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Biodegradable shoes anyone? Four everyday items reimagined for nature The world needs designs that don’t cost the Earth. Here are four, including cow dung bricks and biodegradable sandals Written in partnership with What Design Can Do
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Five sustainable product ideas to blow your mind, not your carbon budget From drinkable seawater to a bag that turns into a lamp, here are five ingenious design ideas Written in partnership with What Design Can Do
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‘Wastewater can be very valuable’: the hydroponic system that provides clean water for Kenyans Using the power of plants, a Nairobi-based startup has engineered an effective wastewater cleaning system. And it’s attractive to boot Written in partnership with What Design Can Do
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Good vibrations: the clay speakers reviving a dying art A German startup has created speakers made from the Earth. They help reduce e-waste and rescue ancient skills, but will they be a hit? Written in partnership with What Design Can Do
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Five female-run businesses using design to create a waste-free world These female-founded businesses have found novel ways of eliminating waste, including 'collaborating' with bacteria Written in partnership with What Design Can Do

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