Have you ever been in an environment where your smartwatch suddenly shows "Loud—repeated, long-term exposure to sounds at this level can damage your hearing"?
Have you ever been in an environment where your smartwatch suddenly shows "Loud—repeated, long-term exposure to sounds at this level can damage your hearing"?
Earplugs are a common solution for various noise issues, from snoring partners to noisy workspaces. Whether you've used them at home or received a pair on a flight, chances are you've discarded them without a second thought
Earplugs are a common solution for various noise issues, from snoring partners to noisy workspaces. Whether you've used them at home or received a pair on a flight, chances are you've discarded them without a second thought
Ever heard of mycelium? If you're into fungi and mushrooms, you probably have. It's also making waves as a sustainable alternative to leather and plastic.
Ever heard of mycelium? If you're into fungi and mushrooms, you probably have. It's also making waves as a sustainable alternative to leather and plastic.
Have you ever spent a night tossing and turning in bed? Often, this happens because of noises in our surroundings. It could be kids and pets at home, a snoring partner, or outside disturbances like traffic, sirens, airplanes, or people chatting.
Have you ever spent a night tossing and turning in bed? Often, this happens because of noises in our surroundings. It could be kids and pets at home, a snoring partner, or outside disturbances like traffic, sirens, airplanes, or people chatting.
What comes to your mind when you think of fungi? Probably a decayed material? Something that can causes fungal infections in humans and plants? Or maybe the fictional zombie fungi from the post-apocalyptic HBO series, The Last of Us?
What comes to your mind when you think of fungi? Probably a decayed material? Something that can causes fungal infections in humans and plants? Or maybe the fictional zombie fungi from the post-apocalyptic HBO series, The Last of Us?
These days, most product packaging is stamped with words like "biodegradable" and "compostable." But do you know what they actually mean (and what they probably don't)?
These days, most product packaging is stamped with words like "biodegradable" and "compostable." But do you know what they actually mean (and what they probably don't)?
Ramon Haindl / Connected Archives
Ramon Haindl / Connected Archives
The Science Behind Noise Reduction Technology
The Science Behind Noise Reduction Technology
The irony of single use plastic wellness products that actually harm us.
The irony of single use plastic wellness products that actually harm us.
PFAS are used in a variety of products. Perhaps the most alarming one is their use in wellness products. Ironically, the very items designed to improve our health may be compromising it.
PFAS are used in a variety of products. Perhaps the most alarming one is their use in wellness products. Ironically, the very items designed to improve our health may be compromising it.
Annoyance, restless nights, and even long-term health risks — noise pollution isn’t just irritating; it’s dangerous.
Annoyance, restless nights, and even long-term health risks — noise pollution isn’t just irritating; it’s dangerous.
As the problem of noise pollution grows in intensity, more and more people are opting for earplugs. The common choice? Foam earplugs. While these do eliminate noise pollution, they cause an equally sinister problem of plastic pollution. This is why we looked at alternatives and came up with mycelium earplugs.
As the problem of noise pollution grows in intensity, more and more people are opting for earplugs. The common choice? Foam earplugs. While these do eliminate noise pollution, they cause an equally sinister problem of plastic pollution. This is why we looked at alternatives and came up with mycelium earplugs.
The dangers of your skin soaking up chemicals from conventional foam earplugs.
The dangers of your skin soaking up chemicals from conventional foam earplugs.
It might be comfortable, but memory foam is not good for you.
It might be comfortable, but memory foam is not good for you.
Mushrooms are as versatile as it gets. They glow in the dark, add umami to your food, offer medicinal benefits, and now, they are powering robotics — yes, you heard that right.
Mushrooms are as versatile as it gets. They glow in the dark, add umami to your food, offer medicinal benefits, and now, they are powering robotics — yes, you heard that right.
Live events generate more waste than meets the eye. Outdoor festivals are especially harmful to the environment. Event planners and attendees both have a role to play here.
Live events generate more waste than meets the eye. Outdoor festivals are especially harmful to the environment. Event planners and attendees both have a role to play here.
Reusable earplugs also come with multiple ear tip sizes. This lets you test different options to find the size that fits best and blocks noise most effectively.But what about the remaining ear tips you don't use?
Reusable earplugs also come with multiple ear tip sizes. This lets you test different options to find the size that fits best and blocks noise most effectively.But what about the remaining ear tips you don't use?
The seed for GOB was planted when Lauryn was working in sustainable design at her agency, Prowl, in San Francisco. The studio was dedicated to creating products that were not only functional but also had a minimal environmental impact.
The seed for GOB was planted when Lauryn was working in sustainable design at her agency, Prowl, in San Francisco. The studio was dedicated to creating products that were not only functional but also had a minimal environmental impact.
Diplomats from around the globe gathered in Busan, South Korea in the last week of November 2024 to tackle the ever-worsening problem of plastic pollution. The ambitious goal? To hammer out the world’s first treaty to fight plastic pollution.
Diplomats from around the globe gathered in Busan, South Korea in the last week of November 2024 to tackle the ever-worsening problem of plastic pollution. The ambitious goal? To hammer out the world’s first treaty to fight plastic pollution.
Hearing loss is often linked to aging or loud noises, but everyday habits and environments also contribute to gradual damage. Let’s explore some lesser-known contributors to hearing loss.
Hearing loss is often linked to aging or loud noises, but everyday habits and environments also contribute to gradual damage. Let’s explore some lesser-known contributors to hearing loss.