This Studio Grows Coffee Cups From Gourds

This Studio Grows Coffee Cups From Gourds

Picture this: instead of manufacturing your next coffee cup, what if you could just grow it? That’s the beautifully simple yet radical idea behind The Gourd Project, an ongoing exploration by Brooklyn-based CRÈME Architecture and Design that’s turning heads in the sustainable design world. Here’s the problem they’re tackling. Back in 2006, Starbucks alone used…

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Revive Old Mini PCs as Retro-Inspired DIY Gaming Consoles

Revive Old Mini PCs as Retro-Inspired DIY Gaming Consoles

DIY retro console projects have exploded in popularity lately, with makers everywhere building their own emulation boxes to recapture that cartridge-era gaming magic. Most of these projects either rely on expensive new components like Raspberry Pi alternatives or create exact replicas of classic consoles. The Stock Pot’s “3D Print Your Own Game Console” project takes…

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#Discarded denim reborn as decorative plates

#Discarded denim reborn as decorative plates

Jeans are a staple in most people’s wardrobes. The moment it starts to fray or fade (unless that’s part of your fashion statement), you either give it to someone else or just throw it away. There are those who donate it to organizations that upcycle or recycle but oftentimes, it just gets thrown in the…

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#How Does Upcycling Innovate Materials?

#How Does Upcycling Innovate Materials?

Amidst global concerns of exceeding the Earth’s capacity, upcycling has gained prominence as a solution, driven by conscious consumption and the circular economy’s principles. Upcycling helps reduce the amount of waste that would have made it to the landfills and repurposes items that would have been discarded, giving them a second life without degradation. It…

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