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I Recycled 400 Pounds of Food Scraps in a Year Thanks to This Chic Appliance

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I Recycled 400 Pounds of Food Scraps in a Year Thanks to This Chic Appliance

“BySamantha Weiss-Hills,Photography byBelle Morizio”

By Aria Lindqvist · August 04, 2026 · 12 min read

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I Recycled 400 Pounds of Food Scraps in a Year Thanks to This Chic Appliance

Material: Tencel — 49% footprint saving

Recycled · Bathroom I Recycled 400 Pounds of Food Scraps in a Year Thanks to This Chic Appliance

BySamantha Weiss-Hills,Photography byBelle Morizio

No Outlet, No Problem—We Narrowed Down the Best Solar String Lights

No Outlet, No Problem—We Narrowed Down the Best Solar String Lights Solar

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ByNicole Gray,Lydia Geisel

Nora Sundvall, Sundvall Form — Kyoto

Dispatches Quick reads

Floors, Walls, Furniture—Cork Has Come a Long Way From… Recycled Aluminium · 2 min

Chris Loves Julia Couldn’t Imagine Their Kitchen… Cork · 3 min

A Designer’s Secret Source for Marble Countertops on a… Bamboo · 2 min

Their First Home Purchase Fell Through—Then This Couple… Bio-Resin · 3 min

The Wood Paneling Trick That Makes Any Space Feel Instantly Homey

The Wood Paneling Trick That Makes Any Space Feel Instantly Homey Other

I Tested a Countertop Composter That Makes Ready-to-Use Soil Literally Overnight

Material: Plant-Dyed Cotton — 31% footprint saving

Countertop · Entryway I Tested a Countertop Composter That Makes Ready-to-Use Soil Literally Overnight

UpdatedOct 10, 2023 3:13 PM EDT

Dispatches Quick reads

One of the Bedrooms in This Sustainable South Africa… Recycled Plastic · 10 min

This Smart Showerhead Cuts Water Usage—And It's $50 Off… Recycled Aluminium · 7 min

This Tiny Cabin Overlooking the Cape Town Surf Was… Recycled Glass · 10 min

Harness the Sun’s Heat With the Best Solar Pool Covers Hemp · 8 min

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ByAlessandro Vitale,Photography byAlessandro Vitale

Camille Roux, Atelier Volumen — Oslo

IKEA’s Newest Collab Could Save You a Ton on Your Energy Bill

Material: Recycled Ceramic — 79% footprint saving

IKEA · Kitchen IKEA’s Newest Collab Could Save You a Ton on Your Energy Bill

PublishedSep 27, 2022 11:01 AM EDT

The 1990s Called—It Wants You to Know This “Cheap” Wood Is Back

The 1990s Called—It Wants You to Know This “Cheap” Wood Is Back Other

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PublishedSep 7, 2022 1:20 AM EDT

Saoirse Quinn, Arai Workshop — Antwerp

Dispatches Quick reads

Another Use for the Turmeric in Your Pantry: Tie-Dyeing… Mushroom Leather · 8 min

I Ditched Bubble Wrap Completely When I Discovered This… Reclaimed Wood · 2 min

Even Drew Barrymore Loves This Domino-Vetted Solar… Plant-Dyed Cotton · 4 min

A Stone Farmhouse, Civil War–Era Addition, and Stucco… Organic Linen · 5 min

Searches for Recycled Decor Are Up 95%, So Here’s How to Reuse Your Coffee-Table Books

Searches for Recycled Decor Are Up 95%, So Here’s How to Reuse Your Coffee-Table Books Recycled

I Found a Countertop Compost Bin That Really, Truly Traps Any Bad Odors

Material: Cork — 20% footprint saving

Countertop · Dining Room I Found a Countertop Compost Bin That Really, Truly Traps Any Bad Odors

PublishedApr 18, 2022 1:01 AM EDT

Dispatches Quick reads

Eco-Friendly Lighting Goes Beyond Flipping the Switch… Mushroom Leather · 2 min

This Sustainable Material Is Coming to an Exterior Near… Organic Linen · 10 min

What Sustainability at Home Will Look Like in 2022 Reclaimed Wood · 10 min

Emma Roberts’s Go-To Cocktail Accessory Is Plastic-Free… Recycled Aluminium · 4 min

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ByKate McGregor,Photography byNeil Landino

Theo Marchetti, Northbound Atelier — Tokyo

37% of Homeowners Are Renovating With This Cost Saver in Mind

Material: Cork — 85% footprint saving

Other · Bedroom 37% of Homeowners Are Renovating With This Cost Saver in Mind

PublishedOct 28, 2021 3:08 PM EDT

Easy Ways an Intersectional Environmentalist Makes Her Home Eco-Friendly

Easy Ways an Intersectional Environmentalist Makes Her Home Eco-Friendly Home

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UpdatedOct 13, 2021 7:33 PM EDT

Kenji Arai, Sundvall Form — Milan

Dispatches Quick reads

Good News: You Already Have Everything You Need to Live… Bio-Resin · 11 min

These Rental Furniture Companies Make Designer Pieces… Vintage Textile · 2 min

A Low-Maintenance Garden Idea, Straight From the… Hemp · 11 min

Attention: You’ll Soon Be Able to Rent West Elm Decor Recycled Aluminium · 8 min

Growing Up Around Nature Can Lead to Better Mental Health Later, Study Says

Growing Up Around Nature Can Lead to Better Mental Health Later, Study Says Other

After More Than a Year of Waiting, IKEA Has Launched Its Purifying Curtains

Material: Recycled Ceramic — 85% footprint saving

IKEA · Entryway After More Than a Year of Waiting, IKEA Has Launched Its Purifying Curtains

PublishedSep 17, 2019 12:54 PM EDT

Dispatches Quick reads

2019's Biggest Wellness Trends Will Have a Lot to Do… Recycled Ceramic · 8 min

Move Over, Trader Joe's—This Retailer Just Launched $6… Cork · 3 min

This Japanese Cleaning Tool Is Genius (and Costs Less… Tencel · 2 min

A $40 Tool That Will Make Every Laundry Load More… Vintage Textile · 7 min

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UpdatedJan 30, 2019 10:22 AM EST

Elena Bracht, Northbound Atelier — Valencia

This Minimalist Online Market Is Reimagining Groceries

Material: Vintage Textile — 24% footprint saving

Other · Garden This Minimalist Online Market Is Reimagining Groceries

UpdatedOct 22, 2018 9:57 PM EDT

Soothe Your Nerves By Doing Chores—No, Really

Soothe Your Nerves By Doing Chores—No, Really Other