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. 

Rotating module-house

21-5-2010

This student dormroom, developed by students from the University in Karlsruhe, Germany, is unique. The inhabitant of the cylindrical room, can move the room in  different positions by rotating the cylinder. You can sit still on the bench, and if you are ready to go to sleep, move it around a bit and your bathroom is ready.  

Raw chocolate for more exitement

19-5-2010

This new brand of chocolate uses cocoa which is grinded cold, so that all anti-oxidants, but also the substances that arouses loving feelings are still in the chocolate. Not only will you feel happier, the product is completely eco-friendly and gives people in Ecuador a chance to a good future.

New coffeebar in New York

19-5-2010

These two men have been operating a “coffee shop” since last weekend in the streets of New York. Where? No one knows. It just depends on where the bike is leading them. Everything is done on manpower (green engine). Even the beans are manually grinded for you. A delicious cup of coffee, if you know where to find them, anyway.

From plastic bottle to chair

18-5-2010

Coca-Cola is recycling empty cans and bottles into chairs. Not only chairs, but also jackets and other clothing will become part of the recycling program.

Eco office supplies

14-5-2010

The new office supplies of Lexon are completely ecological. Made from bamboo and working on solar energy. Also, almost every part of these devices are recyclable.

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.

Bring nature into your home

7-5-2010

The company SDA decorations is specialised in editing riverstone. With their new range of bathroom products, they want bring nature into your home. The products are handmade.

This vending machine is partly a slotmachine

28-4-2010

What can you do to let people recycle their cans faster? This is partly a slot machine. Your empty can is the token to play. As soon as the can is crushed, the game starts playing. With a little luck you will win a cold full can.

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