Illinois encourages carp consumption to save native species
The state of Illinois has started a campaign to encourage more people to eat the invasive carp fish. This project...
World’s largest algae growth pond promotes carbon capture
Technology is being created everyday to not only reduce emissions that contribute to worsening climate change,...
Fabrics from Natural Materials Studio are made from algae
In a world of waste and pollution, returning to all-natural products makes sense for the health of humans and the...
Charlotte McCurdy, Phillip Lim design carbon-neutral algae sequin dress
Sequins have long been a source of concern for environmentally conscious fashion designers. Made of tiny bits of...
Trump’s name found scraped into a manatee’s back
Manatees resemble half-ton potatoes, but researchers can tell them apart. According to Patrick Rose, aquatic biologist...
YY Nation shoes are made from bamboo, algae, pineapple and sugarcane
Tens of thousands of years ago, early hunter-gatherers braved frozen landscapes to go in search of food. And on...
Botswana elephant deaths caused by cyanobacteria
On June 18, 2020, we reported about the mysterious deaths of 154 elephants in Botswana. At the time, wildlife officials...
This DIY algae kit is an easy science experiment for kids
BioBombola is a DIY algae kit specially designed to teach kids how to grow their own domestic garden of spirulina...
Scientists discover algae species that may affect coral reefs
A new species of alga found in Hawaii is emerging as a potential threat to coral reefs. Researchers from the University...
Eos Bioreactor uses AI and algae to combat climate change
A new artificial intelligence invention by Hypergiant Industries could prove to be the solution to the world's...
Native Shoes’ Bloom collection is made of repurposed algae
Many conventional shoes are made with materials sourced from petroleum, but conscientious companies, like Native...
New biofabricated clothing made from algae goes through photosynthesis just like plants
There are a products that completely revolutionize the fashion industry for their eco-friendly approach and innovative...
Algae Lamps are a work of art and natural shade in one
Algae is one of the newest materials to hit the market as a multi-purpose fiber. While it has been hauled out of...
This biodegradable T-shirt is made from trees and algae
When it comes to your typical t-shirt, most people think of cotton, or perhaps a synthetic blend. But they probably...
RISD student designs a micro-algae farm for home use
Rhode Island School of Design student Hyunseok An has created a prototype indoor micro-algae farm in a bid to sustainably...
Toxic algae bloom forces all Mississippi beaches to close
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) announced a total ban on swimming in the ocean until...
SAOLA offers sustainable sneakers sourced from algae and recycled plastic
Although admittedly late to the game, fashion is working towards cleaning up their act when it comes to corporate...
H&M releases sustainable fashion line made from fruit and algae
Many people remember Lady Gaga’s jaw dropping meat dress, so when you hear of a dress made out of fruit, your...
Designer creates algae-sourced alternative for plastic packaging
Food packaging has a become a target in the world of sustainability and environmentalism. Walk down the aisle of...
Scientists working to help manatees poisoned by Florida red tide
The toxic red tide has been raising states of emergency within Florida counties over the past few months. The harmful...
Soil Algae aims to improve soil quality through algae cultures
Algae: it's not just for bodies of water anymore. Algae Research and Supply, a company based in Carlsbad, California...
Curvaceous algae-covered towers proposed for Hangzhou
Paris-based studio XTU Architects recently unveiled designs for a futuristic high-rise in Hangzhou that blends...
This turtle with a green mohawk is one of the most endangered reptiles in the world
It's not every day you see a turtle with a mohawk - even if that mohawk is made up of algae and not hair. The Mary...
New 3D-printed algae could revolutionize the way we make things
Plastic waste is clogging landfills and strangling the earth's waterways - but thankfully, green design is here...
Iconic Dutch dike renovation opens with energy-generating kites that can power 200 homes
The Netherlands' legendary Afsluitdijk dike has been in use for 85 years but it needed a renovation — so the...
Light-manipulating algae could boost solar power technology
You probably learned about diatoms, a prolific type of algae, back in grade school. But you may not have learned...
Extraordinary living chandelier with algae-filled leaves purifies the air
Lighting design has come a long way. Julian Melchiorri, a London-based designer and engineer, created this extraordinary...
Incredible Algae Dome absorbs sun and CO2 to produce superfood and oxygen
Industrial agriculture is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions - but what if there was a way to sustainably...
Dutch designer creates a wooden motorcycle powered by algae
An algae-powered wooden motorcycle? The concept isn’t too far out, considering algae has been used to create...
Gulf of Mexico’s “dead zone” in 2017 could be the largest on record
When humans abuse the environment and dump nitrate-and phosphorous-heavy pollutants into rivers, lakes, ponds and...
