They’re using the Flashfood app to give customers steep discounts and divert food from landfill.

Source: TreeHugger – Canadian grocers have a smart approach to food waste

Our photo of the day comes all the way from Panama.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Praying mantis is ready for its close-up

It’s safe as long as you teach them some basic guidelines.

Source: TreeHugger – Yes, your kid can eat snow

I tasked myself with buying no plastic bottles for the year; here’s how it’s going so far.

Source: TreeHugger – How I gave up plastic bottles for shampoo, dish soap, and rinse aid

Considered to be the highest award a restaurant can receive, the Michelin Guide’s 2020 French edition now gives a nod to environmentally minded restaurants.

Source: TreeHugger – Fancy food guide adds sustainability symbol to highlight green restaurants

The political football that is the third runway gets kicked down again.

Source: TreeHugger – Court rules Heathrow expansion illegal, says climate crisis should have been considered

The Climate Crisis and Peak oil demand are making expensive projects like Alberta’s Teck Frontier look like bad investments.

Source: TreeHugger – Oil investments are the new tobacco

This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact.

Source: TreeHugger – New prAna sweaters are made from recycled wool

Our photo of the day comes from the City of Angels.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Gulf fritillary as seen from above

This is the kind of gentle density we need.

Source: TreeHugger – Montreal duplex is simple and elegant

After weekly ping pong sessions, participants in a pilot study had significant improvements in speech, handwriting, getting dressed, getting out of bed, and walking.

Source: TreeHugger – Ping pong holds promise for significantly improving Parkinson’s symptoms

“Naked wine,” “raw wine,” “biodynamic wine” have reached a feverish peak among trend-setting oenophiles. But what do all these labels mean, and are they actually better for the environment?

Source: TreeHugger – What’s the deal with natural wine?

One little trip can blow you right out of the water.

Source: TreeHugger – You can’t live a 1.5 degree lifestyle and get on a plane

Some moth species have evolved noise-cancelling abilities that are more efficient than today’s sound engineering technology.

Source: TreeHugger – These deaf moths defy bats using stealthy acoustic camouflage

They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks.

Source: TreeHugger – Visit grocery stores when you travel

Our photo of the day comes from Ontario, Canada.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Snowy owl rides the ice

The poetic and ephemeral fifth basic taste, umami, is the talk of the town; you can find it in these all-natural ingredients.

Source: TreeHugger – Umami mania: 9 foods in which the savory factor shines

Through trial and error, these are the indoor plants that have taken well to living in my bathroom.

Source: TreeHugger – The houseplants that are thriving in my bathroom jungle

Climate Caretakers offers a 7-week guide to reducing your carbon footprint.

Source: TreeHugger – Would you do a carbon fast for Lent?

The KISS principle applies to everything, including building design.

Source: TreeHugger – Why do we make everything so complicated? We need radical simplicity right now.