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A bill recently introduced to the Florida legislature could hamper rooftop solar efforts in the state. Republican Senator Jennifer Bradley introduced the bill, which proposed reducing solar reimbursement rates by up to 75%, among other changes. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Why the change? Some critics point out lobbying by Florida Power & Light. According to CNN, “A draft version of the bill Bradley introduced was delivered to her by a Florida Power & Light lobbyist on October 18.” Further, Women Building the Future, a political group associated with Bradley, received a $10,000 donation two days later from NextEra Energy, […]

Ten Indigenous tribes on California’s Lost Coast are about to get their ancestral homeland back. Save the Redwoods League announced Tuesday that it will transfer over 500 acres back to the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos “It’s a real blessing,” said Priscilla Hunter of the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, as reported by The Guardian. “It’s like a healing for our ancestors. I know our ancestors are happy. This was given to us to protect.” Hunter is chair of the InterTribal Sinkyone Wilderness Council, which will now hold title to the land. The 10 tribes will be responsible for stewarding […]

Geoship installed its first bio-ceramic geodesic dome in a bid to create long-lasting, zero-carbon, fireproof and biologically resonant architecture for a new way of building homes. The company is relatively young, with just 400 paid deposits for homes, but they work by a co-op model and have over 2,000 investors. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos “Homebuilding is a massive, multi-trillion dollar industry that is unsustainable,” the designers said in a press release. “The Geoship micro-factory and village building platform is a new model for the regenerative future.” Related: Are these zero-carbon domes the future of sustainable housing? The idea is […]

The immersive displays at The World Expo Dubai speak to technology, innovation, nature and the environment. Thanks to Cactus, an innovative award-winning design studio, the Brazilian Pavilion stands as an example of these water-cooler topics.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The exhibit aims to transport visitors into scenes of Brazil through the use of larger-than-life visual projections. Encompassing 24,800 square feet of space, the enclosure is covered in a custom-designed, 1002 HT projectable fabric built to withstand the extremes of the Dubai desert. Related: Innovative i-Mesh fabric takes shape at Expo 2020 Dubai The Brazilian Pavilion’s high-tensile strength keeps visitors […]

Want a multi-functional tool that is also eco-friendly? The Hunt 4.0 by London-based SEPTEM Studio is a rechargeable flashlight you can plug into your laptop. It’s also a lighter and a multi-purpose opener tool that fits on your keychain. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Hunt 4.0 is the seventh Kickstarter from its creators. It is set to start production after orders received up until the Kickstarter’s deadline in early January 2022. Related: “Cheesy” solar charger kit empowers students in East Africa Hunt 4.0 works in two lighting modes and has a high-powered cree emitter in a titanium body. The flashlight […]

For the past two years, headlines and realities of the global COVID-19 pandemic has brought stress, worry and loss. To varying degrees, nearly everyone is carrying a burden, with degrading mental health as a result. The Feelings Library by CAUKIN Studio was a temporary installation designed to provide an outlet for emotional resolution. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos For three weeks in December 2021, the Feelings Library sat as a temporary pop-up in London, England. CAUKIN Studio collaborated with Self Space and Skip Gallery to create a space where passersby could drop in and share their feelings.  Related: Art installation […]

Researchers have found and tested a catalyst that could convert methane gas into valuable compounds. A study in Nature Catalysis says the catalyst will be able not only to convert methane but also develop industrially vital compounds. These findings provide an option for combatting methane’s harmful greenhouse effects. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The U.S. recently announced new emission restrictions due to the warming effects of methane. To make the matter more complicated, methane gas doesn’t easily break down into its constituent compounds. As a result, it continues growing in the atmosphere. Related: Methane leak data and campaign to cut […]

The construction industry is highly unsustainable. In fact, 7% of global CO2 emissions result from cement production alone. In an effort to cut down construction-related carbon emissions, researchers in the Digital Building Technologies (DBT) department at ETH Zürich have created FoamWork. The project examines how foam 3D printing (F3DP) can be used in conjunction with concrete casting. The outcome is a less labor-intensive system that enhances material efficiency and lowers carbon emissions. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Currently, cast-concrete structural elements use excessive material. Occasionally, engineers use hollow plastic forms to reduce concrete in standard slabs. For more complex systems, […]

Adidas has introduced a new hiking and athletic shoe in its TERREX line of apparel. The Nothing Left Behind Free Hiker Gore-Tex shoe is an ankle-supporting athletic shoe in sophisticated colors for the sustainably-minded hiker. It’s the latest in a growing movement for sustainable footwear. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The Adidas TERREX Nothing Left Behind Free Hiker Gore-Tex shoes are the newest in the brand’s line of eco-conscious hiking shoes. They are part of the brand’s push for a more sustainable future and an end to plastic waste. The new shoes feature an upcycled upper with a breathable Gore-Tex […]

In remote spots all over the western United States, one architecture firm is blending the past with modern design. JLF Architects has designed several sustainable cabins to create a vision for the future Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The cabins reflect each area’s regional heritage, resembling the farmhouses and ranches that once dominated the western landscape. For example, 18th-century barns inspired the Indian Springs guest house in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Built with stacked stone, the guest house has an underground hallway that leads to the main house. This spares guests and hosts from walking through inclement weather to get from […]

In Black Butte Ranch, Oregon, The Bailey Residence is a nostalgic, sustainable renovation. Last updated in the 1970s, the 1,800-square-foot residential property has been reimagined by Oregon-based design firm Hacker. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Now, The Bailey Residence is a renovated version of one of the original Country House Condos at Central Oregon’s Black Butte Ranch. The space was updated with a nod to the original design concept that includes a comforting mix of textures and colors. Related: 1903 New York house gets an eco-friendly makeover Retro style still rules the home, from the soapstone fireplace to bath tiles, […]

Thanks to advances in technology, penguins can now take selfies. Like a snowboarder with a GoPro, a Gentoo penguin was able to document its twisting, diving, sardine gobbling, and general shredding through the waters off Tierra del Fuego, thanks to Argentinian scientists who fitted him with a special video camera. You can see the penguin rocketing through densely packed schools of fish, with other swimming shorebirds in the background. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The rad video of an amped penguin is part of a study comparing the feeding ecology of Argentina’s Gentoo penguins with the yellow-eyed penguins of New Zealand. Hardcore penguin researchers […]

Living the Noom started with an idea: create a lifestyle option that met the needs of someone aiming to live an eco-friendly, wellness-centered lifestyle. Designed by Sanzpont (arquitectura) and Pedrajo + Pedrajo Architects, Living the Noom has won Architizer, Muse and Rethinking the Future awards for its innovative ideas. The first community applying Living the Noom concepts is in Cancun, Mexico. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Living the Noom apartments look like giant bamboo bird cages bursting with green plantings. On top, shared roof decks boast deck chairs and community gardens where residents can grow food for the community or […]

Between impact on the land, use of resources, construction waste and effects on air quality, the building and maintenance of homes and businesses accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions on the planet. Plant Prefab setting out to change all that.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The concept behind Plant Prefab is prefabricated homes. It’s a process the construction industry has leaned into for a variety of reasons, including the fact that prefabbed buildings require less materials and create substantially less waste. Working from this base of knowledge, Plant Prefab builds custom multi-family or single-family homes from any architectural design.  […]

A new study has found that heatwaves associated with climate change are threatening coral populations in the Mediterranean. The study, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society Biology, established that corals could be wiped out unless action is taken soon.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos This wide-scale research on heatwaves’ long-term effects on corals has established that some areas have already seen an 80 to 90% reduction in biomass. According to the researchers behind the study, these reductions affect the ecosystem’s overall functioning. They say corals are the key to the existence and functions of coral reefs. Heatwaves threaten the existence […]

The world’s most powerful eruption in more than 30 years has left the Pacific Island nation of Tonga an ashy mess. The January 15 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai, a massive underwater volcano, has left unknown environmental consequences in its wake. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Tsunami waves hit Japan, Australia, and North and South America. People as far away as Alaska heard the acoustic waves generated by the explosion. Related: Earth’s newest volcanic island is photographed for the first time—and maybe the last As for Tonga itself, people are just beginning to assess the damage. At least three people were killed by […]

The Canton Avenue by MOK Design for the Westin Pazhou Hotel in Guangzhou is a walk back in time, revisiting the days when the hotel was a stop on the historic Silk Road of China. The Westin Pazhou Hotel Guangzhou was jointly built by China Foreign Trade Center (Group) and Starwood Hotels and Resorts International Group. It is located in the center of the Guangzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center, with views of the city and the Pearl River. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Entering in, the exhibition halls of the Canton Avenue can be reached through a sky corridor […]

A 19th-century house, owners interested in passive house design and an architectural firm came together with a resulting blend of original elements married to modern innovations in a big-city row house. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos MESH Architectures led the design for this original Brownstone building in New York City. While the façade looks like others in the Harlem area, it’s been restored bottom to top. Walls and roofing are air sealed and insulated with ample blown-in cellulose insulation for energy efficiency. Related: The United States’ first Passive Plus House generates nearly all the energy it needs Inside, the cellar […]

Urban Forest designed by Koichi Takada Architects and developed by Aria Property Group received approval to be built in South Brisbane, Australia. The 20-storey building will house 194 apartments, all trimmed out with luscious vertical garden balconies. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos A large garden with walkways is planted under the open-sided street level of the building, creating a sort of walk-through botanical gardens for residents and pedestrians. Depending on the types of plants integrated into the final design, the Urban Forest could look like anything from a trim bonsai tree with the undulating, but neat, balconies wrapping the building […]

Aptera’s three-wheeler enclosed electric car has already made its mark as a unique new offering on the EV scene. The solar-charging EV never needs to be plugged in, all while competing with mid-level Teslas for range when charged as a traditional EV. Now, Aptera says it has completed some major upgrades to make the cars even more competitive. Here’s what’s new with Aptera’s revolutionary EVs. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Aptera’s solar-charging EV already has the longest range of any production vehicle with 1,000 miles per charge and the ability to travel up to 40 miles a day on free […]

Architecture takes a variety of forms and serves many purposes, but most people would agree that the best home is one that meets the family’s needs and lifestyle goals. To this end, VAVA House was designed to emphasize indoor-outdoor living through shared space and a connection to the outdoors.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Designed by Fivedot Architects, this Seattle, Washington home caters to the client’s desire for a space that reinforces family connection within the home and community relationships outside the home. Unlike most residential homes that open into the backyard, VAVA House opens outdoor living into the front […]

Sometimes, architecture is about specific design elements or striking visual characteristics. Sometimes, it’s more about letting the location of the structure have the last word. Situated on a slim slice of shorefront land in eastern Finland, the Kynttilä (candle) is a sustainable meditation cottage that honors unique location requirements.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The Nunnanniemi Peninsula is located in Lake Saimaa near Savonlinna in eastern Finland close to the Russian border. Due to the very narrow nature of the peninsula, a small building footprint was essential. The designers at ORTRAUM Architects met the challenge with a tiny home that […]

HEC Montreal, designed by Provencher_Roy, is a partnership between Montreal’s business community and local students and researchers. The certified LEED Gold center is located at the intersection of the Quartier des Affaires, Quartier des Spectacles and the Quartier International on a historic site of Canada. HEC Montreal aims to be a hub of exchange through collaborative programs for academics and business leaders working together. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos HEC Montreal was previously located in Downtown Montreal back when it opened in 1907. The associated student base grew 64% in the last few years, leading to the need for larger […]

AREP, a multidisciplinary architecture agency, created a cooling system prototype based on the history, culture and original designs used by ancient civilizations. Called an adiabatic urban cooling system, the idea dates back centuries, yet is still perhaps the most natural solution for the challenges of cooling modern Vietnamese cities facing regular heat waves. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The adiabatic urban cooling system relies on the copious amounts of water throughout Hanoi. At a local level, the system works to naturally cool the air through an evaporation process. It’s energy-efficient since there’s no energy required to implement the adiabatic principle.  […]

As buildable land becomes increasingly scarce, long-standing yacht company Stephens Waring Design has developed a new design concept called OASys (Ocean Architectural System), which could be the answer for coastline challenges like animal habitat conservation, erosion and lack of suitable development space.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The project is called IMMERST, and it’s a floating development suitable for hotels, resorts or residential homes. The modular design can cater to innumerable locations and lodging styles. Related: These floating, 3D-printed private offices have no land impact “We’ve applied our 40 years of custom yacht design and engineering experience to create a design-planning model […]

ExxonMobil has turned to intimidation in attempts to stop its critics from taking legal action. The giant oil company is trying to use an unusual Texas law to target critics outside the state. Exxon has asked the Texas Supreme Court to allow it to use rule 202 to take on California municipal officials.   Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The move is in response to these California officials filing lawsuits against Exxon for its role in the climate crisis. Eight California cities and counties have accused the company of misrepresenting evidence to downplay the effects of climate change. The lawsuits claim […]

They have see-through skulls, transparent blood, and they built 60 million nests beneath the frigid waters of the Antarctic Sea. They’re Jonah’s icefish, and a polar research team has just discovered what might be their largest breeding colony in the world. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Scientists from the Alfred Wegener Institute in Germany were cruising the Antarctic Sea last year on the RV Polarstern with a mission to study ocean currents. They were surveying the seabed below the ship, dragging a camera system the size of a car to transmit photos to the deck, when they discovered the nests.  Related: New study sheds light […]

Airavat, a “home in the clouds,” is a new creation by reD Architects on the outskirts of Mumbai that casts a striking complement to its natural surroundings. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Amidst arid hills and palm trees, Airavat is a picture perfect stack of cement, stone, steel and glass, complete with an infinity pool angling out from underneath a cantilevered floor of the house. Inside, the stone and cement walls continue to the interior of the space. A couch is suspended by rope from a catwalk on the second floor. Related: Conceptual rammed earth home harmonizes with an Indian […]

Access to charging stations is one of the stumbling blocks for America’s proposed electric vehicle future. Missouri-based EOS Linx found a way to combine its work in advertising, security, data analytics and renewable energy into an interesting package that could quickly boost EV drivers’ charging options. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos They’re pairing charging stations with 75-inch screens that will advertise stuff to people charging their cars — and even passers-by. Expect these charging stations to pop up at hotels, convenience stores and other businesses, starting with Atlanta, Chattanooga and Dallas. Inhabitat interviewed Jeff Hutchins, chief information officer at EOS Linx, […]

The U.K. is at risk of losing 1% of its economy every year by 2045 due to the climate crisis. This is according to the U.K. government’s recent assessment of the risks posed by climate change. In a five-year analysis of the climate risk, officials determined that the U.K. stands to lose even more if actions are not taken to reverse the climate crisis.   Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The assessment found that if global temperatures are allowed to rise above 2 degrees Celsius, more action will be needed for flood defenses, restoration of natural resources such as peatlands, and building […]

Despite global cries for an end to fossil fuel use, China’s coal production reached record levels last year. The government encouraged miners to ramp up production, working at maximum capacity to increase China’s economic growth. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos China is the world’s biggest coal producer. Last month, the country set a new record by mining more than 384 million metric tons of coal. In 2021, China hit an all-time high for coal output, topping 4.07 billion metric tons, an increase of 4.7% from 2020.  Related: US and China make big climate pledges at UN General Assembly These figures come just a […]

The greenscreen gsTree modular trellis system has won the 2021 Architizer A+ Product Award for conceptual design, the largest awards program in architecture and design. This unique 3D trellising system forms a tree-like shape that elevates and then spreads, growing plants to 10-feet heights. Similar to other greenscreen modular trellis systems, the gsTree creates three-dimensional shapes that allow for plant installations similar to trees planted down a city sidewalk. Basically, you can create your own trees out of your favorite plants or an entire park full of them. Related: This giant green wall is a show-stopper at Warsaw skyscraper What’s really […]

Industries around the world are constantly innovating, however, the construction industry has been slow to adopt new technologies. Mighty Buildings is changing all that with the development of a concrete-replacement known as light-stone material (LSM) used to 3D print a home in less than 24 hours.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The company aims to solve four challenges within the construction industry. The first: lack of workers. Currently, countless construction jobs remain vacant, which means construction is slowed or halted altogether. 3D printing technology supplements this labor shortage by requiring 90% to 95% less labor.  Related: An entire street of […]

Designers at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) are disrupting the housing market with a completely new way to buy customized sustainable apartments. You can buy one entirely through software. Just as startups have given us new online options for car buying, BIG wants to change the outdated way we shop for the right home. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos So where can you buy a Nabr apartment right now? In the heart of Silicon Valley at San Jose, California. Apartments are waitlisted, but should be move-in ready by 2023. To hold your spot, it is as little as 1% down or […]

The architectural design of the Lucio office building in Lille, France, integrates with the sun for variable lighting and temperature control in a smart passive design. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Developed by Barbarito Bancel architects for client Foncière de L’Érable, the new building sits in a developing area along the banks of the Deûle. The location rests within EuraTechnologies, an economic hub for information and communication technology. Startups from around the world are located here, creating a community of research and development laboratories, corporate buildings, schools and more.  Related: One of the largest CLT construction in the US is […]

The timber design for Copenhagen’s upcoming large commercial building Marmormolen shows sustainable architecture leadership from designers Henning Larson and Ramboll. Lush with green roofs, a waterfront garden and more, the project shows what a commercial building can be to a community. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Marmormolen, which will break ground in 2022 and open in 2024, was created to be a combination retail, office and public programming space. It will be one of the largest contemporary wood structures in Denmark. The building integrates into the innovative district of the Nordhavn waterfront, which has replaced a traditionally industrial neighborhood with […]

Design house ACME’s director Friedrich Ludewig drew on the inspiration of Alpine architecture and nearby Olympic Park to guide the design of The Pavilion at Stratford Square in east London, a gently undulating pavilion made using cross-laminated timber (CLT) construction. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The building has two interior levels inside a glass facade. The levels are occupied by Haugen, a delicatessen, brasserie and café inspired by Alpine dining, with an interior design concept created by award-winning creative studio Afroditi Krassa. The ground floor also features an information area, which directs visitors to sights such as the nearby mobile […]

Investing in a long product lifespan is one of the most sustainable actions companies and consumers can make. NOIRANCA, a company singularly aimed at this goal, has debuted a line of handbags with a commitment to protecting the environment.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Quality is the primary objective at NOIRANCA, with the belief that creating a timeless look will keep the bag in circulation longer and out of the landfill for many years to come. Unlike many companies that prime their profits by promoting fast fashion, NOIRANCA challenges customers to buy less and enjoy longer. Related: Cariuma teams up […]

Americans eat a million tons of tortilla chips per year. But as we crunch our snack foods, few of us ever realize their water cost. Million tons of chips have a water footprint of 180 billion gallons. Josh Death, founder of Kazoo Snacks, wants people to enjoy a chip while not decimating Earth’s water supply. His new, water-saving tortilla chip brand upcycles corn germ to save 20 gallons of water per bag of chips. Death talked to Inhabitat about why chips require so much water and how he hopes to change American snacking. Related: Fast food, snacks and treats that are […]

German bike maker Urwahn has received the German Sustainability Award 2022, Europe’s biggest award for social and ecological commitment to helping the planet, for its E-Bike Platzhirsch. The Platzhirsch is a 3D-printed steel electric bike with a gorgeous matte frame. The award honors groundbreaking contributions toward a sustainable future and boosts Urwahn’s efforts to create fair conditions for people and the environment. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The jury for the German Sustainability Award is comprised of leaders in the fields of design and sustainability. The E-Bike Platzhirsch was given the award this year for its steel frame, which is […]

Urban planning is central for new or re-imagined areas that house and employ the population. Sometimes it’s a process that happens before a city even takes root. Other times, as in the case of Prague Meander, an area is given a second life. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Prague has opened the doors for an international competitive dialogue, which is a design competition that incorporates a variety of professional planners. This includes landscape architects, architects or urban designers and water engineers creating a blueprint that meets the needs of all invested parties such as politicians, administrators and important local entities. Related: New […]

Lots of art are meant to be seen and not touched. It is visible to the public but separate, untouchable and unknowable. That is not the case with Town Enclosure, an art installation that’s also functional. The incredible design was created by CLB Architects. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Town Enclosure was commissioned by Jackson Hole Public Art with support of the Center for the Arts, along with several individuals and private businesses in Jackson, Wyoming. It is both a sculpture and a functional gathering place that is always open and always accessible to the public. It is a performance […]

What do dogs and bees have in common? A company called Project Hive Pet Company. Based out of Minneapolis, the mission-driven business makes dog toys and treats that directly contribute to rebuilding bee habitat.  Project Hive has a clear goal: support efforts that support bees. Understanding that bees directly contribute to around one-third of food production in America, owners and spouses Melissa Rappaport Schifman and Jim Schifman felt an unrelenting draw to help these crucially essential animals rebuild their numbers. Related: Solar parks could help bees make a comeback As a result, 1% of all gross sales is donated to the […]

The new Nokia Arena in Finland just opened its doors last month, but only to those with special digital keys. The entire arena, designed by Polish Architect Daniel Libeskind, is wired with touchless digital access technology that make innovative use of new artificial intelligence security. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Nokia Arena will host the 2022 Men’s Ice Hockey World Championships and other large events. Its round-the-clock opening hours are the perfect opportunity to test a new access management technology. Related: Nokia Working With UK Scientists to Charge Cell Phones With Lightning! The designers knew they needed not only a […]

This past fall, COP26 opened the door for discussions about many environmental issues. However, few presentations addressed one elephant in the room — the fact that the construction industry contributes up to 40% of ongoing carbon release. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) used the COP26 platform to offer a sustainable architecture proposal that could reduce the impact of the built environment and implement systems that will result in a carbon-negative initiative. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos SOM’s prototype is a high-rise building meant to act as a model for high carbon-contributing cities. The concept takes its cues from the natural process of […]

An old Kentucky coal mine will soon be turned into a pumped hydro “water battery” in an ambitious renewable clean energy scheme. Hydropower developer Rye Development is transforming a strip mine in southeastern Kentucky’s Bell County into the Lewis Ridge pumped storage project. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos While a lithium-ion battery holds power for a few hours, pumped hydro storage can hold energy long-term. It works by pumping water uphill to a reservoir during low-demand times, then releasing it downhill to run turbines when electricity needs are high. Open systems release stored water one way into the local waterway. Closed-loop systems, such as […]

SAWA, designed by Mei Architects and Planners, won the Experimental Future Projects category in the World Architecture Festival 2021. The apartment building drips with green roof and balcony plantings. It is also Rotterdam’s first 50-meter-high residential building. The design beat out seven other nominated projects for the top prize in the category. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The residential building focuses on circular timber construction, biodiversity and the creation of healthy communities with ample planting space. The designers wanted to reduce CO2 emissions and help achieve national and international climate goals. Related: University under a hill in India has a […]

Coca-Cola and The Ocean Cleanup selected the Cần Thơ River in Cần Thơ City, Vietnam as one of 15 river locations around the world to tackle plastic pollution. The global partnership between the two organizations will implement advanced technology to intercept and clean up waste in some of the world’s major rivers. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The river cleanup project is only one of many actions toward Coca-Cola’s vision for World Without Waste. The company also invested in plant-based technologies and package-less innovations to make 100% of its packaging recyclable globally by 2025. Additionally, the company plans to help […]

The exhibits at this year’s Expo 2020 Dubai (postponed to 2021 due to the pandemic), feature a range of innovative designs from around the world. Working within the theme of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future,” the German Pavilion highlights sustainable features that cater to the desert environment.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Architects at LAVA accepted the challenge to make a temporary structure for millions of visitors that spoke to the concepts of connectivity, sustainability and local relevance. The result is a pavilion that stands as an example of creating more with less.  Related: Innovative i-Mesh fabric takes shape at […]

On Monday, the New Hampshire Department of Health announced that the state’s COVID-19 would close due to extreme cold weather. The sites include Claremont, Manchester, Newington and Nashua. The announcement mirrors several other northeastern states closing schools due to subzero temperatures. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos According to weather experts, the Northeast can expect temperatures reaching minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. These extremely low temperatures have prompted authorities to order temporary school closures while the situation is monitored. Related: Climate change pushes US weather to extremes The Boston public school system announced the closure of all schools starting on Tuesday. As […]

Students and design/consulting company Ecosistema Urbano worked together to design this futuristic, outdoor, sustainable classroom created in Columbus, Indiana. The project, called CLOUDROOM, is a bioclimatic design for an outdoor classroom. It’s an installation that aims to inspire a rethink of educational spaces and raise awareness about today’s climate crisis. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos CLOUDROOM is an inflatable space that floats over a wood foundation. The classroom offers a shady and breezy outdoor learning area for students. Blowers inflate the canopy and generate a natural breeze to ventilate the space and push hot air upward on warm days. Filters […]

For most people, using cookware is a way of life. Even if you make little more than scrambled eggs, pots and pans are a basic requirement for every kitchen. Inasmuch, the type of pans you use has the power to positively or negatively impact the planet and your health. Many cheaply-made skillets lack a durable design and contribute to the waste stream with their short lifespans. Then there’s the peeling that accompanies some nonstick pans. It is not only unhealthy for you, but also inefficient for a pan that is supposed to be nonstick.  In short: Not all pans are created […]

India’s new Prestige University designed by Sanjay Puri Architects features a fully walkable angled green roof that is accessible to staff and students from the ground. The building may look like a Minecraft creation, but it’s a full university sliding seamlessly under the landscape beneath a rooftop composed of squares of green planted turf. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos How did Sanjay Puri Architects fit an entire university under a hill? 250,000 square feet of floor space was efficiently packed into one building on a 32-acre campus. Prestige University will use this building for administration offices, an auditorium, lecture halls […]

The Lithuania House of Basketball Museum is a focal point in the town of Kaunas. The museum sits near the medieval Kaunas castle and Santaka park, where the two largest Lithuanian rivers converge. Designed by G. Natkevicius & Partners, the project stands out as a contemporary building in the urban fabric of the old quarter of the city. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Because of the museum’s location, the architects had to consider that the building façade would be like a sculpture all around. Meaning: It would be visible from all sides. The museum can even be seen from above, from […]

Buying vegan sneakers from Grounded People means supporting your choice of charity. Founded in Vancouver by CEO Maximilian Justus, Grounded People, an eco-friendly apparel company, started just as the pandemic began. And now, after nearly two years of overcoming challenges sourcing sustainable materials, Grounded People unveiled its debut collection of vegan shoes. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Grounded People’s mission is to foster sustainability, not just as an alternative to fast fashion, but as a way of life. The first vegan footwear collection includes two low-cut sneakers called Charlie (moonstone color) and Gabby (lead color) and two high-tops called Lee […]

Rilu the snow leopard, a big cat at the Miller Park Zoo in Illinois, has died from COVID-19 complications. The 11-year-old leopard tested positive for COVID on Dec. 3 alongside three other big cats at the zoo. After struggling for over a month, the endangered cat was pronounced dead in an official announcement on Thursday. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Rilu was not just any snow leopard but a celebrated cat whose photos were once projected on the New York’s Empire State Building to raise awareness about endangered animals. Joel Sartore, a wildlife photographer who took the images of Rilu […]

England’s Environment Agency doesn’t have enough money to investigate low-impact pollution incidents. So it’s decided to ignore them. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The agency categorizes incidents from one to four, with one being “major, serious, persistent and/or extensive impact or effect on the environment, people and/or property.” Category 3 and 4 incidents, which cause minor, minimal or no impact, will no longer be investigated, according to leaked documents. But this doesn’t mean agency officials are happy about the strategy. The documents say the agency’s leadership has “made it clear to government that you get the environment you pay for,” according to The […]

UOOU Studio’s recent project provides the cozy architectural atmosphere the project name Womb implies. The office building was developed in conjunction with MAO Architects, Studio Dedalo Architettura, BEONE, Davide Frati for client Reale Group/Reale Immobili. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos “Womb works like a tree. It is part of its ecosystem and becomes an active and positive element of it,” explained UOOU Studio. Related: Italian thermal spa celebrates 101st anniversary with a sustainable renovation The roots The building is erected from the earth like a tree planting its roots into the ground, growing upwards. Womb draws its nutrients through geothermal […]

Bjarke Ingels Group’s (BIG) Oslo Science City is part of Oslo’s 2019 Strategy for the Development of the Knowledge Capital, a 1.4 million square meter hub that aims to house 150,000 scientists, entrepreneurs and students. The area will also contribute to the country’s shift to renewable energy. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Oslo Science City was developed by not only Bjarke Ingels Group, but A-lab, mobility experts CIVITAS, design community COMTE BUREAU and advisors Dr. Tim Moonen/THE BUSINESS OF CITIES and Leo Grünfeld/MENON ECONOMICS. Related: Nearly 5,000 prefab concrete panels wrap BIG-designed “outdoor urban room” in France In central Oslo, home to 300 start-up companies, 7,500 […]

The ghost orchid grows in complete darkness in Madagascar’s dense forests. Instead of using photosynthesis, its nutrients come from symbiotic relationships with underground fungi. The orchid pokes its bloom through the forest floor for a single day to attract pollinators, possibly ants. This newly discovered orchid is one of the 205 new species named by the scientists of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and their worldwide collaborators in 2021. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Of the world’s 400,000 named plant species, 40% are threatened by extinction. Many probably disappear before they’re ever named. In the last decade, scientists have named about 2,000 new plant […]

Overlay Office has renovated a 19th-century New York City townhouse to create House Offset. Located in South Slope, Brooklyn, the three-unit condominium uses classic design and sustainable materials that reinvent and enhance common contemporary renovation methods. It features increased natural light, open floor plans that maximize interior space, and outdoor spaces for each apartment. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos While the house underwent significant interior transformations, much of the exterior design was left to preserve the building’s relationship to its surrounding neighborhood context. The front façade is painted with two shades of black paint, with rounded arch shapes over a […]

The initial LEED-certified project by The Procopio Companies was completed in conjunction with DMS Design as the design architecture and CUBE 3 for interior design to analyze materials for sustainability. The result is Caldwell, a high-rise, mixed-use and multi-family apartment complex in Lynn, Massachusetts with 259 units. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The area sits just north of Boston, but draws in arts and culture enthusiasts from near and far Caldwell was designed to meet the highest standards of sustainable design, from minimal site impact to the interior design.  Related: Modular design helps UCLA’s Pritzker Hall earn LEED Platinum “We’re […]

Off-grid EV charger manufacturer Beam has now installed solar-powered off-grid EV chargers in more than 100 municipalities in the U.S. and around the world in Spain, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean. It’s big news in an industry that has so far relied on EV chargers that are on-grid and permanently installed. New York City, Beam’s biggest customer, now has around 100 Beam chargers. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos After years of critique that EV charging infrastructure is too big a project to reach all areas that would need it, Beam has created an off-grid solution that takes EV charging wherever […]

IKEA’s new line of 3D-printed décor is now available in Germany. The new FLAMTRÄD product line includes decorative items with a lattice design, including a human face and hands posed in different ways, such as thumbs up, pointing or making a heart. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Under project leader Olaf Szukałowicz, the new products use an industrial 3D printing process called selective laser sintering (SLS). The faces and hands come in black and white. Related: African urbanization is being transformed by 3D printing There’s still more to come from the FLAMTRÄD line. “Sales have not been fully launched and we expect that […]

These goldfish learned to drive. Yes, you read that correctly. In a recent study, scientists have successfully trained six goldfish to drive a “fish operated vehicle” (FOV). The study, conducted by researchers at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel, aimed to determine the ability of the goldfish to navigate in different environments. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Since goldfish naturally navigate in water, the scientists wanted to see if they could replicate the same ability on land and other environments. To achieve this, they created a small goldfish tank with wheels on it. The vehicle tank used a camera […]

The Kaisen House by Rama Estudio in Ecuador is placed in a grove of carob trees in the middle of a slightly sloping landscape. It is intended to influence the natural environment in a minimal way. The designers explained, “[We] took advantage of the benefits of the shade thrown by each of the existing trees.” Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Kaisen House is a timber construction combined with a traditional local building style called bahareque, with air circulation built in and ample windows looking out on the surrounding natural environment. The house is designed with a minimal depth to create […]

Each travel, duffle, shopping and computer bag that hits the stores adds to the ongoing use of synthetic fibers, environmental pollution and waste. The reality is that it doesn’t have to be that way. Terra Thread has taken that idea to heart with a line of bags that are sustainably and ethically produced. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos In fact, the mission of the company “is to create the best Fairtrade certified organic cotton bags by always being sustainable, ethical, traceable and transparent.” Related: Cariloha luxury textiles use organic, sustainable bamboo Its approach towards this goal is multifaceted, starting with […]

Founders (and step-sisters) Georgie Smith and Hilary Gibbs began with a simple idea to expand options for interior design with decorative tiles to accent any space. They then embedded the idea of sustainability into the business plan and launched LIVDEN. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The fresh and innovative patterns add a unique flair to walls and countertops with minimal environmental impact. Each tile is made using upcycled post-consumer materials. The duo identifies their core values as sustainability, originality and accessibility and the newest Fall 2021 Capsule Collection seems to embrace all three. Related: Eco Method Interiors marries environmental science […]

With home offices and online schooling, we’re spending more time than ever inside our homes. Coupled with an innate desire to connect with the outdoors, it’s no surprise there’s been an unprecedented interest in biophilic interior design — houseplants being a primary element of the look.  Of course, plants do more than just bring together the components of a design plan. They speak to our umbilical relationship with nature. Plants also filter the air, absorbing carbon in the home and releasing fresh oxygen. If you’re planning to add some greenery to your indoor space, check out these options in time for Houseplant Appreciation […]

Plans for the eco-resort Qanat Hotel place it on a coastal, semi-desert strip in southeast Iran. Notably, it’s located near an existing qanat, a feature that sets the foundation for the entire design of the building.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos A qanat is an ancient system that uses gravity to transport water from higher ground to lower ground. In this project, it will flow beneath the hotel for natural cooling in the desert heat without the typical evaporation that occurs on the surface. Additionally, the water will act as irrigation without the need for pumps. The design also uses […]

Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled its new VISION EQXX, claiming it to be the most efficient car Mercedes has ever built. With a range of more than 1,000 kilometers on a single charge, they drove out to lead the electric vehicle market.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The VISION EQXX went from paper to completed vehicle in just 18 months by a multidisciplinary team, including Stuttgart, Formula 1, Formula E and start-ups and partners from around the world. The designers focused on building a lightweight, sustainable and powerful electric vehicle that combines innovation, intelligence and luxury.  “The technology programme behind the […]

International design and innovation office CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Italo Rota Building Office just unveiled a new café at Expo Dubai 2020’s Italian Pavilion that makes coffee with solar power. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Solar Moka is a giant coffee-making machine that is suspended from the ceiling surrounded by mirror arrays that track the sun. Solar rays directed toward the coffee pot heat water for the coffee. Solar Moka is part of an entire café designed for the expo that highlights the principles of a circular economy, transparent supply chain and sustainable design. Related: This futuristic design uses recycled […]

If you’re like most people, you haven’t given a moment’s thought to how banking affects climate change. But if you do pause, it makes sense that such a major institution could, and does, impact everything from forests to water. As a customer, your choices at the bank can mean the difference between burdening the planet and benefitting it.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos At first glance, you may be thinking about environmental aspects like how much paper your bank uses. We all know financial institutions like their paper trail. Obviously, that’s an important consideration, and as banks move further into […]

Investigators are moving closer to determining the cause of the recent Colorado wildfire that destroyed nearly 1,000 buildings. Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle told reporters on Monday that investigators have narrowed the fire’s origin to an area near Boulder. Pelle declined to give out more information, saying that the full report will come later. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The inferno broke out late last year, following months of drought that included a dry fall and snowless winter months. According to investigators, the area they have narrowed it down to did not have any fallen powerlines or evidence to suggest […]

Los Angeles County suffered a sewage spill of historic proportions last week. More than 8 million gallons of raw sewage led to seven beach closures over the New Year weekend. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos It all started on Dec. 30 in the L.A. County city of Carson. A 48-inch sewer mainline near the 110 northbound offramp to 220th Street collapsed, allowing sewage to flow into the Dominguez Channel. From there it poured into Los Angeles Harbor. Related: LA County beaches close after an 8-hour sewage spill Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn questioned whether an aging or inadequately maintained infrastructure led to the […]

A smaller space consumes less resources, but can create problems when trying to move in the furniture. Resource Furniture understands the struggle and responds with multi-purpose furniture that fits the needs of the minimalist lifestyle, reduces waste and provides solutions for small spaces.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Resource Furniture pieces are versatile, often serving more than one purpose, which intrinsically means less furniture is required in the home. This reduces consumption of products and the materials required to build them. For example, Swing, one of the company’s cornerstone wall beds, works in conjunction with the sofa for easy set […]

Motorcycles often get a bad rap, environmentally speaking. The Italian motorcycle company GPR Italia is trying to change all that. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos “The motorcycle is the only truly sustainable mobility,” said Mauro Orlandi, owner and CEO of GPR Italia SRL. GPR’s Impact Zero Project focuses on creating high-quality products that are efficient, recyclable and manufactured to bring their carbon footprint down to zero. Their motorcycle parts are built from 51% to 71% recycled material, and up to 88% of the product weight is recyclable, according to a video GPR produced on its Impact Zero Project. Related: NAWA […]

The Center for Culture and Community, a research project by network of architecture (noa*), stands as a model for any community building anywhere in the world. Noa* worked with a philosophy that a community center should meet the needs of all members of the neighborhood. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Dubbed CeCuCo: play your own way, the prototype project was not designed for a specific community, but rather an example of what’s possible anywhere. The design is modular in nature to accommodate a variety of needs.  Related: Public transport roof in China turns into a community space The architects at […]

If you’re thinking about buying an electric vehicle, how do you tell which one is right for you? With the auto industry embracing an all-electric future, 2022 is going to be a banner year for electric vehicles, from last-mile delivery scooters to full-sized trucks. EVs function just similar to combustion-engine cars, but there are some key differences. Here is what to consider when making your EV purchase. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos What type of electric vehicle is right for you? You may want an EV to help the planet or save money on gas. Both are great reasons. Keep […]

While your school days may be well behind you, you can relive the joys of your youth in this tiny home that sees a 1969 International school bus converted into a cozy Airbnb rental. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Located in Sooke, British Columbia, Canada, host and owner Miranda saw potential in the former local school bus. The vehicle now sits in a landscaped space, parked beneath a protective roof. Miranda has lovingly decorated the unit with a retro interior design vibe while using salvaged materials from her local community. Related: Couple converts an old school bus into a chic skoolie for travel  The […]

Confident Tiger’s mission is to provide beautiful, great-fitting lingerie to women of all sizes. Their sustainable lingerie line has more than 140 sizes, made to fit and ethically manufactured. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Around 80% of people actually wear bras in the wrong size. Confident Tiger makes bras to fit breasts of all shapes and sizes. Their bras are made from recycled, end-of-roll Italian lace and bamboo silk. Confident Tiger’s signature bra is the made-to-order balcony bra, available in sizes 28C-44L. It has an underwire, unpadded and will fit perfectly and feel comfortable. Related: Nomadic lingerie fitting room takes […]

Sometimes trying to decipher what’s good for us is confusing and inconclusive. Take, for example, any diet with conflicting messaging about the benefits. The same goes for vegan leather. What may seem like an obvious win on the surface may not be good for the environment or your health.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos A vegan lifestyle goes beyond avoiding animal products in the diet. Strictly vegan practices also avoid any beauty, clothing and household items that include animal ingredients. The reasoning makes sense. Not only is it thoughtful to consider what animals may be harmed for our convenience, but […]

Château Angélus recently acquired a new winery in Libourne, France, designed by Architect Eric Castagnotto from Architecte DPLG. The cellar is used for making Château Angélus’ second wine Carillon d’Angélus and a new wine Tempo d’Angélus introduced in Quebec in November 2021. Their goal is to create not only sustainable wine, but an eco-friendly winery rich in technological innovation, sustainable building and growing techniques. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Carillon d’Angélus Cellar was already a winery but had become too small to accommodate new efficient equipment. The winery is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, limiting development possibilities and architecture […]

Sustainable architecture takes many forms. From minimal site impact to material selection to energy-efficient systems, homeowners have a lot to consider. One California-based builder has placed sustainable, technological and health considerations at the forefront of every design. The result is environmentally-friendly homes that serve fire-prone areas and cater to the needs of off-grid living.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos One of Dvele’s most recent projects is a privately-owned home located in the gated community of the Point Dume Club in Malibu, California. After the previous structure was lost to fire, the homeowner looked to Dvele to prefabricate a home that would be […]

Germany will use 44 more battery-electric trains after purchase from train manufacturer Stadler. The order came from three regional German railway operators and will be coordinated by DB Regio, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn, operator of commuter and regional trains in Germany. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The electric trains will draw power from their battery packs or overhead lines and be 55 meters long, which is an extra length to allow for “the highest possible passenger capacity for the heavily frequented routes.” Stadler says the two-part vehicles will go into service on 8 Southern and Western Palatinate railway lines […]

The fashion world is fraught with blame for environmental pollution from chemicals during production to the everlasting post-consumer life of clothes and shoes that fail to degrade in landfills. With this in mind, many shoe companies are looking for ways to source more sustainable materials, but with that comes a lot of greenwashing, making their efforts perhaps seem more comprehensive than they are. Zen Running Club is dashing into the scene with a different mindset — of transparency and building the company from the ground up based on what we now know about the damaging effects of traditional shoe production.  Continue reading below […]

Carbon-negative, self-financing and scalable are just a few words to describe BillionBricks and Architecture Brio’s PowerHYDE. PowerHyde solar homes are models aiming to help solve both the global housing and climate crises. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The PowerHYDE housing model was created by Prasoon Kumar and Robert Verrijt of Billion Bricks from India and Singapore. The housing model won a Holcim Award for Sustainable Construction. Related: Living conditions rise in an Indonesian village PowerHYDE house explores sustainable means and solutions to empowering and facilitating growth opportunities to people without homes around Southeast Asia. These homes are now being used to […]

Design trends come and go, often as a reflection of the country’s zeitgeist. So, it’s really not too surprising the events of 2020 and 2021 have driven design trends towards a connection with nature. So much so, there’s a label for this type of architectural and decorating style. Biophilic design is the primary design trend for 2022. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos What is biophilic design? At its core, biophilic design connects inhabitants with nature. It not only emphasizes natural elements such as cross-ventilation and natural lighting, but also places a focus on creating a healthy and productive space. That’s […]

Laundry is a way of life. But the copious amounts of plastic jugs that are mostly filled with water and never completely disappear from the planet doesn’t have to be. There’s a better way to do laundry without the environmental impact of bottled detergent. Consider Frey’s laundry detergent sheets instead.  The company’s not new to the personal care and laundry care market. It’s been busy dialing in its products. They started with biodegradable, all-natural ingredients and detergent that’s free of parabens, synthetic dyes, and animal testing. Related: Intergravity launches sustainable clothing that reduces the need to do laundry “Our brand is […]

The trees and plants on our planet sequester carbon in the soil, absorbing it from the air and releasing oxygen in its place. If you stir the dirt, it releases that carbon back into the atmosphere. Even though this is how it’s been done for generations, at its core, this basic concept explains why industrialized farming is a primary contributor to carbon release and the resulting climate change.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Creating a solution for this problem is in direct contrast to traditional tilling of the land as a means to prepare the soil when growing crops. But […]

The Swedish Transport Administration recently announced the completion of an ecoduct over the E6 in Skåne in southern Sweden. The animal crossing path is the agency’s third in the country. In January, Sweden announced plans to set up several reindeer crossings to help the animals cross the dense network of roads. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos These bridges and underpasses, also called ecoducts, are being established globally to help animals thrive in regions with dense road networks. United States President Joe Biden has already allocated $350 million of his $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan to building wildlife crossings.  Related: A radical plan for […]

Swedish teen climate activist Greta Thunberg has criticized U.S. president Joe Biden for failing to lead in the fight against the climate crisis. In a detailed interview with the Washington Post, the 18-year-old activist criticized Biden and other world leaders for their lack of action. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Thunberg turned down a suggestion that Joe Biden is a leader in the fight against climate change. Instead, she argues that the U.S. is facilitating the climate crisis and making it even worse than it is. “It’s strange that people think of Joe Biden as a leader for the climate when you see what […]

Swedish bike maker CAKE has released a new e-bike solution for professional delivery and service people who use bikes for their work — the :work series of e-bikes and mopeds. The new e-bikes were unveiled at the International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition in Milan. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos According to CAKE, the new series aims to fill the gap between delivery vehicles on four wheels and the non-motorized delivery bikes used by some professional delivery people. Think DoorDash. Related: Kalk anti-poaching e-bikes join the battle in the African bush CAKE says that the World Economic Forum projected that by […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are taking to the roads in record numbers. Car manufacturers drive huge sums into innovating better solutions for range and battery recyclability. States in America are working on infrastructure in anticipation of the changing dynamics on the highways. The federal government is working towards massive tax advantages for those who make the change to electric vehicles too. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Bumper, an automotive site aimed at facilitating well-informed car sales and purchases, has put together a ranking of the financial and infrastructural aspects of owning an electric car in the U.S. Which state has the […]

After centuries of trying different techniques and using various chemicals to clean art, scientists found an eco-friendly solution that already exists in the natural world. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Bacteria were thought of as art’s greatest enemy. They are evil, microscopic monsters intent on doing damage to the delicate canvases created by the hands of great art masters throughout history. But maybe not. Scientists have learned how to use helpful bacteria to clean and restore great art from the past. Recently, the technique has been used on carvings etched by Michelangelo. Related: What causes zombie plants? The Italian National […]

As the holidays wind down and the cleanup begins, you may be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Whether your tree is live, recently cut, or fake, think about the greenest way to reuse or recycle your tree with consideration for the environment.  Live trees The most environmentally-friendly tree is the one that is still living. Whether you dug one out of the ground or purchased a tree in a pot, a living tree has a long and prosperous life ahead. That’s good for the air we breathe, the soil, and our connection to nature.  Related: What are sustainable alternatives […]

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. The waterproof packaging uses a type of corn protein called zein, plus starch and other natural compounds. A team of scientists from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, U.S. developed the material. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos According to a study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, the new packaging material could help increase fresh foods’ shelf life by days. Lab experiments with the packaging showed its resilience when exposed to increased humidity or enzymes from harmful bacteria. […]

Local campaigners have blocked Shell from exploring oil on South Africa’s eastern coastline. In a battle pitting the oil company against the community, the court ruled that Shell halt its seismic tests. Activists and locals argue that the seismic tests are detrimental to the environment. The tests involved blasting sound waves on a coast full of whales, dolphins and seals. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Campaigners against the company welcomed the ruling, calling it a win for the locals. The campaigners represent Indigenous groups that live near the Wild Coast. According to South Africa’s constitution, only the locals have rights […]

All too often, headlines are built strictly from terrible and shocking stories. It’s easy to lose track of the kindness and generosity of humanity, as well as efforts to do good for the planet. If you’ve been following environmental news in 2021, like every year, has highlighted atrocities around the globe. Yet, there are countless stories of policy changes, local cleanup efforts, impactful corporate action and innovations all aimed at decreasing carbon, conserving trees, protecting wildlife and so much more.  Continue reading below Our Featured Videos This year’s COP26 saw nations from every corner of the planet focused on the same […]

The resurgence in popularity for instant cameras shows just how much people love playing with retro style. The latest cool throwback camera comes with a thoughtful, eco-friendly twist. Paper Shoot is an innovative digital camera that lets you capture film-like photos. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos What is Paper Shoot? Paper Shoot is a compact camera with a handful of pieces that are easy enough to put together yourself. Insert the circuit board into a creative case of your choosing, put in an SD card and two AAA batteries, then secure it together with a few screws that can be […]