Biophilia explains our inherent positive connection to the natural world as humans

Biophilia: how our “Love of Life and the Living World” can heal

Biophilia, which explains our inherent positive connection to the natural world as humans, is emerging in design concepts. What are the results of this, and what larger conclusions can we draw?

Regenerative design is the 21st century’s answer to our environmental struggles, with the goal of bridging the gap we have created between humanity and nature and building the way our ancestors did

Regenerative design: stepping beyond sustainability

Move over sustainability - a new player has entered the game. Regenerative design is the 21st century’s answer to our environmental struggles, with the goal of bridging the gap we have created between humanity and nature and building the way our ancestors did: according to the Earth’s needs. It may just be the solution for the planet’s ailments.
ECOncrete creates several coastal infrastructure solutions through its innovative environmental concrete technology.

ECOncrete: inspired by marine life to build sustainable cities

Winner of the 2020 Ray of Hope Prize, ECOncrete creates several coastal infrastructure solutions through its innovative environmental concrete technology. It takes inspiration from marine habitats, thus becoming a pioneer in creating sustainable coastal communities.
Read more about Shellworks and their aim to reimagine plastic packaging by learning from nature.

Shellworks: a new solution to plastic waste?

Vivomer is just like plastic - except that it’s not. But what’s behind this fully compostable material? Read more about Shellworks and their aim to reimagine plastic packaging by learning from nature.
Sharklet Technologies have found a way to replicate how sharks fight bacteria to increase health safety in hospital facilities.

Sharklet Techonologies: a new horizon for the healthcare industry

Sharklet Technologies have found a way to replicate how sharks fight bacteria to increase health safety in hospital facilities. How does this revolutionary technology work and what are its benefits? Read more to discover Sharklet’s innovation.
BIOHM, a bio-based building materials company, took inspiration from nature to create an incredible and sustainable solution for the construction industry.

BIOHM: the new sustainability standard in construction industry

Did you know that mushrooms can be used to insulate your house? Biohm, a bio-based building materials company, took  inspiration from nature to create an incredible and sustainable solution for the construction industry.
Discover Werewool, a bio-inspired company that learned from corals how to create natural color, and apply it to develop textiles without using artificial dyes or pigments.

Fashion painted by corals: discover Werewool

Discover Werewool, a bio-inspired company that learned from corals how to create natural color, and apply it to develop textiles without using artificial dyes or pigments. Will corals pave the way to a new branch of sustainable fashion?
Discover Spintex, a bio-inspired company that learned from spiders how to design a sustainable, durable and high-performance fiber.

Spintex: get inspired by spiders’ silk to revolutionize fashion

Discover Spintex, a bio-inspired company that learned from spiders how to design a sustainable, durable and high-performance fiber. Will spiders’ inspired silk revolutionize the fashion industry? Read more to discover its potential and great advantages. 

biomimicry learns from and mimics the strategies used by living organisms to create designs that contribute to solve human challenges profitably, sustainably and in solidarity with nature.

Biomimicry: learning from nature to build sustainable and resilient solutions

Defined as a science that offers an empathetic, interconnected understanding of how life works and ultimately where we fit in, biomimicry learns from and mimics the strategies used by living organisms to create designs that contribute to solve human challenges profitably, sustainably and in solidarity with nature.
“Green Escapes” book from Phaidon - The Guide to Secret Urban Garden around Europe

“Green Escapes” book from Phaidon - The Guide to Secret Urban Garden around Europe

Learn about secret gardens that are all around the world with the book Green Escapes, and get the insider scoop about hidden gems that are open to the public.
How to reduce your impact on coral reefs while wearing sunscreen

How to reduce your impact on coral reefs while wearing sunscreen

Learn about the effects of your sunscreen on the coral reefs and discover with us ways you can become a more conscious sunscreen user.
Celebrating World Nature Conservation Day with The Nature Conservancy

Celebrating World Nature Conservation Day with The Nature Conservancy

To celebrate World Nature Conservation Day, we had the delightful opportunity to interview Karen Tharp from The Nature Conservancy and learned more about their missions and hope for how we can all work together to protect the future of both the planet and its inhabitants.