US artist arms a philodendron with a machete
In Minnesota, artist David Bowen has created an art installation in which a philodendron sends signals that spur movement in a machete-wielding robotic arm.
Dubbed...
Turkish designer creates soap packaging from artichoke and peapod waste
In Turkey, a designer has created packaging for soap using a biodegradable material comprised of artichoke leaves and peapods.
Alara Ertenü tells designboom the material,...
Seed Balls Promote Biodiversity after Forest Fires
In Spain, a group of design students has conceived a novel method of restoring diversity following forest fires—hanging biodegradable balls containing seeds, which fall...
Natural nappies: Bamboo diaper range launched in UK
In the United Kingdom, Eco Green Living is selling compostable diapers made from bamboo.
Developed in partnership with Eco Boom, the company hopes the nappies...
Vegan vehicles: BMW to offer completely animal-free interiors in 2023
In Germany, BMW Group will shortly launch its first vehicles with completely vegan interiors.
Available for both BMW and MINI models by next year, the...
Edible NakedPak acts as food packaging and flavor/sauce packet in one
In Israel, design student Naama Nictora has created an edible and dissolvable food film out of algae that can replace plastic and paper packaging...
Home of the future may be made from aloe and egg whites
In Spain, the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia has 3D printed a structure using natural materials including dirt, aloe, egg whites, and enzymes....
Bridgestone races ahead with guayule rubber
In Arizona, tire major Bridgestone has announced it will invest another $42 million—on top of the over $100 million it has already spent—to commercialize...
Seaweed tampon startup launches crowdfunding campaign
In Berlin, sustainable feminine hygiene firm Vyld has launched a crowdfunding campaign to scale production of tampons made of algae.
According to Femtech Insider, 300...
Put some zip in your step with coffee ground sneakers
In France, zero-waste fashion startup Zèta and coffee giant Nespresso have released a shoe collection using recycled coffee grounds.
Called Re:Ground, the shoes came about...