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Sead Pod offers grassroots solution to air pollution and global warming

Inhabitat - Innovation

Gardening should be good for the environment, adding oxygen to the air, nutrients to the soil, and filtering water for consumption. That’s where Sead Pod comes in, a vertical garden made using sustainable practices and recycled materials.

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Engineers invent origami-inspired self-watering pots that are made from 100% recycled materials

AGreenLiving

POTR Pots are flat pack plant pots designed to self-water plants and are made from 100% recycled materials. Related: Recycling can get kids free books in southern Italy The team embarked on their invention by creating an eco-friendly design using 100% recycled materials, which can be recycled at the end of the pots’ life span.

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5 opportunities of a circular economy

GreenBiz

The circular economy concept is all about making better use of natural resources such as forests, soil, water, air, metals and minerals. Creating a circular economy for textiles means shifting to recycled and recyclable materials in order to reduce the amount of land, water and fossil fuels used to produce new clothes.

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How to Reduce Packaging Waste

The Environmental Blog

Opt for products that use less packaging or packaging made from recyclable materials. Support Brands with Sustainable Packaging Many companies are now using eco-friendly packaging materials like biodegradable plastics or recycled paper. Sometimes you’ll find items with unnecessary layers of plastic or cardboard.

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Automatic, soil-less garden system lets you grow 76 plants in your own home

AGreenLiving

Recently launched on Kickstarter, Verdeat is an indoor garden system that uses soil-less, organic plant cultivation to grow up to 76 plants. Additionally, the innovative gardening system is made out of 95 percent recycled materials and is designed for zero waste. Verdeat Via Yanko Design Images via Verdeat.

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How to Build an Eco-Friendly Home

The Environmental Blog

An eco-friendly house is designed with recycled materials, renewable energy sources, and sustainable landscapes. A well-designed lawn can also prevent soil erosion and water runoff. Mulch retains moisture and regulates soil temperature. As organic mulch breaks down, it adds more nutrients to the soil.

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Start your garden now with “winter sowing”

Greenability Magazine

Even in the bitter cold months of winter, you can start planting your spring garden outside using these ideas for homemade, mini greenhouses made from recycled containers. The process is inexpensive, uses recycled materials, requires no electricity, produces healthier plants and offers an outlet for gardeners to start planting in the winter.

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