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Torqeedo, a major innovator of all-electric boat motors, is working on a new version of its iconic bright-orange propeller, crafted from 100% recycled plastic. Not only will its future electric marine-drive products eliminate carbon emissions from the … Continue reading Reimagined electric outboard propeller keeps plastic out of the ocean
India’s Toy Storey, by Wallmakers, showcases an unorthodox approach to recycling, with the residence incorporating approximately 6,200 unwanted toys into its exterior. It also has an attractive overall form that maximizes ventilation and shade to provi… Continue reading Plastic fantastic: Indian home integrates over 6,000 discarded toys
Surfers seem like a fairly eco-minded bunch, which is why it’s ironic that most surfboards are made of petroleum-based, non-recyclable expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam. The Sea Mink is different, in that it’s made mainly of 3D-printed recycled plastic.C… Continue reading Sea Mink recycled-plastic surfboard is, like, totally green
MVRDV recently completed work on a retail store for luxury jeweler Tiffany’s in Singapore’s Changi Airport. The project is designed to catch the eyes of weary travelers with a vibrant 3D-printed coral-inspired facade, which was created using recycled p… Continue reading Recycled fishing nets form Tiffany’s 3D-printed coral-inspired facade
Dutch studio Overtreders W has taken an unusual approach to creating its Stable Stack tiny cabin/hotel room. The entire structure was built using borrowed materials and is secured together with straps, meaning it can eventually be dismantled and the ma… Continue reading Remarkable tiny cabin isn’t built to last
The winner of 2023’s Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition has been announced. Londoner Archie Proudfoot was chosen for his Frankenshed, which involved bringing a ruined old shed back to life with recycled materials and decorative artwork.Continue Read… Continue reading Frankenshed rises from the dead to win 2023 Shed of the Year
Plastic is one of the most useful materials in our modern world, but unfortunately it’s also one of the worst in a sustainability sense. Now, scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a way to engineer bacteria to produce raw materials that can be made… Continue reading Bacteria recruited to build endlessly recyclable plastic
Although ebikes are generally thought of as a green form of transportation, most are made of materials with a fairly large carbon footprint. The Multipath is a bit different, in that its frame is made of recycled plastic and alloy.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Ultima Multipath ebike has a recycled plastic/alloy frameset
Likened by designer Wallmakers to a snake coiling under a rock on a hot day, the Chuzhi house is defined by its intricately twisting roof. The home nestles sensitively into a challenging site and also features an impressive degree of sustainability, be… Continue reading Recycled plastic bottles and mud help form remarkable twisting residence
For hackers in the Northern Hemisphere, the seasons of wet and cold are upon us. Staying dry is every bit as important as staying warm, so what better than a …read more Continue reading Hardware Store Chemicals Transform Sheets into Waterproof Tarps