Green Champs-Elysees

28-5-2010

The famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, where normally a thousands of cars a day pass by, has been temporarily transformed into a giant garden. On the day of biodiversity a farmers’ organization has turned the street in a garden of 1.2 kilometers long. Over 800.000 people visited the garden.

Sleep well at hot summer nights

22-5-2010

It looks more decorative then functional, but appearances can be deceptive. This air conditioner is designed to provide you with an ideal sleeping environment. However without cooling the complete chamber. This could help save up to 60% on energy costs. 

Not going to South-Afrcica but still want to be at the stadium?

17-5-2010

Can’t afford a ticket to South Africa? Or just not such a huge fan? There is still a possibility to watch yourself on TV. You can buy a spot on the banner of www.hetoranjespandoek.nl, which will be displayed at the match The Netherlands-Denmark. So your face will still star on TV.

Pancake bus

17-5-2010

We spotted the French fastservice, Roulegalette, (French crêpes) and wondered when the first Dutch “pancake to go” would start. Via Twitter the “pannenkoekenbus” (pancake bus) reacted within a few minutes. Young entrepreneurs Robin and Gerard, who got the idea while waiting for the bus to school, combined their part time job in a pancake restaurant with a bus.

The first ‘green’ stadium

14-5-2010

The stunning sustainably-built rugby stadium features state-of-the art green technology, making the most of available resources. They use rainwater, heat and cold storage, solar power and natural light. An example for future stadiums.

Atelier in a cafe

13-5-2010

For the creatives among us, a café in Paris has opened, where one can rent a sewing machine. The café has ten work stations. Costs? € 6 per hour and € 25, = per day. They also frequently organize workshops. Similar initiatives have been spotted at various locations, for example in Rotterdam.

Alcholic beverage in an instant

13-5-2010

With this package, you can turn any kind of juice into an alcoholic beverage. The product is made from yeast, which is rapidly converted into alcohol. Be careful though, as your drink might contain more than 14% alcohol.

Andes teletransporter

12-5-2010

Soundproof telephone booths at festivals have already been spotted. The Argentinian beerbrand “Andes” used this technique for a remarkable campaign. Watch the video on YouTube.

Coca-Cola Happiness Machine

12-5-2010

 “Share the happiness”, have fun with a vending machine and a lot of students. Capture the reactions on camera and you have a wonderful advertisement, to use in social media.

Calories show up at Burgerville check

11-5-2010

Burgerville does not only list all the calories of individual dishes on the menu but also shows the total of calories consumed, on the bill! With an extra health tip at the bottom.

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