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Could New York be the next state to ban plastic bags? Ten cities and towns in New York have already put plastic bag bans in place. Now the rest of state could follow. Governor Andrew Cuomo just introduced a bill to ban single-use...

Boston just became Massachusetts' 60th town to pass a ban on plastic bags. Mayor Martin Walsh recently signed the measure, which will go into effect next December - and a statewide ban is pending before the legislature.[...]

Marta Crass created this incredibly realistic cardboard camera without the use of any precision machining tools (like laser cutters or plotters). Measuring 6.5” x 4.5”, the replica camera is modeled after a 1960s-era...

The Union is a slim minimalist wallet made from a solid wood piece and injection molded elastomer. The design is simple, streamlined and perfect for anyone who doesn't need much more than a few cards, cash, and small miscellaneous...

How good design can have a role in the healing of a community has been conceptually explored by BVN Donovan Hill in their first working prototype of an emergency shelter...

Green Renters is a not-for-profit organization based in Australia that provides sustainability advice specifically for those living in rental accommodations...

Aqueduct is a new 3D printed mini planter system that can be set up in an amazing array of configurations. The modular system utilizes the connections between each planter as a method of transferring water from the top planter...

There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to the single use plastic bag issue since the finer points of each problem can be different and unique to each location...

Plastic bags are the bane of every eco-minded person’s existence. They can’t be normally recycled, they’re made with polluting petroleum, they don’t breakdown in landfills — the list of earth-harming...