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Recycled Beer Bottle Goblets

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Taking recycling to the next level, Beer Bottle Goblets have been crafted from reclaimed Sol and Grolsch bottles. How? Glass artisans carefully cut away the base, polish the edges and then bond a base to the bottom (more…)

Solar Powered Silent Boat

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Safe, clean, quiet, effortless to operate, virtually-maintenance free, and requiring minimal nautical knowledge, this is perhaps the worlds most perfect boat. Capable of ferrying up to 4 adults, the boats ergonomic seats promote pure relaxation while the 700-watt electric motor moves the craft silently through the water at a cruising speed of 5 mph. (more…)

Solar And Wind Powered Spinning Streetlights

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

 

Streetlights have become common all over the world, be it a developing nation or vice-versa. The difference is that the developed world is emphasizing on using renewable energy (solar, wind etc) whereas the developing world can just follow their footsteps. (more…)

Eleanor Salazar-Poolballrings

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

 

This ring is hand carved from a used pool ball. Every ring is a one of a kind, no two are identical and the dimensions will vary. (more…)

Solar Bluetooth Speaker Phone

Monday, January 28th, 2008

 

The Anycom Solar Car Kit makes inventive use of an integrated solar panel to extend its already impressive battery life as a Bluetooth speakerphone. The device features a stylish design and a delivers clear call quality. (more…)

Gown Made From Recycled Juice Pouches

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

I came across this lovely gown made by Nina Valenti when reading a blog on Inhabitat today. Its a custom-made gown made from over 6,000 used and misprinted juice drink pouches! (more…)

Use Heat From Your Dryer To Heat Your Home

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

 

If you have to use your dryer, you might as well recycle all that warm, fresh-smelling air! (more…)

Charge Devices by Static Electricity

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

 

A design firm, Frog Design, is working on a clothing concept that is capable of sustainable charging without the need for batteries or plugging into a wall outlet. (more…)

Bin Made From Flip Flops

Friday, January 25th, 2008

 

Shoes, muddy boots, kids’ stuff, bulky objects that need a home - you name it. These recycled flip-flop bins  are cheerful and indestructible. (more…)

Turn Your Plastic Bottles Into A Chandelier

Friday, January 25th, 2008

The Pet Light is an original system to make a cute hanging light using recycled bottles. (more…)