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Trash talk: Patches of garbage form the world’s newest country
Human beings produce a stunning amount of trash. Each year, so much of our garbage reaches the oceans that it has been swirled by the waves into enormous islands of refuse. So massive are these deposits, that as of April 11, our collective mess will be named as its...
Slime not kidding: Hagfish goo may become a popular new natural textile
Here at Bambu Batu, we have a great appreciation for natural fibers. Yet, there are some textiles that it can be a little hard to wrap our heads around. Case in point: hagfish slime. Yes, scientists have been working on developing thread from the defensive mucous of...
Cutting Edge Coffee Tables : Meredith Goodwin’s bamboo furniture
NOTE: Morgana Matus first shared this article in March 2013, edited most recently in June 2024. After a long day in the salt mines, it is a great relief to return to a warm, comfortable, and beautiful living space. To keep your eyes happy, body relaxed, and eyes...
Poly produces power from plants and people: Cal Poly’s algae biofuel project
Forget the need for the Keystone XL pipeline or Diablo Canyon's nuclear reactors. San Luis Obispo's very own Cal Poly is paving the way for a green energy future thanks to some hearty microorganisms and the contents of a toilet bowl. A research team dubbed the Algae...
Bamboo DNA: Sustainable Structures, Sculptures and Stages
Through their sustainable, high-performance bamboo structures, Bamboo DNA supports arts and culture around the world. Founded by New York artist and designer Gerard Minakawa, the company specializes in building sets and stages for a network of performers, as well as...
Bamboo beats: Speakers made from bamboo
NOTE: This article from Morgana Matus first appeared in January 2013, most recently updated in June 2024. The sound of Phyllostachys Bamboo sounds like a great idea for the music industry. It's cheap, sustainable, and a great way to amplify vibration. Just take a look...