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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Could Hemp Toilet Paper Save the World?
Commercially grown hemp is so versatile, eco-friendly, and sustainable. There’s no need for fertilizers or pesticides to grow it and it can be collected in as little as 70 days. The plant also requires minimal watering and is able to help the soil by encouraging its renewal. Hemp fibers are […]
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 […]