The use of seaweed both for food and as medicine is old as time itself, especially among people who live in coastal cities. Asian cuisines in countries like China, Korea, and Japan have a long and rich history of seaweed use. Though its medicinal and culinary uses are well-established, the […]
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Eco-Friendly Dome Homes Built from AirCrete Are so Affordable, You Can DIY One for Up to $9,000
First, we had foamcrete, then, we had papercrete and hempcrete, and now we have the AirCrete- a foamy blend of air bubbles and cement which is inexpensive to make, fireproof, waterproof, and DIY. AirCrete dome houses are becoming more and more attractive-what lies behind their attractiveness? What Is AirCrete? The […]
Two Entrepreneurs from Mexico Created an Eco-Friendly & Vegan Leather Using Cactuses
Thanks to Mexican entrepreneurs Marte Cazarez and Adrian Velarde, there’s a new vegan material on the market which has the power to replace usage of animal leather in fashion, furniture, leather goods, and the automotive industry. The vegan material is entirely made from cactuses. They named it Desserto. This organic […]
New Building Made from Mushrooms Cleans the Air
Unfortunately, some of the most commonly used building materials aren’t particularly good for our health and for the environment. However, after you learn about this innovation, you’ll see that there’s hope. Even though this round building may look like a giant birthday cake, when you look at it closely, you’ll […]