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LeSportsac's ReCycled collection uses recycled water bottles

In 1974, LeSportsac opened its doors for business in New York City. Much has changed since then, but not the company's...

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Sanikind kickstarts refillable hand sanitizer bottle project

Hand sanitizer has become an essential part of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, but its environmental impact...

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WĀKE LifeProof phone cases use recycled ocean-bound waste

In an effort to find a balance between protecting the significant investment in our cellular devices and protecting...

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Gomi portable chargers repurpose plastic waste and batteries

Not all plastic is recyclable. In the UK, flexible plastic consisting of plastic bags, bubble wrap and pallet wrap...

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Glowing Wishing Pavilion is made with 5,000 recycled plastic bricks

To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival of 2019, Hong Kong-based studio Daydreamers Design crafted a glowing lantern-inspired...

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These recycled plastic tracksuits are naturally dyed with plants

Environmentally conscious clothing companies are few and far between, with the fashion industry as a whole being...

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Floating ICEBERG creatively confronts global warming

In summer 2019, a surprising sight popped up on a New Hampshire lake — ICEBERG, a floating, iceberg-shaped pavilion...

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Luxury resort in Bali pays homage to traditional village design

Already well-known for creating large-scale public works like eco-parks and museums, Dutch architectural practice...

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Adidas unveils lightweight hiking shoe made from ocean plastic

Long-distance hiking never looked so comfortable thanks to Adidas’ new shoes made especially for adventure. The...

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Reima designs a traceable, recyclable jacket for kids

Finnish children’s activewear brand Reima has released its 100% recyclable children's jacket. The stylish and...

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KALO’s PVC Bench is made from plastic waste and wood scraps

This stylish piece of minimalist furniture is made out of recycled materials and fit for two. The special project...

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'I Am a Plastic Bag' is made from recycled single-use plastic bottles

Following the sold-out success of “I Am Not a Plastic Bag” in 2007, designer brand Anya Hindmarch has launched...

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Nike reveals Space Hippie — sustainable sneakers made from waste

Nike has launched a new, exploratory collection, aptly named Space Hippie, to highlight the NASA-inspired concept...

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Passive design helps this home adapt to rainforest climate

Building in extreme landscapes and climates comes with all sorts of complications, but one savvy architect managed...

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Dutch company collects plastic pollution from rivers to make parks and products

Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem, with piles of debris along coastlines, on roadsides, in landfills and...

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