ASID REGREEN Implementation Workshop
by: Sustainable Design News, 2012-10-03 18:29:21 UTC


iPhone 5 Less Toxic than Samsung Galaxy S III
by: Environmental Leader, 2012-10-05 09:01:46 UTC
Apple’s recently-released iPhone 5 contains smaller amounts of toxic chemicals than its main smartphone rival the Samsung Galaxy S III, according to research by ifixit.org. In the study, which was conducted with the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center in conjunction with ifixit.com and HealthyStuff.org, researchers pulled 36 phones apart and put their components through an X-ray [...]

DuPont Bio-Based Enzymes Cut Water Use in Cotton Production by 70%
by: Environmental Leader, 2012-10-05 10:00:48 UTC
Using DuPont’s bio-based enzymes as a replacement for traditional chemicals in cotton textile preparation can reduce water use by 70 percent and energy use by 27 percent, the company says. A collaborative trial between DuPont Industrial Biosciences and Pacific Textiles Limited, a Hong Kong-based fabric manufacturer, used DuPont’s PrimaGreen biodegradable enzymes as an alternative to [...]

Eco-friendly insulation to be used in CP rail building
by: Ecofriend, 2012-10-05 05:26:27 UTC

Saving the environment from demons such as global warming and pollution is one of the top priorities now-a-days and people have adopted many environment friendly methods to accomplish this important task. Eco-friendly insulation is one such technique that is being used these days and this term is used for describing the insulating methods or things that are used in place of insulating things manufactured from petroleum. There are more than one kinds of eco-friendly insulation and one of them is spray foam insulation which again can be classified into two types namely closed cell and open cell. We are discussing eco-friendly insulation in detail because Joern Wingender is using these eco-friendly techniques in CP rail building in Nelson. Joern Wingender mixes around a scoop of clay along with some wooden chips in the mould of a brick press then he pulls the leaver in order to contract the material and then removes the mould so that the final product can be viewed.

 

This same process will be repeated by Joern for over 7000 times and the final bricks prepared will be dried in the air and they are placed on a shelf just outdoor of CP rail station. These bricks will be finally utilized by Joern Wingender and his efficient team of four to complete the insulation procedure of the rail station located at Baker Street. All the 7000 bricks will take no less than 350 hours or 50 days to be exact for getting ready to be placed in the walls of this old building which is of 1100 square foot. All the workers and Joern himself are able to produce around 20 bricks per hour and this entire process of manufacturing bricks is extremely tedious, said Joern but it is also worth all the effort as well.

The brick press is the latest addition to his team and it is definitely a helpful addition as it has added comfort and speed to the entire process which was to be done by hands earlier. This whole insulation will extend many benefits both to the people and the environment as the materials utilized in the process are all natural therefore they pose no threat to the nature. There is absolutely zero amount of wastage while producing these bricks which is great as it is a considerable step in saving the environment and making this world a better place to live.

Thonet Bike by Andy Martin
by: mocoloco, 2012-10-03 13:37:22 UTC

To highlight chair-maker Thonet's steam bending process, London-based architect Andy Martin was asked to design a concept bike made of bent wood.

Water ‘Directly Responsible’ for 12.6% of US Energy Use
by: Environmental Leader, 2012-10-04 09:02:42 UTC
Over 12 percent of US energy use is directly related to water consumption, according to research from The University of Texas at Austin. In Evaluating the energy consumed for water use in the United States slightly more than 46 quads of energy, or just under half of US energy consumption, are directly or indirectly related [...]

Report: US Emissions Fell 9% Since 2005, Rate Unlikely to Continue
by: Environmental Leader, 2012-10-04 14:15:48 UTC
The nearly 9 percent reduction in annual carbon emissions in the US between 2005 and 2011 is unlikely to continue without major changes in how energy is currently produced and used, according to a study by Climate Central, which conducts scientific research on climate change. The “Can US Carbon Emissions Keep Falling?” study said the [...]

Nature Transformed
by: Yanko Design, 2012-10-03 07:01:19 UTC

Gotta love Floris Wubben’s latest lamp design… Stripped! Each lamp is constructed using just one branch – pieces are split to form the legs and main extension while bark removed from the branch is peeled to create the shade. The design aims to maintain the natural form of the tree branch as much as possible while the process ensures that no two lamps are exactly alike!

Designer: Floris Wubben

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AWARENESS at Łódź Design Festival
by: Yanko Design, 2012-10-03 14:57:54 UTC

Ever wondered how does a 3D printer work or a do a chair and a wicker basket have in common? The answers are there for all to learn at explore at this year’s Łódź Design Festival. Commencing on the 18th of October, the design festival will run for a full ten days and has the underlying theme of AWARENESS. Currently in its sixth year, the exhibition is split up into three sections: AWARENESS, must have and make me!

To know the full timetable for the events please head here and make sure you send us some pictures from your experience. Special events held under the motto AWARENESS will bring to light how important awareness in design is and how many connotations and meanings it has in relation to it.

Here is a sneak peak into what you can expect to see at this year’s festival.

Festival Dates: 18 – 28 October 2012
Venue: Łódź, Poland

AWARENESS

Does design mean only a process of creating another object or does it also imply a way of thinking that can have impact on the reality around us? How does it influence our lives? Can it make the world a better place?

The must have poll is intended to promote Polish design, and the best-designed products have been selected to be showcased at a joint exhibition.

The make me! contest and the accompanying exhibition give young designers from all over the world the opportunity to show their ideas to the public, to establish contacts with companies and to enter the market. The winner of the main prize of PLN 20,000 will be announced at the gala event!

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Mobile kitchen wins the first NWW Design Award
by: Dezeen, 2012-10-04 05:00:03 UTC

News: a mobile kitchen by designed by Anna Rosinke and Maciej Chmara has won the top prize at the inaugural NWW Design Awards at Vienna Design Week. (more…)