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Design

This waste recycling station is made of recycled waste

There's a good reason that humans damage the environment: they make trash. Everywhere people go, they leave waste behind. In areas with a lot of tourism and a lot of people, human waste is a huge problem. Such is the case along the Mexican coastline, where tourists frequently flock. And now, you know the backstory...
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HOW TO: Grow an Avocado Tree from an Avocado Pit

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Gardening

Try making a mini greenhouse with these easy tips

The primary element of a greenhouse is a plastic or glass material that draws in sunlight and traps it inside the shelter. However, that shelter can take a variety of shapes, from the very pot the plant is in to a display case or shelving unit of plant options.  While an expansive greenhouse might be your...
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Clothing

Clothes made out of waste materials with loud messages

“99% of clothes are never recycled. At Tiny Rescue, we welcome you to the 1%. We are proud to say our clothing is made out of waste materials!” stated Preeta Sinha, founder of Tiny Rescue. There’s not a lot of good news coming out of the fashion industry. In fact, it’s one of the highest-polluting...
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News

Mysterious sinkhole develops a surprising and beautiful ecosystem in China

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Accessories

London company LaBante makes purses from vegan leather

Have you looked at vegan purses and been disappointed that vegan leather just means plastic? A new, more sustainable brand aims to change that. LaBante London, a PETA-approved British brand built on the core values of sustainability and cruelty-free fashion, has created a line of purses and sneakers that are...
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Homes

Retreat to paradise in this beautiful Hawaii home

Maui Residence by Walker Warner Architects was designed to be a retreat from the world, a place for privacy. It’s a quiet, serene little escape and an homage to sustainability and taking care of the planet, something that should be at the forefront of all design. The two-story Hawaiian building...
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Renewable Energy

A catalyst pushes zinc-air batteries to record power density

It sounds like science fiction, or at the very least vaporware, but zinc-air batteries are a technology that now allows more power density to be packed into batteries for power storage. A new single-atom catalyst has now pushed the power density to record levels. This type of technology may push battery technology...
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Recycling

TerraCycle takes recycling to a whole new level

“The good news is that most trash is technically recyclable.” This is the philosophy behind TerraCycle’s recycling program — an organized system for recycling, and upcycling, many items that are not recyclable at a local level.  The problem with municipal recycling is that only a few materials...

“The good news is that most trash is technically recyclable.” This is the philosophy behind TerraCycle’s recycling program — an organized...
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Homes

A green-roofed Hobbit home anyone can build in just 3 days

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Nuclear

How does nuclear power compare with solar and wind energy?

Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California recently achieved the first steps toward viable nuclear fusion using clean and potentially inexpensive ingredients. It opens the door to the possibility of a clean energy future with nuclear fusion in the mix. This breakthrough could revolutionize...

Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California recently achieved the first steps toward viable nuclear fusion using clean...
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Furniture

Beautiful burnt cork furniture upholds ecosystem resiliency

French designer Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance's furniture line uses discarded burnt cork that features interesting textures and flowing lines. Duchaufour-Lawrance's Portugal studio Made in Situ created this collection of chairs and tables by carving blocks of cork. This is a product similar to what can be used as building...

French designer Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance's furniture line uses discarded burnt cork that features interesting textures and flowing lines. Duchaufour-Lawrance's...
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Architecture

Hemp production is expanding in the construction market

Hempitecture, a nonwoven materials manufacturer, announced its new manufacturing plant location and the 33,000-square-feet facility is an example of both sustainable building techniques and eco-minded business practices. Hemp plants have been part of the material supply chain for generations. They’re...

Hempitecture, a nonwoven materials manufacturer, announced its new manufacturing plant location and the 33,000-square-feet facility is an example...
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Zero-Waste

Zero waste movement makes a big splash in the US

As the necessity for the zero waste movement grows, cities across the U.S. are beginning to see more zero waste and bulk goods stores. To many residents, the concept may be new, but for others, the wait for such stores is finally coming to an end. Building with intention Isabelle DeMillan opened The...

As the necessity for the zero waste movement grows, cities across the U.S. are beginning to see more zero waste and bulk goods stores. To many...
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Public Spaces

Barcelona's spectacular promenade on the sea

External Reference created an architecture and urban planning project on the Barcelona seafront, creating a new balcony overlooking the Mediterranean that serves as a viewing platform over the city and the sea. Escaleras y Mirador Vela is led by architect Carmelo Zappulla. It connects the Passeig del Mare Nostrum...

External Reference created an architecture and urban planning project on the Barcelona seafront, creating a new balcony overlooking the Mediterranean...