Biodegradable

Geek Out

It’s OK To Stare Because This Swimsuit Model Is Saving The Earth

7:30AM July 25, 2011 | Jack Loftus

If there’s one problem plaguing the environment these days it’s discarded, non-recyclable bikinis. They’re awful! Plugging up landfills and taking eons to biodegrade. Utterly unacceptable. But not this bikini. This one is special. More »

Geek Out

This Biodegradable Golf Ball Is Made From A Lobster

9:40AM April 14, 2011 | Casey Chan

Lobsters! Not only do they have delicious meat, their shells have use too! Researchers at the University of Maine have developed a biodegradable golf ball from lobster shells. It’s cheaper than the typical biodegradable ball ($US0.19 vs $US1) and can be hit straight into the ocean without the environment weighing down on your game. More »

Geek Out

You Can Compost These Shoes When You’re Done With Them

2:20AM February 12, 2011 | Sam Biddle

When you think earth-friendly, biodegradable shoes, you probably think of something rather ugly and hemp-looking. The OAT shoes, however, are perfectly fine to toss in the compost heap and are pretty attractive! So wear ‘em out, guilt-free. [OAT via TreeHugger]

Science

A Better Soda Can

12:00PM February 3, 2011 | Casey Chan

Aluminum cans are convenient! So why would we need a better soda can? Well because even though they’re recyclable, they’re not really reusable. This soda can is not only reusable, it’s also biodegradable. Better for everybody! More »

Gadgets

Discover Card Biodegrades Your Debt Away

12:15AM January 1, 2009 | Mark Wilson

While most of us can’t avoid the convenience of credit cards (and their reusable nature is commendable), their plastics aren’t so good. Now Discover has launched the US’s first biodegradable credit card.

More »

Here’s a Peak at Sony Ericsson’s Biodegradable GreenHeart Concept Phone

8:00AM September 29, 2008 | Jack Loftus

Ever get so pissed at your mobile phone that you just want to chuck it into the trash? If Sony Ericsson’s GreenHeart phone ever sees the light of day, you’ll be able to do it, and nature will take care of the rest. For now, the phone is a concept (aren’t they always?), but the designers are hoping to inspire other manufacturers with its environmentally-friendly feature set. Since you’re asking, that entails bio-plastic, recycled plastic, HTML docs instead of printed ones, and a zero charger with 3.5mW of standby power. It ain’t too sexy, sure, but this puppy decomposes with the best of them. [Mobile Cowboys via Boy Genius Report]

More »