This eco-friendly footwear material is sourced from a bacteria
It’s a great time to be alive right now, in terms of product development. We’re seeing a lot of designers and manufacturers experiment with various…
Sustainable Design
How marble waste is reused to become mesmerizing eclipse-inspired wall lamps
When people hear the word “waste,” they most probably think of trash or rubbish that no longer has use, like leftover food, paper cups, and…
Tiny wooden cabin in Cape Town was assembled on-site in three weeks
Nestled at the bottom of a rocky hillside is a tiny wooden cabin surrounded by cypress trees and buchus. The little home overlooks Muizenberg, one…
A humble cardboard box is reinvented into a functional modular furniture
A lot of my friends who are parents often complain (well, not really) that they buy expensive toys for their kids only for them to…
Colorful flat-packed chairs aim to achieve full sustainability – from material choices to supply chain
We often underestimate the importance of a great chair. When in reality we really shouldn’t. We spend the majority of our day sitting on chairs,…
Is wood strong enough to make a bicycle frame? This award-winning 2-wheeler says yes
If wood is strong enough for buildings and furniture, why not use it for bicycles too? That’s pretty much the thought process that led Masateru…
These clay-like vases and lamps are actually made from eggshells and tapioca starch
Plastics aren’t the only sources of pollution on our planet. It might come as a surprise, but even biodegradable material can become problems if left…
Top 10 3D printed products designed to make sustainability a part of your everyday life
3D Printing is gaining more momentum and popularity than ever! Designers and architects all over the world are now adopting 3D Printing for the creation…
Foam-like terracotta aroma diffuser doesn’t need heat or electricity
Although there is still some debate on the medical benefits of aromatherapy, there is hardly any argument against the effects that scents can have on…
Air Light is a sustainable + recyclable lighting fixture designed to add an element of elegance to your home
I love a beautifully-designed lighting fixture because I truly believe a really great one has the ability to illuminate a space – both literally, and…
Sustainable home in a German village employs a late 19th-century construction practice that uses straw bales
Located in the district of Pfaffenhofen, Germany is a small house called Haus Hoinka. Designed by Atelier Kaiser Shen, the Haus Hoinka is nestled in…
This Carbon Neutral Backpack is built with recycled plastic and captured CO2, and is 100% storm-proof
The 38L Hybrid Duffle Pack isn’t your average backpack. For starters, it’s designed to be entirely carbon neutral, with materials and processes that take waste…