Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
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- Study shows biodegradable plastic bags still hold groceries 3 years after being discarded Thu, 2 May 19, 5:30amBiodegradable plastic bags are not as eco-friendly as their labeling might suggest. A new study discovered that these biodegradable plastics can actually survive years in various environments without fully decomposing. Researchers...
- Meet the all-natural face cleanser that will change your mornings Wed, 20 Feb 19, 2:30amMost people wouldn’t mind starting the day with a bowl of warm, sweet oatmeal. So imagine taking that level of comfort and adding it to your skincare routine. This is exactly the kind of experience you get with Speak’s...
- This company makes leggings with biodegradable, compostable fabric Sat, 17 Feb 18, 5:38amHave you ever heard the words 'biodegradable' and 'compostable' associated with activewear? Philadelphia-based fitness company Aqua Vida offers leggings and shorts made with Amni Soul Eco fabric that is 100 percent recyclable...
- Twin brothers convert organic waste into truly biodegradable plastic Sat, 28 Oct 17, 12:41amYou know plastic is a problem. But Jeff and Dane Anderson, twin brothers in California, are trying to do something about that problem. They started a company, Full Cycle Bioplastics, to make a fully biodegradable plastic....
- Britain's first zero-waste store is packaging-free and only sells ethical goods Fri, 1 Sep 17, 10:13pmNext time you plan a trip to Devon, UK, be sure to visit the Earth.Food.Love grocery store. The unique supermarket sells up to 200 pesticide-free products which are ethically-sourced. The store is also completely packaging-free,...
- Biotrap is the world's first 100% biodegradable mosquito trap Sat, 16 Jul 16, 1:05amIf you're concerned about the Zika virus or simply keen to prevent pesky mosquito bites, you may not have to use DEET-filled sprays or citronella candles anymore...
- The First CityPod Composter Has Been Installed in a Canadian University Wed, 19 Nov 14, 7:20amThe University of British Columbia has a new, eco-friendly addition: a 15-foot stainless steel in-vessel composter called the CityPod. Recently installed in the university's new recycling room, the composter takes care...
- Ditch the Plastic Food Wrap With All-Natural and Reusable Bee’s Wrap Thu, 2 Oct 14, 5:00amClear plastic wrap is both really convenient and really wasteful. However, Vermont farmer Sarah Kaeck has developed a truly ingenious solution this food wrap waste problem with an all natural product called Bee's Wrap. These...
- Not Quite a Couch Potato, This Chair is Sculpted from Spuds Fri, 25 Jul 14, 2:30amChildren are usually told to stop playing with their food, but those who never grow out of that particular habit tend to end up as rather brilliant, creative adults. Designer Gert Eussen, whom you may remember as the designer...
- The Best Green Designs from Salone Satellite at Milan Design Week Fri, 11 Apr 14, 8:25amMaterialConnexion is a material library with the latest innovations for design schools, architects, and creatives to use for inspiration and exploration...
- The Best Green, Sustainable Home Decor from Salone Satellite at Milan Design Week Fri, 11 Apr 14, 4:00amMaterialConnexion is a material library with the latest innovations for design schools, architects, and creatives to use for inspiration and exploration...
- Foodscapes: Contemporary Compostable Tableware Made from Recycled Food Waste Wed, 8 May 13, 6:30amNext time you throw a dinner party at home you can wow your guests even if your cooking isn’t amazing. Designed by Italian studio Whomade and Michela Milani, ‘Foodscapes’ is a contemporary tableware collection that...
- 128 Cardboard: A Clever Recycled Cardboard Fruit Bowl by SEMdesign Tue, 14 Feb 12, 9:43amUtrecht-based SEMdesign created this low-impact faceted bowl that is made entirely from cardboard so it can be easily recycled or composted at the end of its life...
- Ecolite is a Compostable Cat Litter Box Made from Recycled Paper Pulp Wed, 11 Jan 12, 6:19amAlthough more expensive and less durable than their plastic counterparts, biodegradable cat litter boxes have some sustainable aspects that shouldn’t be ignored by feline owners...
- Ecovative Teams Up With Ford to Create Compostable Car Parts from Mushrooms Wed, 6 Apr 11, 4:27amUshering in a new generation of partially compostable cars, Ecovative has teamed up with Ford to use their mushroom-based foam as a key component in bumpers, side doors, and dashboards...