It’s OK to be a partial or ‘selective’ minimalist, if you wish.

Source: TreeHugger – Minimalism isn’t all or nothing

It is all about the progression through the spaces.

Source: TreeHugger – New Japanese House by Alts Design Office is influenced by traditional design

Actually, this is something every country needs.

Source: TreeHugger – Canada’s NDP leader calls for national cycling strategy

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

Our photo of the day comes from San Luis Obispo County, California.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Gray hairstreak is a well-appointed butterfly

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

It’s time to put a stake through them and build efficient Passivhaus buildings.

Source: TreeHugger – Glass towers are “energy vampires”

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

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

Thought there wasn’t enough variety? Now it is endless.

Source: TreeHugger – FREITAG introduces a “sweat-it-yourself” bag that is totally customized

A new ‘eco tax’ will raise money for less polluting modes of transportation.

Source: TreeHugger – France will hike air fares to fight climate change

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?”

Women share their tried-and-true fixes for this incredibly common yet rarely discussed problem.

Source: TreeHugger – Banish ‘thigh chafe’ with these simple solutions

Our photo of the day comes from Kinbrook Island Provincial Park, Alberta, Canada.

Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Gray catbirds discuss lunch

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

Apparently kids are meant to be seen and not heard.

Source: TreeHugger – Dutch playground shut down over noise complaints

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?

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!

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?

Does agriculture really pump out more greenhouse gas than transportation?

Source: TreeHugger – Which are worse for the planet: cows or bike lanes?