 Activist Shark Documentaries - Sharkwater::Thanks to decades of bloody B movies, sharks have a gruesomely bad rap. While most people think of them as the “demons of the deep,” sharks have actually been put at great risk in many parts of the… [MORE] |
 Eco-Friendly Universal Remote Controls - The Wind-Up Remote::There is nothing more annoying when flipping through TV channels to find the remote has died and there are no batteries in the house. The Wind-Up Remote takes care of that little inconvenience. All you… [MORE] |
 95% Recycled Architecture - Tiny Texas Houses::These Tiny Texas Houses are just that - small, portable houses that are made with 95% salvaged and recycled building materials.
These tiny houses are a project developed by Discovery Architectural Antiques… [MORE] |
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 Deadly Food Shockers - Popcorn that Kills::Oh, the woes of modern civilization. It seems that we humans find a way to screw up just about everything, even the simplest of life's pleasures, even...popcorn! Yes, the popcorn industry was hit with… [MORE] |
 20 Biodegradable Innovations to Make Composting Cool::"Biodegradable" and "compostable" are two words popping up all over environmentally-friendly merchandise in an attempt to appeal to those concerned with the wellness of our planet.
When people think of… [MORE] |
 Biodegradable USBs - Hoshino FD-300 Is Made of Fermented Corn::With the ubiquity of USB drives -- which have become almost disposable these days -- it is great to see eco- and environmentally-friendly USB designs begin to surface. The FD-300 by Hoshino is made of… [MORE] |
 Mega Wind Turbines - World's Largest Windmills to be Made in the USA::Despite the best efforts of the current US administration, the green economy is still taking off. Where the US government failed (and failed miserably) the venture firms saw a great opportunity and so… [MORE] |
 Intelligent Future Homes - The Jung Smart House::The Jung Smart House could be a good indicator of what housing may look like in the future. Everything in this German engineered home is regulated by KNX sensors which control shade and light, air quality… [MORE] |
 Fuel Conservation Innovations - Nissan Eco Pedal::Nissan has developed what they claim is the "world's first Eco Pedal", a device designed to help drivers become more fuel efficient. Basically, it works with the car's computer to determine the optimum… [MORE] |
 10 Powerful Environmental Awareness Ads (SUPER GALLERY)::The following 10 environmental awareness ads highlight the devastation our planet is facing, from detriment caused by global warming to abuse caused directly by humans who don't ethically dispose of refuse.… [MORE] |
 Smog Masks - 10 Global Photos::Olympic athletes are bracing themselves for the smog in Beijing, but the capital of China isn't the only place where air pollution is an issue.
Photographers from around the world have documented, in… [MORE] |
 Soy Swimwear - Nikster's Eco Bikinis::We get the sexy part. Bikinis = Sexy! What do bikinis have to do with being green, though? At Niksters, their bikinis are made from sustainable soy, organic cotton, bamboo, and other natural fibers which… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Architects - Pamela Anderson's Eco-Friendly Dubai Hotel::Former Baywatch babe, eco-friendly Malibu mom and PETA spokesperson, Pamela Anderson has added herself to the list of celebrities including Brad Pitt, Michael Schumacher and Boris Becker, who are teaming… [MORE] |
 Eco Friendly Sanitary Napkins - My Napu for Green Periods::This year, there is no trend as hot as being environmentally friendly. Many manufacturers launch their products to go along with the sustainability requirement, and these eco-friendly sanitary napkins… [MORE] |
 Intelligent Playgrounds to Fight Obesity - The i-Play::This innovative playground system is set to revolutionize the way kids play in the schoolyard or park. The iPlay intelligent play system is meant to lure children off the coach and away from TV and their… [MORE] |
 Pedal Powered Toilet Paper - Eco Inventions That Stink::Oh, forget the sub-zero fridge, the home theater and the 18,000 square foot jacuzzi tub. What can really sell a home in this tough market are pedal powered toilet paper dispensers!
Is it any wonder the… [MORE] |
 Solar Powered BBQ - The Helios Grill::The Helios, by designer Sean McGreevy, is a grill that uses solar energy rather than electricity, making it an awesome, eco-friendly way to cook.
The Helios uses its reflective parabolic dish to capture… [MORE] |
 Rafts Made of Junk - Algalita Awareness Sail for Ocean Pollution::Would you sail from California to Hawaii on a raft made of 15,000 discarded plastic water bottles and an old airplane cockpit? Junk, sponsored by Algalita Marine Research Foundation, is doing just that… [MORE] |
 Eco-Conscious Jewelry - Walmart's Going Green With Gold::Retail giant 'Walmart' states that a single gold ring generates approximately 20 tons of mining waste! Their new eco-friendly jewelry line, Love, Earth, was started to provide jewelry with less of an impact… [MORE] |
 Eco Wine Jewelery - Maison Martin Magiela Accessories::Sometimes the humblest of materials can be used as jewelry. By recycling the corks and sealers of wine bottles as well as the pull tabs of beer cans, Maison Martin Magiela jewelry is not only cocktail-inspired… [MORE] |
 Odd Signs of High Gas Prices - Camel Carrying a Car::A camel carrying a car? Perhaps it is a sign of things to come with the rising cost of fuel. The video shows the camel taking the car from Afghanistan to Pakistan which is a torturous and treacherous route… [MORE] |
 Cardboard Art - Chris Gilmour's Eco Creations::Cardboard and glue, that's all it takes. English artist Chris Gilmour created a fascinating bunch of objects from daily life using this unusual but common material.
For his amazing sculptures he just… [MORE] |
 Hybrid Bicycles (UPDATE) - Yamaha PAS Brace::The 'PAS Brace', is Yamaha Motor’s latest eight gear hybrid electric bicycle. The electric bike is targeted towards male consumers who like the controlled speed and sporty feel.
The Yamaha PAS Brace… [MORE] |
 Recycled Tire Fashion - Rubber Krejci Bags::Krejci made their own collection of bags, hand bags, and fashion accessories from recycled tires. They look great for what they are, and I like how each piece is named. Notice the ones in the main picture… [MORE] |
 Ecofriendly Creative Coffins - Rest in Your Flag, Sport or Favorite Theme::On Trend Hunter, there were a lot of featured trends about the latest creative and environmentally friendly coffins. CreativeCoffins.com followed the trend and made their own. The company creates a range… [MORE] |
 Recycled Solar Bags - Sakku Bags Made From Sails::TrendHunter has previously featured either recycled or solar bags, but none of these designs were both. Sakku combines the two eco-friendly concepts with their solar bag line that is made from recycled… [MORE] |
 Deodorizing Eco Clothes - Aoki Farago Aircool Suit::A Japanese formal men's wear company and chain store, Aoki, has come up with a deodorant suit, shirt and socks which promise to eliminate body odor during the hot dog days of summer.
The company also… [MORE] |
 Pro-Smoking Designs - 'Ash is Ok' Ashtray Flowerpot::Trend Hunter has featured numerous anti-smoking campaigns and designs, so I decided to be inclusive and give smokers a break this time.
Ultra hip designers Greece is For Lovers combine two favorite Greek… [MORE] |
 Compact Batmobiles - Dark Knight Goes Eco::I Stumbled Upon this image of a mini Batmobile, and I can’t help but think it’s only a matter of time before The Dark Knight really does start driving something like this.
After all, the rest of… [MORE] |
 11 Solar Cell Phone Technologies (SUPER GALLERY)::As consumers gain a heightened sense of responsibility for the environment, they're seeking out innovative energy alternatives to power their electronics, and that includes the ultimate must-have gadget,… [MORE] |
 5 Jobs Created By Global Warming - Careers For Climate Change::These climate predictions and job opportunities are specific to the Great Lakes region.
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. It's called global warming, and that means it's going to get...… [MORE] |
 Using Mountain Horns Via Cell Phone - The Telemegaphone Dale::The Telemegaphone Dale is an "art project" where, starting August 2, anyone can call a special telephone number and shout to the mountaintops.
Yeah, anybody can call, and phone calls will not be screened… [MORE] |
 $47,000 Oil Changes - Lamborghini Murcielago Luxury Tune Up::A Sheik paid $47,000 to have the oil changed on his Lamborghini Murcielago LP640.
To make sure the maintenance was performed right, he had his luxury oil change done in London. He had his car flown all… [MORE] |
 Segway-Style Standup Transit - The Toyota Winglet::Even though the Segway is still a rich man’s toy, Toyota thinks The Winglet is needed. They have three sizes, and one of them doesn’t even have handle bars, no doubt a design meant to appeal to the… [MORE] |
 Recycled Mosaics - More Schimmel Art, Now With Shimmer::When you sort your mail, does Symbolist art come to mind? Probably not, but Gustav Klimt was the inspiration behind this eco-friendly portrait made from recycled print ads.
We have featured Schimmel… [MORE] |
 Books About Bad Driving - "How We Drive"::Car crazy U.S. is also home to road rage, so it's no surprise that Traffic: How We Drive, by Tom Vanderbilt is getting a lot of attention. The book is literally about weaving through traffic effectively.… [MORE] |
 Green and Greasy Filipino Police - Cruisers To Run on McDonalds Grease::Police in the Philippines are going green and greasy, making headlines today for a new environmentally friendly initiative to ease the sting of soaring oil prices.
Manila cops are being celebrated for… [MORE] |
 Kinetic Eco Gadgets - The Shake MP3 Player::I love simple and practical gadgets, that's why I use my iPod Shuffle the most. Designer Kenneth Tay one ups Apple with his Shake MP3 player that utilizes kinetic energy to both charge the player and control… [MORE] |
 Cow Bone Jewelry - Andrew Ross Eco Bone Project::Andrew Ross is a young UK designer whose Bone Project produced a range of objects out of cow bones, including jewelry.
He got his material directly from an abattoir. Cow bones are now just discarded… [MORE] |
 Green Banking - e3bank::e3bank is setting a new standard for environmentally-friendly banking. e3bank, the first green bank on the east coast, is being built inside a sustainable building and will conduct all of its business… [MORE] |
 Designer Concept Bicycles - Bike To The Future::Bicycle: A vehicle consisting of two wheels and a seat powered by a human.
HA! Not if you are a designer!
Changing the way we look at things is the lifeblood of designers. You see a bike and you think,… [MORE] |
 Interactive Animal Posters - San Fransisco Zoo Ads::The San Fransisco Zoo has gotten the citizens of San Fran involved with their advertising campaign.
Marketers kill for this kind of involvement. The success of the campaign shows how well people respond… [MORE] |
 Coca-Cola Containers for Developing Nations - Coke Distribution for Meds::The Coca-Cola brand is everywhere, so why is it tough to get medical supplies and other humanitarian goods delivered? Simon Berry wondered the same thing and took the initiative to convince Coke to use… [MORE] |
 Personified Trees With Eyes - Voyeurs in Nature::Some trees like to do “it.” Others just like to watch. I thought the earlier post about the trees caught in the act of “procreating” was a very interesting phenomenon of nature. Curious, I wondered… [MORE] |
 Designer Doggie Doo Bags - Fashionable Poo Poo Bags::Doggie leftovers! That’s how poopoobags.com describes your dog’s excrement which needs to be put in their bags.
Junge Schactel says that poop-scoop bags should be pretty, so they made their line… [MORE] |
 Tree Porn – Greenpeace Gets Sensual With ‘Forest Love’::This has got to be the 'most unique' awareness video EVER. ForestLove is a new viral video by Greenpeace that shows trees getting it on and getting naughty.
With a message of, "Come Together For Forests,"… [MORE] |
 Pigs That Look Like Sheep - Boris the Lincolnshire Curly Coat Pig::I love this creature, who incidentally is named Boris. He is in fact a pig in sheep's clothing. Is he trendworthy? He is very cool, and very random and darn well worth a mention!
Looking like a sheep… [MORE] |
 Virgin Galactic Spacecrafts Unveiled - The White Knight Two::Virgin Galactic showed off the White Knight Two, the long awaited aircraft that will carry tourists into space. SpaceShipTwo will be flown up to 50,000 feet and launched for suborbital flight, making non-stop… [MORE] |
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