If sustainable was once synonymous with boring, it is now impossible to think such a thing. Nowadays, more and more ecological products overflow with creativity and exquisite aesthetics, and far surpass conventional products.
Many of the most innovative ecological products are the result of extensive research and the collective work of hundreds of people committed to the environment. Almost always, everything starts with a pertinent and simple question: how to make a more sustainable product? And thus hundreds of eco-inventions emerge, such as ocean or pollinating farms.
But everyday ecological products also emerge, very practical and that re-enchant the existence of all of us who take responsibility and lead sustainable lives. By the way, these ecological products will reactivate your faith in humanity, as they show that the fight against massive pollution is not yet lost, and that we can contribute to it with great style.
These are 8 beautiful and innovative organic products:
Air-Ink, Singapore – Pollution turned into ink
This ink is made from a device that allows air pollution to be transformed into ink. It was created by MIT students and scientists and its mechanism absorbs contaminants, removes the metals they include and leaves only a purified carbon pigment, which is then taken to another chemical process to make different types of inks and paints.
Air-Ink is, without a doubt, a breath of clean air: technology at the service of reusing everything (because everything is reusable, nothing has to be wasted).
Who Gives a Crap, Australia – Toilet paper really ecological
Many toilet papers are sold as ecological but they really are not, except, if anything, in the recycling of some of its components. Who Gives a Crap is truly ecological, since not only are they not used in its production but it is wrapped in paper and no glues, inks or artificial essences full of harmful chemicals are used for its packaging.
In addition, the company donates 50% of its profits to improve sanitary conditions in countries that need it – since there are 2.3 billion people who do not have access to a toilet.
Bakeys, India – Delicious cutlery
This project, which started in 2010, is based in India. In addition to avoiding the contamination caused by disposable plastic cutlery, it gives a touch of vegan flavor to any meal. These cutlery are made from sorghum, rice and wheat, and come in both sweet and savory flavors. No preservatives, chemicals or additives of any kind are used in its preparation.
And if you don’t eat them, it doesn’t matter: they are 100% biodegradable. Marvelous.
Skleník Glasshouse, Czech Republic – Mini greenhouse for growing in the kitchen
More than just a beautiful ornament: this glass ball is a mini greenhouse for the kitchen, with which you can grow your own herbs without the need for lamps. You will also get an organic product, free of pesticides and that does not involve other expenses, such as those involved in transportation or packaging that these herbs sometimes have in the market.
They are made by the artist Kristýny Markvartov.
Tunster’s, Netherlands – Snacks made with leftover beer
Grains are a fundamental part of beer production. But only the sugars are extracted from these; The rest is discarded from the process, even though it may still be useful.
Tunster’s is a line of snacks made from those grains discarded in beer production. That makes them not only sustainable, but very healthy and delicious.
Piñatex, Philippines – Vegetable leather made from pineapple fiber (your clothes will not be the same)
Pineapple leaf waste is usually discarded during the cultivation of this fruit, and left to rot. Piñatex proposes using them to create a beautiful material that is like a vegetable leather, which makes it ecological and free of all animal cruelty.
As such it cannot be purchased directly, but it is a material that Puma, Camper and other brands have already used.
Spiky, London – Shower curtain to save water
London artist Elisabeth Buecher put all her creativity at the service of the planet to make this original shower curtain. Its spout design is made to activate once just enough time to shower has passed, preventing you from overstaying and wasting time.
It’s a great and fun idea for a very serious problem. The bad thing is that it has not yet been developed commercially, but it will surely happen soon, since the artist told HuffPost that she would love to take this design further.
WaterDrop, Spain – Water collection bag
Some ecological products are innovative due to their simplicity. This bag, with a beautiful handmade design and resistant material, is made to reuse all the water that runs out in those seconds that we leave the faucet open so that the water in the shower heats up.
The best thing is that it has a watering can shape that makes it easy to reuse water for toileting, watering plants or for any other domestic use. Incredible, right?