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...
This modern furniture collection is made from manufacturing waste
After doing some research, Byounghwi Jeon, founder of Studio Pesi, quickly noticed the massive amount of leftover...
Water Street Tampa hits major sustainability milestone
Back in June 2019, Inhabitat did a story about Florida’s Water Street Tampa and its goal to become the world’s...
Century-old building is reborn as a LEED Platinum home in San Francisco
When architect Jonathan Feldman of Feldman Architecture began remodeling his home in San Francisco in the early...
We wore Allbirds’ Tree Runners around the world — here’s how they performed
Shoes made from wood pulp that are actually comfortable? Count us in! Allbirds took the internet by storm after...
Will iconic red beer pong cups be replaced by aluminum?
Used for decades at family picnics, beach parties and beer pong games, the familiar red plastic SOLO cup might...
This minimalist prefab playhouse features locally sourced timber, recycled rubber flooring and all-natural finishes
While many children's playhouses might be filled with overly complicated bells and whistles, sometimes the minimalist...
Architects envision sustainable bamboo mass housing for Malaysia
Overshadowed by steel, brick and concrete, bamboo is no longer a major material for everyday Malaysian construction....
A prefabricated family home boasts an impressively small carbon footprint
London-based firm Proctor & Shaw has just unveiled a stunning country home that blends a traditional farmhouse...
Beautiful, solar-powered EV charging stations promise to charge a vehicle in 15 minutes
Copenhagen-based architectural firm COBE has just unveiled what are possibly the most beautiful and sustainable...
These bamboo socks by Flyte are anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic
An environmentally-conscious customer base has more than supported the Flyte Socks cause, launching it into a business...
These sneakers are painted with cast-off blood from slaughterhouses
When you think of materials suitable for making shoes, blood probably doesn’t come to mind. If you think it’s...
Bananatex launches a sustainable material revolution at Milan Design Week
A party of three has collaborated to create a multi-purpose material sourced entirely from banana leaves. Swiss...
These sustainable headphones are making a debut just in time for Earth Day
The Exodus headphones are The House of Marley’s first release in its new 2019 line of eco-friendly audio products,...
Is cargotecture the future of construction? What you need to know for your next project
As the construction industry continues to evolve and adapt to innovations like green buildings, the push for more...
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport incorporates natural fibers into body design
A race car made from flax and hemp? Count on Porsche to pull that off. The second generation Porsche 718 Cayman...
Plastic straws are a thing of the past, but which reusable straw is best for the future?
The days where plastic straws and their wrappers litter the countertops of restaurants, coffee shops and fast food...
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...