http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo160x40.gif http://www.trendhunter.com 160 40 bamboomagazine's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-07-25T22:40:01-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-and-brightest-energy-efficient-light-source-unveiled ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Inventors in Silicon Valley have unveiled a light the size of a pill which has the luminary power of a streetlamp. Engineers at Luxim Labs filled the bulb with argon gas, which turns to plasma when electricity… Environmental Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-and-brightest-energy-efficient-light-source-unveiled Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:16:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-inniskillin-stormfisher-biogas ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Canadian award-winning winemaker Inniskillin has teamed up with alternative energy firm StormFisher Biogas to use grapes leftover from wine production to make electricity. The grapeskins and seeds, previously… Environmental Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-inniskillin-stormfisher-biogas Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:18:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-furnitute-chair-made-from-plastic-scraps ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The RD4 from UK design shop Cohda Designs, is made from 100% waste plastic. It's unique design makes a statement, and the woven chair can flex to accommodate its occupant. No colours are added during manufacturing,… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery Furniture Design http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-furnitute-chair-made-from-plastic-scraps Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:57:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-emission-homes-the-lighthouse ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The UK has passed legislation requiring all homes be emission free by 2016, and the first prototype for the new green home standard has been unveiled. Dubbed "The Lighthouse," it has all the features… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-emission-homes-the-lighthouse Sun, 24 Jun 2007 18:30:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-solar-roasted-coffee ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Going green starts with your morning java. While organic and fair trade coffee beans are now mainstream, Solar Roast Coffee is taking green coffee to the next level. Their coffee is roasted using solar… Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-solar-roasted-coffee Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:25:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cars-hack-my-mini-cooper ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hybrid Technologies is greening standard vehicles by ripping out their powertrains and replacing them with electric components. Their pimped out lithium-ion powered Mini Cooper, which was taken for a test… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cars-hack-my-mini-cooper Mon, 28 May 2007 19:12:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-furniture-chairs-made-from-playstation-consoles1 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) England's Pli Design brings us the Reee Chair, made from recycled Playstation 2 casings. The frame is made from powdercoated steel for strength and durability. The Ree uses 2.3kg of used plastic, and… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Environmental Trends Science and Discovery Furniture Design http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-furniture-chairs-made-from-playstation-consoles1 Thu, 17 May 2007 20:48:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-skateboards-funkinfunction-recycled-wood-skateboards ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With its low carbon emissions, skateboarding is a pretty green transportation alternative. You can take it to the next level with furniture designer Daniel Moyer's FunkinFunction skateboards. Made from… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-skateboards-funkinfunction-recycled-wood-skateboards Mon, 14 May 2007 18:20:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4-copas-worlds-first-certified-oragnic-tequila ]]> (TrendHunter.com) 4 Copas, named 2006 Tequila of the Year, is the world’s first certified organic tequila. In addition to producing the tequila chemical and pesticide free, the company takes great pains to treat its… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Food Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4-copas-worlds-first-certified-oragnic-tequila Tue, 08 May 2007 04:53:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-frills-eco-chic-hotel-to-open-in-montreal ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cheap chic and eco travel collide in ALT Hotels, the new hotel brand from Montreal's Germain hotel group. The rooms are being prefabricated offsite, an innovation first. The hotel has geothermal heating… Environmental Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-frills-eco-chic-hotel-to-open-in-montreal Sun, 06 May 2007 06:33:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-wind-turbine-blow-light ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Blow Light is a wind-powered toy which teaches kids about wind energy. The toy has one green and two blue LED lights which are powered by blowing on the 2.4 inch rotor blade. Though the practical… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-wind-turbine-blow-light Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:07:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-homes-the-micro-compact-home ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Living with less space doesn't necessarily mean living with less style. The Micro-Compact Home, or m-ch, is 76 square feet of design genius, and boasts a dining table for 5, 2 double beds, a kitchen,… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-homes-the-micro-compact-home Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:51:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sex-toys-for-environmentalists-eco-sexy-kit ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Everything's gone green. The next time you're in the mood, why not an Eco Sexy Kit to go with your organic strawberries and champagne? Set the mood with the natural soy candle, which transforms into… Environmental Trends Naughty Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sex-toys-for-environmentalists-eco-sexy-kit Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:41:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-organic-underwear-eat-organic ]]> (TrendHunter.com) For those sassy eco-conscious women, Buenostyle's organic cotton panties feature a cherry graphic on the front with the slogan "Eat Organic." They are made with 96% organic cotton and 4% lycra, as the… Environmental Trends Style and Fashion Trends Underwear and Swimwear Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-organic-underwear-eat-organic Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:36:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-cell-phones-eco-moto ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Motorola recently received a patent on a technology for combining an LCD screen and a solar cell on a wireless device. The conductive film on new solar cells is the same as the material used on new flat… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Environmental Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-cell-phones-eco-moto Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-billboards-billbirdhouse ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Billbird house is, as you may have guessed, a birdhouse made from a billboard. Stylish and eco-friendly, even the hardware is green - it's reclaimed (previously used.) The Billbird retails for approximately… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery Home Trends Billboards and Out of Home http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-billboards-billbirdhouse Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:23:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-retail-home-depot-rolls-out-eco-options-in-usa ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Home improvement powerhouse Home Depot has launched Eco-Options in the U.S. Available in Canada since 2004, the program helps customers identify products which have less of an impact on the environment.… Business Trends Retail Trends Environmental Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-retail-home-depot-rolls-out-eco-options-in-usa Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:40:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-printing-greenprint ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Greenpeint is a nifty software package that analyzes your print jobs and flags those pages that appear to be wasteful. The package includes a PDF reader and "print preview" feature so you can see what… Marketing Strategy Print Ads Environmental Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-printing-greenprint Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-books-booklamp ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Dutch design house Bomdesign features the Booklamp, a beautiful lamp fixture made from recycled books. The books are re-shaped into a variety of shades, though the light emitted is likely not suitable… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-books-booklamp Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:50:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-swimming-pools-chemical-free-swimming ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In the old days, we used to swim in lakes, or ponds. A European trend of man made swimming holes may to be gaining ground in North America. The New York Times has a feature article on these self-cleaning… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-swimming-pools-chemical-free-swimming Sat, 14 Apr 2007 06:09:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-solar-powered-electric-car ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you're looking for a weekend DIY project, why not a solar powered electric car? It gets good mileage - infinity miles per gallon! A group of high school students helped build it. They weren't happy… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends DIY http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-solar-powered-electric-car Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:54:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnold-wants-to-sex-up-green-movement ]]> (TrendHunter.com) California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has advised all treehuggers that environmentalism needs to be "sexy" before it is adopted by the mainstream. The Governator explained that bodybuilding, like the… Environmental Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnold-wants-to-sex-up-green-movement Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-solar-outdoor-light-magic-globe-solar-light-sphere ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It floats. It sits in the garden on a stake - or on your table. It cycles through a spectrum of colors. The Magic Globe Solar Light Sphere illuminates automatically, and stays bright for up to 12 hours… Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-solar-outdoor-light-magic-globe-solar-light-sphere Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:29:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-assessments-todae-helps-business-reduce-impact ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Australia's Todae, which retails eco products to consumers, is now offering "environmental assessments" for small to medium sized businesses. The assessments, or audits, are designed to offer businesses… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-assessments-todae-helps-business-reduce-impact Sat, 14 Apr 2007 02:54:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-moving ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Say goodbye to bubble wrap, styrofoam "packing peanuts" and cardboard boxes. Earth Friendly Moving will rent you a plastic box made of recyclable material for a buck a week, and will deliver the boxes… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-moving Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:49:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-powered-outdoor-lighting-light-wind ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Leave it to the Dutch to find a new use for windmill technology. Made of stainless steel, wood, and sail fabric, the LIGHT WIND converts wind power to light with a 2 metre propeller. The wind energy… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-powered-outdoor-lighting-light-wind Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:22:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockers-go-green-live-earth-revealed ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tickets for Al Gore's Live-Aid for climate change, which he calls LIVE EARTH, go on sale on April 16th. The July 7 concert (07/07/07) is being held in the U.S., Australia, England, Brazil, South Africa,… Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockers-go-green-live-earth-revealed Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-ipod-case-jimi-nano ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Jimi Nano (1.0) is made from 100 % recycled and recyclable plastic. Available in "Safety Orange", "Ruby" and "Aqua", it also has a swappable faceplate to change colours to suit your mood. Made in the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-ipod-case-jimi-nano Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:53:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-energy-barbecue-the-solar-grill ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Gone are the days of singed eyebrows and unintentionally blackened meals. The Solar Grill cooks your grub with, as you guessed, the sun's energy. This New Age BBQ has a flexible mirror, which focuses… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-energy-barbecue-the-solar-grill Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:09:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-warming-floods-tokyo-and-londonin-second-life ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A flood temporarily swamped London, Tokyo, the Netherlands and the island of Ibizia in a dramatic illustration of climate change. According to witnesses, avatars remained calm and no rioting or looting… Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-warming-floods-tokyo-and-londonin-second-life Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:42:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sin-city-gets-greener-with-eco-loft-development ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Words like "principled," "conservation", "healthy" and "holistic" don't generally come to mind when talking about Las Vegas. That may soon change with Green Valley Lofts, Sin City's first eco-friendly… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sin-city-gets-greener-with-eco-loft-development Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:04:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mls-for-green-homes-listed-green ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you want to buy or sell a green, sustainable, energy efficient and eco-friendly home, you have a friend in Listed Green. The firm screens homes to make sure they meet its green criteria, namely energy… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mls-for-green-homes-listed-green Fri, 06 Apr 2007 06:45:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-proms ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Toronto Star offers tips for a greener prom for the young treehugger. Rather than spend $500 for a dress that you'll only wear once, why not go vintage? Or sport a bio-degradable dress made from bamboo… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-proms Fri, 06 Apr 2007 06:21:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-first-eco-car-show-sexy-green-car-show ]]> (TrendHunter.com) New Consumer visited the Sexy Green Car Show in the U.K. and cut through the eco-hype to look at the technologies that are likely to make it into our driveways in the future. Included are profiles of alternative… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-first-eco-car-show-sexy-green-car-show Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:06:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discovery-channel-to-launch-green-lifestyle-channel ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The New York Times reports that Discovery Communications, which operates the Discovery Channel and various spinoffs, will re-brand Discovery Home as a yet-to-be-named green channel. The channel will promote… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Food Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discovery-channel-to-launch-green-lifestyle-channel Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:36:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-goes-green-with-revolutionary-treeless-paper ]]> (TrendHunter.com) All Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) stores have gone green and now package their products in TerraSkin, a revolutionary material that has some of the best characteristics of paper without the eco-downside.… Business Trends Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-goes-green-with-revolutionary-treeless-paper Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:07:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetics-with-a-conscience-cargo-plantlove-lipstick ]]> (TrendHunter.com) CARGO Cosmetics introduces PlantLove, a collection of 12 lipsticks each cased in a compostable plastic tube made out of corn. The lipsticks are made from a plant based formula with no added petroleum products.… Environmental Trends Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Cosmetics and Beauty Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetics-with-a-conscience-cargo-plantlove-lipstick Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-furnitute-springy-bed-puts-a-bounce-on ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hand-made from recycled materials, including a car suspension, the Springy Bed by Up to You is sure to put a little bounce in your step. Mattress not included. Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-furnitute-springy-bed-puts-a-bounce-on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:45:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-power-ontario-residents-speak-with-their-wallets-and-support-alternat ]]> (TrendHunter.com) You too can join the likes of Gord Downie (The Tragically Hip,) Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies,) and Margaret Atwood and purchase your electricity from Bullfrog Power, Ontario's first 100% green electricity… Business Trends Environmental Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-power-ontario-residents-speak-with-their-wallets-and-support-alternat Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:51:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environment-manitoba-town-to-fine-bag-pushers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Leaf Rapids, a Manitoba town north of Winnipeg, will start imposing a $1000 fine on retailers who dole out plastic bags to customers. This move follows on the heels of a 3 cent levy imposed last year,… Business Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environment-manitoba-town-to-fine-bag-pushers Wed, 04 Apr 2007 14:48:00 -0400