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London's first Design Biennale has a utopian theme

London's Design Biennale wants to show how to make the world a better place...




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Significant levels of formaldehyde found in British houses

But hey, what’s wrong with formaldehyde? It’s in our breath, our apples and our trees.




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Minotair "Magic Box" heats, cools, ventilates and dehumidifies

Can one device to it all? Should it? Has its time finally come?




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FREITAG introduces a "sweat-it-yourself" bag that is totally customized

Thought there wasn't enough variety? Now it is endless.




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Smart phones have replaced entire rooms worth of stuff

It's what we have called dematerialization, as all that is solid melts into apps




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Is water in cans greener than water in bottles? No.

Bottled water companies are doing this because of public concerns about single use plastic.




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LafargeHolcim is selling CO2-sucking cement for precast, reduces emissions by 70 percent

Solidia Technologies' chemistry could make concrete almost benign.




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What's the difference between all these laminated timbers?

We are in the middle of a mass timber construction revolution. What is everyone talking about here?




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FREITAG introduces S.W.A.P – a sort of Tinder for bags

I am not convinced this can work but I will give it a try.




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Aluminum bottles are not "the greenest bottle"

Aluminum is replacing plastic to deceive "environmentally conscious consumers" into buying an equally damaging single use container.




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GoSun introduces flatware that's really flat

Who says you can't take it with you?




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Halio electrochromic window goes from dark to clear in three minutes

This could be "a thermostat for the sun."




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What lies beneath: The Spinnanker foundation works like a tree

Who needs concrete when this foundation design will take the load?




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Reduce embodied carbon with hemp insulation batts from NatureFibres

They should rename the town of Asbestos after this stuff.




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Smart modern milk box could solve the problem of porch pirates

The Danby Parcel Guard reduces the waste of stolen packages and multiple deliveries.




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49 percent of fires in homes start in the kitchen

I know what I am shopping for this weekend: Fire extinguishers.




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This is the Settra Series, made from old plastic bottles

It's a duffel bag with various inserts that will keep you organized whenever you leave the house.




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How pizza is keeping former inmates out of jail

Haven't we always said that learning how to cook is a useful life skill?




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Banana-destroying fungus has arrived in South America

Colombia has declared a state of emergency following discovery of Panama disease Tropical Race 4.




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Unacceptable Chemical Levels Detected in Tests of Leather Gloves

If you think leather is "natural", think again. 15 of 17 gloves tested socred unsatisfactory or inadequate in tests for harmful chemicals.




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Bow Ties Made of Recycled Rubbish for the Modern Man (Photos)

This man has a unique recycled bow tie to match every occasion.




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Upcycle Boring Glass Jars Into Beautiful Vases with Lace Vase

Empty jars and recycles are easily transformed into stunning vases with the Lace Vase attachment by Milk Design Shop.




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I AM. Yoga Mat Bag Weaves Function, Style and Social Change

I love any yoga accessory that positively integrates the law of karma.




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Digitally Printed Cowhide Rug Doesn't Require a Cow

This amazingly detailed cowhide rug is digitally printed. Get the rustic look for to tie a room together without the guilt.




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Zeal Releases Stylish Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil

Zeal Optics Releases Stylish, Sustainable Sunglasses Made from Castor Oil




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5 Colorful Fair Trade Holiday Gifts to Score on Fair Tuesday

Who needs Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Indego Africa gives #FairTuesday a fashionable and affordable twist with colorful jewelry, accessories, and holiday gifts.




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10 reasons why thrift stores are awesome

It's cheap, funky, and recycled. You really can't go wrong with second-hand shopping.




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Joe Fresh creator barely acknowledges Bangladeshi factory collapse during Toronto Fashion Week

Joe Mimran is more concerned with his flow of creative juices than the tragedy.




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'Time flies as nature cries' and other lessons from Chainsaw Sculptures

A curious fund raiser unleashes chainsaws in the name of conservation.




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Denver fashion show features upcycled clothes

Don’t expect spotlights, airbrushing, waif-like models or a minimalist catwalk. The fashion show at PalletFest in Dever, featuring upcycled one-of-a-kind garments, was much more colorful and crafty.




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E-commerce platform No Sir promotes women designers, highlights inequality

With the aim of showcasing and selling products designed by women, No Sir also draws attention to gender inequality in the design profession.




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Ephemeral butterfly jewelry brilliantly imitates the real thing

No real butterflies were harmed in the making of these magical pieces that flutter and float with the wind.




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These backpacks are made from upcycled car seat belts & airbags

Airpaq's one-of-a-kind rucksacks are putting used car safety components back to work to help protect and haul your gear.




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These eclectic jewelry pieces are cut from vintage ceramic plates

Bold and refined, these wearable works of art also allude to the object's unspoken history.




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Yes, you can be stylish in winter!

Slow fashion vlogger Alyssa Beltempo offers cold-weather styling tips.




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Daycare apps notify parents about everything their child does

Is it helpful information or a form of digitally-enabled helicopter parenting?




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Junk food causes irreversible damage to young men's fertility

New research shows that a Western-style diet can permanently kill off sperm-producing cells by age 18.




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Why 'anti-toxin pregnancy guides' aren't enough

Regulatory action is needed to protect women and their unborn children from the chemicals in household products.




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3 rules for parental phone etiquette

Enough fretting about how kids use their devices. What about parents?




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Children's bodies contain alarming levels of plastic chemicals

A German study reveals that we're doing a poor job of keeping of safeguarding children's health when it comes to plastic.




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Medical experts want kids to drink less sugar

A new set of guidelines aimed at children 5 and under hopes to curb sugar intake.




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One mother's recipe for resilience

Or, how I'm trying to raise little adults, not incompetent kids.




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Hot weather increases risk of premature childbirth

And new research suggests that the problem is only going to get worse.




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Esembly cloth diapers offer parents peace of mind

When you use cloth, you never have to worry about running out.




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In the face of a changing climate, our buildings need thermal resilience.

The Thermal Resilience Design Guide from Ted Kesik could be a new standard.




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Danger Maps crowd-sources environmental contamination in China

A new website aims to gather data on pollution in China.




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The TreeHugger Recap: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.Animals Lloyd asked is urban chickens are a gateway




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The TreeHugger Recap: Wednesday, August 3, 2011

With ~30+ new posts on TreeHugger.com each weekday, we understand if you miss a post here and there. To keep you up-to-date, here's what we covered on Wednesday, August 3,




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Best of Inhabitat: Interview With Metropol Parasol Architect Juergen Mayer H.

If you've been following the world of architecture, you've probably feasted your eyes on the Metropol Parasol, which has been one of the most popular and talked about structures of 2011. Currently the world's largest wooden structure, the Parasol's




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Best of Inhabitots: 7 Eco-Friendly Birthday Party Ideas

+ Inhabitots just turned three years old! My how quickly baby blogs... and babies grow up! Celebrating your little one's third birthday? Here are six green gifts your tot will love!