Whatever Happened to the Ecohouse?
First profiled a decade ago, we checked back in with the adventurous architect of Biosphere 2 and his plans for his massive, sustainable prefab. In Dwell's Dec/Jan 2010 issue...
7 Eco Friendly Rugs For All The Soft Sustainable Feels
Sorry to pull the rug out from underneath you but that thing you’re standing on might be ruining what we’re all standing on. Comfy rugs may feel nice to the touch but they have anything but a soft footprint on the planet.…
These biodegradable plates made from pineapples will sprout if you plant them in soil
The Colombian company Lifepack hopes its plantable plates made from pineapple crowns will reduce global plastic waste. It also makes plantable coffee sleeves and sandwich containers.
If you want to find a sustainable, cheap way to keep guests warm this winter, consider infrared heaters — here’s how they work
Patio heaters and log burners rely on fossil fuels and contribute to poor air quality, whereas greener, cost-efficient alternatives like infrared heaters don't.
Zero Waste for Beginners
The zero-waste movement has the ability to be incredibly impactful. And while I don’t believe that any one person can be entirely zero waste or create no waste at all, I do think we can run into trouble when people…
IKEA’s Chic, Sustainable Tiny Home—Now Open for Virtual Tours
The retail giant teams up with ESCAPE and Vox Creative to create a stylish, 187-square-foot dwelling that’s eco-friendly at its core. IKEA is no stranger to clever design for small spaces—but the furniture giant recently took on a tiny living…
5 Natural, Non-Toxic Candles to Welcome the Fall & Holiday Season
Looking for sustainable candles to bring in the holiday cheer? I don’t know about you, but it’s almost impossible for me to not light my first fall candle before September. There is always a day in August that has just…
Three Shipping Containers Form a Tiny, Eco-Friendly Home in Australia
A designer couple converts three shipping containers into a 530-square-foot, solar-powered dwelling on their family’s farm. It was a 2015 trip to London and Cornwall that made Amy Plank and Richard Vaughan, designers at modular home company Modhouse, rethink the…
8 Sustainable Luggage Brands for Eco-Friendly Travel
Looking for an ethical carry-on suitcase for your next trip? You’re in luck because, with these 8 sustainable brands, you will be flying the skies in an eco-friendly style. Of course, traveling has basically come to a halt for the...
11 Sustainable Backpacks For All The Eco-Friendly Adventuring
In the spirit of earth-friendly adventure, eco friendly and sustainable backpacks can help us pack up our everyday essentials while leaving our eco woes at home. ...
