Odd.Bot, the weed-pulling robot that could eliminate herbicides
The aging adage, “there’s an app for that,” is evolving into, “there’s a robot for that.” More and...
In Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, the Avant Cycle Cafe builds community
It all started with a flat tire. A man cycling through Lake Geneva, Wisconsin was charmed by the historic town...
Calamus unveils “world’s safest” e-bike at CES 2020
India-based startup Calamus recently unveiled the Calamus One Ultrabike, an electric bicycle that they claim...
Keep your cat safe with these eco-friendly cat toys
Veterinarian Lynn Bahr’s coworkers laugh at her when they see her mouth full of cat toy. “When I’m designing...
myfood’s smart greenhouses can grow nearly 900 pounds of produce a year
At CES 2020, French startup myfood presented a smart greenhouse that it says can grow up to 400 kilograms (880...
UNSense to develop a 100-home “real-life testing environment” for the future of housing
UNSense, an arch-tech startup launched by UNStudio, has announced plans to develop an adaptive neighborhood of...
This cool electric skateboard is made from recycled plastic
Native of Porto, Portugal, designer João Leão was becoming more and more concerned about the abundance of plastic...
New technological process transforms everyday trash into graphene
Rice University researchers have succeeded in creating graphene, not from costly purified starting materials, but...
Adventurous, sustainable cricket-based snacks
For Westerners, snacking on insects isn’t mainstream. But that may change, thanks to the rising trend of edible...
Church Stone Shelter welcomes hikers in Finland
In the celebrated nature reserve of Kintulammi, Finland, architect Malin Moisio of Tampere-based architecture studio...
Sherpa Light for indoor farming wins CES 2020 Innovation Award
Developed with the tagline "Grow whatever your heart desires, wherever you are," Sherpa Light is a tunable artificial...
Volkswagen reveals plans for mobile electric car charging robot
As the number of electric cars continues to increase, the need for charging stations increases with it. Often,...
Zero-carbon home uses hemp fiber for innovative design
As designers and architects continue searching for innovative, sustainable building materials, hemp is becoming...
NAWA reveals hybrid electric motorcycle at CES 2020
It’s not the first electric motorcycle on the market, but the NAWA Racer is currently the most talked about after...
Ramboll helps Lombok locals build earthquake-resistant bamboo housing
In 2018 when Lombok was struck by several earthquakes, some measuring up to magnitude 7, local communities around...
Planet Beyond earbuds combine tech, sustainability and fashion
High-tech products don’t have to be sterile and uniform, but there haven’t been a lot of options for personalizing...
Rolls-Royce unveils prototype for world's fastest electric plane
Innovation is the name of the game for luxury industry leaders like Rolls-Royce, so it’s no surprise they have...
Fun, eco-friendly things to do in Portland
Portland has boomed in the past 20 years, attracting musicians, writers, graphic designers and other creative...
Fisker debuts an electric luxury SUV for $37,500 at CES
At the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, acclaimed American-Danish automotive designer Henrik Fisker, CEO of the...
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...
ZHA gets the green light for world’s first all-timber soccer stadium in England
After years of delays, Zaha Hadid Architects has finally gained planning approval for Eco Park Stadium, the world’s...
Impossible Foods debuts plant-based pork at CES
Impossible Foods has unveiled its newest meatless product, Impossible Pork. The Silicon Valley-based company continues...
BIG presents a sustainable “living laboratory” town in Japan for Toyota at CES
As part of CES 2020, Bjarke Ingels Group has unveiled exciting designs for its first project in Japan — the Toyota...
An eco-travel guide to Bend, Oregon
Bend, Oregon is a sunny spot in a state known for rain. This area of central Oregon is the fourth fastest growing...
Cybunker is a futuristic shelter concept for off-grid living — and the Tesla Cybertruck
If you’re a fan of the Tesla Cybertruck, you’ll love the Cybunker, a futuristic, modular architecture concept...
3D-printed concrete “forest” pavilion proposed for Dubai’s Expo 2020
United Arab Emirates-based design practice MEAN* (Middle East Architecture Network) has proposed a sculptural 3D-printed...
Dropps offers chemical-, dye- and plastic-free laundry and dishwashing products
In a world where it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find products free of harsh chemicals, it’s refreshing...
We wore Allbirds' Tree Runners around the world — here's how they performed
Shoes made from wood pulp that are actually comfortable? Count us in! Allbirds took the internet by storm after...
PANGAIA presents FLWRDWN, a down alternative made from biodegradable wildflowers
With a concern for the treatment of ducks and geese during the gathering of feathers for down bedding and clothing,...
This container home in Brazil helps its residents disconnect
The 2,766-square-foot Hanging House was designed by the architects of Casa Container Marília in the rural area...