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Eco-Friendly Prefab Offices - The OfficePOD is a Sustainable Workplace That Can Be Placed Anywhere (GALLERY) Eco-Friendly Prefab Offices - The OfficePOD is a Sustainable Workplace That Can Be Placed Anywhere (GALLERY)

The Internet, the economy and the environment have combined to create an unusual climate that has enabled more employees than ever to telecommute or otherwise work remotely; the OfficePOD is a prefabricated… [More]



Spoke-Wheeled Eco Cars - Retro Meets Eco in Joystick-Controlled Mercedes Hybrid F-Cell Roadster (VIDEO)Spoke-Wheeled Eco Cars - Retro Meets Eco in Joystick-Controlled Mercedes Hybrid F-Cell Roadster (VIDEO)

In Benjamin Button fashion, old is new in the Mercedes F-Cell hybrid roadster. The car combines many aspects of the Benz patent motor car, shown with the roadster in the second and third photos of the… [More]









Locavore Fast Food - Pacific Northwest’s Burgerville Restaurants Use Local Ingredients (VIDEO)Locavore Fast Food - Pacific Northwest’s Burgerville Restaurants Use Local Ingredients (VIDEO)

Vancouver, WA-based Burgerville, is a 39-restaurant fast food chain in the Pacific Northwest with a locavore philosophy. It focuses on seasonal ingredients and environmental sustainability. Their used… [More]



Crazy Recycled Catamarans - ‘Plastiki’ Stays Afloat With 12,000 Plastic Bottles (VIDEO)Crazy Recycled Catamarans - ‘Plastiki’ Stays Afloat With 12,000 Plastic Bottles (VIDEO)

A gigantic boost to recycled products, Plastiki is a 60-foot catamaran made buoyant with 12,000 two-liter plastic bottles along its hull with the plans to carry its creator, David de Rothschild, across… [More]



Scent-Based Clocks - 'Flavor of Time' Has Capsulized Smells to Signal Hours of the Day (GALLERY)Scent-Based Clocks - 'Flavor of Time' Has Capsulized Smells to Signal Hours of the Day (GALLERY)

Designer Hyun Choi wondered how telling time using senses other than sight and sound might affect our experience of time. To delve into the idea, he came up with the process of capturing and releasing… [More]



Joystick-Controlled Cars - The MDI Air Car at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show (UPDATE) (VIDEO)Joystick-Controlled Cars - The MDI Air Car at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show (UPDATE) (VIDEO)

MDI’s AirPod was a hit at the 2009 Geneva Car Show. The car runs on compressed air, so it is non-polluting. The bubble-like body style isn’t the only version that will be available. MDI plans to make a… [More]



Haute Sustainable Shoes - Recycled Plastic 'Three Strap' Sandals by Vivienne Westwood and Melissa (GALLERY)Haute Sustainable Shoes - Recycled Plastic 'Three Strap' Sandals by Vivienne Westwood and Melissa (GALLERY)

These sleek spring sandals are made of recycled plastic, and they're an eco-friendly collaboration between Vivienne Westwood and Melissa. Unlike the PVC jelly shoes we rocked growing up, these Melissa… [More]



Solar-Powered Parasols - Elena Corchero's Collection Blends Vintage Fabrics and Green Tech (GALLERY)Solar-Powered Parasols - Elena Corchero's Collection Blends Vintage Fabrics and Green Tech (GALLERY)

Wearable computer clothing is usually designed by males and has a decidedly male flavor. Now comes Elena Corchero and her lovely vintage fabrics melded with technology. Corchero's parasol and fan, for… [More]



Recession-Friendly Restaurants - Potager Natural Cafe Has Mismatched Furniture & No PricesRecession-Friendly Restaurants - Potager Natural Cafe Has Mismatched Furniture & No Prices

Our current economic state has given way to a revolution in restaurant dining. Potager Natural Cafe, which opened in mid-January, serves naturally-sourced and seasonal items. This unusual diner welcomes… [More]



Diamond-Shaped Futuristic Cars - The Sleek M.01 Merges Compact With Paris Style (GALLERY)Diamond-Shaped Futuristic Cars - The Sleek M.01 Merges Compact With Paris Style (GALLERY)

Ashley Cichocki envisions the future of personal transportation in Paris and rolls out the eye-catching M.01, a sleek, compact car of black diamond beauty. Aimed to be ultra green, the compact automobile… [More]



Crank-Powered Thermoses - The ‘Vertigo’ Keeps Food and Drinks Warm the Green Way (GALLERY)Crank-Powered Thermoses - The ‘Vertigo’ Keeps Food and Drinks Warm the Green Way (GALLERY)

This self-heating mug is called ‘Vertigo,’ and it’s an eco-friendly invention that keeps your favorite food or drink warm when you need it. Just give the ‘Vertigo’ a quick crank, and it will heat your… [More]



Large-Scale Coordinated Car Ads - Honda Orchestrates Headlights On Insights for 'Let It Shine' Comme (VIDEO)Large-Scale Coordinated Car Ads - Honda Orchestrates Headlights On Insights for 'Let It Shine' Comme (VIDEO)

This clever ad for the Honda Insight titled 'Let it Shine' coordinates dozens of Insight car headlights to form a compelling version of the world's largest LED display. In the commercial, the headlights… [More]



Backfiring Detergent Bans - Spokane Residents Reject Eco-Soap Law, Smuggle Fave Brands (VIDEO)Backfiring Detergent Bans - Spokane Residents Reject Eco-Soap Law, Smuggle Fave Brands (VIDEO)

Some normally law-abiding people in Spokane, WA have become dishwater detergent smugglers. Spokane County launched the nation’s strictest ban on dishwasher detergent made with phosphates last July. The… [More]



Fuel-Efficient Sport Compacts - Volkswagen GTD Brings Power and Pragmatism to Liepzig (GALLERY)Fuel-Efficient Sport Compacts - Volkswagen GTD Brings Power and Pragmatism to Liepzig (GALLERY)

The upcoming Volkswagen GTD is a fuel-efficient automobile that even discerning drivers will love to get into. It's packed with the same size engine as the gas-powered version (2.0 liter), but the GTD… [More]



Solar Electric Cars - The Bluecar by Pininfarina and Bollore Powered by Supercapacitor (GALLERY)Solar Electric Cars - The Bluecar by Pininfarina and Bollore Powered by Supercapacitor (GALLERY)

You might not know what a supercapacitor is, but the fact that the Bluecar by Pininfarina and Bolloré has one is good enough reason to think it's awesome! The electric car was created as a result of a… [More]



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