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Ramboll helps Lombok locals build earthquake-resistant bamboo housing

In 2018 when Lombok was struck by several earthquakes, some measuring up to magnitude 7, local communities around the seismic region were greatly affected. After the series of earthquakes settled, there were over 500 people dead, 445,000 people homeless and 129,000 homes damaged. Concerned that the quality of the area’s buildings was partially to... [Read more from this category]

Planet Beyond earbuds combine tech, sustainability and fashion

High-tech products don’t have to be sterile and uniform, but there haven’t been a lot of options for personalizing or styling even common gadgets, like earbuds, until now. That’s what inspired Planet Beyond, a company aimed at offering fashionable options alongside state-of-the-art technology and sustainability. The earbuds, released in early... [Read more from this category]

Recycle Your Contact Lenses, Don’t Flush Them

When you think of plastic pollution, you probably imagine discarded … The post Recycle Your Contact Lenses, Don’t Flush Them appeared first on Earth911.com. View post: Recycle Your Contact Lenses, Don’t Flush Them  Read More →

The low-impact Bridge House hovers over a stream in Los Angeles

Architecture is often heavily influenced by the existing landscape surrounding a structure, but architect Dan Brunn didn’t let the weaving waterways on his Los Angeles property limit the options for his home. Dubbed the Bridge House, this 4,500-square-foot home straddles 65 feet of natural stream without harming the landscape. The long, narrow home... [Read more from this category]

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Ramboll helps Lombok locals build earthquake-resistant bamboo housing

In 2018 when Lombok was struck by several earthquakes, some measuring up to magnitude 7, local communities around the seismic region were greatly affected. After the series of earthquakes settled, there were over 500 people dead, 445,000 people homeless and 129,000 homes damaged. Concerned that the quality of the area’s buildings was partially to... [Read more from this category]

Planet Beyond earbuds combine tech, sustainability and fashion

High-tech products don’t have to be sterile and uniform, but there haven’t been a lot of options for personalizing or styling even common gadgets, like earbuds, until now. That’s what inspired Planet Beyond, a company aimed at offering fashionable options alongside state-of-the-art technology and sustainability. The earbuds, released in early... [Read more from this category]

The Haeckels Victorian-style bathing machine has a sauna inside

Is there anything better than self-care by the sea? UK-based skincare brand Haeckels is on a mission to reintroduce the local community of Margate Beach to the healing powers of the ocean. The region has a history of ocean-based health remedies and was home to one of the UK’s first sea-bathing hospitals. The company has built a wood-burning sauna... [Read more from this category]

Airstream unveils new 2020 camper with smart technology

Airstream is a long-standing American legend beloved by many roaming road warriors, but now the iconic campers have been given a sleek modern makeover. The new 2020 Airstream Classics feature an impressive apartment-like interior design scheme that uses a “comfort white” color scheme to create a more contemporary living space that puts the campers... [Read more from this category]

New Marine Education Center in Malm raises climate change awareness

In Malmö, Sweden, the recently completed Marine Education Center is giving visitors a closer look at the effects of climate change and sustainable technology. Copenhagen-based practice NORD Architects designed the building, which not only provides an indoor-outdoor learning landscape but also visually blurs the boundaries between the built environment... [Read more from this category]

A surge of new plastic production is on the way

Major oil companies, facing the prospect of reduced demand for their fuels, are ramping up their plastics output. Read the original post: A surge of new plastic production is on the way  Read More →

Telecommuting has benefits, but here’s why employers aren’t more flexible

One of the benefits is getting workers off the road. View post: Telecommuting has benefits, but here’s why employers aren’t more flexible  Read More →

Episode 203: Conversations about the State of Green Business

Plus, an interview with John Schulz, director of sustainability integration at AT&T, and outtakes from the State of Green Business webcast. Read the rest here: Episode 203: Conversations about the State of Green Business  Read More →

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