
LEGO is cleaning and repackaging pre-loved bricks and sending them to charities for kids.
Source: TreeHugger – The best thing to do with old LEGO bricks
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U.S. consumers are baffled by how to shop more sustainably

A study shows that many want to make better decisions, but don’t know how.
Source: TreeHugger – U.S. consumers are baffled by how to shop more sustainably
RIBA Stirling prize goes to Passivhaus social housing project

The most prestigious prize in British architecture is given to the solidly green project rather than the flash in the pan.
Source: TreeHugger – RIBA Stirling prize goes to Passivhaus social housing project
How to make your jack-o-lantern last longer

Carved pumpkins are susceptible to rot, but there are ways to stave it off.
Source: TreeHugger – How to make your jack-o-lantern last longer
Photo: The eagle has launched

Our majestic photo of the day comes from Eagles Mere Lake, Pennsylvania.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: The eagle has launched
Austin Maynard builds a beach bach

It’s a small, wood, modest shack. What’s not to love?
Source: TreeHugger – Austin Maynard builds a beach bach
Opus Mind crafts minimalist bags entirely from recycled leather

These bags are built to last, both in terms of usability and style.
Source: TreeHugger – Opus Mind crafts minimalist bags entirely from recycled leather
How to save sinking cities and bleaching corals?

New research finds that a two-pronged approach is necessary to fight things like sea-level rise and ocean acidification.
Source: TreeHugger – How to save sinking cities and bleaching corals?
Free cookbook shows how to slash food waste

Packed with smart advice, this downloadable PDF is full of delicious recipes that can save you money and hassle.
Source: TreeHugger – Free cookbook shows how to slash food waste
The 20 greenest cities in the US

While the federal government may be turning its back on the environment, these American cities are stepping up.
Source: TreeHugger – The 20 greenest cities in the US
Unilever promises to cut plastic use in half by 2025

The consumer products giant says it will “fundamentally rethink its approach to packaging.”
Source: TreeHugger – Unilever promises to cut plastic use in half by 2025
RIP Roger Taillibert, architect of the Big O

People have complained about his building since they started pouring the concrete.
Source: TreeHugger – RIP Roger Taillibert, architect of the Big O
Photo: Turkey vultures gather for sunrise

Our photo of the day comes from Emigrant Lake, Oregon.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Turkey vultures gather for sunrise
Super-yacht is powered by liquid hydrogen. How "eco" is that?

In two words: It’s not.
Source: TreeHugger – Super-yacht is powered by liquid hydrogen. How “eco” is that?
Paris opens first cemetery dedicated to green burials

No chemicals, synthetics, or gravestones – the goal is to return to the Earth as quickly and subtly as possible.
Source: TreeHugger – Paris opens first cemetery dedicated to green burials
More calls worldwide to ban SUVs

Laura Laker of the Guardian describes growing complaints in Germany and the UK.
Source: TreeHugger – More calls worldwide to ban SUVs
Outdoor preschools are now legal in Washington state

The unprecedented move means that these schools will have greater access to funding and registrations.
Source: TreeHugger – Outdoor preschools are now legal in Washington state
Tiny home packs a lot in 280 square feet

But where do you put it?
Source: TreeHugger – Tiny home packs a lot in 280 square feet
Why you shouldn't make important decisions when hungry

New research suggests that we might want to avoid making big decisions about the future, on an empty stomach.
Source: TreeHugger – Why you shouldn’t make important decisions when hungry
'Toxic Beauty' film explores how cosmetics are making us sick

The products we use to enhance beauty have an ugly track record.
Source: TreeHugger – ‘Toxic Beauty’ film explores how cosmetics are making us sick