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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Consumer Electronics Industry Says it Increased E-cycling by 53 Percent in 2011
This morning, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) released its first annual report of the eCycling Leadership Initiative, a program that was launched one year ago to encourage nationwide electronic recycling. When the initiative was launched in 2011, the CEA and … Continue reading
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Shikun Sun’s DrawBraille Mobile Phone is a Super Smartphone for the Blind
It seems these days that everyone is glued to their smartphones – and thanks to a new concept design by Shikun Sun, an industrial design student at Sheffield Hallam University in England, the visually impaired could be included in this trend. … Continue reading
Apple Files Patent for MacBooks Powered by Fuel Cells
If you’ve ever owned a laptop or a netbook, you know that their batteries come with a finite lifespan. But what about a longer lasting alternative to powering up your computer? Fuel cells, namely hydrogen fuel cells, not only boast … Continue reading
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DIY Solar Powered Cockroach Toy Is A Perfect Kids’ Project
Photo by Joshua Zimmerman/Brown Dog Gadgets From the same maker who brought us the $3 solar emergency radio, and the DIY solar battery chargers for cell phones and iPhones, comes a fun toy project that is a perfect way to … Continue reading
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Can Robotic Deer Used To Catch Poachers Be Scaled Up for Endangered Species?
Real, or not? Makes you think twice before you shoot! Photo by jonnnnnn via Flickr CC Wildlife officials use robotic deer as decoys to catch poachers. It’s a strategy used for years, and it’s effective. So, could it be used … Continue reading
MIT Artificial Solar Leaf Comes to Life! (Video)
Image via MIT Following a major breakthrough this summer, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led by professor Daniel Nocera, have announced that the much-talked-about “artificial leaf” is now a reality. According to a paper
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Wireless Brakes for Bikes Developed by Computer Scientists
Would you trust wireless breaks when heading down this hill?? Photo by thenoizz via Flickr CC Scientists at Saarland University have come up with a break system for bikes that may take awhile to trust. The brakes work wirelessly. It … Continue reading
8 DIY iPad Covers That Are Cheap, Easy and Stylish
Photo by MJ/TR via Flickr CC The smart cover for the iPad is nice and all. But you know what is even smarter? Making a much cheaper, customized cover yourself. We have eight of the best tutorials from around the … Continue reading
Vintage Chinese Biscuit Boxes Remade As iPod Amplifiers
Photos: Jonas Design Creatively juxtaposing the old with the new often requires skill, especially when it comes to shiny new gadgets like iPhones, iPads and iPods. We’ve seen skateboard decks transformed into colorful iPhone cases and books remade into iPad … Continue reading
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Just What We Needed Dept.: Electronic Gardening Kit
If there ever was a product that best demonstrated our increasing disconnect with nature, this one may be it. Click & Grow is an electronic gardening set that includes a soil-less pot, plant ‘cartridges’ and yep, even batteries. The premise … Continue reading
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