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Valencia Design Week 2010: Only 1ºC! Mina Kwag's Design Products Raise Awareness About Climate Change (Photos)
by: TreeHugger Design, 2010-10-07 10:36:44 UTC
Image Credit: Mina Kwag
I came across these cute cups at the
Designboom Mart at the
Valencia Design Week last week. Not at all doomsday products,
Mina Kwag's designs are fun and useful, and yet, they let you know that something isn't quite right. The message is simple: +1 degree Celsius affects us; according to Kwag, at least 10% of land species face extinction. With +4ºC, 300 million more people will be affected by coastal flooding. If you feel lik...
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LifeEdited: What We Can Learn From Camping Equipment
by: TreeHugger Design, 2010-10-07 13:39:05 UTC
TreeHugger founder Graham Hill is trying to radically reduce his footprint and live happily with less space, less stuff and less waste on less money, but with more design. He calls it "LifeEdited." The project starts as a crowdsourced design contest on Jovoto; So far, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Strida and Voltaic Systems are on board as a sponsors. Help us find more sponsors of the LifeEdited competition by forwarding ideas and/or contacts toRead the full story on TreeHugger
"Soul Cell" Collapsible Solar Powered Lamp Perfect for Camping
by: TreeHugger Science, 2010-10-06 16:05:00 UTC
Images via Jesper Jonsson
When we see solar powered lighting, it is usually in the form of a flashlight or a little lantern for lawns. But here is a great concept for a pocket-sized collapsible lantern that can be taken on camping trips, evening picnics, or other evens where a little off-grid illumination would come in handy. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger
What Samsung Is Doing to Green Our Gadget Lust
by: TreeHugger Science, 2010-10-08 16:45:00 UTC
"Greenovation" is a new buzz word for Samsung, which held a luncheon yesterday in San Francisco to show of what the company is doing to lighten its environmental footprint as much as possible. Like every electronics manufacturer, Samsung is diligently focused on showing off its energy efficiency and recycling measures. But unlike many manufacturers, the company seems to be making some extraordinary strides at doing more than just talking about best practices. Check out how Samsung is trying to lead the way in trimming our global energy consumption (even as our demand seems to grow) and how it is cleaning up after itself i... Read the full story on TreeHugger
Product Cradle to cradle gold certificate Office chair published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-10-21 04:49:30 UTC
Zody is a high-performance, mid-priced office chair that integrates a strong design sensibility with sustainability. Designers conducted extensive ...
Material Paper alternative to foam packaging published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-10-21 04:43:01 UTC
Paperfoam is an sustainable alternative to foamed plastic inlays and other packaging. It is made from starch, fibers to fill and water. CD boxes for ...
Product Staple-less stapler published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-10-11 11:04:55 UTC
The EcoStapler is great example of sustainability and functionality. The pocket-size object is light weighted and can staple 3 sheets at a time without ...
Product Sugar and Spice Modular shoe published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-10-11 10:14:33 UTC
Despite its groundbreaking premise, the Sugar & Spice hasn’t been the roaring success that Patagonia had hoped it would be. The first—and so far, only—shoe ...
Product Espresso on the road published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-10-11 09:24:59 UTC
Handpresso is a dream for coffee-addicts like myself. It is portable and manual so you can drink your espresso anywhere. Is is compact (22 x10 x7 cm ...
Product Concentrated washing liquid in a pump published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-10-11 08:54:40 UTC
This tiny bottle is enough for 50 loads and still fits in your hand! Method Products concentrated the washing detergent and made it of 95% natural ...
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