A look at eco-friendly products, ideas, and design. Innovation for the sake of the planet. 🌏
Category: Eco-Friendly
Refillable Deodorant is a Small Step to Reduce Plastic Waste
We like the trend of companies creating refillable products that reduce single-use plastic, even when it's something as trivial as deodorant.
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Bird Buddy is a Smart Feeder that Lets You Finally Snag That Clear and Crisp Bird Photo
Bird Buddy is a smart bird feeder that recognizes your feathered visitor, and lets you snap a crisp, in-focus photo of them, for once.
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“Little Island” Takes Shape in New York, Promising a Refuge from the Big City
Little Island is rising from the Hudson River in New York City, and promises a small refuge from skyscrapers and the city's frantic pace.
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IceHotel 31 Keeps the Frozen Dreams Alive
For 31 consecutive seasons, the ICEHOTEL has been creating amazing winter experiences for guests, including 12 one-of-a-kind suites, made entirely of snow and ice.
An Entire City in a Stump – Powerful Ad About Deforestation
Everyday, a forest the size of New York City is destroyed.
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You Know EVs are Turning the Corner When Tractors Get in on the Act
The new Monarch Mk 4 compact tractor is all-electric, able to operate for 10+ hours, and capable of autonomous, driver-optional driving.
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Bringing the Outdoors Inside with These Incredible Furniture Pieces that Replicate Nature
There is furniture that is ‘inspired by nature’, and then there’s the new Design by Nature Collection, which looks like the real thing. Created by Swedish studio Front and Italian …
A Solar Coating Made From Food Waste Turns Every Window Into a Power Generating Surface
A new solar film invention captures UV light particles, and can be applied to any existing window.
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Concept for Tesla Electric Bicycle Presents an Intriguing Design
Designer Kendall Toerner hasn't waited for a Tesla bike to arrive, instead creating a compelling concept design for a 'Model B' bicycle, with a streamlined, futuristic design.
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Nine Amazing Facts About Redwoods
Redwood trees aren't just the tallest on the planet, they're smart, fascinating, and full of wonder.
Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport Celebrates One Year with Their Stunning ‘Garden of Wonder’
The world's best airport for the last eight years straight, Singapore's Jewel Changi Airport is a quantum leap in beauty, nature, and creativity over the competition.
MINI Vision Urbanaut Electric Van Concept
Electrek gives us a peek at the MINI Vision Urbanaut, a new electric concept van meant to showcase the company's autonomous thinking.
Elegant Woodnest Cabin In the Norwegian Forest
This elegant 'Woodnest' cabin is perched high in the forests over the Norwegian fjords, and full of elegant design elements.
Timelapse Videos Show How Much Our Houseplants Move in a Day
Thanks to some handy time-lapse video, we see that houseplants are actually quite active, stretching, bending, twirling and moving throughout the day.
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Escape With this 42 Second Moment of Happiness
Your Friday needs this short clip of 'Here Comes the Sun' being played on a Kalimba in a field of flowers to a happy pooch.
The Plastic Bag Store Shows us the Absurdity of the Plastic Era
Started as a tongue-in-cheek pop-up store in New York City, the Plastic Bag Store gives us a sad and satirical look at our world, which is steeped, surrounded, and filled …
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David Attenborough and Prince William Team Up for the Earthshot Prize
The Earthshot Prize is meant to inspire a new generation of problem solvers for our natural environment.
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Knit Children’s Shoes Are Biodegradable and Eco Friendly
Designer Shashar Asor imagines a smarter, more environmentally friendly shoe, made with biodegradable thread.
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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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