Seasoned Gardener Shares Zero-Cost Method to Start Growing Your Own Food: ‘This Came at the Perfect Time’
Many people considering gardening may envision it as an expensive pursuit, laden with costs for various equipment and materials. However, seasoned gardener Amy Chapman (@inthecottagegarden) has shared a refreshing perspective in her Instagram video, demonstrating that starting a garden ...
US Puts Solar Panels on Old Nuclear Weapons Sites for Powering 70,000 Homes
In a transformative initiative, former nuclear weapons sites in the United States are being repurposed to host solar farms, aiming to generate clean energy for thousands of homes. This is part of the “Cleanup to Clean Energy” program by the Department of Energy, which ...
Rain Gardens and Bathwater Reuse Becoming Trends, According to Royal Horticultural Society
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has highlighted the emergence of rain gardens and bathwater reuse as crucial trends in gardening, particularly in response to anticipated water scarcity stemming from climate change. At prestigious events like the Chelsea Flower Show, where innovation ...
A Boeing 737 Was Transformed Into This Luxurious Villa Perched On a Cliffside in Bali
Perched majestically atop the cliffs of Bali, the Private Jet Villa stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity and repurposing creativity. Once a Boeing 737 aircraft soaring the Indonesian skies, this luxurious abode now offers a unique living experience suspended 150 meters ...
A Nonprofit Is Creating Modern Loungers Entirely from Plastic Pulled from Bali’s Waterways
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, ...
From Chow to Chair: Upcycled Stools Made From Spent Shower Sponges and Coffee Grounds
The Luffa Stoolita project, born from the innovative minds of master’s students at Columbia University GSAPP, Justin Wan, Paul Edward Liu, and Tim Ting-Hao Chen, transcends traditional furniture design paradigms by repurposing natural waste materials. By ingeniously utilizing spent ...
This Ingenious Space-Saving House was Once a Humble Shipping Container
Cargo, the ingenious space-saving house born from a humble shipping container, epitomizes the marriage of functionality and aesthetic appeal. Crafted by the Portuguese studio Madeiguincho, this tiny abode seamlessly transforms an ordinary metal box into an inviting home. Despite its ...
Artist Gives Vintage Pianos a Second Life by Turning Them Into Sweeping Phoenix Sculptures
Australian sculptor David Cox has found a remarkable way to grant old pianos a second life, transforming them into magnificent phoenix sculptures that soar with elegance and symbolism. Recognizing the sentimental value attached to these instruments, Cox delicately ...
150,000 Plastic Bottles Were Used to Create This 3D-Printed Tiny Home
Azure Printed Homes, based in Los Angeles, is revolutionizing the housing industry by repurposing plastic waste into 3D-printed prefab residences. Co-founded by Ross Maguire and Gene Eidelman, the company’s modular prefabs are constructed using approximately 150,000 recycled ...
