Tribal Textiles employs local artisans to uplift rural Zambian community
On the edge of the beautiful South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, social enterprise Tribal Textiles has...
Pennsylvania scientists develop 100% leather waste fiber made from scraps
After five years and $3 million worth of research and development, two Pennsylvania scientists have developed a...
Seaweed Girl explores seaweed as an eco-textile for sustainable fashion
Sustainable fashion is on the rise, with materials from plastic water bottles to vegan apple leather becoming more...
Electric motorboat features a sleek Danish design
Copenhagen-based Rand Boats has earned an international reputation for developing modern, affordable motorboats...
Cheops Observatory frames views of the Great Pyramid of Giza
Earth bricks, upcycled materials and local craftsmanship combine in the Cheops Observatory, a new residence designed...
Wood waste strengthens recycled concrete, new study finds
Research from the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Science has revealed that discarded concrete...
Designer Dana Cohen creates unique, recycled fabric garments
It’s no secret that the United States wastes millions of tons of textiles every year. From fast fashion to unsustainable...
Bamboo electric bike is designed for Kathmandu locals and tourists
Designer and Fulbright scholar Lance Rake has teamed up with local bamboo builders at Abari in Kathmandu to design...
Adventurous, sustainable cricket-based snacks
For Westerners, snacking on insects isn’t mainstream. But that may change, thanks to the rising trend of edible...
This lovely lampshade is made from cabbage
Lighting can set the tone of a room, so a lamp with a natural and compostable lampshade can create a cozy, gorgeous...
