Endangered mussels are reproducing again in the Cedar River in Minnesota for the first time in decades. The Department of Natural Resources has been making efforts to spur the reproduction of mucket and black sandshell mussels in the river. In the past three years, the department released thousands of sand shells and mucket mussels into the river in the hope […]
A new upcycling facility in Singapore, the DB Schenker’s Upcycling Hub by Airlab SUTD, explores new production methods needed for a sustainable manufacturing future. “This project demonstrates how materials deemed useless and destined for landfills can be repurposed into functional and beautiful design objects,” the designers explain. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos The project started in 2018 to raise […]
Marine waste and unemployment are two significant concerns in Kenya. A non-profit organization called Ocean Sole is on a mission to address them both. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos Flip-flops litter the beaches throughout the region, adding stress to marine animals and detracting from the beauty of the beach. After the founder of Ocean Sole, Julie Church, witnessed children […]
Raccoons raiding your garbage, squirrels on wires, coyotes scouting for pets left out after dark — they’re not the urban riffraff of the animal world. According to author Peter S. Alagona, “The recent explosion of wildlife in American cities is one of the greatest ecological success stories since the dawn of conservation, but it happened largely by accident.” Continue reading […]
The environmental impact of the teaspoon of sugar in your morning coffee pales next to the impact of the coffee itself and even the electricity required to brew it. But it’s not just a teaspoon of sugar. Americans eat more sugar than any other country in the world. At over 126 grams of sugar per day, that’s more than twice […]
When you recycle a six-pack of aluminum cans, you save the amount of energy equal to running a 14-watt CFL bulb for 120 hours. Read to that light happily knowing that you did your bit for the planet. Print or share We Earthling posters to inspire others with your stories. This poster was originally published on January 5, 2021.<!– You […]
Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof has just released a limited-edition S3 Aluminum frame that celebrates electric riding with a streamlined form. The premium S3 Aluminum was released on August 18 in a limited number of raw-cut bikes, the manufacturer announced, purchased directly from the bike maker. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos This is the first time the brand has dropped […]
When you first find ZZ Top House, nestled between Victorian cottages in a warehouse district of Sydney, it’s hard to tell what you’re looking at. Is the kitchen and living room outdoors? Are there walls or windows on the ends? This modern home is full of unexpected surprises that bring the outdoors in — or turn the inside out. Designer […]
From snowflakes to leaves, nature is full of incredible shapes and intricate designs. Nature itself is a wonder, a world full of plants and animals that adapt themselves to better suit the natural world. This is exactly what biomimicry is all about. Continue reading below Our Featured Videos What is biomimicry? It’s actually a simple idea: use what exists in […]