INTERVIEW: Architect David Hertz on how to build with old planes
The incredible 747 House, a Malibu home built from the recycled parts of a Boeing 747, captivated us with its ingenuity....
Peek inside the zero-waste kitchen of the future
The kitchen of the future will be healthier for our planet and improve our family ties through food. That's the...
INHABITAT INTERVIEW: Green Architect & Cradle to Cradle Founder William McDonough
INHABITAT: What inspired you to write 'Cradle to Cradle' (the book) and launch the Cradle to Cradle system? William...
Myanmar’s eco-friendly startup transforms trash into treasure—and jobs
Trash is a big problem in Myanmar. Garbage is scattered in the streets with smells of burning trash never far behind—but...
Sweden opens an entire mall full of reclaimed goods
You're familiar with thrift stores - maybe you shop at one from time to time. But have you ever seen an entire...
See how banana trees are recycled into vegan “leather” wallets in Micronesia
Forget plastic and leather, your next wallet could be made from a more ethical and eco-friendly alternative—banana...
9 Valentine’s Day gifts that last longer than a bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates
If you are feeling like you are in a Valentine's Day gifts idea rut, we've got some good, green suggestions for...
Artist ingeniously turns old plastic bottles into joining material for furniture
Old plastic bottles get a second shot at life in the creative hands of Royal College of Art graduate Micaella Pedros....
Architects creatively upcycle waste into a surprisingly chic office space
Tiny budgets can be hard to work with, but they often help us become more creative by necessity. That’s what...
Upcycling studio in Tel Aviv gives former prostitutes a second chance at life
Modern slavery is all around us—even if we don’t always see it. Human trafficking for the sex industry is one...
Old Apple devices transformed into lush mini gardens
Disused Apple devices get a burst of new life in Monsieur Plant's recent project Plant your Mac! Artist Christophe...
Australian Man Builds Tiny, Solar-Powered Retreat Using Almost 100% Recycled Materials
Galletly and The Bower realized early on that building a tiny house atop a 6x8 box trailer was nonviable, and so...
Bags made from movie film make recycling fashionable
Messie Design gets its name from “messie syndrome,” a reference to a compulsive refusal to throw items away....
Plants grow and chickens roam inside this barn turned artist studio
The studio sits on a vineyard in Sebastopol, blending with the surroundings thanks to its vernacular architecture. The...
Photographer upcycles street trash into brilliant home decor
Kaplan always had an eye for upcycling, even before it was a trend. He told Inhabitat, "I travel a lot around the...
Basurama transforms landfill trash into playgrounds in Taipei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFs4FqOuI58 Founded in 2001, the Basurama artist collective has worked around...
Sydney artist upcycles wooden blinds into beautiful pendant lamps
Adrian was inspired to create upcycled lighting after he moved to Australia in 2009 and noticed how people were...
Upcycled Sony headphone wires create fashionable travel accessories
Usually, broken headphones just end up in the trash -- but a new collaboration between Sony and London fashion...
Student invents turntable-speaker that spins off of upcycled and biodegradable materials
Innova is a student's take on a turntable-speaker system made from entirely upcycled and biodegradable materials....
Charming upcycled Igloo parklet brings the community together with a place to leave wishes
The Wish-Igloo parklet is part of the Renaissance Covington’s Curb’d program which focuses on temporarily repurposing...
hearO is a discarded tennis ball turned into a Bluetooth speaker
Consider what happens to the thousands of tennis balls that are left over after a major professional tennis tournament....
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Ammar Kalo upcycles textile waste into beautiful resin stools
Designer Ammar Kalo has found a beautiful new use for discarded textiles in [Fabric]ations, a series of resin stools...
Designer couple upcycles neglected and worn out tires into colorful Tyrochairs
Industrial designers and real-life couple, Abishek and Bhawana created Tyrochair as a solution for upcycling neglected...
High-end upcycling shops with beautiful metal tab designs pop up in London
Gudjon Thor Erlendsson of AUDB and Andreas Krause of Krause Architects have just completed two new pop-up stores...
Four stylish green grills for a sustainable Memorial Day
Like many Americans, you may be lighting up the barbecue this holiday weekend — but if you want to set yourself...
Jinja homewares are handcrafted from 100% recycled textile waste
Creating beauty out of waste is something we can all admire, and Jinja is one company that does it very well. Handcrafted...
Dutch designer upcycles abandoned shopping carts into luxury sofas and chairs
Dutch designer Etiënne Reijnders has taken it upon himself to turn abandoned, run-down shopping carts into elegant...
Upcycled promotional products keep plastic junk out of your registration bag
Nothing is worse than getting a registration bag of plastic junk at an event or from a business. Plastic pens (that...
Artist Jo Nagasaka turns broken pottery into whimsical twin cups
In ancient times, kintsugi craft was applied to simple housewares using lacquer dusted with gold, silver or platinum....
10 inspiring upcycled designs that will make you think twice before tossing anything
Softie Wanted Seats by Victoria Ledig and Mandy Roos Made from upcycled foam and bungie cords, these playful...
