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Edible six pack ring for beers is made out of brewing byproducts (Video)

A Florida craft brewery is now offering its six-packs with these biodegradable, compostable and edible packing rings that are made with wheat and barley.




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Banning cigarette ads worked; should we ban car ads?

WARNING: Driving cars kills. Should companies be able to market them as speedy, sexy objects of desire?




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No more junk food ads on London transit

The mayor has cracked down on images portraying unhealthy food, in hopes that it will reduce child obesity rates.




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New Zealand climate change campaign calls for less

Finally, talking about lifestyle changes and using less instead of buying more green stuff.




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Idaho stops are now legal in Oregon too

Maybe other jurisdictions will learn from this.




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Architecture after the coronavirus

What happens when nobody wants to get on an elevator?




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National Transportation Safety Board recommends mandatory helmet laws for cyclists

Why stop there? Helmets for everybody!




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Nepal considers stricter rules for climbing Everest

An advisory panel says only experienced climbers should be allowed.




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Is shaming people for flying effective?

Greta Thunberg's sailboat journey has triggered a heated debate over how to encourage people to take climate action.




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3 online booking sites for people who want to camp

Craving an outdoor getaway? These sites make booking a campsite as easy as possible.




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Let's take an imaginary trip to these gorgeous glamping destinations

Who says you have to rough it in the bush? These gorgeous spots prove otherwise.




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Angry Venetians say cruise ships are partly to blame for flooding

It's another nail in the coffin for these monstrous purveyors of industrial tourism.




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How to shop ethically for souvenirs

By all means, shop when you visit foreign countries, but do it thoughtfully.




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You can expect more tourist taxes this year

And that's not a bad thing.




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What I packed for 2 weeks in Sri Lanka

Everything fit into my carry-on backpack, and I still ended up with extras.




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Take a train to see the northern lights

Vacations By Rail offers several dreamy treks to Arctic regions to witness magical winter skies.




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'Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road' (book review)

Canadian writer Kate Harris describes an epic 10-month bicycle tour across Asia.




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Photography bans could be a deterrent for overtourism

It would weed out the people who just want a picture from those who actually want to see a famous site.




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Visit grocery stores when you travel

They offer a special glimpse into local life – and they always have good snacks.




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Great travel books for tough times

If you can't travel in real life, try to see the world through the pages of a book.




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10 reasons why you should use public transport

Public transportation, while maybe not as enjoyable as commuting in your own personal vehicle, does ease congestion, reduce emissions. Need more convincing? Here's more info about public transportation.




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The Life, Death, and Rebirth of New York City's High Line, in Photos

Once a rail artery feeding Manhattan's core, the High Line was eventually abandoned only to be reborn as an immaginative and inspiring public space.




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What is the Greenest Insulation? The Case for Mineral Wool

Greg Lavardera throws another spanner in the works with a rant about the batts




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Silk From 1 Million Spiders Made This Gorgeous Cape

It took four years, one million spiders, and 80 people in Madagascar to make this cape, on view at London's V&A Museum -- and the color is natural.




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IDS12: Studio North Exposes Great Young Designers to the World

It is my favourite part of the Interior Design Show, the corner of the floor where all the young new designers get to strut their stuff.




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Even Lebron James Bikes to Work!

Even multi-millionaire pro-basketball players can ride bikes to commute to work!




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10 Great Green Gifts for Valentine's Day

Spread the love with flower seed bombs, Mexican dark chocolate fondue, reclaimed housewares, organic textiles, and more.




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5 Destinations for Dog Sledding Tours Around the World

Mush! Dog sledding vacations are wilderness travel that’s part arctic nostalgia and part Inuit homage, resulting in a unique way to see snowy countryside.




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Join Boing Boing Science Editor Maggie Koerth-Baker for a Discussion of Coping With the Energy Crisis

Her new book Before the Lights Go Out investigates strategies for conquering the energy crisis before it conquers us.




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Feeding 7+ Billion in a Warming World (Video)

Check out the live feed of the Future Tense conference, Feeding the World While the Earth Cooks.




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Artist Turns VHS Tapes, Floppy Disks and More Into People

British born artist Nick Gentry transforms obsolete technology, such as VHS tapes, cassettes and floppy disks into amazing and haunting pieces.




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5 Flirty Urban Looks for Spring/Summer from Nau

From commuting to cocktails, the new collection from Nau offers sexy, versatile, and ever-so-practical looks.




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World Environment Day is This Week! Here's a Sneak Peek at the Rio Celebrations

We're heading to Rio for World Environment Day. Here's a sneak peek at what's happening in Rio de Janeiro this week.




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Tesla CEO Predicts More Than Half of New Cars to be Electric in 20 Years

It usually doesn't pay to bet against Elon Musk. He's not only brilliant and he never gives up, but he's also shown great insight into technological trends.




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'Tesla' of Electric Motorcycles is Carbon Fiber

Norwegian engineering students debut an electric motorcycle made from carbon fiber. They say it will be fast, cheap, and get 100 kilometers to a charge.




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The Week In Design: Shotguns, Computers, Plastic People On A Rampage, Beating the Heat and More!

Agenda 21 crazies, poison plastic people and hey, some green buildings and furniture!




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Shovels, Hammers and Other Hardware Transformed into Posh Furniture by Leo Capote

This Brazilian designer who worked with the Campana Brothers wants you to see tough objects in a different light.




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Toyota Releases Financing and Lease Details for the 2012 RAV4 EV

The Toyota RAV4 EV is finally coming!




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Arum, a Biodegradable Ring of Ashes for a Tree Creates a Place of Remembrance

Arum is a ring of ashes that creates a place of remembrance on a specific tree. The biodegradable ring is placed around the trunk of a tree and then left to disintegrate naturally while leaving a permanent mark.




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A Smart Guide to Utopia: 111 Inspiring Ideas for a Better City (Book Review)

This unique travel guide is the perfect book for the eco-conscious non-tourist. It features 111 projects you can visit around Europe, that make our cities better.




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Curro Claret Gets Former Homeless People to Design New Camper Shop From Recycled Materials (Photos)

Instead of designing it himself, Curro Claret gets people in risk of social exclusion to create and build Camper's shoe store in Barcelona, using reclaimed materials. The result is a fun store with a lot of personality.




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A Dank Laundromat Is Transformed into a Modern, Sunny Studio in Barcelona

Maio Studio turned an old, dark launderette into a bright new co-working space for creative professionals.




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Fisherman's home turned into ultra-modern 753 sq. ft. transformer apartment (Video)

This small-but-dynamic, renovated apartment in Barcelona takes its design cues from boat design and hides some delightful surprises.




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Top European cities for walking + bicycling + transit may surprise you (infographic)

Can you guess which European cities have the highest percentage of walking + bicycling + public transport? Give it a shot.




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yök Casa + Cultura: (down)cycling old walls and preserving for the future

Recyclability is key at yök's eco-renovation. First, preserve everything we can, then recycle everything that has to go and lastly, make sure any new stuff is recyclable in the future.




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PEX over copper for the plumbing at yök Casa + Cultura

Copper is recyclable, but requires a lot of energy to do so. For our plumbing system, we opted for PEX, a crosslinked Polyethylene that is easy to install, non-toxic and long-lasting.




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Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the eco-friendliest of them washbasins for yök Casa + Cultura?

What is the best eco option- longlasting porcelain sinks, 100% recyclable, lightweight LDPE ones or second hand washbasins? Here's the story of how we chose the sinks for our non-hotel in Barcelona.




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Wood fibres as insulation material for yök Casa + Cultura

I believe we made the right decision in choosing Isonat Flex, made of wood fibres, over mineral wool or cellulose to insulate our low-VOC drywalls. Here's how we made the decision.




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Upcycled stools by designer Curro Claret and Arrels Fundació for yök Casa + Cultura

yök commissions upcycled stools by ex homess people and Curro Claret




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Modern 700 sq. ft. loft apartment designed for two couples to share (Video)

Once a dark, partitioned off single family abode, this newly renovated space now features two independent live/work areas that are linked together by a communal space in the middle.