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- The use of non-traditional materials to make clothing, food, and home goods is on the rise.
- In an effort to help reduce the amount of waste on this planet, many companies are repurposing plastic water bottles that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill.
- Others create products, such as chickpea pasta or copper mattresses, that boast the benefits of unexpectedly versatile ingredients and materials.
Used plastic bottles are thrown out, chickpeas are blended into hummus, and wool is woven into coats - these are the accepted beliefs about some of the common materials and ingredients we encounter in our day-to-day lives.
A growing number of companies, however, are choosing not to settle for the way things are and instead have chosen to push for the way things should be.
Whether they're looking to balance out the harms of human activity on this planet or help people lead healthier lives through diet and sleep, these companies have discovered innovative ways to turn unexpected materials into clothing, accessories, and food, all without sacrificing functionality or quality.
You would never guess what the products from these 10 companies are made from.
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