Fishing Nets and Snack Wrappers Just Became Retaining Wall Blocks
Some plastics never get recycled, no matter how much you sort them. Fishing nets, buoys, agricultural films, and multilayer snack packaging are too dirty or…
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When a Neighborhood Reclaimed Its Lost Shore With 9,200 Face Masks
Here’s something you don’t expect to sit on: surgical masks. Nearly 10,000 of them, to be exact. But that’s exactly what Design PY created in…
Bultan chair turns crowd-control barriers into sustainable seating
If you’ve ever been to a concert, you know that those crowd-control barriers can be both your salvation and your pain. They are, of course,…
3D printer with AI can turn food scraps into useful items
There have been numerous studies conducted and articles written on how much food is wasted every day in the U.S. alone. Creative thinkers are developing…
Crushing It with Style: The Yeti Can Crusher Turns Chores Into a Spectacle
There is a certain image that pops up whenever people think about crushing soda cans. It is the kind of scene you see in movies,…
Loop 3D printer concept turns plastic cups to scrubbers
Even though a lot of coffee shops offer discounts if you bring your own mug or tumbler when you buy from them, there’s still a…
AI-powered machine concept helps you sort and dispose of waste properly
According to studies, almost 83% of our every day garbage is not sorted and recycled. That means a lot of it is just thrown into…
Top 5 Ways to Tackle Global Challenges By Navigating Climate Change
Recent UN reports indicate that 55% of the global urban population lives in cities, and this is expected to rise to 68% by 2030. While…
Mosaic-like stools are made from the soles of discarded rubber shoes
The fashion industry is known for its striking designs, lavish materials, and sometimes mind-blowing forms, but it also has a dirty little secret when it…
LEGO-like concrete blocks made from waste are easy to assemble and disassemble
The more buildings we put up to address the growing needs of our civilization, the more materials and energy are consumed along with a rise…
Craste uses crop residue to create tree-free packaging
As someone who manages ecommerce stores and is also a frequent consumer of products from various online stores, I see a lot of waste when…
How Does Upcycling Innovate Materials?
Amidst global concerns of exceeding the Earth’s capacity, upcycling has gained prominence as a solution, driven by conscious consumption and the circular economy’s principles. Upcycling…