In 2024, the extraction and use of natural materials are increasingly strained by deforestation, overexploitation of ...

Think of your typical reusable plastic water bottle shrunken to straw size. 6. Bamboo This natural material can be sustainably produced and is a plant-based alternative to fabricated straws.

She adds that the cost of the panels is not significantly more than many non-natural insulation options, and estimates that it would be possible to build a single house featuring straw insulation ...