The Miraculous Hemp Plant: History, Uses, and Benefits
The hemp plant may be one of the world’s most misunderstood plants, but thankfully times are changing. While many people …
Materials
Vegan Leather Guide: Sustainable, Eco-Friendly, Faux, and More
Most of us have heard of vegan leather, and most of us know that it’s not made with animal skin. …
How Changing What Our Clothes Are Made of Fights Climate Change
Changing the fabric of our clothes can cut CO2 emissions. The textile industry has a significant carbon footprint. But changing …
Organic Cotton vs. Non-Organic Cotton [Not Perfect but Better]
Cotton is a widely used natural fiber, but unfortunately, it’s far from ecologically friendly. To begin, whether cotton is organic …
Mobile Recycling Unit Turns Plastic Waste into Roof and Pavement Tiles
Plastic is emerging as one of the biggest challenges in our environment today. Between the carbon footprint of its manufacturing …
Entrepreneur Develops a Clear, Compostable Plastic Bag
Daphna Nissenbaum, an Israeli entrepreneur, has produced a viable, eco-friendly alternative to the ubiquitous plastic bag. As a mom and …
6 Facts About Biodegradable Plastic
Petroleum-based plastics, also known as conventional plastics, are a scourge on our planet, polluting our oceans and waterways, killing marine …
What Is Cork Made of?
What is cork? A number of times, I’ve been asked the question, “What is cork made of?” Most recently, my …
Mutant Plastic-Eating Enzyme Is Discovered
Researchers at the University of Portsmouth and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) have unwittingly engineered …
14 Cool Shoes and Accessories Made from Piñatex® Pineapple Leather
“Design is not just about product. Design is about responsibility.” –Dr. Carmen Hijosa, founder and CEO of Ananas Anam, the …