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AP – At first glance, Nina Edwards Anker’s (NEA) sconces and chandeliers look like ancient scrolls of parchment, or sheets of buttery toffee, wrapped around LED bulbs. Come closer – or just ask the New York-based designer/architect – and you’ll find they’re actually made of algae. She came up with the idea while working on […]
Designers are increasingly using different kinds of materials to produce products that do not harm the environment. Reused plastic bottles, wood, plant fiber, and even seaweed are being used in place of traditional materials for household goods and clothing.