It’s bad for the clothes, your health, and the planet. There is no good reason to use it.

Source: TreeHugger – Why you don’t need fabric softener

Our photo of the day features the Kennebago River.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Hints of autumn descend on Maine

And researchers estimate there’s another 3 trillion pieces in surface sediments.

Source: TreeHugger – 4 billion bits of microplastics in the waters of Tampa Bay

“Radiative barriers” may work well in space, but not so well down here.

Source: TreeHugger – We got lots of great ideas from the space program; insulation isn’t one of them

CEO Rose Marcario says the move will show solidarity for the young people who are striking for climate action.

Source: TreeHugger – Patagonia will close stores for Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20

He is pushing incandescents, but your eyes change as you age, and older people need brighter, bluer and lots more light.

Source: TreeHugger – Trump voters need LED bulbs

It’s time we stopped greenwashing plastic alternatives and realized they do more harm than good.

Source: TreeHugger – Biodegradable plastic is bad for the environment, British MPs say

A debate between a child and teacher reveals all that’s wrong with our education system today.

Source: TreeHugger – Is outdoor play a child’s want or right?

The upfront carbon emissions from replacing existing buildings now are as big as operating emissions. We have to stop this now.

Source: TreeHugger – RetroFirst: A new campaign from British architectural magazine to promote reuse

Here’s what to know about the most common wildcat in North America.

Source: TreeHugger – 8 facts about bobcats

Keeping your bike in tip-top shape means regular maintenance, preventative measures, and the occasional on-the-road quick fix.

Source: TreeHugger – Learn basic bike repair with these 9 DIY videos

Even Amnesty International is weighing in about the way the Alberta government is going after environmentalists.

Source: TreeHugger – Do you know any anti-oil sands treehugger types? Let the Alberta snitch line know!

Astronomers are stunned and stumped by the brightest light seen in 24 years of observations of the black hole at the center of our galaxy.

Source: TreeHugger – Our galaxy’s central black hole has become suddenly ravenous

Architype demonstrates that simple forms and careful window choices are the way to build efficient, affordable homes.

Source: TreeHugger – Affordable housing project in UK is a demonstration of Radical Simplicity

Yes, there’s far more plastic in your food than you realize.

Source: TreeHugger – 4 ways to eat less plastic

Whether you’re in a plane, train, or car, it’s important always to have good snacks.

Source: TreeHugger – How to pack the best food for travel

As a food enthusiast and a hungry consumer of quirky facts, here are some of the more surprising things I have learned over the years.

Source: TreeHugger – 14 surprising facts about common foods

NACTO lays out a vision for how autonomous vehicles, and technology more broadly, can work in service of safe, sustainable, equitable, vibrant cities.

Source: TreeHugger – Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism shows how cities can adapt and change to accommodate everyone

It’s got all three: low transportation energy, low embodied carbon, low operating energy.

Source: TreeHugger – Master Plan for new community in Bergen is seriously low carbon

As environmental awareness spreads, shoppers are making different choices.

Source: TreeHugger – Meat and plastic sales are slowly dropping, survey finds