 Eco Bike and Car Combos - The Free Spirit::The Free Spirit is a cross between a bike and a car. What Leonid Lucenko has really designed, of course, is a tricycle.
Sometimes designers let creativity get in the way. For example, the Free Spirit… [MORE] |
 Imaginary 2090 Scenes - Flooded London by SquintOpera::Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" showed what major cities such as San Francisco and New York would look like when the sea encroached due to global warming. The prepared images were shown from the perspective… [MORE] |
 Repurposed Rockers - Rocking Chair Platforms::Constantinos Economides believes he can help save old chairs including favourite ones by repurposing them into rockers. He has designed curved wooden platforms where the chairs can be strapped on. There… [MORE] |
 Very Green Crossover Cars - Mazda Kazamai::Mazda has unveiled the first official images of the new Mazda Kazamai concept. Mazda must be super excited about the design, it seems they couldn't wait until the car's official debut on August 26 at the… [MORE] |
 25 Prefab Homes - From Cardboard to Shipping Containers (SUPER GALLERY)::Flat-pack, pop-up and prefab are all terms that are becoming increasingly popular int he world of design and living. Prefabricated products go way beyond the shelves of Ikea; in fact, prefab homes -- yes,… [MORE] |
 Wooden Artificial Islands - Vicente Guallart’s Hexagonal Islands::What do you do if the only access to your local oceanfront property is lined with jagged stones and pointy coral? You do what humans do best - make it the way you want it.
Architect, Vicente Guallart,… [MORE] |
 Eco Fun Packaging - Tofu & Pudding in a Balloon::Packaging is a necessary evil. We need it to preserve the items and keep them organized. However, once we open up our packages, and use the actual product, the packaging material is bound for the garbage… [MORE] |
 Make cake, Not War - Peace of Cake::Peace of Cake is a cake tray with a message, "Make cake, not war."
Fred says, "Everybody knows if we made more cake and less war the world would be a happier place."
However, we all know that it takes… [MORE] |
 32 Electric Cars (SUPER GALLERY)::Electric cars are not the future: zero-emission vehicles are the now! There are a variety of eco-friendly, battery-powered cars on the market today and thousands more in design and concept stages.
In… [MORE] |
 UK All-Electric Cars - ZeCar & Zevan by Stevens Vehicles::Zecar isn't a German car, Zecar isn't French either. The Zecar and the Zevan are zero-emission, all-electric vehicles by Stevens Vehicles, built in Whales!
The battery-powered Zecar is only three metres… [MORE] |
 Dolphins in the City - WWF Guerrilla Donation Campaign::When Maui's dolphin population hit an alarmingly low number of only 111, WWF had to act fast. They wanted to raise awareness about this terrible fact before a crucial parliament vote could take place in… [MORE] |
 Environmental Art Wars - Make Some Green Design 2008::Keeseh Studio is holding an international competition to promote upcycling through utilizing waste material. The Make Some Green Design Competition 2008 is open to all students and design enthusiasts.… [MORE] |
 Methanol Powered Laptops - PolyFuel Lenovo T40 ThinkPad::Fuel cell technology could be coming to your laptop in a few years. PolyFuel, a company based in California, has a working prototype that converts methanol fuel to electricity that can run a laptop computer.… [MORE] |
 Ethical Bug Removal - The Spider Catcher::Ewww.....gross! It's a spider! I don't know about you, but if I see a spider, I scream very loudly and run very far away. I then commission my lovely boyfriend to brutally murder the bugger as soon as… [MORE] |
 Futuristic Eco Cities - Foster + Partners Plans in Rimini, Italy::Giant architecture firms tend to think big. Foster + Partners not only want to make a statement in the sleepy beach town of Rimini, Italy, they want to transport the entire seafront to make a tourist mecca… [MORE] |
 Stylish Eco Scooters - The Nissan Mori::Nissan has a team of innovative designers that understand that eco-friendly products don't have to sacrifice on design or style. As a result, the Nissan Mori scooter was designed to be aesthetically appealing… [MORE] |
 Design Inspiration from Sea Creatures - Marine Muses::Trend Hunter's regular readers know they can depend on this site to bring them creative inspiration. These odd sea creatures are just simply mesmerizing. These may trigger an idea for a new color combination,… [MORE] |
 Pink Dog Poo - Poop Scoop Awareness Campaign::Pink doggy doo is being spotted on streets in the UK thanks to a bizarre new poop scoop awareness campaign.
Oak Tree Heath nature reserve in Nottinghamshire has unleashed activists with pink spray paint,… [MORE] |
 Breakdancing Honey Bees - Haagen-Dazs Bee-Boys for Awareness::Colony collapse disorder is threatening honey bees with extinction and Haagen-Dazs wants to help. The ice cream company is debuting a video with break dancers dressed as honey bees for SaveTheHoneyBees.com.… [MORE] |
 Carbon Neutral Flying Cars - The Parajet Skycar::The Parajet Skycar, a biodiesel-powered, all-terrain dune buggy, doubles as a powered paraglider. It will be "the world’s first carbon neutral flying car," according to the company.
The Skycar Expedition… [MORE] |
 18 Innovative Initiatives to Save Trees (SUPER GALLERY)::Throwing yourself on the ground of a forest to try to protest clear cutting isn't the only way you can save trees. In fact, there are hundreds of ways you can help save the livelihood of the planet, many… [MORE] |
 Hats Made of Upcycled Coffee Sacks - Trilby Hat by Ataahua::Once again I am dumbfounded by the outrageous price tags of eco-friendly items that are made by recycling CHEAP material.
A very good example is this traditional Cuban coffee roasters' Trilby hat by Ataahua.… [MORE] |
 Super Charged Electric Cars - Ultimate Aero EV from Shelby SuperCars::Eco-friendly car designers are splitting into two schools: those who think teeny weenie, and those who want faster electric supercars. The Ultimate Aero EV by Shelby SuperCars joins hot eco sports cars… [MORE] |
 Remixed Eco Art Mediums - Cassette Tape Skeletons::This is a totally awesome use of poor, old, nearly extinct cassette tapes, currently on display at the International Museum of Surgical Science.
The Cassette Tape Skeleton was made by Brian Dettmer who… [MORE] |
 Nature Candy - Striped Icebergs::These pictures you may have received in your email box are actually true! A Norwegian sailor Oyvind Tangen took some remarkable pictures of unusual icebergs when he was on board a research ship between… [MORE] |
 Architectural Oddity - Was Antoni Gaudi a Nut or Genius?::We are all impressed by the architectural marvels that are planned for around the world. However, some designs are so cutting edge, that the architects who create them are questioned to be 'nuts or genius'.… [MORE] |
 Reknown Graffiti Artist Unmasked - Banksy Identified::Banksy’s success may be threatened by exposure of his actual identity. Almost nothing is known about the cult graffiti artist whose are is considered subversive and political. It gets sky high bids at… [MORE] |
 Hemp Cars - Lotus Uses Hemp for Eco Friendly Body Panels::Lotus motors is searching hard for a car that will represent the 3 R’s: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. One of the ingenious ways they are reducing car weight is by making body panels out of hemp composites… [MORE] |
 Leather Reusable Bags - The Ultimate in Reusable?::"I must have one!" That was my first reaction when I saw the collection of these bags from Natalie Thakur.
Everyone is so anti plastic bag at the moment I love the fact that reusable bags are being made… [MORE] |
 Japanese Inspired Gazebos - Arioso TORO::Designed by Gaspard in Thailand, Arioso TORO is a Gazebo inspired by the the traditional Japanese paper lantern. You can set it up outside in your backyard or rooftops.
It will keep you warm inside with… [MORE] |
 Solar Powered Loungers - The Tech Chair::Are you a sun worshiper that's also addicted to gadgets? Meet the Tech Chair, a solar powered lounger that will allow you to nerd it up under the summer rays without draining your laptop or MP3 player… [MORE] |
 Green Celebrity Dream Cars - The Tesla Roadster & Stars Who Love It::The Tesla Roadster is one of the most-desired cars of the future. The eco-friendly electric supercar has car aficionados and celebrities as anxious to check them out as the rest of us. 1,000 customers… [MORE] |
 Eco Planes - Bombardier Reveals The CSeries Jet::The Bombardier CSeries jet is proof that Canada’s token airplane manufacturer is series about going green. Analysts are predicting that the line of more environmentally-friendly planes will be a tremendous… [MORE] |
 Greenwashing Children - Mattel Criticized for Barbie BCause line::Barbie has been an icon for decades and while Mattel has previously been criticized for inventing a doll that promotes unhealthy beauty ideals, they are now being accused of greenwashing ever since the… [MORE] |
 Air-Powered Cars - MDI and Tata Collaborate::Sure, we have plenty of air, so why not use it to motor around in Tata Nano cars? The company that boasts they can build a $2,500 car is working on an air-powered model with an engine from MDI Enterprises.… [MORE] |
 Bike Powered Ambulance - The Jaambaaro::The Jaambaaro is a pedal-powered ambulance designed by Benoit Angibaud for regions that barely have roads and certainly very little transportation.
"It features a canopy for keeping people out of the… [MORE] |
 Mini Eco Chargers - Solar Charger Keyring::You can now carry around a renewable source of power for your gadgets. This solar-powered keyring device is mainly intended for emergencies where important conversation are cut off due to battery power.… [MORE] |
 Ending The US Dependence on Foreign Oil - T Boone Pickens Has A PickensPlan::T Boone Pickens is an deliciously wealthy oilman from Texas who is ready to help end America's dependence on foreign oil. The PickensPlan involves building the world's largest wind farm in the area between… [MORE] |
 Fashion Statement Against Oil Prices - Alphanumeric Gassed Tee::The ever increasing gas prices have crossed the line from ridiculous to unbearable. Well known for their socially aware and witty t-shirts, fashion brand Alphanumeric depicts this sad situation on their… [MORE] |
 Ikea Rental Bikes - Brand Colors and Trailer Included::Ikea is going green in Denmark with a new program that loans bikes with trailers to customers to take home their purchases. The bikes are built in the classic Ikea design and sturdy enough to handle a… [MORE] |
 Electric Sportscars - L1X-75 GT from Mullen Motors::The all-electric, 120 mph L1X-75 GT from Mullen Motor Company and Hybrid Technologies Inc. costs $125,000. The L1X-75 GT offers 100 miles from 4-6 hours of charging, but at 120 mph, you can get a long… [MORE] |
 Gas Rebates Keep Consumers Spending - It's FREE Gas-mania::While drivers feel they are getting strangled by gas prices, the gas-rebate gimmick business is running wild. It's almost to the point that if you are spending money, you can ask for a gas rebate! Hotels… [MORE] |
 Eco Aluminum Beer Bottles - Great Lakes Brewery Rebranding::Ricky Salsberry is a budding designer who has come up with some very creative, environmentally-friendly aluminum bottles for Great Lakes Brewery.
Chances are, if you've scoured the shelves at your local… [MORE] |
 Cars of 2028 - 3 Futuristic Volkswagen Concepts::Have you ever wondered, "How will the world of driving feel like after 20 years?" Volkswagen is offering their prediction in the form of three 2028 concepts that showcase their vision of the driving future.… [MORE] |
 11 Solar Panel Vehicles - From Toyota Prius to DIY Cars::Always looking for a brighter future, Trend Hunter has featured many articles about solar energy resources for vehicles over the years. From the recent news of the next generation Toyota Prius being equipped… [MORE] |
 Green Hollywood Architects - Brad Pitt Designs Eco Hotel in Dubai::Brad Pitt has publicly shared that, while acting is his career, his true passion lies in architecture. Angelina Jolie's husband is now busy designing his first major construction project in Dubai.
The… [MORE] |
 Green Celebrity Lifestyles - George Clooney Drives a Tango::George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Cindy Crawford, Sheryl Crowe. The stars you know by last name only are hot on the ecology trail. George is single, and while his Tesla Roadster is being built, he's leaning… [MORE] |
 Ecological Awareness Sneakers - The Endangered Species Shoes::Puma, Atmos and photographer Mitsuaki Iwago have teamed up to bring you the PUMA x Atmos Endangered Species Collection, which includes six shoes featuring endangered animals. The collection is made up… [MORE] |
 Photovoltaic Rooftop Waves - The Solar Wave Pavilion by Michael Jantzen::Paying homage to the extinct Mastadon, the Solar Wave Pavilion is Michael Jantzen's attempt to design an eco-friendly structure that uses a variety of alternative energy sources. The wavy roof will gather… [MORE] |
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