A Nonprofit Is Creating Modern Loungers Entirely from Plastic Pulled from Bali’s Waterways
In the picturesque landscape of Bali, the harsh reality of a plastic pollution crisis lurks beneath the surface, overshadowing its natural beauty. With a staggering 1.6 million tons of waste generated annually on the island and the additional burden of debris from neighboring shores, ...
From Chow to Chair: Upcycled Stools Made From Spent Shower Sponges and Coffee Grounds
The Luffa Stoolita project, born from the innovative minds of master’s students at Columbia University GSAPP, Justin Wan, Paul Edward Liu, and Tim Ting-Hao Chen, transcends traditional furniture design paradigms by repurposing natural waste materials. By ingeniously utilizing spent ...
This Ingenious Space-Saving House was Once a Humble Shipping Container
Cargo, the ingenious space-saving house born from a humble shipping container, epitomizes the marriage of functionality and aesthetic appeal. Crafted by the Portuguese studio Madeiguincho, this tiny abode seamlessly transforms an ordinary metal box into an inviting home. Despite its ...
Artist Gives Vintage Pianos a Second Life by Turning Them Into Sweeping Phoenix Sculptures
Australian sculptor David Cox has found a remarkable way to grant old pianos a second life, transforming them into magnificent phoenix sculptures that soar with elegance and symbolism. Recognizing the sentimental value attached to these instruments, Cox delicately ...
150,000 Plastic Bottles Were Used to Create This 3D-Printed Tiny Home
Azure Printed Homes, based in Los Angeles, is revolutionizing the housing industry by repurposing plastic waste into 3D-printed prefab residences. Co-founded by Ross Maguire and Gene Eidelman, the company’s modular prefabs are constructed using approximately 150,000 recycled ...
Start to Plan in Time for the Warm Season With This DIY Duck Coop
Embarking on a DIY duck coop project over the last 6-8 weeks, the hardworking creators are excited to reveal their masterpieces. The duck run is ingeniously attached to a shed, offering a convenient location for access to fresh water and food, especially when the shed transforms into ...
City’s Sustainable Initiative to Repurpose Christmas Trees to Support Shores and Marine Life
Cities across the country are embracing innovative environmental initiatives by repurposing Christmas trees to support marine life and enhance shorelines. The Friendswood Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, has spearheaded ...
This 23-Year-Old and His Dad Are Turning an Abandoned Home Depot Shed Into an Oversized Tiny Home
In a captivating venture documented on YouTube, 23-year-old Danner Cronise and his father have embarked on the ambitious task of transforming an abandoned Home Depot shed into a unique and expansive tiny home. The family purchased the $5,250 shed two decades ago for storage purposes ...
Cool Biodegradable iPhone Covers You Can Plant in the Ground and Grow a Garden Once You Get Tired of Them
iGreen Gadgets has introduced an innovative solution to address the environmental impact of electronic accessories, particularly the ubiquitous iPhone cover. Recognizing the prevalent issue of discarded phone covers contributing to waste, iGreen Gadgets has engineered a biodegradable ...
