How well we utilize a variety of things that we buy? Michael Sivak looks at the data for everything from our cars to our clothes.

Source: TreeHugger – Sustainable consumption versus waste

You don’t have to have an entire garden room to make a statement with your indoor plants.

Source: TreeHugger – 10 houseplant decor ideas for big impact

Updated curriculum will help them to navigate the emotions associated with the climate crisis.

Source: TreeHugger – New Zealand schools to teach kids about climate change

More on why our personal consumption habits matter in the climate emergency.

Source: TreeHugger – How we got “locked in” to fossil fuel consumption

Toni Desrosiers, founder of Abeego beeswax wraps, wants people to start thinking about the natural life cycle of food.

Source: TreeHugger – The fight against food waste requires a new mindset

Our photo of the day comes from Morro Bay, California.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Baby on board, otter-style

Studies show that taller buildings are simply less efficient, and don’t even give you any more useable area. Why bother?

Source: TreeHugger – If we care about sustainability, should we still be building super-tall skyscrapers?

The environment minister stated that post-Brexit trade deals will not allow chlorine-washed chicken or hormone-treated beef.

Source: TreeHugger – American meat will never be welcome in the UK

Why aren’t people lining up for this enclosed solar powered e-cargo tricycle? It pushed every button.

Source: TreeHugger – Want to buy a high-tech low-carbon electric vehicle company? Organic Transit is for sale.

Vintage tractors have become one of the hottest items at farm auctions – it’s a trend that should be spread far and wide.

Source: TreeHugger – Farmers are buying old tractors and it is brilliant, here’s why

In a word, yes. We don’t have to buy what they’re selling.

Source: TreeHugger – Do personal consumption habits really matter in the climate emergency?

It’s just one of several beautiful and practical designs from Sumsaara.

Source: TreeHugger – This gorgeous folding clutch is made from cork

Our photo of the day comes from Oregon’s Cascade Mountains.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Acorn woodpeckers peer into the distance

It’s basic math. Sure, e-scooter injuries are way up. But let’s keep it in perspective and look at what the real problem is.

Source: TreeHugger – More people are riding on e-scooters, so more people are getting injured

Vacations by Rail offers several dreamy treks to Arctic regions to witness magical winter skies.

Source: TreeHugger – Take a train to see the northern lights

New technology might actually pull hydrogen out of the Alberta tar sands and leave the carbon behind.

Source: TreeHugger – Does hydrogen have a role to play in a clean-energy future?

Few other animals are known to be intrinsically motivated to assist others in need.

Source: TreeHugger – African grey parrots surprise researchers with their altruism

These foods can be used in many different recipes.

Source: TreeHugger – The 9 most versatile ingredients in my kitchen

Our photo of the day comes from sunny Florida.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: The effortless launch of a great egret

Every company should have to do this– more useful information that consumers need.

Source: TreeHugger – Quorn introduces carbon footprint labels