
It’s OK to be a partial or ‘selective’ minimalist, if you wish.
Source: TreeHugger – Minimalism isn’t all or nothing
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New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design

It is all about the progression through the spaces.
Source: TreeHugger – New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design
Canada's NDP leader calls for national cycling strategy

Actually, this is something every country needs.
Source: TreeHugger – Canada’s NDP leader calls for national cycling strategy
Kids ask McDonalds to ditch plastic Happy Meal toys

Their hugely successful petition has even gotten a response – and a promise – from the fast food giant.
Source: TreeHugger – Kids ask McDonalds to ditch plastic Happy Meal toys
Photo: Gray hairstreak is a well-appointed butterfly

Our photo of the day comes from San Luis Obispo County, California.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Gray hairstreak is a well-appointed butterfly
8 of the easiest houseplants to care for

Looking for indoor plants that are hard to kill? These green troopers are resilient and don’t demand too much from their keepers.
Source: TreeHugger – 8 of the easiest houseplants to care for
Glass towers are "energy vampires"

It’s time to put a stake through them and build efficient Passivhaus buildings.
Source: TreeHugger – Glass towers are “energy vampires”
Top 10 reasons to attend SFI’s annual conference: Forests of Opportunity

Every year, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative community comes together to exchange ideas, share innovations, and inspire those who have a vision of a world that values and benefits from sustainably managed forests.
Source: TreeHugger – Top 10 reasons to attend SFI’s annual conference: Forests of Opportunity
The humble pea is America's favorite new crop

Demand for plant-based protein is driving rapid growth, while crops like corn and soy stagnate.
Source: TreeHugger – The humble pea is America’s favorite new crop
FREITAG introduces a "sweat-it-yourself" bag that is totally customized

Thought there wasn’t enough variety? Now it is endless.
Source: TreeHugger – FREITAG introduces a “sweat-it-yourself” bag that is totally customized
France will hike air fares to fight climate change

A new ‘eco tax’ will raise money for less polluting modes of transportation.
Source: TreeHugger – France will hike air fares to fight climate change
Can a Starbucks become "a beloved community hub?"

Years ago, we used to fight to keep out these corporate invaders. Now we fight to save them?
Source: TreeHugger – Can a Starbucks become “a beloved community hub?”
Banish 'thigh chafe' with these simple solutions

Women share their tried-and-true fixes for this incredibly common yet rarely discussed problem.
Source: TreeHugger – Banish ‘thigh chafe’ with these simple solutions
Photo: Gray catbirds discuss lunch

Our photo of the day comes from Kinbrook Island Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Gray catbirds discuss lunch
Nearly 600 suspects arrested in largest anti-wildlife-trafficking operation ever

The World Customs Organization and INTERPOL retrieved thousands of endangered animals during a sweep of arrests across 109 countries.
Source: TreeHugger – Nearly 600 suspects arrested in largest anti-wildlife-trafficking operation ever
Dutch playground shut down over noise complaints

Apparently kids are meant to be seen and not heard.
Source: TreeHugger – Dutch playground shut down over noise complaints
What are moon trees?

Have you ever gone to the moon and back? Moon trees made the journey — or rather, their seeds did.
Source: TreeHugger – What are moon trees?
Let's ban ticker tape parades!

No, not really, they are a celebration of excellence and not that bad. And they are not even ticker tape.
Source: TreeHugger – Let’s ban ticker tape parades!
Is plastic a 'necessary evil' in our food system?

Perhaps yes, if our food system stays the way it is, but maybe that’s what we should be challenging.
Source: TreeHugger – Is plastic a ‘necessary evil’ in our food system?
Which are worse for the planet: cows or bike lanes?

Does agriculture really pump out more greenhouse gas than transportation?
Source: TreeHugger – Which are worse for the planet: cows or bike lanes?