They are basically solid fossil fuels, putting out as much as 6 kg of CO2 for every kg of plastic.

Source: TreeHugger – How plastics add to the climate crisis

Businesses are saying no to shoppers who want to use their own cups and containers.

Source: TreeHugger – Coronavirus is threatening the zero waste movement

Even a full day later, a one hour shift in the clock is hard to adjust to.

Source: TreeHugger – It’s “Sleepy Monday” – Be careful out there

Our photo of the day comes from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Mama bear and cubs go for a stroll

Despite recent criticisms, a new report shows that Fairtrade International is doing better work than any of its competitors.

Source: TreeHugger – Fairtrade International takes prize for most effective label

When the rare leucistic moose appeared before his camera, photographer Anders Tedeholm captured the magic.

Source: TreeHugger – Sweden’s famous white moose in all his mystical glory

A new partnership with iFixit offers step-by-step instructions for fixing damaged gear.

Source: TreeHugger – Patagonia will teach you how to repair clothes

The new all-electric Porsche Taycan weighs in at about three tons. That means a lot of upfront carbon emissions.

Source: TreeHugger – Does size and weight matter in an electric car?

If you want to cut down on food going in the trash, you’ll have to rethink your approach to shopping, cooking, and eating.

Source: TreeHugger – 8 strategies for fighting food waste at home

Our photo of the day comes from a magical place in Canada.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Whitetail weasel steps out of a storybook

Frozen food may be maligned by many, but the freezer is my number one tool in battling food waste.

Source: TreeHugger – The 15 foods I most frequently freeze

A new study finds that dockless cars cause more problems than dockless bikes and scooters.

Source: TreeHugger – E-scooters are not a menace; the real threat on the sidewalks is still the car.

The city of New Orleans had given up on glass recycling. Enterprising students from Tulane University decided to step up to the challenge and bring back free glass recycling citywide in spring 2020.

Source: TreeHugger – When elected officials give up on green initiatives, bring in the youth

We know extreme weather events are linked to climate change, so why isn’t this part of every report?

Source: TreeHugger – Weather reporters should mention climate change

Researchers have developed a method that turns durian into super-capacitors that can charge phones, laptops, and more.

Source: TreeHugger – Scientists turn stinky durian waste into energy storage

A British critic calls two green icons, rammed earth and Passivhaus, “architectural trickery at its most cynical.”

Source: TreeHugger – Passivhaus is not a cult

These ingredients are worth the extra money.

Source: TreeHugger – 7 foods I always splurge on

Our photo of the day comes from Yellowstone National Park.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Grand Prismatic Spring lives up to its name

Nevada study finds that every thousand bucks of added value decreases the odds of yielding to pedestrians by three percent.

Source: TreeHugger – Yet another study confirms that drivers of expensive cars are more likely to ignore pedestrians

It’s painful but necessary if you want to maintain an organized home.

Source: TreeHugger – How to declutter children’s artwork