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In the quest for a more sustainable future, the Finnish city of Lahti has taken a remarkable step with an innovative pilot program called the Textile Deposit scheme...

Remember the baked chip craze, when all the major chip companies released their version of baked chips with big, splashy marketing all at the same time? Meanwhile, Pringles just sort of laughed...

The basics matter. Clean Basics is a phrase coined by Arvin “the people’s friend” Goods, a company taking a new and cleaner approach to apparel production. The people at the company chose Arvin Goods because it matches...

Fast fashion isn’t a term limited to clothing, it's also a huge issue in the building and design world. Such quick designs contribute to massive amounts of exposure to toxins in our home environment. Meanwhile, the process...

Spring is here — and with it brings flowers, bumblebees and of course, fluctuating weather. No matter where you are in the world, our bodies' temperatures tend to be intimately connected with our sleep patterns. Because...

Scientists from Iowa State University (ISU) recently unveiled a natural alternative to synthetic clothing pigment. This natural alternative is sourced from brewed coffee grounds.[...]

When Singaporean artist and founder of Rehyphen® Jessica Chuan Yi Xin stumbled upon a stash of forgotten cassette tapes in her room, she brainstormed a way to reuse the material rather than contribute to the growing problem...

How do we cope with the increasing shortage of attractive housing in today’s cities? Car manufacturer MINI teamed up with New York architects SO – IL to tackle this challenge by producing an innovative solution: MINI...

The structure is raised above the ground on metal legs and is enveloped in a stretchy perforated material that exposes visitors to rain. The structure is made out of a tubular steel framework that can be easily disassembled....

The structure is raised above the ground on metal legs and is enveloped in a stretchy perforated material that exposes visitors to rain. The structure is made out of a tubular steel framework that can be easily disassembled....

When disaster strikes, one of the first items that's handed out as a means of humanitarian aid is a blanket. Not only will it keep the recipient warm, but also gives a protective hug to the wearer, which is of vital importance...

Here’s What You’ll Need: Potato, yam, sweet potato, jicama, or other firm, starchy veggies Paring knife and X-acto knife 100% cotton fabric Acrylic Paint and Acrylic Fabric Medium (which thins the acrylic paints and makes...

Read the rest of Incredible Scenes and Landscapes Made Entirely from Recycled Blue Jeans Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: blue, blue jeans, denim, denimu, England, fairmount, green interiors, Guinness,...

Swedish designer and artist Cecila Wendin has developed her interest in old bits of textiles, buttons, and yarn into her own business. Under the name of Wendinskan she creates one-of-a-kind throw pillows and lamp shades that...