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- Scandinavian company Tikkurila debuts new paint collection to protect endangered species Tue, 8 Oct 19, 4:30amHeadquartered in the Finnish city of Vantaa, Tikkurila has been producing paints since 1862 but its latest paint collection, Endangered Colors, shines the light on endangered animals and will donate one euro of each package...
- Tiks cuffs aim to break the plastic waste circle Fri, 19 Jul 19, 12:30amCompanies around the globe looking for ways to battle plastic waste are coming up with innovative ways to tackle the issue. Cape Clasp, based out of Falmouth, Massachusetts, is an example of a business putting the health...
- This floating park in Rotterdam is made from recycled plastic waste Thu, 12 Jul 18, 7:51amMore than 1,000 square feet of plastic ultimately destined to pollute the ocean is getting a second lease on life in Rotterdam. On July 4, 2018, Recycled Island Foundation opened its prototype to the public: a floating park...
- This 3D-printed tiny house is clad with hundreds of plant-growing tiles Tue, 20 Mar 18, 9:13amWe've already established that San Francisco-based Emerging Objects (co-founded by Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello) is quickly becoming the king of innovative 3D printing, but their latest design is taking the world...
- This 3D-printed tiny house is clad with 4,500 plant-growing tiles Tue, 20 Mar 18, 9:13amWe've already established that San Francisco-based Emerging Objects (founded by Ronald Rael) is quickly becoming the king of innovative 3D printing, but their latest design is taking the world of 3D architecture to new levels...
- Tactile 'Cabin of Curiosities' was built with 4,500 3D-printed ceramic tiles Mon, 19 Mar 18, 9:43pmWe've already established that San Francisco-based Emerging Objects (founded by Ronald Rael) is quickly becoming the king of innovative 3D printing, but their latest design is taking the world of 3D architecture to new levels...
- 5 brilliant designs that will change the world win the 2017 INDEX: Award Sat, 2 Sep 17, 6:22amThe world's biggest design award was just bestowed upon five groundbreaking green designs that stand to improve life around the globe. The biennial INDEX: Award honors sustainable designs that address global challenges, and...
- Studiolada used all wood materials to create this affordable open-source home anyone can build Mon, 24 Jul 17, 10:14pmSkillfully blending the basics of frugality and sustainability into one beautiful home design, French firm Studiolada Architects has just unveiled the Open Source House...
- 8 thoughtful Mother's Day gift ideas for the eco mama in your life Wed, 10 May 17, 12:02amFinding the perfect gift for the eco-conscious Mama in your life is a little more labor intensive than just running out for generic cards or super-market flowers at the last second...
- 6 groundbreaking examples of tech innovations inspired by biomimicry Thu, 30 Mar 17, 12:16amDa Vinci was definitely on to something when he observed birds and copied their forms to create his own wings for flight. Although biomimicry wasn't ultimately successful in helping Da Vinci achieve flight, it has a solid...
- Why this city is waging a war on shamrocks Sat, 18 Mar 17, 12:05amSt. Patrick's day is here, and with the plastic shamrocks popping up in stores everywhere, it got me thinking about the real plant, which grows everywhere around the world, and is under attack with a vengeance by the city...
- Vancouver's greenest office building envisions a new kind of office space with TELUS Garden Sat, 30 Jul 16, 12:16amThe one-million-square-foot TELUS Garden is a mixed use development that consumes an entire city block in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, and this building is green as it gets...
- Get certified in ecological design at the Ecosa Institute in Prescott, Arizona Thu, 7 Jul 16, 5:00amLooking to really delve into ecological design? Enrollment is underway for the fall semester at Ecosa Institute in Prescott, Arizona. It's one of the first organizations to offer programs in sustainability and ecological...
- Shape-shifting Exocet Chair conforms to the body in dozens of ways Fri, 20 May 16, 8:20amHandcrafted from birch wood, the transforming lounger is available in several veneers including White Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Maple and Mozambique. Spinning the Exocet's rotating steel axis instantly adjusts the seat depending...
- Why this city spends millions of dollars to eradicate wildflowers Fri, 18 Mar 16, 4:03amOxalis, Sourgrass, Wood Sorrel, Bermuda Buttercup, Shamrock - these are just a few names for a wildly prolific edible plant (aka "weed") which grows everywhere around the world...