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Architecture

This is how Singapore does vertical biophilic urbanism

What makes this high-rise building in Singapore different from all the other tall buildings around the world? Not only is this one of the tallest towers in Singapore, but it also honors the natural world and the history of the city around it. The design was created by BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group and CRA, Carlo Ratti...
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Homes

Surround yourself in the desert and stars in this home

The Marfa Suite is a detached addition to an existing single-bed adobe home in Texas. The suite serves as a lounge, art studio and place for the owners to stay when guests visit the home. It is made of compressed earth block inspired by historical architecture in the area, which border the U.S. Mexico divide....
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Pollution

The top 7 industries that produce the most pollution in 2022

Five main types of pollution disrupt our planet: air, soil, water, noise and light pollution. Of these, the first three are the most harmful to living beings. In 2021, air pollution contributed to almost 8.7 million deaths worldwide, while 400 million metric tonnes, or over 440 million U.S. tons, of hazardous...
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Businesses

This Seattle office space decorates with recycled plastics

Sometimes design is new and exciting. Other times, it’s old and even more exciting. Such is the case for the new offices of the multidisciplinary design firm Cushing Terrell. Relocated in downtown Seattle, Washington, in response to the shifting employment needs resulting from the pandemic, the new 9,000-square-foot...
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Bills and Laws

California is the first state to ban plastic produce bags

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law that will ban single-use plastic produce bags starting in 2025. The law requires that all single-use plastic produce bags be replaced by either recycled paper bags or compostable ones. Thin plastic bags are commonly used to separate items before...
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Agriculture

Teens are pouring milk in grocery stores for dairy horrors

In the U.K., teenagers are pouring milk onto the floors of grocery stores as part of an environmentalist trend to raise awareness about the horrors of the dairy industry. Videos of these “milk pours” are popping up on social media. “The dairy industry is incredibly environmentally destructive. The...
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Lighting

Gorgeous portable lamp mimics the body of a whale

A beautiful new portable lamp design from Yoshiki Matsuyama has been designed for Ambientec to evoke the soft and majestic body lines of a whale. Ambientec presents Cachalot, a new portable lamp that evokes the softness and warm light of the ocean. The designer says that Cachalot is an evocative and...

A beautiful new portable lamp design from Yoshiki Matsuyama has been designed for Ambientec to evoke the soft and majestic body lines of a whale....
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Clothing

Durable and sustainable menswear fabric is here to stay

You've seen waterproof and water-resistant fabrics and clothing materials before. But look closer. You've never seen water-resistant fabrics quite like this. Supreen's unique fabric is made without any fluorocarbons. These fabrics are totally PFC- and PFOA-free. Supreen used a liquid barrier to treat...

You've seen waterproof and water-resistant fabrics and clothing materials before. But look closer. You've never seen water-resistant fabrics...
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Nature

5 things you can do to protect nature today and every day

If you’re tuned into the applicable channel, news of climate change and global warming is everywhere. Water shortages, air pollution, dwindling wildlife habitats, wildfires, flooding, other natural disasters and animal extinction rates are all on the rise. It can sometimes feel a bit hopeless. But when your...

If you’re tuned into the applicable channel, news of climate change and global warming is everywhere. Water shortages, air pollution, dwindling...
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Waste Disposal

As sea levels rise, septic waste may leak into coastal homes

The global consequences of sea level rise — flooding, destruction of wetlands habitat, increased storm surges — are devastating. But the personal consequences are both terrifying and disgusting. Millions of people in coastal communities could find raw sewage oozing into their homes. People living in...

The global consequences of sea level rise — flooding, destruction of wetlands habitat, increased storm surges — are devastating. But the...
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Pet Care

WizSmart offers waterproof pet pads made from diaper waste

Not all puppy pee pads are created equal, and WizSmart has set out to prove it. Reducing waste, using recycled materials and developing a product that serves longer than its counterparts is just the beginning. Pet owners are making their voices heard. They want more sustainable options for their furry...

Not all puppy pee pads are created equal, and WizSmart has set out to prove it. Reducing waste, using recycled materials and developing a product...
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Schools

Iowa State University building features pleated glass facade

The Iowa State University Innovation Center was originally planned as an engineering building. But architects at KieranTimberlake worked with university planners and stakeholders to repurpose the project into a multi-use facility for design leaders, builders and entrepreneurs. The result is a building designed...

The Iowa State University Innovation Center was originally planned as an engineering building. But architects at KieranTimberlake worked with...