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innisfree’s Hydrating Serum Receives an Eco-Friendly Paper Bottle

August 21, 2020

As more labels continue to look for innovative techniques to be less wasteful, along with new ways to produce cleaner and eco-friendly beauty, Korean brand innisfree has just introduced a new paper edition of its Intensive Hydrating Serum.

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Biosponge, a Kitchen Sponge Made of Hemp and Seeds

August 14, 2020

Seeking to realize a sustainable alternative, Chinese designer Shuzhan Yuan created Biosponge, a 100% biodegradable and compostable kitchen washing sponge made of seeds and hemp-based Terrafibre.

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Pela Offers Compostable and Stylish Smartphone Cases

July 30, 2020

Eco-friendly tech brand Pela creates a wide range of compostable accessories that both protect and glam your device.

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Sustainable Bedding Company Baea Is Bringing Nature In

July 23, 2020

Baea, a new bedding and homeware company founded by Adah Chan, combines sustainability with quality and luxury.

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Cadence’s Capsules Makes On-the-Go Personal Care Convenient and Sustainable

July 20, 2020

The capsule by Cadence is here to make your on-the-go lifestyle more sustainable. The capsule, a reusable container made of recycled plastic, can hold all the stuff you need on a daily basis. Skincare, jewellery, pills, soaps, lotions – you name it, the capsule can hold it.

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ChopValue Recycles Used Chopsticks Into Products

July 14, 2020

It is estimated that Metro Vancouver throws out at least 100,000 single-use bamboo chopsticks every day. These chopsticks often travel more than 9,000 kilometers just to be used for a single meal. ChopValue, a Vancouver-based company, is looking to disrupt the disposable narrative.

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Evian Unveils New Label-Free Bottle Made From 100% Recycled Plastic

July 12, 2020

In Evian’s latest steps towards achieving sustainability, the brand has unveiled its new label-free bottle made from 100% recycled plastic (PET).

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How Niki Marie Groulx of Token Home Goods Handmakes Ceramics

June 23, 2020

Creating both functional and decorative pieces that are all originally designed, Groulx has become an expert at working with stoneware and porcelain. Her pieces have been sold at potters’ markets all over Ontario, Canada, as well as at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

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Build Your Own Bike Made of Bamboo With Bamboo Bee

June 13, 2020

Their BIY (Build It Yourself) 2 Builder’s kit is made to allow customization to all species of bikes and to be completed in less than a few hours. Each bamboo is specifically selected, naturally processed, and the basic frame is crafted by a craftsman.

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Say Hello to Salam Hello’s Sustainable Moroccan Rugs Handcrafted by Woman

June 9, 2020

Founded in 2019, Salam Hello is a sustainable textile company that brings Moroccan rugs from the Atlas Mountains directly to the United States.

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Pandora Pledges to Only Use Recycled Metals for All Jewellery by 2025

June 8, 2020

One of the world's largest jewellery brand, Pandora, has announced that by 2025, they will only use recycled gold and silver.

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Bembien Creates Bags Made Entirely Out of Recycled Plastic

May 26, 2020

Dubbed the Jolene collection, this eco-friendly line features bags made out of 100% recycled plastic. All plastic has been sourced from the beaches of Bali, Indonesia.

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Newtab-22’s Sea Stone Is a Sustainable Material Made from Seashells

May 24, 2020

Created by designer duo Jihee Moon and Hyein Hailey Choi of Newtab-22, Sea Stone, a zero-waste project, utilizes seashells to make a material that visually resembles cement.

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An IKEA Guide for Children on How to Build Pillow Forts

May 17, 2020

The quarantine due to COVID-19 is tough, especially for children. As such, iconic Swedish furniture company IKEA in collaboration with creative agency Instinct has published a guide on building pillow forts with household basics and IKEA products.

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Luisa Kahlfeldt’s Sumo Diaper Is Reusable and Sustainable

May 12, 2020

Aiming to disrupt the unsustainable model of buying, using and disposing of diapers, designer Luisa Kahlfeldt created a reusable diaper made of SeaCell, a biodegradable, absorbent and antibacterial fibre made from eucalyptus and algae extracts.

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Anne Klein Releases Line of Solar-Powered Watches

May 2, 2020

In honour of Earth Day 2020, American fashion brand Anne Klein recently released a line of solar-powered watches dubbed the Considered Collection.

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Uniqlo Commits to Sustainability by Reducing Single-Use-Plastic Storewide

April 17, 2020

Every year, an estimated 8 million tons of new plastic enters the ocean, adding to the already existing 150 million tons of plastic in the marine environment that is polluting the Earth at large. Doing its part to reduce plastic use is Uniqlo, a Japanese clothing retailer known for its casual basics and HEATTECH.

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Sit-Down Interview With Double Cow Founder Anna Peng

March 30, 2020

Founded by industrial designer Anna Peng, Double Cow is a design brand that encompasses aspects of design, community, learning, and sustainability to "create waves in awareness of both local and international environment issues" with the ultimate goal of creating a "better living world".