Startup Uses Recycled Plastic Waste to Create Bricks Stronger than Concrete
After the development of a prototype machine that transforms discarded plastic into bricks, inventor and founder Nnzambi Matee created a startup called …
Co-Housing: The Rise of Shared Communal Living
Co-housing is not the same as co-living. The difference is co-housing has separate spaces, most often, separate bedrooms with separate entrances. They …
Sustainable Design: Vegan Leather Made from Cactus
As more people delve deeper into the world of veganism, companies are coming up with new and innovative plant-based fabrics for fashion …
Keeping Your Teeth Clean with Sustainable Bamboo
Toothbrushes are one of the biggest culprits when it comes to plastic waste. The idea behind the innovative toothbrushes is to replace …
New Takes on Sustainable Outdoor Toilets
Hilariously named the “Z-Temple of Poop,” this sustainable outdoor outhouse features a rooftop garden, a window view of the outdoor scenery and …
Affordable Architecture: Cob Houses
If you want to build a home from scratch that is both affordable and unique, consider owning a cob house. Cob houses …
Earthship Biotecture, Unique Architecture & Alternative Living
Earthship biotecture is an alternative self-sufficient, fully sustainable and off-grid dwelling working in conjunction with nature. The mastermind behind these buildings and …
The HT Refuge is a Cozy & Affordable Micro-Habitat for Weekend Escapes
The HT Refuge by Brazilian architect, Felipe Campolina, is a micro-habitat designed for quaint and affordable living while embracing the outdoors away from …
First Plant-based Cotton & Corn Shoe Design by Reebok
Popular global fitness brand, Reebok releases its first plant-based shoe made from cotton and corn. The model is a mixture of vegetable, …
Art Exhibition, Bodys Isek Kingelez: City Dreams, Showcases Conceptual Models Made from Recycled Objects
An art exhibition, Bodys Isek Kingelez: City Dreams, is the first US presentation of the Congolese artist’s artwork following his death in …