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WEST COAST GREEN: ELV Motors’ Scooter gets 180MPG
California-based ELV Motors showcased several slick electric scooters at West Coast Green, but they stole the spotlight with their VKM 50 hybrid that gets about 180 mpg. Its 49cc gasoline engine powers a 500-watt electric engine and it reaches nearly 40 mph. It also looks more like a motorcycle than a scooter, with a tandem [...]
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The iYo Magnetic Induction iPhone Charger
For those times when you are hanging out in your underground lair with no sunlight to speak of, this little device could power your iPhone should the battery die. The iYo Induction Power Charger, designed by Swedish industrial designer Peter Huvander, is a yo-yo that utilizes magnetic induction to generate and store energy as [...]
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Madagascar’s Rural Clinics Powered by Solar Panels
Solar panels are unique among sources of clean and renewable energy for their ability to generate electricity practically anywhere in the world. Recently Madagascar joined with the Development Intervention Fund to begin retrofitting a number of rural clinics with photovoltaic cells. For those in energy-deprived communities who are in need of medical care, having access [...]
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Herzog and de Meuron’s Stunning Triangular Skyscraper
Recently Herzog & de Meuron revealed Le Project Triangle, an incredible structure that will rise 200 meters from the Porte de Versailles in Paris. The stunning skyscraper will feature a profile so slim that it casts virtually no shadow, and its orientation will be optimized to take advantage of both solar and wind power. Paris’ [...]
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London Design Festival: Ash Pendant Lamp by Tom Raffield
Designed by Tom Raffield, co-founder of Sixixis, these beautiful Ash Pendant lamps are formed from 80 meters worth of locally-sourced FSC-certified English ash. Their delicate interwoven shades are steam-bent, and each is illuminated by a giant low-energy bulb. The design was recently featured in [re]design’s Lighten Up exhibition.
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HEMP HOODLAMB: Sustainable Winter Wear
Just in time for cooling temperatures, Hemp Hoodlamb offers a collection of men’s and women’s eco chic winter clothing and accessories. The collection includes coats, knitwear, hats, and ear muffs which are all made from bamboo and hemp fiber, including the (faux) fur! The Amsterdam-based clothing company is a strong believer in the wonders of [...]
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SPARE TIRE Recycled Bike Tube Belts
Fashion forward bike aficionados can now make an eco statement with the new Spare Tire Bike Tube Belt designed by Surya Graf. The stylish Spare Tire Belt is constructed out of reclaimed bicycle inner tubes, allowing bikers to sport their passion on their sleeve (or at least around their waist).
Surya Graf is a Brisbane-based [...]
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Second Lives: Remix Recycling Exhibit at MAD Museum
All good things deserve a second life. This includes, as the re-opening of Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) last weekend shows, everyday objects and civic architecture. The recently renovated museum now sits in midtown Manhattan, on the southern edge of 2 Columbus Circle - a public space that has recently experience a renaissance of [...]
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Museum of Sustainable Style in Chicago This Weekend
Chicago’s Fashion Focus Week is currently underway, and considering the amazing student talent in Chicago these days, it is not surprising to discover that fresh green shoots of sustainable style are increasingly visible on the streets and sidewalks of the windy city. This year’s fashion week line up will feature the first ever Museum of [...]
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VOTE INHABITAT for the Cooper Hewitt Design Award!
We’re excited to announce that Inhabitat was recently nominated for a Cooper Hewitt People’s Design Award! Founded by the prestigious Cooper Hewitt Design Museum, the competition gives people a chance to vote for their favorite examples of good design. We’re honored to be nominated and we think it’s important to spread the word that good [...]
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