Green Colored Glasses- Green Kids Clothes: Electropura ReviewElectropura is run by fashion designer Lynn van Gastel who creates fashions for kids in sizes o-5 from existing materials. In today’s world where nearly everything seems to be disposable, these fashions rescue fabrics that still have tons of wear in […]
- Skateboard Sculptures of HaroshiCheck out these fantastic skateboard deck sculptures by Japanese artist Haroshi. He’s got an extremely varied portfolio of artwork made from old beat up decks. These five pieces shown here are just some of his latest sculptures. His method of wooden […]
- Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas — For the CookLooking for a green gift idea for the eco-chef in your life?? Check out these kitchen spice racks available in bamboo. Bamboo is a great wood to use because it grows extremely quickly with little water and no use of pesticides […]
- Beads For ChangeAre you looking for an eco-friendly product for the fashionista on your shopping list this year? Check out Beads for Change. This program employs women of Uganda who live in hillside slums. They are refugees after decades of war in […]
- Oil Town LivingI’ve got to admit that I live in the middle of a city fueled by oil. Make no mistake about it, Calgary is definitely an oil town. We’ve got a terrible reputation as red necks with out Stampede and a […]
- Penguin SweatersTo be clear, this post is about tiny sweaters for penguins such as pictured on the left. I am not writing about sweaters for humans with penguins on them such as this one from Chanel pictured on the right. It’s […]
- Getting In Bernie Madoff’s PantsThey say you can’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes so can you judge him after using his pants?? Check out the Bernie Madoff collection on Fredrick James for a cool selection of Ipad covers […]
- The Ultimate Solar LightHere in the Western world, solar lights are a novelty not a necessity. It’s easy to forget about people living on other places of our small planet that aren’t going green to save the world. They’re simply living hand to […]
- Etsy Find: Talking Squid Recycles TeesTalking Squid is not just saving the planet by recycling t-shirts, they’re also helping you save money with their huge 50% off summer sale. Yup, half off! So, what could you spend half as much on?? Well, they’ve got an outstanding […]
- Quitting SmokingQuitting smoking is one of the best things that you can do for the health of the environment and yourself. Cigarette butts make up about 80% of litter commonly found on streets. The exhaled fumes from cigarette smoke are a […]
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Eighteen-Year-Old Invents Device That Can Charge Your Cell Phone in 20 Seconds
It’s hard enough being tied to your cell phone without having to worry about getting the “Low Battery Icon of Death” right in the middle of an important task – and charging up via wall outlets takes forever. Eesha Khare … Continue reading
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Amsterdam’s Newly Renovated Rijksmuseum Shines With 750,000 LED Lights
Read the rest of Amsterdam’s Newly Renovated Rijksmuseum Shines With 750,000 LED Lights Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Amsterdam museums, Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos, dutch art, green lighting, green lighting technology, green renovation, Jean-Michel Wilmotte, led … Continue reading
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Uon Lights: Battery-Free Rechargeable Bike Lights Launch on Indiegogo
Uon Lights are rechargeable bicycle lights that increase the visibility of cyclists at night and allow them to signal their intentions to turn. Designed by Singapore-based Tan Yong Kuan and Malvina Fransisca Wijaya, the lights are designed to encourage cycling … Continue reading
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Click & Grow Smart Herb Garden’s Second Generation Lets You Cultivate Fresh Food Indoors
Spring has officially arrived, although you wouldn’t know it in many parts of the country. With all of that snow on the ground, what is an anxious gardener to do? Just in time for planting season, Click & Grow is … Continue reading
Voltaic Launches New Waterproof LED Touchlight That is Powered by Any USB Source
Voltaic, the innovative green design company that is best known for its portable solar panels and solar-powered bags, just unveiled a new LED touchlight, and it’s one of the brightest ideas we’ve seen recently. The tiny light is completely waterproof—in … Continue reading
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Eastern Design’s Tower of Ring is a Stunning LED Spire that Lights Up the Sky in Tianjin
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Lee Broom’s Crystal Bulb Shop Dazzles at the London Design Festival
The wood paneling and fixtures included reclaimed parts of an English pub that were previously used in another incarnation for Lee Broom’s highly successful solo show at Milan’s Salone del Mobile. Other props and display materials, including wooden fruit crates … Continue reading
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Tom Dixon’s Etch Light Web Projects Amazing Geometric Shadows
Tom Dixon unveiled a beautiful array of designs at his MOST exhibition during Milan Design Week, and one of our favorites was his gorgeous golden Etch Light Web. An exploration of mathematics and geometry, this super lightweight pendant lamp packs … Continue reading
Solar Powered Candles Create a Romantic Garden Environment
These towering candles designed by John Housmand are a great way to bring a little 18th century romanticism to any garden. Constructed from acrylic tubes and using a small solar cell, each tower features a two-volt 100 mA solar cell, 800 … Continue reading
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