Tag: biodegradable

Autumn shades, elevated: why The Avantguard’s new sunglasses are a genuinely sustainable idea

From rich tortoiseshells to smoky, translucent hues, the palette channels changing light, bark, loam, and sky—frames that feel at home on a forest walk or a weekday commute.

Korea’s New Plastic Eats Itself in the Ocean—Without Losing Its Strength

Nylon’s dirty little secret? It sticks around. From fishing nets to yoga pants, nylon takes decades to degrade—especially in oceans—choking marine life and clogging ecosystems. But a Korean research team has just pulled off a sustainability moonshot: a new polyester-amide (PEA) plastic that acts like nylon, but disappears like magic—breaking down 92% in real ocean water within a year.

This plastic is made from corn

The global push for environmentally sustainable materials positions CornNext-17 to capitalize on increasing regulatory support and consumer demand for green products. Its adaptability, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendly properties provide a competitive edge in addressing the growing plastic pollution crisis.

Does Balena and Lemon Jelly make the world’s first circular handbag?

The world's first circular fashion bag? Pre-order it now.

Sustainable Small Biz: Practical Businesses Can Prioritize the Environment

Biodegradable products are a great way to belong to the circular economy.

Vivo Barefoot collaborates with compostable shoe company Balena

Vivobarefoot partners with Balena to 3D-print compostable and biodegradable barefoot-style footwear

Grow A Flower In Your Worn Out OAT Shoes

Reconciling nature and fashion with a new generation of biodegradable shoes. We've seen some pretty interesting shoes on Green...

Sanserif Creatius Carves A Cardboard Table With Arabic Devotion

This beautiful table designed to evoke the genie in the lamp was carved out of layers of biodegradable, corrugated...

Tel Aviv’s Salon Mazal to Host a DIY Recycled Craft Workshop This Week

Salon Mazal's eco-activists may be a little extreme, but they can still teach you some cool recycled crafts. Salon Mazal,...

UAE Ministry of Environment and Water Uses Animated Film to Promote Plastic Bag Ban

In the battle against plastic bags, the UAE Ministry of Environment and Water has started taking a more fun...

Are "Green" Garbage Bags Good for the Environment?

Question: What product do we buy just to throw out again? Answer: Garbage bags. New “green” products, like biodegradable garbage...