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Category: Eco-Friendly
Oceanbird is a Cargo Ship With Massive Retractable Sails
The Oceanbird is a new cargo ship with five massive retractable sails that extend to reduce pollution by up to 90%.
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Sea-Thru is a Visual Algorithm to Magically Remove Water From Underwater Photography
Oceanographer and engineer Derya Akkaynak has devised a new algorithm, cleverly named 'Sea Thru' that cancels out blue green hues, producing underwater imagery so pristine that it looks like the water has …
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Uber Plans to Use 100% Electric Vehicles in the US, Canada, and Europe by 2030
Uber announced a plan to have their entire platform run on electric, zero emissions vehicles in the coming years.
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Canyon Future Mobility Concept Bridges the Car and Bike Divide
Canyon’s Future Mobility concept bridges the gap between e-bikes and cars, with a fascinating design.
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Drink Ring Holders Made From Spent Brewer’s Grain
These innovative drink ring holders are made from spent brewer's grain.
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Redefine Meat’s 3D Printed Steak Aims to Battle The Real Thing
Israel-based Redefine Meat is attempting to create a 3D printed steak, complete with 'muscle', 'blood', and 'fat', the components that makeup a beef steak.
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The o2 Treehouses Are a Self Described “Ewok Village”
These 'Treewalkers" liken themselves to an Ewok Village, a nod to the adorable creatures from Star Wars.
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Listen to a Soundmap of Forests Around the World
This innovative map lets you listen into recordings of forests all over the world.
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The Smog Free Ring Literally Puts The Concept of Clean Air On Your Finger
This ingenious ring uses compressed smog to bring attention to the issue of air pollution.
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Erode Soap Is Irregularly Shaped on Purpose
Beautifully designed soap from UMÉ that has organically shaped ridges that slowly wear down as you use it.
The Magic of Icelandic Turf Houses
Iceland's living turf roof houses are an iconic part of the country's history.
Takeout Containers Reimagined as an Eco-Friendly, Circular System
A clever takeout container solution that utilizes an eco-friendly, reusable design.
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EarthSpeakr Lets Kids Speak Up For The Planet
EarthSpeakr is a beautiful and clever new app from designer Olafur Eliasson that uses augmented reality to let kids superimpose themselves onto nature, and record messages about the planet.
Vollebak’s New Garbage Watch Wants Us To Rethink Waste Entirely
The Garbage Watch from Vollebak uses e-waste components to create a wild looking timepiece.
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3D Printed Terra Cotta Tiles Are Helping Restore Coral Habitat
These clever terra cotta tiles are 3D printed and interlocked to help coral regrow.
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The Ebussy is a Modular, Inexpensive EV That Can Be a Camper or a Pickup
Looking almost like a fun toy, the Ebussy is a real electric vehicle, made in Germany, and coming to roads and paths around the world in 2021.
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Desserto Is a Brilliant Vegan Leather Made From Cactus
Desserto is a stylish, eco-friendly leather made from cactus.
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Sleep In a Suspended ‘Avocado’ Tent in A Belgian Forest
In the Belgian forest of Borgloon, a series of teardrop tents are suspended from the trees, like giant growing avocados.
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Litli Ulfur’s Organic, Mossy Embroidery Mimics the Natural World
Like stepping onto a soft, mossy covering of a forest floor, these beautifully crafted embroidery pieces take us out of our normal lives, and into a beautifully natural one. They’re …
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Sticks and Stones and Strings, Simple Yet Beautiful Art by Natalie Ciccoricco
Natalie Ciccoricco's simple yet beautiful arrangements, bringing a balance between nature and geometric craft.
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Skylines Tower In New York Promises a More Natural, Harmonious Skyscraper
Designed by Lissoni Casal Ribeiro, the massive, 80+ story tower incorporates huge gardens, expansive platforms, and aims to be more of a living and breathing entity than a traditional building.
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Cardkits Are Sustainable Paper Toys to Inspire Creativity
These sustainable paper kits let you build cities with delightful detail and working parts.
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