
There are many lessons about health and hygiene to be learned from the great French architect
Source: TreeHugger – Touring the toilets of Le Corbusier
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Two hours of nature a week improves health and wellness

A new large-scale study finds out just how much nature is enough to make a difference.
Source: TreeHugger – Two hours of nature a week improves health and wellness
Vancouver grocer uses embarrassing slogans to discourage plastic bag use

Unfortunately, people like the slogans a bit too much.
Source: TreeHugger – Vancouver grocer uses embarrassing slogans to discourage plastic bag use
Say no to DIY sunscreen

This is one of those rare times when we tell you store-bought is better than homemade!
Source: TreeHugger – Say no to DIY sunscreen
Photo: Acorn woodpeckers all pitch in

Our photo of the day comes from the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Acorn woodpeckers all pitch in
What increasing or decreasing meat does to you over time

An analysis of 80,000 people over 8 years suggests what happens to one’s risk of premature death when changing meat consumption.
Source: TreeHugger – What increasing or decreasing meat does to you over time
UK study says public washrooms are "as essential as streetlights."

Public washrooms really are just as important as public roads, because in both cases, people gotta go.
Source: TreeHugger – UK study says public washrooms are “as essential as streetlights.”
In the face of a changing climate, our buildings need thermal resilience.

The Thermal Resilience Design Guide from Ted Kesik could be a new standard.
Source: TreeHugger – In the face of a changing climate, our buildings need thermal resilience.
Carry a water bottle? Get the Tap app

It can help you find water refills anywhere.
Source: TreeHugger – Carry a water bottle? Get the Tap app
Dirty golden milk has changed my mornings (recipe)

This vegan, sweet, and spicy drink with a caffeine kick is an eye-opening way to start the day.
Source: TreeHugger – Dirty golden milk has changed my mornings (recipe)
Teens don't want to drive. Is this a problem?

A series of newspaper articles ask the wrong question.
Source: TreeHugger – Teens don’t want to drive. Is this a problem?
Imitation and cultured meats will be the norm by 2040

Conventional meat production will be seriously disrupted by these new, more environmentally-friendly upstarts, experts predict.
Source: TreeHugger – Imitation and cultured meats will be the norm by 2040
Dolphins form friendships just like us, study finds

Bottlenose dolphins have close bonds that last for years based on common interests.
Source: TreeHugger – Dolphins form friendships just like us, study finds
Photo: Moth looks like a leaf that looks like lips

Our photo of the day shows a beautiful moth with a dangerous past.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Moth looks like a leaf that looks like lips
Would you live in an apartment without an oven?

It is evidently big news in Toronto that condos are being sold without ovens, but it shouldn’t surprise anyone.
Source: TreeHugger – Would you live in an apartment without an oven?
ALDI ranks first out of 20 retailers for reducing single-use plastic

Greenpeace ranked 20 of the largest U.S. grocery stores for their efforts to eliminate single-use plastics, here’s how the retailers did.
Source: TreeHugger – ALDI ranks first out of 20 retailers for reducing single-use plastic
Is there a fishy ingredient in your cosmetics?

Shark liver oil is a common moisturizing agent in many beauty products. Stay away!
Source: TreeHugger – Is there a fishy ingredient in your cosmetics?
How to be a good tourist

Everyone is talking about “overtourism” these days. I was recently part of the problem.
Source: TreeHugger – How to be a good tourist
Portraits of rescued farm animals allowed to grow old

A new book, Allowed to Grow Old, reveals beautiful portraits of something we don’t get to see very often: Elderly farm animals.
Source: TreeHugger – Portraits of rescued farm animals allowed to grow old
IKEA introduces foldable furniture for the modern mobile lifestyle

This is, whether we like it or not, the future of furniture design.
Source: TreeHugger – IKEA introduces foldable furniture for the modern mobile lifestyle