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Environment

Spend Cyber Monday supporting these environmental groups on Amazon Charity Lists

It’s that time of year again. Commercials are encouraging you to spend, spend, spend, and your loved ones are asking you what you want for the holidays. For those of you fortunate enough to have all you need, consider supporting these environmental charities during Cyber Monday.  Amazon’s Charity...
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Environment

Here are 5 Indigenous eco-charities to support

"There is no planet B." Perhaps no one understands that better than Indigenous people. Understanding how to coexist with nature has been an essential life skill for many generations, and today's Indigenous people are still honoring the environment through various movements. These movements support sustainable,...
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Homes

Cozy waterfront cottage transforms old foundations using natural materials

Architecture company Prodesi/Domesi's new cottage in the Czech Republic was inspired by a ship. The small cottage is covered in sunburned larch planks and sits in the trees above the Vranov Dam. Storage spaces are hidden in every corner of the home, just like the cabin of a ship, and the structure manages to eke...
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Electric Vehicles

Public art electric vehicle charging stations merge design and function

Architecture, art and functional elements fill the urban atmosphere, usually as separate entities in the same environment. Art may be located in public spaces for citizens to enjoy. Architecture serves a purpose, yet can also be visually appealing. Technology is seen throughout the city, yet often is nothing...
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Jewelry

The new Black Mini Solar from Solios is a minimalist, solar-powered watch

A new smaller, thinner profile for a slimmer wrist sets the Black Mini Solar watch from Solios apart from previous offerings. Solios previously caught Inhabitat's attention at Vegan Fashion Week 2021, where the company exhibited its original Solios Solar Watches in many styles with multiple faces and bands....
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Electric Vehicles

20 new electric vehicles driving onto the scene in 2022

Technology is advancing at the speed of light. Fortunately, some of that innovative effort is being funneled into more efficient and more appealing electric vehicles. As the new year approaches, production lines are rolling out a variety of new options at all ends of the electric vehicle spectrum, from luxury...
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Technology

Digital weather station in Spain looks like a wood ring

LPA Studios' digital totem for the beaches of the Canary Islands has just won the Architizer A+ Product Award 2021 and the gold at Grand Prix du Design Awards 14th Edition 2021. This beautiful 2.5-meter tall digital beacon combines traditional art forms with modern function, working both as a decorative seasonal...

LPA Studios' digital totem for the beaches of the Canary Islands has just won the Architizer A+ Product Award 2021 and the gold at Grand Prix...
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Fashion

NUQI uses 100% natural materials for its products

After years of experience in the fashion industry, Tosca van Haren was fed up with fast fashion and the waste in the industry, so she launched her own social fashion brand NUQI.  The company takes a well-rounded approach to sustainability, selecting 100% natural materials for its products. It...

After years of experience in the fashion industry, Tosca van Haren was fed up with fast fashion and the waste in the industry, so she launched...
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Vegan

6 Indian street foods that are traditionally vegan

If you’re vegan, Indian street food is a dream come true. There are many popular options here that are traditionally vegan and totally delicious. You don’t have to order anything on the side, get something removed or include any special instructions. You can simply grab a classic bite of street food and start...

If you’re vegan, Indian street food is a dream come true. There are many popular options here that are traditionally vegan and totally delicious....
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Homes

Hemp and lime studio in Italy highlights sustainable living

Architects Cosimo Terlizzi and partner Damien Modolo have created a lamia-style hemp and lime construction art studio in southern Italy. It combines traditional building style from the Valle d'Itria and Alto Salento region with modern and sustainable materials and energy management systems. The team designed...

Architects Cosimo Terlizzi and partner Damien Modolo have created a lamia-style hemp and lime construction art studio in southern Italy. It combines...
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Animals

These are the 67 best and worst countries for animal rights

We all know by now that where a person is born can convey privilege — or the opposite. But what about animals? Their country of origin can make the difference between leading a posh life with toys, a pet bed and even a wardrobe, or winding up on somebody’s dinner plate. Matthew Nash, researcher...

We all know by now that where a person is born can convey privilege — or the opposite. But what about animals? Their country of origin...
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Eco Textiles

Innovative i-Mesh fabric takes shape at Expo 2020 Dubai

The construction and textiles industries are two of the most targeted industries for creating waste, toxins and carbon emissions. Innovation in both industries move towards a more environmentally-friendly and sustainable focus. Recently unveiled at Expo 2020 Dubai, i-Mesh is an artistic and creative approach to...

The construction and textiles industries are two of the most targeted industries for creating waste, toxins and carbon emissions. Innovation...