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Green Toys turn high-density polyethylene milk jug castaways into pretty neat playthings for kids, from salad and pizza to a bouquet self-assembly sets.
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Ariele Alasko over at Brooklyn to West turned salvaged flooring into these amazing tables. You can see some of her work at her family’s restaurant, Il Vecchio, in Pacific Grove, CA.
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If Tim Burton had an eco-fashion line for Target, here is what it would look like. Kristen Dill’s designed creations include found botanical stems, leaves, even dried turnips.
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The barrel oak recycled from discarded wine casks is a ‘green’ material vastly appreciated by innovative furniture designers. But what about the hoops? Stil Novo Design’s Orbit lamp offers a solution that not only makes use of the metal bands from the used barrels, but it also creates a fresh design that complements the contemporary trends of urban and industrial flavor. Steel never looked so handsome.
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If you have romantically fantasized about been buried under a tree (people fantasize about that too, right?), italian project Capsula Mundi will push it up a notch. Picture it: an egg shaped container in which your dead body is put in a fetal position. Capsula Mundi is planted like a seed in the soil, and [...]
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Fly Canvas’s brilliantly designed carry bags with a conscience begs the question: ‘what do you carry in your bag?’ While you list the goodies you would put in these rootsy-chic numbers, I can only list what the bags themselves carry. A message to empower through education. We can learn a lot from these guys and [...]
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In energy news, researchers have apparently created a bionano device that mimics photosynthesis except that it does it twice as efficiently as any plant cell.
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Boskke defy gravity with their upside down ‘sky planter’ designed to save space, conserve water and trip me out. How do they do it? Something about a locking mesh disc which holds the soil in place. Sir Isaac Newton is rolling in his grave.
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I love duct tape. I love duct tape so much that when my pleather boots started peeling, I duct-taped them to death. Since then, I don’t think I’ve loved another pair of shoes quite as much. From Denver, Ducti makes wallets entirely out of duct tape with nickel plated gommels, and come in a variety [...]
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Want to look funky and feel green? Migdalia Pace’s upcycled products are, well, both sassy and incredibly fun. Pace’s personality comes through with every bag, which add an element of sexy whimsy to your day.
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Be original this Christmas and forget about the usual chocolate box/book/perfume. From $25 per month, you could support the Australian Koala Foundation by adopting a cuddly marsupial as a gift. How about Rocky or Serenity, or maybe Rose? They are all so cute that it’s impossible to choose only one.
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When I think of felt, I think of the wee furry animals we played with in junior school. But now we’re all grown up, we can still enjoy felt, thanks to this Boston-based eco felt company. They makes choice custom home décor for your office or lounge that’s both sustainable and biodegradable. My cats approve [...]
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I seem to come down with a bad case of Tourettes every time I gas up my car. The alternative is a motorcycle, which is a little uncomfortable in inclement weather. This one person car seems like the perfect solution for solo trips year-round. It’s probably a real chick magnet, but where would you put [...]
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Save the world and look good doing it with these green-friendly Woodzee shades. Each pair is constructed from either dark wood, zebra wood, pear wood or bamboo. And the lenses? They’re polycarbonate to ensure you protect your eyes as well as the environment. Cute!
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Hosting a party this holiday season? Check out Susty Party’s 100 percent biodegradable, compostable tableware, made from materials like bagasse: the remains of sugarcane stalks. Their products include plates, cups, bowls and flatware.
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