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fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Apple's using more recycled materials in its iPhones and watches

Apple's new iPhone Air contains more recycled titanium than any of its predecessors, the company announced at the Tuesday Keynote. It's using 80 percent recycled titanium. The phone as a whole is made with 35 percent recycled material by weight, compared to 30 percent recycled material for the iPhone 17. The company's latest lineup of watches also boast higher proportions of recycled content.
Apple
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn kids put creativity in the driver's seat at 18th annual South Slope Soap Box Derby * Brooklyn Paper

Dragons, pizza rats and spaghetti-powered machines hurtled down 17th Street on Saturday as the South Slope Soap Box Derby returned for its 18th year, drawing families to Brooklyn's most imaginative race. Nearly 90 homemade soap box cars built from recycled materials hurtled down the slope to cheers from hundreds of friends, family and fans. The annual derby, a culmination of KoKo NYC's summer programming, has become a South Slope tradition, celebrating creativity, innovation - and just the right amount of chaos.
Brooklyn
#sustainable-architecture
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Eco-friendly solar lantern illuminates any space aesthetically - Yanko Design

The Sonnenglas Light Carafe beautifully combines sustainability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, making it a favorite among eco-conscious consumers and design enthusiasts.
Design
#sustainable-design
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Unexpectedly flattering': the 28 best women's bikinis and swimsuits for summer

"Finding a swimsuit you like and feel comfortable in is an instant confidence boost and will make the precious time you spend in it more fun."
Fashion & style
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Indonesia's stunning microlibraries draw young readers in pictures

The Microlibrary Project in Indonesia builds sustainable libraries providing literacy access and innovative architecture using recycled materials.
Design
fromDesign Milk
3 months ago

The In-Side Collection Offers a Pop of Color All Year Round

The In-Side Collection by Thomas Heatherwick innovatively uses recycled materials to create outdoor furniture that merges imaginative design with sustainability.
Fashion & style
fromItsnicethat
4 months ago

Louie Edison's fabric collages tell stories of a time gone by

Louie Edison's collages tell stories of the past through recycled materials, evoking a sense of connection with history and beauty.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
4 months ago

13 eco-friendly and stylish ideas to help you find ways to re-use brick in a garden

Reusing bricks in your garden adds sustainability, reduces costs, and preserves historical elements of your home.
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