CRA grows a sustainable pavilion out of mushrooms in just 6 weeks
Could the houses of the future be grown from mushrooms? Italian architectural firm Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA)...
Bananatex launches a sustainable material revolution at Milan Design Week
A party of three has collaborated to create a multi-purpose material sourced entirely from banana leaves. Swiss...
Tips and tricks to make spring cleaning more eco-friendly
When the spring cleaning season comes around, many homeowners turn to their favorite cleaning products to tidy...
Kooshoo introduces the first plastic-free, sustainable hair ties
Amid growing concerns of plastic waste around the world, one company has created sustainable hair ties that are...
Biodegradable tableware made from wheat bran debuts at Toronto’s Green Living Show
This week, Toronto citizens learned that wheat bran is good for more than enhancing digestive regularity. An innovative...
Shellworks upcycles leftover lobster shells into biodegradable bioplastics
Four design students from The Royal College of Art and Imperial College have created a biodegradable and recyclable...
Cove launches the first 100% biodegradable water bottle
Officially launched in California on Feb. 28, 2019 and targeted to expand to new markets throughout the year, the...
LSU researcher creates biodegradable plastic beads for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras would not be the same without its plastic beads. For the past 200 years, people have given out freebies...
VEJA unveils vegan sneakers made from corn waste
Ethical sneaker brand VEJA has unveiled its newest and arguably most impressive eco-friendly kicks yet — the...
Biofase has discovered a unique way to recycle avocado pits
A Mexico-based company has discovered a unique way to recycle avocado pits. Biofase, a startup founded in Michoacan,...
Nestle ditching plastic straws, water bottles to reduce plastic waste
Nestle, the world’s largest packaged food company, is on a mission to reduce plastic waste. This week, the Swiss...
UK’s Guardian switches to biodegradable wrapping for newspapers
The Guardian — a national newspaper in the U.K. — has ditched its polythene packaging and replaced it with...
Corona announces pilot program for 100% plastic-free 6-pack rings in 2019
Corona has announced that it will be launching a pilot program in 2019 for 100 percent plastic-free six-pack rings,...
This carbon-neutral festival promotes sustainable fun in Thailand
The fields are alive with art, architecture, food, wellness, talks and workshops, family activities and music at...
These sustainable sunglasses smell like coffee and decompose into fertilizer
In a world headed toward sustainability at every turn, Ochis Coffee is ahead of the curve with its newly-revealed...
Nuatan is the bioplastic that could answer the plastic pollution crisis
A potential solution to the world's plastic pollution crisis has recently been unveiled at the London Design Festival....
UK’s Co-op to ditch single-use plastic bags for biodegradable bags
A popular supermarket chain in the U.K. is taking a step toward bettering the environment by putting a stop to...
Plastic straws are a thing of the past, but which reusable straw is best for the future?
The days where plastic straws and their wrappers litter the countertops of restaurants, coffee shops and fast food...
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...
Bee Saving Paper “works like an energy drink for bees”
Urban development and industrialization hasn't been great for bees — they have to fly longer distances, which...
This edible six pack ring feeds sea animals instead of killing them
SaltWater Brewery in South Florida is the first brewery to test biodegradable six-pack rings. Designed by start-up...
Amazing new biodegradable insulation only burns after one hour of fire exposure
Chilean company Rootman has developed a new 100 percent natural insulation that is remarkably resistant to flames....
This company makes leggings with biodegradable, compostable fabric
Have you ever heard the words 'biodegradable' and 'compostable' associated with activewear? Philadelphia-based...
Twin brothers convert organic waste into truly biodegradable plastic
You know plastic waste is a problem. But Jeff and Dane Anderson, twin brothers in California, are trying to do...
Dutch students ‘grow’ a biodegradable car made of beet sugar and flax
Are biodegradable cars the next step in environmentally-friendly motoring? A team of students at the Eindhoven...
Biodegradable PawPods: a better way to bury your pet
Burying a beloved pet is never easy. But PawPods' bamboo and rice husk pods offer a thoughtful, biodegradable option...
Michelin unveils airless 3D-printed tires that last virtually forever
Fear not the flat tire, road trippers! The future of tire technology is rolling into reality, thanks to Michelin's...
Scientists create eco-friendly, biodegradable microbeads
Microbeads' detriment to the environment is well-documented, yet many companies continue to put the tiny plastic...
Artist recycles leaf waste into biodegradable Beleaf chair
Šimon Kern found an unconventional use for leaf litter: green furniture. The Slovakian artist created Beleaf,...
Egyptian scientists turn dried shrimp shells into eco-friendly plastic
Plastic is a plague on this planet, but it doesn't have to be. A group of Egyptian researchers is developing a...