In the picturesque landscape of Bali, the harsh reality of a plastic pollution crisis lurks beneath the surface, overshadowing its natural beauty. With a staggering 1.6 million tons of waste generated annually on the island and the additional burden of debris from neighboring shores, the ecological balance of its waters is under threat. However, amidst this environmental challenge, a beacon of hope emerges as two dedicated organizations join forces to tackle the issue head-on. Through the collaborative efforts of Sungai Watch and Sungai Design, Bali’s waterways are undergoing a transformative journey from polluted to pristine, with reclaimed plastic finding new life as sleek and contemporary loungers.

Sungai Watch initiates the cleanup process by strategically identifying and targeting rivers plagued by pollution, and deploying innovative barriers to capture and contain the waste. Since its inception in 2020, the nonprofit has made significant strides, extracting a remarkable 1,718,562 kilograms of plastic from Bali’s watercourses. Once retrieved and meticulously sorted, the plastic undergoes a metamorphosis at the hands of Sungai Design. Through a sophisticated process of shredding and pressing, the material is molded into large panels, which are then transformed by CNC machines into stylish and functional chairs. Not only do these loungers epitomize modern design, but they also embody sustainability, with each chair repurposing an estimated 30 kilograms of plastic, offering a tangible solution to Bali’s environmental crisis. For those intrigued by the journey from pollution to product, a delve into Sungai Design’s YouTube channel provides an illuminating insight, while the opportunity to support the cause and own a piece of eco-conscious furniture is just a click away.

Studio Sozai Center, in collaboration with KOMORU Corporation and M&T, has innovatively addressed the environmental challenge posed by discarded apple waste in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, one of the country’s primary apple-producing regions. The solution, known as Adam Sheet, is a translucent and washable fabric made entirely from 100 percent recycled apple pomace. This sustainable material retains the natural reddish-brown hue of the fruit, showcasing Studio Sozai Center’s commitment to preserving the essence of the source material. The fabrication process involves collecting apple pomace from local farmers, transforming it into a fine powder, and then developing it into a washable material without the use of artificial coloring. The resulting Adam Sheet exhibits water and scratch resistance, making it suitable for a range of applications, from apparel to indoor furniture.

Studio Sozai Center has already demonstrated the versatility of Adam Sheet by creating a card case and crossbody pouch, both available for purchase. The products not only showcase the translucent and organic nature of the recycled apple waste material but also offer practical utility. The card case, with front and back pockets, accommodates up to four cards while subtly revealing them through the translucent fabric. Similarly, the crossbody pouch, designed for travel convenience, can hold smartphones, cards, and a passport. As part of responsible ownership, users are advised to avoid contact with certain substances, such as oil, perfume, and cosmetics, to maintain the integrity of the material. Looking ahead, Studio Sozai Center plans to expand its range of Adam Sheet products, emphasizing their dedication to ongoing contributions to the regional apple waste problem through sustainable and innovative solutions.

Companies are searching for ways to deal with the tens of thousands of blades that have reached the end of their lives.

A wind turbine’s blades can be longer than a Boeing 747 wing, so at the end of their lifespan they can’t just be hauled away. First, you need to saw through the lissome fiberglass using a diamond-encrusted industrial saw to create three pieces small enough to be strapped to a tractor-trailer.

Tens of thousands of aging blades are coming down from steel towers around the world and most have nowhere to go but landfills. In the U.S. alone, about 8,000 will be removed in each of the next four years.

Wind turbines harness the kinetic energy of wind and convert it into mechanical energy to generate electricity. Electricity generated in this way is self-replenishing and produces no emissions harmful to our earth’s atmosphere, which is why it’s considered a form of renewable energy.

But for a form of energy to be considered truly ‘green’ – where it has a zero or less-than-zero impact on the environment across its lifespan in terms of waste and emissions – it’s important to also consider its end-of-life environmental impact.

Could wind turbines become 100% sustainable?

For wind turbines to be considered totally sustainable they must be built from 100% recyclable products. That’s why engineers across the world are now focusing efforts on designs that use materials such as thermoplastics that are biodegradable, or that can be reconstituted at the end of their lives.

Needless to say, even in their current form, the positive environmental impact of wind turbines far outweighs the negative, in terms of the critical role they play in reaching a net zero future.

Everyone needs a guardian watching over them don’t you think?
The Guardian Angel Wall Hanging is 44cm long and 32cm wide. Made using recycled cotton for the wings, hair and dress, a wood bead for a head and tied on a 12.5cm/5inch gold metal ring. This is available on Etsy.

Vintage world globe recycled into pendant light. This lamp puts out a decent amount of light. Looks great in a dorm room, classroom, office, or anywhere you want. These are available in the link below…
Need something customized? Don’t hesitate to ask!

Find these HERE…

Atlantic Trawler handmade using recycled pallet boards.
For fans of the genre, a piece of furniture with clean and essential lines, but at the same time it brings with it the image and suggestions known to those who have a passion for the sea. This is available in the link below…

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If you have some old bath towels at home and made a plan to throw them out, stop what you’re doing! You should know by now, that everything can be recycled and old things can turn into new ones in an instant. Such is the case with bath towels too, as you can turn them into nice area rugs. If you have several old towels, you can even sew them together to create a colorful rug for your home and even create a rug that will match your other decorations. To learn more about this project and its step, watch the video below…

Wine isn’t just great for socializing; it’s also useful for your garden! Well, at least the wine bottles are, like this next solar heated garden bed project will prove. Making a DIY project of this complexity doesn’t require some special skills. With a bit of patience (those wine bottles aren’t going to empty themselves), building a solar heated garden bed with recycled wine bottles will come with many benefits! Besides providing much needed warmth to some of your crops, you also keep nature safe by recycling bottles in an innovative way. Go through the tutorial to learn all the steps necessary in order to make a highly creative recycled wine bottle solar heated garden bed.

Follow these steps:

• collect bottles (wine, beer or soda) that is the fun part!
• place in an area for raised bed(s)
• concrete the necks, one row at a time – leaving the necks open for air movement (we used half cobb in this mixture)
• stack at least 3 bottles high
• fill with good growing soi
• plant inside of the raised bed a plant that thrives off of heat (peppers, tomatoes, melons, etc)

more info in the link below…

Recycled Wine Bottle Solar Garden Bed – N.W Bloom

Toilet paper tubes are not as useless as they may seem once you’ve used all the paper covering them. As you know, any kind of material can be recycled and this is true for these tubes too. With a bit of guidance and cool tips, you can create small decorative roses out of toilet paper cores. You will need: toilet paper tubes, a pair of scissors, a pencil, hot glue gun. Start by cutting the tubes so you will get flat pieces of cardboard. Use a pattern to help you trace the outline of the flower and create several sets. Make the petals too then create the layers of the rose, as shown in the pictures. Curl the sides of each petal and roll one to create a cone. Make this the core of the rose and add the other petals around this. Use the hot glue gun to fix them and when they’re ready, place them around your room or create a piece of wall art.

How To Make Roses Using Empty Toilet Tissue Tubes – by Accents & Petals