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This edible, plastic-free packaging is grown from kombucha starter

Polish design student Roza Janusz has created Scoby, an eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaging that is easily...

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The Agraloop turns food waste into sustainable clothing fibers

Don't throw it out — throw it on. The Agraloop Bio-Refinery, a new technology developed by materials science...

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How orange peels helped barren land in Costa Rica spring back to life

There's more to oranges than juice! Back in the 1990's, two ecologists suggested orange juice manufacturer Del...

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See how banana trees are recycled into vegan “leather” wallets in Micronesia

Forget plastic and leather, your next wallet could be made from a more ethical and eco-friendly alternative—banana...

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Agustina Bottoni’s Monolithic Brut Barbecue Set is Made From Recycled Coconut Coir

"Brut" is a monolithic stool and barbecue set designed by Agustina Bottoni that is produced by casting a compound...

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Artist retreat north of the Arctic Circle clad in “pickled” wood for durability

The brainchild of the Norwegian composer and musician Håvard Lund, Fordypningsrommet is located on Northern Norway's...

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Lessons from the Chesapeake Bay: How to Save Buzzards Bay from Nitrogen Pollution

  The Chesapeake Bay was formed eighteen thousand years ago when glacial melting generated sea level...

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Danielle Trofe’s Charming Mush-Lume Lamp is Made from Fungus and Agricultural Waste

There have been countless amazing green designs at this year's Wanted Design event held in New York, but one that...

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Adital Ela’s Biodegradable Terra Stools are Made of Earth and Cost Zero Energy to Produce

In the last several years eco designer Adital Ela has dedicated her time to the earth by developing Terra - a brand...

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6 Awe-Inspiring Designs Made From Food!

Fantastical Photographed Scenes Pay Tribute To Food Photographer Matthew Carden creates fantastic miniature...

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Formafantasma Crafty Vessels are made from Flour, Agricultural Waste and Limestone

Using sustainable design as a bridge between craftwork and the industry, this collection of earthy vessels combines...

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Ecovative Teams Up With Ford to Create Compostable Car Parts from Mushrooms

Ushering in a new generation of partially compostable cars, Ecovative has teamed up with Ford to use their mushroom-based...

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