
Biodegradable silk is an alternative to microplastics
A team of scientists at MIT and experts from other parts of the world developed a silk-based product that could...

These marbled Bluetooth speakers are made from non-recyclable plastic waste
This plastic was said to be incapable of being recycled, but U.K.-based company Gomi found a way nonetheless. Each...

10 easy eco-friendly home decor tips
Decorating a home is intimidating enough without taking the environment into account, but choosing eco-friendly...

This eco-hotel in Costa Rica will be completely solar-powered by 2019
Good news for travelers who want all the comforts of a hotel, but without the accompanying carbon footprint: Cala...

Abandoned house gets a gorgeous, energy-efficient refresh
Few homes undergo the trials and tribulations of Boston Villa - and fewer still receive a gorgeous renovation that...

The Goldtree House is designed for sustainable family living
When kids hit their teens, your house suddenly feels smaller. The atmosphere is hectic, groups of friends traipse...

SAOTA's Benguela Cove design takes rooms with a view seriously
When you announce you’ve moved into a home on a cove, the first image that comes to mind is a house with glorious...

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...