Through Slow Factory’s One x One science incubator program, Public School NY teamed up with Dr Theanne Schiros (of Columbia University and FIT) to make sneakers designed from leather grown in a natural fermentation process. The method (similar to how kombucha is made) results in a material that can be formed to any mold, without excess—drastically reducing the waste produced. “The idea of a bacterially …
GT’s Living Foods has always been one of our favorite kombucha makers. Their new Golden Pineapple flavor tastes like a burst of summer in a bottle: fresh, bright, energetic and pineapple-y with a touch of sage and lemon. Order a case of 12 from GT’s for $40 or visit Mercato.com for delivery options near you.
As single-use plastic waste continues to pile up, packaging solutions comprised of alternative materials are in high demand. While recycled material offers the opportunity for adaptive reuse, options that are naturally available could provide even more sustainable solutions. Scoby, an edible and natural byproduct of the process of fermenting kombucha, could be a zero-waste option for packaging dry and semi-dry goods. Polish designer Roza Janusz …
