 Social Nutrition Labels - Project Label Reveals a Company's Social Responsibility::With nutrition labels now mandatory on food products, the next step may be ‘social nutrition labels.’ Project Label creates these social nutrition labels to help track the social and environmental responsibility… [MORE] |
 51 Modern Fuel Cell Innovations - From Hydrogen Cars Made of Ice to Fuel Cell Laptops::A few years ago fuel cell innovations were something only scientists and eco-activists talked about, today, however,using hydrogen as a fuel is something everyday people are trying to incorporate in their… [MORE] |
 Galactic Flower Packaging - The ‘Orchid - Vase Included’ by Packlab is a Floral Eco-Cone::First galactic fashion, now space age flower pots! “ORCHID - Vase included” by PACKLAB is a new concept in flower packaging designed to minimize waste and maximize the “floral experience.”
The “ORCHID… [MORE] |
 Artistic Air Purifiers - The Hakutan Coal Purifier Pretties Air Cleaning::Air purifiers serve a great purpose but certainly aren’t known for their beauty. The Hakutan air purifier is changing that with their coal purifier.
The coal purifier by Hakutan is a Korean oak base with… [MORE] |
 25 Sweet Eco Shoes - From Biodegradable Sneakers to Vegan Sandals::These eco shoes are perfect for Earth-loving individuals who prefer to wear their sustainable sensibilities rather than just speak them. From biodegradable footwear to sandals made of vegan materials,… [MORE] |
 Collapsible Water Bottles - The Vapur Anti-Bottle Fits in Your Pocket When Empty::Vapur has reinvented the water bottle with their collapsible reusable plastic water bottle. Unlike your average chunky water bottle, the Vapur ‘anti-bottle’ folds to fit in your pocket (obviously when… [MORE] |
 16 Dumpster and Junkyard Finds - From Dumpster Diva Fashion to Tales from the Crypt Chairs::Whether you are digging through a dumpster or joyously rummaging through a junkyard, you are bound to find a slew of secondhand treasures just waiting to be rescued. You are also a crazy person who swims… [MORE] |
 Circuit Board Sneakers - Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece::Made out of old computer chips, metal and even typewriter pieces, these metallic shoes are the brainchild of junk metal artist Gabriel Dishaw. I would never suggest playing a round of 21 in these bad boys,… [MORE] |
 Cartographic Clothing - Elisabeth Lecourt’s Map Dresses Will Help You Get Around::Worldwide travelers can now wear the world on their back with these wildly creative map dresses created by unconventional designer Elisabeth Lecourt.
The map dresses by Elisabeth Lecourt are both eco-friendly,… [MORE] |
 10 Sea Scum Selections - From Seaweed Biofuel to Algae-Powered Cars::Seaweed, kelp and algae might be nasty to look at, but they are incredibly essential to the balance of the ecosystem.
In order to show a little love for the marine life which usually gets cast aside… [MORE] |
 Cardboard Decor Conversions - Juan Pablo Buitrago Aguirre Makes Shipping Containers into Furniture::Hispanic designers always have the coolest (and longest) names. Colombian-born Juan Pablo Buitrago Aguirre is another example, with a name that takes a couple minutes to roll through.
Aside from his name,… [MORE] |
 Sweet Organic Deodorants - Erbaviva Eco-Friendly Bath, Body and Baby Products::Using certified organic extracts of sage, lemon, patchouli, jasmine, grapefruit, tea tree, or sage oils, the folks at Erbaviva have created a sweet-smelling product that counteracts the growth of bacteria… [MORE] |
 15 Scintillating Citrus Finds - From Recycled Bottle Juicers to Skateboarding Fruit::Fruits of the citrus persuasion are colorful and commonly found in your favorite cocktail or beer. In honor of the citrus group, we are bringing you 15 scintillating citrus finds.
Check out all the lemons… [MORE] |
 23 Modern Nomadic Finds - From Circus Tent Guesthouses to Nomadic Lookbooks::Nomads are known as loners and rebels. In today’s age, however, disconnecting yourself from the outside world is increasingly difficult. Even if you move 2,000 miles away, you can still talk to your family… [MORE] |
 Plastic Cup Canopies - BIOS Design Collective Creates Recycled Cup Art::BIOS Design Collective gathered some of their closest companions to create a recycled cup canopy in San Francisco, California. The cups were gathered after a concert, and were then turned into this impressive… [MORE] |
 Old-School Van Revivals - The Hybrid Subaru 360 Van is a Retooled Blast from the Past::Since when did Subaru make vans? Rumor has it, their van was the first import they brought to the U.S. And now the Subaru 360 van is getting a new life.
This original beauty has been re-tooled, and given… [MORE] |
 Rubbish Home Remodels - Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo Turn a Dump into a Dream Home::Architects Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo took a neighborhood dump and turned it into their dream home. The lot was abandoned and trashy, but it was 15 minutes from downtown Seattle. When Han and Mihalyo… [MORE] |
 Ewok Tree Houses - Benoit Fray Creates Futuristic Arbol Abodes::Dans mon Arbre teamed up with industrial designer Benoit Fray and created a tree house which should have been on the set of 'Star Wars.'
The tree houses are designed to be made from local wood and powered… [MORE] |
 Roly-Poly Packs - The Pangolian Bag is the Perfect Urban Backpack::Backpacks aren’t always cool, but they’re essential to get your stuff to work, especially if you work in an urban environment. The Pangolian Bag is challenging the idea that the backpack can’t be cool.… [MORE] |
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 Green Skyscraper Upgrades - Taipei 101 To Become World's Tallest Eco-Friendly Building::The Taipei 101 building was once the tallest building in the world. However, the Burj Dubai took over that position and left the poor Taipei 101 with a severe case of identity crisis.
To reassert their… [MORE] |
 Toughvertising Tiny Cars - Smart Car Ad Campaign Uses Fragility to Sell Durability::“Tougher than it Looks. Smart” is the tagline for Smart Car printed posters from BBDO, New York. Cutaway images of a marshmallow, an egg, and a balloon expose tough internal components to give the message… [MORE] |
 Eyecatching Accessories - Eyeglass Brooches by Jen Mazer Jewelry::Jewelry artist Jen Mazer came up with a great way to turn recycling into art. She uses eyeglass pieces and clippings from old magazines to make unique and stylish accessories. Her eyeglass brooches are… [MORE] |
 Directional Manhole Covers - ‘Eco Sign’ Finds Your Bus Stops, is Powered by Rain Drops::The ‘Eco Sign’ was designed by Cheolyeon Jo and Youngsun Lee and has to be one of the most efficient inventions of all time. The only minor hiccup is that you will probably get run over by a car while… [MORE] |
 Paper-Thin Packaging - Ecolean Makes Lightweight and Environmentally Friendly Drink Cartons::Ecolean is an eco-friendly, lightweight packaging solution. These beverage containers are an environmentally-conscious answer to the demands of the drink industry as well as the consumer's desire for clever,… [MORE] |
 70 Unique Abodes - The Homebuyer Tax Credit Makes Buying Cool Houses Easier::Now that the US Senate has voted to extend the popular homebuyer tax credit it’s time to start thinking about finding a unique abode; something a little more interesting than your average cookie cutter… [MORE] |
 Pureed Paper Drawers - Debbie Wijskamp's Eco-Friendly Paperpulp Cabinets::It's hard to grasp how furniture made out of pureed paper mache could hold up, but the paperpulp cabinets by Debbie Wijskamp is a proof that it can.
These paperpulp cabinets are sustainable drawers crafted… [MORE] |
 Eclectic Meeting Tables - Coudamy Gives a Second Chance With Random Resurrection Furniture::Ever since watching the T.V. show ‘Friends,’ I became a fan of the eclectic look in Monica’s apartment but always thought it was reserved only for chairs until I stumbled upon the Random Resurrection Furniture… [MORE] |
 Lobster Automobiles - The Nissan V2G Offers a Sea-Creature Look and a Sustainable Ride::It looks like car designers are thinking that future green vehicles will take on the likenesses of seafaring creatures. But while the Nissan V2G looks like a lobster, it’s really meant to be used as an… [MORE] |
 Crop Circle Architecture - The Morocco Mall is a Sustainable Shopping Center in Casablanca::I haven’t been a mall person for quite awhile now, but the renovations that the Morocco Mall in Casablanca is undergoing may just change my mind about them in general. Although I can’t stand the crowds,… [MORE] |
 Heroic Aqua Purifiers - 'Water Ahead' Water Filters Aid in Disaster Relief Efforts::We all need water to survive. Water Ahead water filters by Matthias Rauch aim to provide fresh water to those in need. These capsule-like containers were designed especially to provide fresh water during… [MORE] |
 Tangerine Tats - New Laser-Labeling System to be Used on All U.S. Fruits and Vegetables::Do you ever get tired of peeling the labels off of your fruits and vegetables? Have you ever thought about this question until now? Well there is a new laser-labeling system which would essentially make… [MORE] |
 45 Fearless Number Twos - From Pooptastic Jewelery to Snail Poop Packaging::Funny how going number two is the number one thing humanity has in common. How poetic it is. This cluster showcases all the poo related features we have at Trend Hunter, and simultaneously highlights my… [MORE] |
 10 Dolphintastic Ideas - From Dolphin-Punching Comics to Pink Dolphins::Dolphins are said to be the smartest animals on the planet. They communicate by echolocation, have an extremely large brain and are required to learn chess at a young age. That's right... all dolphins… [MORE] |
 Topiary Dairy Products - Forest Milk Lets the Cows Graze in a Picturesque Forest::You think organic milk is good, with its anti-biotic freeness and happy cows. Well the Japanese are taking it to a whole other level, they have something called Forest Milk.
Here is how forest milk works:… [MORE] |
 Bus Shelter Light Switches - The Live Green Toronto Ad is One You Can Turn Off::The Toronto government has created an ad for the city's bus shelters in an attempt to make a statement about energy consumption and promote the city's resource on environmentally-friendly living, Live… [MORE] |
 Badass Eco Supercars - Sema Showcases Factory Five's Sweet Rides::Factory Five’s sweet rides were recently showcased at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas, and their homegrown approach to alternative fuel supercars boasts badass, beautiful muscle.
Family-owned Factory… [MORE] |
 Snail Poop Packaging - Manuel Jouvin Creates Cases from Dyed Snail Excrement::I’m sure the French look at snails a whole lot differently than we do in the West—as art, for instance. Or as a source of functional feces, as is the case of French designer Manuel Jouvin who creates packaging… [MORE] |
 Insect Turbines - The Green Wavelength xBee Was Inspired by Bumblebees::Here is a wind turbine that just doesn’t quit—buzzing, that is. Well not exactly, but the Green Wavelength xBee was crafted to rotate and hover much like how a bumblebee, hummingbird, or dragonfly would.… [MORE] |
 10 Marsupialic Finds - From Blue Eyed Koalas to Kangaroo Chairs::The marsupial is a curious class of mammals which carry their young around in a pouch. Most commonly associated with Australia, there are marsupials found all over the world.
In honor of our pouched… [MORE] |
 Oil-Producing Water Bottles - Envion Transforms Plastic Waste into Oil::Washington-based company Envion may have the Midas touch when it comes to plastic trash. The company has developed a way to turn plastic waste into oil -- something that is extremely relevant with today’s… [MORE] |
 Light-Up Glass Maps - The Amazing Living Light Sculpture in Peace Park South Korea::I’ve never been to Seoul, South Korea, but apparently it’s an experience in blinding, neon lights. Perhaps then, the city’s Living Light sculpture, a beautiful eco-conscious design which can be found at… [MORE] |
 Temporary Tree Adoptions - The Living Christmas Company Provides Eco-Friendly Festivity::Having a Christmas tree contributes to merriment and holiday spirit, but your seemingly innocent merriment and holiday spirit comes at the cost of millions of trees being discarded come January. The Living… [MORE] |
 Online Book Catalogs - 'Librarything' Library-Quality Tracking App for Hardcore Book-Lovers::LibraryThing is a service app that allows personal online book cataloging and access from any Internet browser, including those on mobile phones. The LibraryThing app has several features including a combined… [MORE] |
 Handmade Cat Dens - Felted Sleep Pocket Caves for the Working Feline::These beautiful handmade cat dens are the work of a German artist who has them for sale on DaWanda. Dens are available in gray or brown, but flowers and other embellishments can be added in a variety of… [MORE] |
 One Tonne Tacks - The Cement Pushpins are Way Better than Cement Shoes::Why do think cement push pins are ingenious? Because cement is one of the greatest materials ever. You can do so much with it: build with it, pour it onto stuff, stick your enemies feet in it and then… [MORE] |
 10 Eco Luxury Yachts - From Solar-Powered Yachts to Mini Recycled Yachts::If you have the money to own a yacht, I’m sure you can invest just a tad more and get yourself one of these eco luxury yachts. Beautifully designed, these sea-worthy (and drool-worthy) vessels feature… [MORE] |
 Ganja-Growing Photomentaries - Mathieu Young Captures the Northern California Pot Harvest on Camera::Mathieu Young is very attuned to this particular season. Around this time of year, many places in the world celebrate the changing weather. Switzerland has their yearly slaughter (no longer a real slaughter,… [MORE] |
 Sleek Electric Superbikes - Zero-Carbon Mavizen TTX02 Unveiled at 2009 SEMA Show::This afternoon, the zero-carbon Mavizen TTX02 electric superbike was unveiled at the 2009 SEMA show. John Waraniak, the SEMA VP of Vehicle Technology and Azhar Hussain, the founder of the TTXGP eGrandPrix,… [MORE] |
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