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Liquid Wood: A Green Alternative to Plastic?

There are a lot of problems with plastic. It’s made from petroleum, it’s non-biodegradable and it contains all kinds of harmful substances like bisphenol-A and phthalates. But, we rely on it heavily, and there hasn’t been an alternative that’s quite as versatile – until now. At least, that’s what the creators of a new bio-plastic [...]

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Recycled, Eco-Friendly Simply Wood Rings

Wood from an old baseball bat, no longer suitable for the sport, given new life as a pair of beautiful wedding rings. Now that’s upcycling. Jewelry maker Gustav Reyes takes salvaged wood and transforms it into rings with names like “A tree grows in Brooklyn” and “no beginning or end”. Designs include a walnut and [...]

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Nokia Cell Phone Made of Sustainably Harvested Wood

If there’s one thing I hate about modern gadgets, it’s all the plastic. I’ve long looked back at wooden electronics wishing you could still find up-to-date versions of the sophisticated designs. Plus, there’s the fact that so many plastic gadgets contain toxic materials, and all that plastic ends up getting thrown away. Well, Nokia might [...]

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