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Popular This Week1. 28 Eco Wall Innovations - From Outlandishly Large Living Walls to Eco-Friendly Wall Decor (CLUSTER)  Eco wall innovations are gaining momentum in society’s green movement, to the point where seeing massive vertical gardens or grass-growing walls is no longer surprising.
For some, going green means dedicating…2. 50 Green Home Construction Options - Next-Gen Eco Abodes, From Grass Roof Tiles to Ecosystem Showers (CLUSTER)  As consumer tastes trend towards green home construction, these options for an eco abode have never been more in home demand. From grass roof tiles to ecosystem showers, why not make your next home renovation…3. 40 Sure-Fire Chevrolets - From Gold-Plated Low Riders to Chunky Concept Cars (CLUSTER)  The Chevrolet brand has long been associated with American dependability. The makers of classics such as the Camaro and Corvette, with visionary aspirations seen in the Volt, Chevy is doing their part…4. Pencil Jewelry - Maria Cristina Bellucci Upcycles a Childhood Pastime into Cute Jewelry (GALLERY)  I've always thought worn down pencil ends were much more annoying than fashionable, but I've been proved wrong once more by Maria Cristina Bellucci -- an artist who can see the beauty in everything.
Her…5. 29 Tire Treads - From Tropical Tire Swings to Airless Army Tires (CLUSTER)  This is just a friendly reminder that you not only should be checking your tires routinely, but that the winter months are nearly here, which means that you should also have invested in some sturdy, winter…6. Recycled Newspaper Shoes - The Eco-Friendly Hot News Ballet Flats from All Black (GALLERY)  These eco-friendly Hot News ballet flats by Colin Lin for All Black are made from recycled newspaper, specifically three and a half pages of a Chinese language newspaper. The peek-a-boo woven flats and…7. Disposable Cutlery - The Bamboo Slips for Picnic are a Great Alternative to Common Plastic (GALLERY)  Considering plastic is becoming increasingly taboo, it was only a matter of time before one of the most common products was replaced with a more eco-friendly option, such as the Bamboo Slips for Picnic.…8. Self-Powered Prefab Homes - The Global Sustainable Home by John Farag (GALLERY)  Perhaps the pièce de résistance of prefab housing, the Global Sustainable Home could put other green homes to shame. Manufactured in a series of sections and then assembled on site, the Global Sustainable…9. Eco Construction Buffers - The Symbiotic Green Wall Makes for an Eco-Friendly Barrier (GALLERY)  Those living in urban areas are used to seeing huge, poster-plastered walls that form a barrier between a construction site and the city. Since these walls are visually unappealing and do not contribute…10. 15 Mega Mazda Motors - From 2025 Eco-Speeders to Auto Sexvertising (CLUSTER)  The Japanese know how to do everything superbly well, honestly. Aside from sports, I seriously believe they have mastered everything they have ever decided to master, so it’s no surprise that these mega…11. Shape-Shifting Knapsacks - The Ergonomic Smart Bag Eases Burden from Young Shoulders (VIDEO)  I don’t normally use a backpack (although I fear my heavy shoulder bag will have me wake up one day with a hunch), but if I did, I would choose the Smart Bag.
The Smart Bag is an ergonomic backpack that…12. Solar-Powered Planes - The Solar Impulse Takes to the Tarmac For First Time (VIDEO)  Evoking similar feelings felt when the Wright Brothers flew their first plane, the Solar Impulse tested the runway for the first time. Planning to eventually take a 20 to 25 day trip around the world,…13. Vampire Power Slayers - iGo Power Smart Wall & Power Smart Tower Reduce Standby Power by 85% (VIDEO)  Today’s economy has us all thinking of ways to save money. We add an extra can of water to frozen juices, walk or bike to work and yet every time you sleep or leave your home; a phantom lurks. It’s Vampire…14. Oil Landscape Talks - The Edward Burtnysky Ted Presentation Photographs the Energy Crisis (VIDEO)  Our eyes seem to glaze over important issues as if they weren’t presented to us each and every day, yet the Edward Burtnysky TED presentation shows us exactly what we seem to be ignoring. Using the powerful…15. Modest Ecotricars - The Triker Electric Car Offers a Simple Eco-Friendly Ride (GALLERY)  Swedish designer Marouane Bembli of the ‘Triker’ electric car is definitely on to something. Most electric vehicles designed these days offer too much—they’re ‘supercars’ that just aren’t as practical… |
Popular This Month1. 42 Transportable Homes - Abodes on the Go, from Portable Apartments to All-Terrain Cabins (CLUSTER)  When it comes to living space, portability has so many perks. Bored with your current surroundings? Just pick up and go. Natural disaster? No problem. Plus, the transportable homes we see today are a far…2. 70 Unique Abodes - The Homebuyer Tax Credit Makes Buying Cool Houses Easier (CLUSTER)  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…3. 56 Green Gadgets - Eco-Friendly Tech Devices, from Solar-Powered Phones to Disposable Laptops (CLUSTER)  It was only a few years ago that wooden computers, disposable laptops, and solar-powered phones were virtually unknown concepts. Fast forward to today, and the number of eco-friendly tech devices is astounding.…4. 56 Life-Saving Innovations - From Flu-Thwarting Suckers to Doggie Disaster Duds (CLUSTER)  It’s a crazy world out there. One minute you have to worry about a life-threatening hurricane or a killer tsunami, the next it’s a deadly virus you could get while taking the subway or shaking hands with…5. 51 Modern Fuel Cell Innovations - From Hydrogen Cars Made of Ice to Fuel Cell Laptops (CLUSTER)  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…6. 25 Arboreal Buildings - Tree-Based Architecture, from Treetop Castles to Invisible Treehouses (CLUSTER)  As the planet goes green, so too does our tendency to live closer to nature. And I’m not talking about your average backyard treehouse. More and more people are turning to tree-based architecture, creating…7. 28 Eco Wall Innovations - From Outlandishly Large Living Walls to Eco-Friendly Wall Decor (CLUSTER) Eco wall innovations are gaining momentum in society’s green movement, to the point where seeing massive vertical gardens or grass-growing walls is no longer surprising.
For some, going green means dedicating…8. Beach Cabin Compounds - Tiny House Zoning Challenge Pays Off in Washington State (GALLERY)  Christian and Laurie Kazimir wanted to build tiny beach cabins on their Olympic Peninsula lot in Washington State, but they were told that each structure had to meet the building code’s minimum square…9. 25 Sweet Eco Shoes - From Biodegradable Sneakers to Vegan Sandals (CLUSTER)  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,…10. Cardboard Catwalks - Strode College Challenges Young Designers With Odd Medium (GALLERY)  Upcycling cardboard packaging through costume and couture design was the task recently given Creative and Art and Design students at Strode College in the UK. The recycled cardboard design results included…11. Ewok Tree Houses - Benoit Fray Creates Futuristic Arbol Abodes (GALLERY)  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…12. Circuit Board Sneakers - Gabriel Dishaw Creates Metallic Footwear Masterpiece (GALLERY)  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,…13. 43 Modern Prefab Buildings - from Portable Vacation Homes to Prefab Anti-Aging Architecture (CLUSTER)  Pop-up architecture and shipping container homes are just a few examples of the modern prefab buildings we’ve featured on Trend Hunter.
This cluster explores some of the most unique modern prefab buildings…14. 44 Green Jewelry Designs - From Upcycled Jewelry to Soda Can Necklaces (CLUSTER)  With the abundance of eco-friendly green jewelry designs available on the market, you don’t have to sacrifice accessorizing for the sake of being a greener fashionista.
Granted, some green jewelry is…15. 53 Sailing Innovations - From Leopard Print Sailing Kicks to Sailor Swimsuits (CLUSTER)  Sailboats are expensive, hard to maintain and can only be used during certain times of the year. No wonder rich people love them.
From leopard print sailing kicks to sailor swimsuits, check out the 53… |
Popular Last Month1. Detachable Wedding Dresses - The Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection is Eco & Multifunctional (GALLERY)  The gowns in the Morgan Boszilkov Natural Bridal Collection stand apart from other wedding dresses I've seen for two primary reasons: they're eco-friendly and multifunctional. The two designs I've featured…2. 73 Cardboard Creations - From Sculptural Structured Supports to Recyclable Workspaces (CLUSTER)  When I think of cardboard, the word ‘box’ is always close at hand. To me, cardboard boxes are the epitome of childhood imagination, yet so much more can result from such an eco-friendly material—everything…3. 45 Unique Home Lighting Fixtures - Interesting Illumination, from Peeling Lamps to Slinky Lights (CLUSTER)  Gone are the days when single lightbulbs dangle from the ceiling. Today’s home lighting is much more unique—if the existence of dog lamps, digital wallpaper, and stringy chandeliers are any indication. …4. 50 Denimovations - The Many Metamorphoses of Basic Blue Jeans (CLUSTER)  Jeans are a staple in every wardrobe, but basic blue jeans are giving way not only to different cuts and colors but also innovative and sometimes startlingly expensive embellishments. Denim is also becoming…5. 100 Trashy Transformations - Garbage Art, Trash-Inspired Fashion and Trashtastic Innovation (CLUSTER)  The floating trash heap in the Pacific Ocean is just one reminder of the ridiculous amount of garbage that we humans produce every single day. Trashy transformations are one way that members of society…6. Surreal Foliage Photography - 'Colors' by Trifon Marchovski Captures the Season's Best Hues (GALLERY)  Autumn is an insanely beautiful season, and 'Colors' by Trifon Marchovski captures the changing foliage beautifully. Here in Southern California, our landscape is dotted with palm trees and evergreens,…7. Rapid Car-Boat Hybrids - The Python Amphibious Vehicle is Super Speedy on Water (GALLERY)  Merging the front-end of a truck with the rear-end of what looks like a Corvette, the Python Amphibious auto is the fastest amphibious vehicle (vehicles that can travel on both land and water) ever with…8. 40 Tip Top Toyotas - From Fish-Shaped Submersibles to Sentimental Sports Cars (CLUSTER)  Toyota is a favorite among the drivers in America. The Toyota Camry is one of the most beloved cars in the country. My first car was a Camry... how I miss her so.
In honor of Toyota, and all of their…9. 45 Public Transportation Innovations - From LED Technology for Subways to Self-Steering Buses (CLUSTER)  It’s becoming ever more important to encourage people to utilize public transportation over more wasteful transit options. To do this, metros across the globe are redefining the way we travel. If that…10. 30 Brewtiful Beer Bottle Innovations - From Risque Packaging to Couches Made Out of Cans (CLUSTER)  Some people say that English is the language of the world, but I would disagree. I think that beer is the language of the world, after all, there are hardly any cultures that don’t enjoy a cold one.
These…11. Ring-Shaped Electric Cars - 'eRinGo' Features Rotor-Gyro Balancing and Two Steering Wheels (GALLERY)  The ‘eRinGo’ by Iranian designer Mohammad Ghezel is a ring-shaped electric car. It rotor/gyro system balances the vehicle on a large wheel running around its axis. Two medium-sized side wheels also provide…12. 44 Ways China Prospers - The China Economy, From Chinese Microcars to Trillion Dollar Firms (CLUSTER)  News about the China economy is everywhere; China has created this and discovered that. We all know what’s going on with the East—and that my friends, is not what’s going on in the West. While we continue…13. Fast Food-Inspired Branding - Breadedescalope Cooks Up a New 'Grow to Go' Identity for Wildwuchs (GALLERY)  Everything is becoming increasingly convenient; design studio Breadedescalope has decided to take note from the fast food epidemic to transform the flower shop, Wildwuchs, around their new motto ‘Grow…14. 40 Avant-Garde Angletecture Designs - From Boomerang Buildings to Sloped Sustainable Homes (CLUSTER)  This slideshow of angletecture designs proves that when it comes to construction, neat 90 degree corners don’t always cut it. From boomerang-shaped buildings to edifices like the one on the right, there’s…15. Monolithic Eco Riders - The Allivictus Recyclone is the Ultimate in Green Cruising (GALLERY)  As its name suggests, the Allivictus Recyclone doesn’t take recycling lightly. No, the entire construction of this eco-conscious vehicle is a recycled mass of rubber, PVC, and PET mixed into a resin matrix,… |
