NYC Summer Street Festival

9-8-2010

For the ‘Summer street festival’ in New York last weekend, three containers were transformed into mini-pools.

Stylish cutlery

8-8-2010

The Japanese artist Hiroki Yoshitomi used laser techniques and crafts to make of artwork of this cutlery.

Having dinner with the kids

8-8-2010

In France, you can dine out with the kids without any stress. Les 400 Coups is a child friendly restaurant where everything is done to keep the children occupied. In addition, the children do not eat fast food but just smaller portions of dishes for grown ups.

Keep your shoes dry

7-8-2010

For those who never want to wear wet shoes on a festival again, the shuella is the solution. These sleeves fit over any shoe, boot or pump, and easily fit into any handbag.

Healthy fastfood

7-8-2010

In France, a new healthy fast food chain opened. The assortment is produced in collaboration with a dietician and includes fruit and vegetable juices, salads, soups and fresh fruit.

Not far from the tree

6-8-2010

Toronto has launched a project to prevent local grown fruit to perish. Volunteers pick fruit in the gardens of people who do not want to do this themselves. One third of the fruit is meant for the owner, one third goes to the volunteers and one third goes to charities in the area.

Mind your foodmiles!

6-8-2010

Food often travels long distances before it ends up on your plate, while there are so many local amenities. The ‘Healthy Town’ campaign makes people aware of this, by organizing festivals in cities. At these festivals they prepare meals for all visitors using only local products.

Towcaddy

5-8-2010

With the towcaddy you can play golf environmentaly friendly. The towcaddy has extra large wheels and is specially designed to hang behind a bike. Now you don’t have to take the car to the golf course anymore.

Dominos goes transparant

5-8-2010

Domino’s pizza goes for transparency on their new website. Here you will find information about nutrition, suppliers, and their trucks.

Hypoallergenic suite

4-8-2010

The demand for hypoallergenic hotel rooms is increasing. But often these are standard rooms. The Four Seasons in Chicago now  offers the first hypoallergenic suite.

Town Hall Hotel

4-8-2010

In the old 19th century city hall in London now a modern hotel is situated, the Town Hall Hotel. While retaining as many original features, the hotel also facilitates a modern and minimalistic decor. This in contrast to the Edwardian Baroque style exterior.

No more wet clothes in your suitcase

3-8-2010

Does this sound familiar to you? It is your last day of vacation, you take one more dive in the swimming pool, and you throw you wet clothes in your suitcase, which causes mold. This bag by Flight001 ensures that your clothes are protected.

Eco-friendly dining on the water

3-8-2010

At the False Creek Yacht Club in Vancouver it is now possible to dine in socialy responsible way on the water. The boat floats on 16.72 plastic 2 liter bottles. The main purposel is to make people aware of the amount of plastic floating in the ocean. Every evening, a 6-course organic menu is prepared by C Catering.

Food Revolution by Jamie Oliver

2-8-2010

Jamie Oliver has been creating awareness about what children eat sometimes now. His latest initiative is an online video contest where anyone can submit ideas. On October 8th , the winning project will be announced.

Foldable waterbottle

2-8-2010

Are empty water bottles uncomfortable to carry around? The Vapur is the solution. The flexible water bottle can be rolled up or folded when empty. The vapur can be used several times.  

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