Agoprene wants to stuff your couch with seaweed
In Norway, a startup aims to lower the carbon footprint of home furnishings by swapping out petrochemical-based foams with seaweed.
Celine Sandberg, founder and...
Reef Design Lab uses oyster shells to prevent coastal erosion, shelter sea life
In Australia, Reef Design Lab is mixing concrete with oyster shells to create Erosion Mitigation Units that also provide marine life a habitat.
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3D-Printed, biobased home survives brutal Maine winter
In Maine, a prototype house 3D printed out of biobased materials has passed the all-important “Maine winter” test, raising hopes the concept can help...
Paper wine bottles seek to refine “cardboardeaux”
In England, Frugalpac has developed a paper alternative to glass bottles that could help decarbonize the wine industry.
The company’s innovative bottle weighs just...
Biodegradable island a promising method for cultivating marine habitats
In the Mediterranean Sea, architects Angelo Renna and Apurva Baldawa are trialing an artificial, but biodegradable, floating island designed to sustain aquatic creatures. Dubbed...
Turkish company Scays Group launches vegan leather from tea waste
In Turkey, the Scays Group is converting tea waste into a leather alternative for the fashion industry. Cleverly named Wastea, the product looks and...
UConn student and surfer develops surfboard material in her laundry room
In Connecticut, University of Connecticut student Amelia Martin has developed a surfboard concept using mycelium, the plant structure of mushrooms. The project was undertaken...
Kerala brothers launch edible, rice waste tableware
In Kerala, India two brothers have launched a startup to commercialize tableware from rice farming waste. Rishabh and Rohan Suri were inspired to found...
Pope using wheelchair featuring wood from Notre Dame
In Vatican City, Pope Francis is solving his mobility issues with a religiously tricked-out wooden wheelchair.
Designed by Paul de Livron, the Apollo Wooden...
Seed Paper India sells Indian flags out of seaweed
In India, Seed Paper India has produced Indian flags that are made out of seaweed paper and biodegradable within 30 days. Currently available in...