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...
This tiny cabin in Australia lets you go off-grid in style
For those looking to get back to nature, this tiny cabin in rural Australia provides a picturesque retreat without...
‘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...
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...
Scientists create revolutionary ultra-white paint inspired by beetles
Researchers just unveiled what could be the whitest natural substance on earth. It's composed of cellulose and...
LEGO is rolling out its first plant-based plastic pieces
Plants from plants: that's LEGO's description for its first sustainable bricks. The company plans to roll out botanical...
Incredible new “super wood” is as strong as steel
It's a twig, it's a branch, it's... Super Wood! Researchers at the University of Maryland have created a so-called...
redhouse studio is making a giant machine that recycles entire buildings
Did you know that buildings are responsible for 39 percent of the United States' carbon emissions? Architect Chris...
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....
Foster + Partners’ London playground is built of natural and sustainable materials
A new urban oasis for school children in London combines sustainable design with holistic learning. Foster + Partners...
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...
Groundbreaking Passivhaus development features ultra-green homes that you can actually afford
UK-based architectural firm Hamson Barron Smith have built a ground-breaking Passivhaus development in Greater...
This company wants to turn food waste into building materials — here’s how
What do peanuts, rice, bananas, potatoes, and mushrooms have in common? In addition to being delicious, they could...
Switzerland’s NeighborHub wins first place in the Solar Decathalon 2017
This past week, eleven teams of students designed, built and presented futuristic houses at the Solar Decathalon...
New super concrete makes buildings strong enough to withstand magnitude 9 earthquakes
Recent natural disasters such as hurricanes in the Caribbean and earthquakes in Mexico have laid bare the need...
This prefab concrete house harvests rainwater with food-growing vertical gardens
Students from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri designed this beautiful solar-powered home completely...
Bicycle highway in the Netherlands built using recycled toilet paper
People in the Netherlands use an estimated 180,000 tons of toilet paper every year. Because this amounts to a lot...
Origami-inspired clothing line that grows with kids wins Dyson award
The cost of keeping a growing child clothed is oftentimes staggering, which is why this expanding origami-inspired...
Britain’s first zero-waste store is packaging-free and only sells ethical goods
Next time you plan a trip to Devon, UK, be sure to visit the Earth.Food.Love grocery store. The unique supermarket...
Midwest greenhouse heated with geothermal energy produces citrus year-round for $1 per day
Those who live in the Midwest United States understand how difficult it can be to eat local during winter. But...
Harvard researchers just developed self-healing rubber
You’ve heard of self-healing concrete before, but what about rubber that repairs itself? It now exists, thanks...
Dutch designer creates a wooden motorcycle powered by algae
An algae-powered wooden motorcycle? The concept isn’t too far out, considering algae has been used to create...
Tesla’s new Solar Roof is actually cheaper than a normal roof
Good news for those who have been eyeing Tesla’s new Solar Roof - the company just announced pricing for its...
Evovelo unveils cute little solar car you can pedal like a bicycle
Today Evovelo unveiled a tiny solar-powered vehicle that combines the advantages of a car — such as safety, weather...
Couple buys 100% sun-powered home built for the Solar Decathlon
This 100% solar-powered home has been sitting in Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens for the past ten years -...
World’s first ‘cranehouse’ hoisted over Bristol harbor is completely carbon neutral
Could a new urban vacation trend take the trees out of treehouses? The world's first "cranehouse" has opened in...
This garden house grows enough food for three generations of one family
Vietnamese firm Vo Trong Nhia Architects are no strangers to bringing green space indoors, but their new Binh House...
15 stunning examples of interior design using natural stone
Successful interior design creates aesthetically pleasing and healthy indoor environments that enhance how we live,...
Woven “Totora Cube” in Ecuador explores new materials for indigenous architecture
We love experiments in vernacular design and sustainable materials, including this fascinating project from Ecuador....