Dairy farmers’ excess milk gets a second life feeding the hungry
Automation may have caused a significant surplus of dairy products and a corresponding price drop, but one non-profit...
First paper straw factory in decades to open as UK bans plastic
As the United Kingdom moves forward with its planned ban on single-use plastic products, the first paper straw...
RepAir T-shirt cleans the air while you wear it
Italian fashion company Kloters has created a T-shirt that cleans the air through a specially designed insert capable...
‘Game changing’ graphene concrete is twice as strong and better for the planet
Add concrete to the list of things graphene can improve. Scientists at the University of Exeter's Center for Graphene...
These colorful hexagonal wall tiles are made from sound-absorbing “wood wool”
These colorful hexagonal wall tiles by Form Us With Love strike a brilliant balance between sustainable materials,...
Breakthrough polymer could lead to ‘infinitely’ recyclable plastics
Plastics are long-lasting, convenient, inexpensive, and terrible for the environment. Although recycling reduces...
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...
How millennials are changing home design
You won't be hard-pressed to find an article about the next industry Millennials are killing. As more of them become...
Newly discovered property of graphene could lead to infinite clean energy
Physicists at the University of Arkansas have discovered a new property of graphene that could be exploited to...
Stunning multi-level bamboo home stands deep in the mountains of Bali
We've always loved IBUKU's beautiful bamboo structures, but their latest project, the Ananda House, is simply stunning....
NASA’s new airless titanium tires are almost indestructible
Flat tires and AAA roadside assistance may soon be past memories. NASA Glenn Research engineers have just unveiled...
Spectacular bamboo domes mimic the mountains of Vietnam
Vietnamese firm Vo Trong Nghia Architects has completed a series of beautiful bamboo domes for the rural area of...
This Living Vehicle can take you completely off grid for a month
HofArc's new Living Vehicle may just be the future of off-grid living thanks to its dynamic combination of glossy...
Go way off-grid in this beautiful bamboo hut tucked into Bali’s lush mountains
Adventurous travelers looking to go way, way off grid will love this beautiful bamboo haven located deep in Bali's...
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s new green roof lets kids explore the wilderness in the middle of the city
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is bringing the wilderness to the middle of the city. This weekend, the museum...
New material made from fiber-reinforced hydrogels is 5 times tougher than steel
Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have created a flexible, eco-friendly material that’s five-times...
Architects use local materials to build beautiful Costa Rica community center
Round building offer many advantages in terms of sustainability and resilience, so it's no surprise to see disaster-prone...
Yi She Mountain Inn is a serene retreat built with local materials
Just a mere hour outside of Beijing lies Yi She Mountain Inn, a tranquil off-grid retreat tucked into an expansive...
Everything in this LA store was built with repurposed cardboard rolls
Looks like some swanky LA shops are swapping glitz for green. Aesop, a popular skin care company, has just unveiled...
New super batteries could charge phones in seconds and electric cars in minutes
A scientific breakthrough at the University of Surrey could completely change how we charge our devices. Researchers...
Plant-covered bamboo structure in Vietnam offers low-cost sanitation and food
The project is based on the same principle as the firm's previous project in Son Lap, aiming to provide a low-cost...
Canadian nonprofit builds North America’s first urban earthship in Calgary
Since earthships make use of recycled and reclaimed building materials, they can be constructed at a very low cost....
Pine needle eyelashes, petal lipstick and other beauty tools from nature
In addition to flower plant petals, Murphy's series includes an icicle beard, a thorn "grill", pine needle eyelashes,...
PHOTOS: Cacheuta Thermal Water Park is a summer escape wedged in Argentina’s Andes Mountains
Cacheuta Hot Springs is only a short bus ride away from Mendoza's capital, and the entry cost is only $7(US)...
7 plants that could save the world
Perennial Wheat Grains are the staple food of humanity: the vast majority of people on the planet eat either rice,...
Hairy house stays cool in São Paulo with an amazing palm fiber facade
This "hairy" house in Sao Paulo is covered in palm fiber to protect the interior from excessive sunlight. Brazilian...
Himapan painting classes turn lotus-leaves into a unique canvas for nature inspired art
In Buddhism, the lotus symbolizes purity of the body and mind due to its ability to rise above muddy waters and...
Sweet pitched roof house in France gets a green makeover with bio-sourced materials
The house is located in an environmentally protected area near the Sainte-Anne-d’Auray Basilica, the third most...
Supercomputers that model climate change heat this Potsdam research institute
Thanks to the vertically orientated wooden facade, people walking in the beautiful woodland setting of Telegraph...
Cedar-clad Elizabeth II house in Amagansett shelters its residents from outside noise
The architects approached the design of the house by researching how form, materials and details shape acoustic...