You know that I love stories of innovation. And that’s because innovation is all about action and solving problems. So today I wanted to share a couple similar stories of innovation that are helping solve unique but serious problems in the environment.  

Both of these stories are about invasive species. One is about turning the lionfish into a beautiful leather product and the other is about turning problem mussels into beautiful glass tiles for the facades of buildings. 

Listen to today’s short to hear how engineers and artists are finding ways to help solve the expensive problem of these invasive species by finding new ways to use them once they are removed. 

Sources:

This gorgeous leather is made from the hide of an invasive predatory fish

Glass tiles made from invasive mussel shells

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