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Popular This Week1. Storm Chasing Bloggers - 10 Killer Storm Photos (GALLERY)  With three killer storms about to hit the southeast coast, Hurricane Hannah, Hurricane Ike, and Josefina, we are all reminded that times (and weather patterns) have changed. These remarkable photos were…2. Unexplored World Wonders - Socotra (GALLERY)  Earth isn't bad, ya know? There is still lots to discover here. Like a place that is hot, harsh, dry, out in the middle of the ocean somewhere - but has species of flora and fauna that are not found anyplace…3. Pareidolia Photography - Mother Nature's Practical Jokes (GALLERY)  Mother Nature can be a real prankster, and we’re reminded of this when we see crazy tree photos like these. Unlike most “normal” trees, these plants have grown in some really unusual ways. Whether creating…4. Emotional Hippies - Crying Over Dead Trees (VIDEO)  There is no use crying over fallen trees, but it does not seem to stop these guys. This film is real and features a set of incredibly emotional hippies who literally cry over a tree that was cut down in…5. Gadgets That Save Gas - The Blade (VIDEO)  It sounds too good to be true — the gas-saving Blade. It's a little device that screws onto the end of your tailpipe and in extensive testing, has shown anywhere from 16-34% savings on gas! That’s an average…6. Extreme Acts of 'Artistic' Awareness - Activists Hangs Herself On Fish Hooks (VIDEO)  Alice Newstead is a performance artist who literally hung herself up on fish hooks to raise awareness for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
To protest the harvesting and selling of shark fins, Newstead…7. 45 Modes of Eco-Friendly Transportation (CLUSTER)  Every day, the mavericks of eco-friendly travel continue to produce more and more innovative ideas to shape how we travel in the future. Many of them center on alternatives to gas, and these concepts are…8. Skateboard Stairs - Recycling at Roartocket Skateboard School (VIDEO)  What happens to old skateboards when they are totally cratered? They become watches, or rings, or stair steps. At Roartocket Skateboard School (check it out - it’s in Toronto!) they decided that stair…9. 18 Eco Tips For The Credit Crunch  With the credit crunch beginning to bite and belts starting to be tightened, we’re seeing a number of trends connected with spending less and spending wisely. There's been a nod to wartime economizing…10. Peeing on Patrons - Tenants Above Delicatessen Seek Revenge  There has been a stream of criticism raining down on the hoity-toity NoLita restaurant called Delicatessen.
A guy who had been draining the lizard out his window has taken things into his own hands,…11. Green Notebook Packaging - HP Pavilion DV6929 Comes in Eco Messenger Bag  HP’s notebook computers are getting greener by the minute. The HP Pavilion dv6929 laptop was recently named the winner of Walmart’s Home Entertainment Design Challenge for its innovative, eco-friendly…12. Recycled Cars As Mechanical Snails - 1966 VW Beatle Becomes "The Golden Mean" (GALLERY)  As the images show, a recycled 1966 VW Bug, which made its debut at Burning Man, has taken on a new identity.
It’s been transformed into an enormous, ride-on, six-seater, glow-in-the-dark, fire-shooting…13. Sustainable Home Decor - Cork Accessories Hit the Home (GALLERY)  While many vintners are moving away from real cork stoppers, it seems that the rest of the world is embracing the springy, natural material. And why not? It's sustainable, reusable, watertight, sound…14. 14 Eco-Friendly House Mods (CLUSTER)  With these eco-friendly house modifications, any home can instantly become a bit greener, even on a budget. A 100% eco-friendly home is hard to come by, especially one that isn’t brand new. But with these…15. Solar Car Carriers - Toyota Cargo Ships Go Green  Most people who buy foreign cars don't think about how their cars get to their local dealership. They also probably don't consider that the average cargo ship burns 120 gallons per mile as it carries hybrids… |
Popular This Month1. Rubber Wedding Gowns - A Dress Made of 1400 Rubber Gloves (GALLERY)  British artist's Susie MacMurray's bridal dress is made from 1,400 inverted rubber gloves - yes, just the common household variety for doing the dishes.
It will be featured in New York's Museum of Art…2. Storm Chasing Bloggers - 10 Killer Storm Photos (GALLERY) With three killer storms about to hit the southeast coast, Hurricane Hannah, Hurricane Ike, and Josefina, we are all reminded that times (and weather patterns) have changed. These remarkable photos were…3. "Best Toilet" Awards - Nashville's Hermitage Hotel Wins 2008 Honor (GALLERY)  The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee has been selected as the Best Restroom for 2008 by the readers (what?) of BestRestroom.com.
Releasing the chocolate hostages in a hostile environment can be…4. Intelligent Future Homes - The Jung Smart House (GALLERY)  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…5. 11 Green Cars With 3 Wheels (CLUSTER)  A diverse range of green automobile manufacturers have been heavily emphasizing the eco-friendly attributes of their cars. A lot of concept, and even some production, cars share a peculiar commonality…6. 95% Recycled Architecture - Tiny Texas Houses (GALLERY)  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…7. Fashion Leather Shackles - Haute Couture Bondage Jewelry (GALLERY)  The fall collections of several top fashion designers such as Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix feature what was once relegated as fetish wear - leather wrist and ankle restraints. Trend…8. Unexplored World Wonders - Socotra (GALLERY) Earth isn't bad, ya know? There is still lots to discover here. Like a place that is hot, harsh, dry, out in the middle of the ocean somewhere - but has species of flora and fauna that are not found anyplace…9. Insects From Found Objects - Insect Art by Chris Goodwin (GALLERY)  Chris Goodwin made these little insect sculptures out of found objects - anything from screws to razor blades. One of these bugs could take him about four hours to figure out how to fit the pieces together…10. Recycled Antique Alamanacs - Eco Farmers' Almanac Art (GALLERY)  The Farmers' Almanac has been used as a guide post for weather forecasting for centuries (the first Farmers Almanac was published in 1818!) Its influence continues to be strong today, despite the availability…11. Virally Cute Videos - Interspecies Love (VIDEO)  "Interspecies Love" is one of the cornerstones of the viral pass-along phenomenon. A cousin to the overwhelmingly cute "Baby Animals" email so popular in the 90's, this imagery seems to have a profound…12. Pareidolia Photography - Mother Nature's Practical Jokes (GALLERY) Mother Nature can be a real prankster, and we’re reminded of this when we see crazy tree photos like these. Unlike most “normal” trees, these plants have grown in some really unusual ways. Whether creating…13. Emotional Hippies - Crying Over Dead Trees (VIDEO) There is no use crying over fallen trees, but it does not seem to stop these guys. This film is real and features a set of incredibly emotional hippies who literally cry over a tree that was cut down in…14. Burning Man Transportation - The Dogsled (GALLERY)  This hand-built, pedal-powered, four-wheeler was built by a father/son team as part of the Burning Man Festival - a festival described by its organizers as an experiment in community, radical self-expression,…15. Newspaper Couture - ‘Wear the News’ by Elena Gregusova (GALLERY)  Newspaper fashion by Elena Gregusova is anything but ‘trashy’. In fact, the recycled fashion is extremely creative and sculptural. The designer and her photographer husband (Martin Gregus) and jewellery… |
Popular Last Month1. Designer Concept Bicycles - Bike To The Future (GALLERY)  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,…2. Soy Swimwear - Nikster's Eco Bikinis (GALLERY)  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…3. 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,…4. Supercar Designs by Art Students - The Royal College of Art Concept Cars (GALLERY)  Dream with the designers from the Royal College of Art. Dream about a future for cars where they are made of aerodynamic glass. Dream about running a red rocket-bar that resembles a motorcycle with a side…5. Human-Powered Monorails - The Shweeb (GALLERY)  Starting off as an adventure park ride, the Shweeb may soon become a popular mode of transportation.
Designed by Geoffrey Barnett, this high efficiency, no emission urban transport system combines recumbent…6. Cars of 2028 - 3 Futuristic Volkswagen Concepts (GALLERY)  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.…7. Celebrity Architects - Pamela Anderson's Eco-Friendly Dubai Hotel (GALLERY)  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…8. Tree Porn - Greenpeace Gets Sensual With ‘Forest Love’ (VIDEO)  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,"…9. Chic Recycled Jewellery - Holly Anne Mitchell’s Newspaper Jewellery (GALLERY)  Holly Anne Mitchell changes losing lottery tickets into a revenue generating enterprise. The American artist designs and constructs her line of jewellery out of recycled paper products. Mitchell uses expired…10. Living Shoes - Grass Flip Flops for Krispy Kreme  Summer has hit in the UK and to celebrate, Krispy Kreme has created the world's first (living) grass flip flops.
Each green flip flop has over 5,000 blades of grass growing from its sole. If tended…11. $18,000 Electric Vehicles - Nice MyCar (GALLERY)  Nice is debuting its new plug-in electric city car, the MyCar, at the British Motor Show in London on July 23. The two-seater, eco-fun car with zero emissions be available in the U.K. this fall, with prices…12. Architectural Oddity - Was Antoni Gaudi a Nut or Genius? (GALLERY)  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'.…13. 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…14. Nature Candy - Striped Icebergs (GALLERY)  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…15. Fashion Statement Against Oil Prices - Alphanumeric Gassed Tee (GALLERY)  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… |
