, but this time I've decided to dig into one of the schools so we can learn more about what
On the Road with Urban Green - One Week Out
Today is the end of the first week of my book tour for my new book Urban Green. I've crisscrossed North and South Carolina to engage as many people as I can at some of the best schools in the
On the Road with Urban Green at Winthrop University
Big surprises can come in little packages - and that's what I found when I visited Winthrop University during my book tour stop at the school. The campus is located just south of Charlotte, NC in
Urban Green: Architecture for the Future Hits the Road for National Book Tour
Starting in September, I embark on a nationwide book tour for my new book entitled Urban Green: Architecture for the Future. The tour will take me to more than 20 universities and colleges across
Green Gift Guide for Back to School College Students (Slideshow)
Whether you're sending your oldest child off to his first day as a freshman or helping your youngest prepare for the beginning of her senior year, making sure your kids have the green gear they need for a successful year at college is
Green Gift Guide for Back to School College Students
Whether you're sending your oldest child off to his first day as a freshman or helping your youngest prepare for the beginning of her senior year, making sure your kids have the green gear they need for a successful year at college is no small task. This
Green Gift Guide for Graduates (Slideshow)
Do you have a grad about to turn that tassel around, or leaving high school behind for the big wide world?
Green Gift Guide for Graduates
Do you have a grad about to turn that tassel around, or leaving high school behind for the big wide world? Toast this accomplishment with one of the 10 earth-conscious gifts in this guide -- from major purchases, like cars and jewelry, to simpler mement
Reverb Turns 100, Gives Away Wiz Khalifa Tickets, More
What do you do when you turn 100? If you're Keith Richards, who go on tour. The same goes for the enviros at Reverb, a Portland, Maine, outfit that greens concert tours and venues. The nonprofit is taking votes on who to support for its 100th tour,
Alexander Julian Designs Green UNC Graduation Regalia
Fashion designer Alexander Julian has clearly had enough of the University of North Carolina's aqua graduation gowns, he's gone and given his alma
Want to save the world? Start with your own neighborhood.
These 6 initiatives can build community, combat loneliness, and stretch resources.
Surplus breakfast cereal is turned into delicious beer
UK brewer Seven Brothers has partnered with Kellogg's to use some of its less-than-perfect cereals.
Sleep sustainably with fair trade, organic cotton sheets
Homestead is a California-based company that sells high-end ethical bedding at reasonable prices.
Why you should never eat in bed
Sleeping and snacking are not meant to share the same space for some very good reasons.
Urban tiny house's versatile lounge comes with an elevator bed (Video)
This well-crafted tiny dwelling has its own space-saving elevator bed that can go up and down with the push of a button.
Parisian apartment renovation puts the beds in a bookcase
To gain more space, this apartment's redesign puts everything in the wall.
This natural latex mattress offers a dreamy, chemical-free sleep
Unlike conventional mattresses, which contain petroleum-based synthetics, this all-natural mattress by Latex for Less is as clean and green as they come.
Sleek multifunctional 'bedroom box' maximizes this small apartment
A cramped, rundown apartment gets a makeover with this mysterious-looking black box.
Newton Baby crib mattress is breathable, washable, non-toxic
A baby lying face-down will be able to breathe freely on this mattress.
6 tips for teaching kids to share a bedroom
No, you don't need to rush out and buy a bigger house if you've got more family members than bedrooms.
Bed automatically retracts up high in this contemporary tiny house (Video)
This elegantly designed small space presents yet another solution for the bed: lifting it up to the ceiling and out of the way.
Pure Green 100% natural latex mattress topper review
If you're looking to upgrade your bed with an eco-friendly option, but don't want to replace the mattress, a natural latex topper might just be the ticket.
Scientists decode bed bug genome as pesticide resistance results in a resurgence
Secrets of bed bug success can be read in their genes -- can the knowledge help you fight bed bug infestations?
Modular multifunctional unit for small & narrow bedrooms
Handcrafted with softwood, natural oils and waxes, this furniture unit makes a tiny, narrow bedroom feel much bigger.
Another way to hide the bed: Winch it up to the ceiling
It's an interesting alternative to a Murphy bed, and gets it out of the way fast.
Steven M. Johnson's Hiding Capsule would have been perfect for a LifeEdited
This might be the perfect bed for a New York apartment.
Do natural pesticide sprays really get rid of bed bugs?
Home-use pesticides many have worrisome toxins, so researchers set out to learn if the natural alternatives are effective.
Why would people hang their babies out the windows in cages?
They were taught that their children needed fresh cool air in order to thrive. It would be pretty healthy for their carbon footprint too.
Linen company gets greener with organic flax
In general flax has a relatively small environmental impact - and it gets even better when its organic. That's why companies like Libeco have decided to make organic lines.
Eskayel makes dreamy watercolor wallpaper and textiles
Designer Shanan Campanaro creates lovely home decor with eco-friendly materials.
16 simple nursery ideas for a tiny house
Babies are small. They can occupy a small space.
Another way to hide the bed: Turn it into a desk (Literally)
Mira Schröder lives and works in a shop where she can make her bed disappear.
Another way to hide the bed: Move it to the ceiling
French company offers a transformer bed that rises up to the roof when you don't need it.
Build your own transformer bed that turns into a desk
Graham Phakos did, with an interesting design that does everything the expensive Italian jobs do.
Transformer desk turns into bedroom
Athanasia Leivaditou designs the perfect desk for all-nighters, described as 1.6 Square Meter of Life
10 More Ways To Hide The Bed (Some of Which You Can Actually Afford)
Every tiny apartment does not have to have an expensive Murphy bed.
Just What We Needed Dept: A Bed That Makes Itself
How to waste a whole lot of technology and energy to do a very simple thing