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Receipt Lamp Puts Old Grocery Purchases To Good Use

Friday, February 1st, 2008

French artist and designer Elise Fouin believes strongly in recycling paper, so much so that she’s reused old paper to make a lamp. (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…)

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…)

Recycled Insulator Lamp

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Originally used to protect communication and electric lines, this vintage glass insulator has been given another chance to prove itself useful. (more…)

Be Seen And Be Green With Wind-Up Bike Light

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Cycling to and from work is a great green thing to be doing, but the dark can compromise personal safety. Why not earn extra points and get yourself a set of lights that runs on wind-up power? (more…)

Remote Control Solar Spotlight

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

 

No wiring to fuss with—this feature-packed light is solar powered! The two spots each have five super-bright, high-intensity LEDs that cast light up to 20 feet. (more…)

LED Light That Lets You Change Colors Remotely

Monday, January 7th, 2008

The Multi-Color LED Lightbulb is a super bright LED bulb that can transition through dozens of color and  brightness combinations and is compatible with a standard lightbulb socket. The included IR remote can select an individual color or brightness level or choose one of four different transition effects. Great for mood lighting, decorating, parties or special lighting environments.

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The Light Drop Puts LEDs on Tap

Friday, January 4th, 2008

 

Designed by Brazilian artist Rafael Morgan, this award-winning light blends style and function with a thought-provoking visual commentary on the use of our natural resources, particularly water. The wall-mounted “taps” function as dimmer switches for the drippy, custom-molded LEDs, allowing more or less light to be shed on whatever subject whilst urging us to ponder the sources and limitations of our environmental reserves.

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Recycled Glass Natural SX Lamp

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

 

Enlighten your home in exotic splendor with this handmade beautiful and unique table lamp.  It is Handcrafted in Indonesia from small pieces of recycled glass, and put together with bailing wires.

This light is contemporary, yet has a somewhat rustic quality. It would make a unique impact in any decor. It is very affordable as well. You can purchase this at Overstock.com for only $64.99!

The Heather Light Made From Waste PVC Pipe

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

I love items that are made from scraps otherwise thrown away. This hanging lamp made from PVC, makes a very contemporary and unique piece.

Ironically manufactured from “waste” pipe found unused in abundance
on building sites. Heather actually takes her inspiration from a table lamp
briefly featured in the scarface movie. Let’s hope she gets a similar cult following. (more…)