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Cheap, Biodegradable Carpeting Eliminates Latex, Cuts Energy Consumption In Half

1:15 pm in biodegradable, carpets, chemicals, Design & Architecture, Science & Technology by TreeHugger

carpet rolls photo Photo by the-specious via Flickr CC Carpeting may be something we give little thought to, but the ubiquitous floor covering is actually a serious environmental problem. Not only are toxic chemicals often used in the making of most carpeting, they are usually carted off to landfills or incinerated rather than recycled at the end of their useful life. However, researchers at UPC's Terrassa Campus have come up with an eco-friendly solution. ...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Organic Beeswax, Play Dough Tea Cups From Chile To Reflect On Our Relationship With Objects

11:23 am in biodegradable, chile, decorating, Design & Architecture by TreeHugger

Biodegradable Beewax Tea Cup By Tocornal In Chile Photo Photos: Paula Alvarado. With the goal of investigating the emotional attachment of people with objects, Chilean designer Mariana Tocornal experiments with biodegradable materials such as beeswax and play dough in these haunting and "not conventionally useful" tea cups and bowls....Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Wood Design from Spain: Fab Lab Houses, Wooden Islands and Spanish Guitars – Part 2 (Photos)

8:09 am in alternative energy, appropriate technology, architects, architecture, beaches, biodegradable, buildings, crafts, Design & Architecture, designers, downloadable design, flooring, green building, materials, mediterranean, music, oceans, prefab, renewable energy, Science & Technology, solar, solar energy, spain by TreeHugger

spanishwoodmircocoast photo Image Credit: Vicente Guallart Last week I posted a stunning wooden bicycle, and the beautiful heritage of wooden ceilings in Andalusia from a series of wood design from Spain that Confeadera put together. Other works include the Fab Lab House, some micro-islands perfect for sunbathing on rocky beaches and of course, the Spanish Guitar!...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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