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Hotels

Escape to Australia in this rentable off-grid tiny home

Built on historic farmland in New South Wales, Australia, by architect Cameron Anderson, Gawthorne's Hut is a luxury, rentable tiny home deep in the peaceful countryside. A galvanized exterior, steeply pitched solar panel roof, and abundant use of glass and wood make this off-grid tiny home the perfect sustainable...
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Climate Change

How will climate change impact different regions in America?

The facts are undeniable: climate change will continue to affect the entire planet in notable and sometimes catastrophic ways. Not all regions will be equally impacted, yet from wildfires to hurricanes, citizens, plants and animals will be touched by the consequences.  The most recent report by the U.S....
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Design

These ergonomic writing tools took 20 years to create

These pens have a distinct look that immediately gets attention. It turns out, there's good reason for that: They were designed by architects. Achille Castiglioni and Gianfranco Cavalgià created the design in 2001. The project was unpublished and kept in a Milan-based studio. The thought process that went into...
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Lifestyle

"Clean(ish)" book outlines simple steps for big changes

Tackling change can be overwhelming. Bestselling author Gin Stephens set out to make the task easier with her newest book "CLEAN(ISH):  Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean, and Unlock Your Body's Natural Ability to Self-Clean." The idea is that perfection is a fantasy, yet it can be a major obstacle...
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Homes

Passive design helps Casa 22 Avellaners blend into Catalonia

Architect Guillem Carrera faced multiple challenges regarding the placement, orientation and composition of this family home in Catalonia, known as Casa 22 Avellaners. The solution? Smart, passive design. The neighborhood sits among old monastery buildings and architecture of historical relevance,...
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Hotels

Book a stay at these eco-friendly cottages in the UK

Many cabin rentals across the U.K. have been updated with eco-friendly details. Now, the U.K. National Trust is highlighting some of them to make it easy to book a sustainable vacation. From the Isle of Wight to Cornwall, here are some eco-friendly cottages in the U.K. that would make a fabulous sustainable getaway. Longstone...
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Clothing

University students at RISD designed space apparel for NASA

Every aspect of space travel is carefully designed to meet the needs of the astronauts due to the unique environment. From the ship, to the food, to the equipment, special consideration ensures safety and functionality. To further this idea, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) students recently worked up interstellar...

Every aspect of space travel is carefully designed to meet the needs of the astronauts due to the unique environment. From the ship, to the food,...
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Public Spaces

Magic Johnson Park is the first off-leash dog park in South LA

The Earvin "Magic" Johnson Park in Los Angeles has already won six awards for its sustainable design. Now it's moving onto its Phase 1B, becoming the first off-leash dog park in South L.A. The Magic Johnson Park was winner of the following awards in 2021: American Council of Engineering Companies...

The Earvin "Magic" Johnson Park in Los Angeles has already won six awards for its sustainable design. Now it's moving onto its Phase 1B, becoming...
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Animals

Court restores gray wolf protections after Trump-era delist

Last Thursday, a federal judge restored protections for gray wolves across the United States. In a ruling, the judge concluded that the Trump administration failed to consider ongoing threats when stripping the species of its protection. The ruling comes over a year after the Trump administration removed the gray...

Last Thursday, a federal judge restored protections for gray wolves across the United States. In a ruling, the judge concluded that the Trump...
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Climate Change

New study charges oil companies with greenwashing

Many people have listened with skepticism as major oil companies have touted clean energy and made net zero pledges. And they’re right to doubt the fossil fuel giants, according to a new study that concludes there’s a lot of greenwashing going on. “The clean energy claims of BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil...

Many people have listened with skepticism as major oil companies have touted clean energy and made net zero pledges. And they’re right to doubt...
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Food Waste

Eco-friendly and safe ways to dispose your cooking oil

Cooking oil comes from plants, yet it is difficult to return to the environment in an eco-friendly way. Because of the consistency of the liquid, canola, vegetable, corn, olive, avocado and other oils can create an oily coating on plants, which restricts oxygen intake. It also has a negative effect on animals...

Cooking oil comes from plants, yet it is difficult to return to the environment in an eco-friendly way. Because of the consistency of the liquid,...
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Landscape Architecture

Take a me day at this wellness garden in Czech Republic

INFINIT's Wellness in a Magical Garden is surrounded by trees and within earshot of the Sazava River. Designed by Studio Reaktor, it's accessible through a series of underground corridors. The idea is to travel through various dark passages and different wellness rooms that prepare you for the experience at the...

INFINIT's Wellness in a Magical Garden is surrounded by trees and within earshot of the Sazava River. Designed by Studio Reaktor, it's accessible...