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As part of its mission to tackle plastic pollution in the marine environment, The Ocean Cleanup project plans to sell goods made from the waste it recovers to fund its ongoing operations, and has just unveiled its very first product. Each pair of Ocean… Continue reading Ocean Cleanup debuts its first sunglasses made from plastic waste
If you’ve ever wanted to spend a night inside a dumpster – but without the accompanying smell – then Culture Campsite may be of interest. Situated on a former parking lot in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, it features an eclectic mix of micro-shelters made… Continue reading Quirky campsite’s sleeping pods include animal feed silos and a dumpster
HP has announced its first consumer laptops to feature 11th Generation Core processors from Intel, and the first from the company to make use of post-consumer recycled and ocean-bound plastic waste.Continue ReadingCategory: Laptops, TechnologyTags: Rec… Continue reading HP’s latest Pavilion laptops reuse post-consumer plastic waste
Following the Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition a few months ago, an overall winner has now been announced. This year’s top sheddie is officially Daniel Holloway, who won with his nature-inspired Bedouin Tree Shed in London, England.Continue Readin… Continue reading Nature-inspired family retreat crowned 2020 Shed of the Year
Coffee cups are among the everyday single-use throwaways that find themselves in the cross hairs of a more eco-conscious public. Using a reusable mug or tumbler is one way to minimize that particular trail of personal waste without losing the barista-f… Continue reading Circular recycles old coffee cups … into a reusable coffee mug
The finalists for the 2020 Cuprinol Shed of the Year competition have been announced. A record 27 sheds have made the cut, with highlights including a greenery-covered retreat, a tiny classroom used to provide online schooling, and a backyard bar compl… Continue reading Tiny sheds, big ideas: The amazing designs of 2020’s Shed of the Year
When you think of papier-mâché, school art projects and carnival floats may come to mind, but a team of architects has used it to create something a bit more ambitious. The team mixed strips of recycled paper and non-toxic glue to create pair of protot… Continue reading Experimental shelters sport paper-thin walls – literally
With launches like the Graphene Jacket and Squid Jacket, British apparel maker Vollebak has been exploring how high-tech materials can help change the face, function and future of outerwear and leisure apparel. Now it’s back to explore a different topi… Continue reading Vollebak repurposes electronic waste into a colorful “Garbage Watch”
Imagine getting a flat tire, but instead of swapping it out for a new one you just smear on a chemical that makes the rubber meld seamlessly back together. That’s the kind of breakthrough researchers at Australia’s Flinders University are now reporting… Continue reading New recyclable rubber material repairs itself on demand
With its mixed-use Shenzhen Terraces development, influential Dutch firm MVRDV aims to offer a pleasant escape from the bustle of urban life in skyscraper-filled megacity Shenzhen, China. The project will also integrate sustainable design, including so… Continue reading MVRDV’s green-roofed development will provide escape from city bustle