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Vegan Jelloware Re-invents The Disposable Cup
Determined to prove that the convenience of disposable dishware doesn’t have to come at the expense of the environment, the ladies of THE WAY WE SEE THE WORLD design consultancy in NYC are using jello in ways Bill Cosby never could have imagined.
Cuban Artists Create Anti-Consumerist Sculptures From Cast-Off Clothes (Photos)
Frustrated by the vast amount of perfectly wearable clothing that ends up in the landfill every year, two Cuban artists are using their creative talent to speak out about global consumerism.
3 Green Shoe Designs That’ll Knock Your Socks Off!
These days, even footwear is getting are green makeover, meaning you can have big style and a tiny (carbon) footprint.
The Louvre Lights Up With LEDs
Although it’s expected that old buildings will be drafty, creaky, and firmly tied to the fossil fuel grid, many of the world’s most famous historical buildings are recreating themselves with the help of green technology.
World Cup Fans Freak Over Eco-Vuvuzelas Made From Kelp
Many of the vuvuzelas that have been seen during the 2010 World Cup matches have been made of plastic, but one Cape Town company’s idea for a version made from kelp has the eco-world (literally) buzzing.
Futuristic Dice House Achieves Zero-Emissions
Creating such a design in time could be a gamble, but one British company isn’t afraid to roll the dice.
A Look at the BP Oil Spill: 20 Infographics and Interactives
We are two months into the worst environmental disaster we have ever known and the news, information, data, opinions, theories, images, accusations and questions are flowing into our lives at a volume as great as the oil gushing into the gulf. If you are a visual person like me, you’ll enjoy this slideshow of 20 best visualizations of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Divine Intervention in the Gulf Oil Spill
British designer Chris Peel’s illustration depicts divine intervention.
Viaggi Wooden Bathtub by Maax
The limited edition Viaggi freestanding wood bathtub is modeled after the acrylic Viaggi bathtub, also by Maax.
Engineering a Disolvable Wedding Dress
In an attempt to challenge wasteful “Throwaway Fashion,” fashion and engineering students at the UK’s Sheffield Hallam University joined forces and took on an iconic one-time wear garment, the Wedding Dress. By marrying fashion design and technology they were able to create a wedding dress that will dissolve in water to create 5 new garments [...]
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