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Biodegradable Brilliance

Things that break down and decompose to fight global warming

Implications - Reduce, reuse and recycle were the hip ecowords of the 90s, and it looks as if “biodegradable” and “compostable” could be their new millennial substitutes. Using eco-friendly merchandise that decomposes, from containers to beds, is the latest innovation soothing consumer consciences.

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6 Examples, 0 Related: 79,785 Total Clicks

Date Range: Feb 08 - Sep 08

Trending: Warm

Consumer Insight Topics: Art & Design Home Eco

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Biodegradable Cell Phone - Bamboo Phone Sprouts Seeds After Composting

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Warm 23,960 Clicks Pub: Feb 27, 08

Biodegradable Cell Phone

Bamboo Phone Sprouts Seeds After Composting

This is a truly incredible cellular phone that has taken modern recycling methods and environmental consciousness into major consideration. The Bamboo phone is not only biodegradable, but when it is thrown… [More]

Hip Kitchen Composting - The 'Bio Pod' for Organic Waste

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Average 24,346 Clicks Pub: Aug 5, 08

Hip Kitchen Composting

The 'Bio Pod' for Organic Waste

It is inevitable that putting organic food waste in landfills will be restricted or even prohibited in the years to come. With this in mind, designers are creating new, attractive ways to help home owners… [More]

Edible Dishes - Biodegradable Picnic Ware

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Warm 9,002 Clicks Pub: Apr 23, 08

Edible Dishes

Biodegradable Picnic Ware

The perfect cutlery for nature lovers, this four-piece set is made from 100% biodegradable cassava. The set comprises cassava plates, bowls and cups plus wooden spoons, forks and knives. The crockery is… [More]

Biodegradable Couture - Helen Storey's Dissolving Wardrobe

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Average 5,101 Clicks Pub: Feb 19, 08

Biodegradable Couture

Helen Storey's Dissolving Wardrobe

Hopefully you are recycling your clothes by giving them to a younger sibling, goodwill or the like. But imagine a world where your clothes had an expiration date and started dissolving. What a great… [More]

Non-Dissolving Edible Packaging - Compost or Eat Your Containers

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Average 11,408 Clicks Pub: May 13, 08

Non-Dissolving Edible Packaging

Compost or Eat Your Containers

Letâ€™s face it: current food packaging, on one hand, is useful to keep food fresher, but is wasteful. Think of all the plastic and polystyrene containers that are just tossed away after you bring food… [More]

Biodegradable Beds - Essentia Eco Luxury Mattresses

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Mild 5,968 Clicks Pub: May 6, 08

Biodegradable Beds

Essentia Eco Luxury Mattresses

These luxury eco mattresses make Tempur seem like a Barbie doll bed. So what is about Essentia that is making the competition quake in their boots? They created a luxurious, eco-friendly, natural memory… [More]