Christmas cactus is a sustainable alternative to the traditional tree
What are your favorite holiday songs? They’re probably not “Oh, Christmas Cactus” or “Rockin’ Around...
The world of cactus leather as a vegan alternative
Vegan alternatives to natural leather are becoming increasingly popular in the fashion industry. Unlike many other...
Cactus leather makes up the new straps from WoodWatch
WoodWatch has introduced a new vegan watch strap made of cactus leather. The sustainable wristwatch brand plants...
Get your vegan jewelry fix with KEVA's cactus leather line
It's time for animal leather to step aside. Cactus by KEVA is here with a collection of vegan leather goods that...
Unusual Kerplunk House is envisioned as a “miniature forest” in the desert
Design collective I STIFFEN THEE has completed Kerplunk House, a tiny cabin in the desert with an eye-catching...
6 ways to purify water without expensive technology
1. Gooey “cactus gut” The gooey core inside cactus leaves, called mucilage, has been known to remove sediment...
Gooey cactus guts remove arsenic and bacteria from polluted water
Clean water is perhaps the biggest key to keeping us alive, and scientists are forever testing new laboratory methods...
DIY: Make your own tiny terrarium garden that'll stay green all winter long
Plants are remarkably versatile, and you can rest assured that there are plenty of species ideal for your space....
DIY: How to Create a Gorgeous Planter from an Old Hardcover Book
You may have seem some brilliant book planters on Pinterest or Tumblr and marvelled at how such a simple project...
Coloni: Exotic Mini-Gardens for Small Spaces
Not everyone has a green thumb, but Swedish gardening house Coloni has found a way to allow anyone to create a...
Cactus Gum Can Purify Water Cheaply and Effectively
Counterintuitive as it may seem, cacti might be the key to cheap and easy water purification. Assistant Professor...
