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Go Green This Summer: From the Archives
Dig deeper into these articles on Summer from the TreeHugger and Planet Green archives.
- Check out our guide to grilling green, which offers everything you need to know to put together a greener cookout for friends and family this summer.
- Intrigued by the latest and greatest technological feats of fashion? Then check out the solar bikini that made big waves on TH just a short time ago.
- The Solar Backpack consistently gets rave reviews. Also check out this review of the Freeloader. It’s a tough, small, solar charger for when you’re on the go.
- Want to find out some of the top green tips for staying cool this summer? Then check out our guide to doing just that, and make sure to pass them along to friends and family as well!
- Take some tips from our beloved TH interns who put together an extensive analysis on how to conserve water by cutting households water consumption in half. That’s a great way to cut your water bill while relieving potential drought conditions at the same time.
- Thought taking that extra firewood home from your campsite was the right thing to do? Think again, and then check out why you should make sure to burn it where you buy it.
- Look to find hotels on the road that are at least trying to go green. Fairmont’s Scottsdale Princess is one example that’s striving to make a difference through a variety of eco-friendly tactics.
- The Union of Concerned Scientists has put up a great post on how to cut back on the energy usage of your dryer. That saves energy, money, and carbon in the process. Alternatively, you could string up a clothesline and do things the old-fashioned way.
- Not sure if the Mosquito Magnet is for you? Take a look at the review we did a while back and see if that helps make the decision any easier.
- Warren McLaren has put together our How to Green Your Outdoor Sports guide. Make sure to check it out as the summer months are prime time for enjoying the great outdoors.
- Ever considered installing “cool roof” technology? This post gives you the low-down on this terrific trend.
- Give this round-up of small solar chargers a look if you’re not convinced the solar backpack or Freeloader are what you’re looking for.
- Timberland seems to be improving their eco-friendly line of footwear, and Treehugger’s own Kara DiCamillo fills you in right here.
- Flat Tire Footwear uses crumb rubber from truck tires to help produce a greener line of footwear.
- Soleo Organics Suncream can definitely help green your time in the sun.

























