Regina Bailey is a science writer, educator, and board-certified registered nurse. Her work has been featured in "Kaplan AP Biology" and "The Internet for Cellular and Molecular Biologists." Carbon is ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama.

Blythe Copeland is a writer, editor, and blogger who began working with Treehugger in 2008.

Cactus leather is a bio-based material lauded for its breathability, an area in which other vegan leathers fall short. This unique material is used for handbags, shoes, apparel, and furniture. Even ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Pinyon pine typically grows either in pure stands or with juniper. The chunky ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. In trees, heart rot is caused by a fungal disease that causes the center of ...

Solar lights absorb the sun’s energy during the day and store it in a battery that can generate light once darkness falls. Like solar panels used to generate electricity, solar lights use photovoltaic ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Justin Thomas specialized in reviewing products and techniques for Treehugger from 2004 to 2008. He is the editor of MetaEfficient, a guide to efficient living.

Organic cotton is cotton that is grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. While polyester has dominated the fiber for nearly 20 years, organic cotton continues on an upward trend ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Canning is a traditional method of preservation that ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...