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It's almost that time of year again. Where did summer go? As the kids go back to school, they may be feeling some stresses along with all the excitement. One of the most important things you can do as a
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6 Fantastic Furnishings That are Perfect for Small Dorm Room Spaces
Cardboard Paperpedic Bed from Karton If you plan on purchasing a bed for your new space, you might as well get one that multi-tasks as storage for all your sweat pants and late-night snacks (we
FurniQi’s stylish furniture will wirelessly charge your smartphone
Fusing technology and style is perhaps one of the biggest challenges designers face today. FurniQi plans to launch a new range of wireless charging furniture manages to blend the best of both worlds with
New ultra-green yoga mats are made from algae harvested from streams
It's hard not to wonder, when you're sweating in Down Dog or kicking back in Savasana, exactly what toxic nasties may be leaching from your yoga mat. The Bloom yoga mat, made entirely from algae, attacks
Former Apple engineers launch line of cleverly built and packaged sustainable furniture
Former Apple execs Brad Sewell and Raul Molina just launched Campaign - a brand-new sustainable furniture line designed and manufactured in the Bay Area.
The motion-powered Million Mile Light is a runner’s dream come true
Runners, unless they prefer to exclusively jog well-lit hiking trails or the gym treadmill, all face a similar dilemma: staying visible and safe while pounding the pavement. The designers at the Million
Naturepedic smooths the transition to a big kid bed with a safe, organic 2-in-1 mattress
Graduating from a crib into a "big kid's bed" is a big deal for most little ones, but it can mean a lot for parents, too. Not only does this represent the end of your child's days as a baby, it also comes
This sexy showerhead uses 70% less water than standard fixtures
We've long been told that showers are far better for the environment than baths, and that shorter showers save water, so the inevitable next step is for household shower fixtures to be designed
World’s first moldable glue lets you fix and improve nearly anything
Sugru is a handy moldable glue ideal for any number of household, DIY and craft projects.
Baines&Fricker reveal a stylish portable research lab for Fieldwork
Baines&Fricker were commissioned by consultancy firm Fieldwork to design and make a portable research lab. The lab comes in a custom built flightcase with rollers on one side. The flightcase doubles
Australia reveals the world’s first solar powered “e-paper” traffic signs
Sydney is leading the way in eco-friendly traffic signs by using solar-powered, “electronic ink” signs. Completely sustainable and able to be updated at the drop of a hat, the technology, which uses
Juniper Ridge’s Topanga Canyon wilderness perfume captures the California coast in full bloom
As summer hits its stride Juniper Ridge's experimental Field Lab is in full effect - and they recently released their latest limited-edition wildcrafted fragrance. Topanga Canyon is a light, herbaceous
Hydro Hammock turns a relaxing camping trip into a hot tub party
(embed video from Kickstarter page) Hot tubs can utilize hundreds of gallons of water, need regular maintenance, and require the use of often-harsh chemicals - not so easy on the environment or the
Graypants’ Mobius Lamp mimics flocks of starlings with sparkling cubes strung from fiber optic cables
The Möbius strip or Möbius band has become a popular motif in design and it's easy to see why. It's challenging to come up with a piece limited to one surface and one boundary, which is part of the
WIN a queen-sized organic cotton mattress worth $679!
My Green Mattress founder Tim Masters was first drawn to the business not for financial reasons, but as a worried parent. Soon after Tim and his wife Cindy's second daughter Emily was born she began
Playful and resourceful designs from Argentina’s Puro Diseño Fair
It was Postigo Design's first time at the fair, where they presented a wonderful recyclable metal bench inspired by leaves and its nervatures. The same design studio unveiled an innovative
Revolutionary Fairphone 2 is an ethically sourced smartphone you can fix yourself
In the last few years smartphones have have become ubiquitous, connecting people worldwide and becoming an everyday, multipurpose tool. Yet, non-ethical sourcing of materials and worker exploitation in
Google’s Nest unveils new Protect smoke alarm, first security camera
At a much-hyped press conference in San Francisco today, Nest rolled out a significant batch of new and updated products for their smart home brand. In addition to updates to the Nest Thermostat, they
Revolutionary Green Wheel hydroponic garden grows food faster with NASA technology
The Green Wheel by DesignLibero is a NASA-inspired rotary hydroponic garden. NASA has come up with many ideas over the years, but due to budget and time constraints a lot have been discarded. Among them
These biodegradable burial pods can turn cemeteries into forests
Most of us have likely had the opportunity to visit a cemetery at some point, and walked through the endless rows of cold marble headstones and weeping angel statues. An Italian design company called
Ditch the pods: Trinity ONE is the Swiss Army Knife of coffee makers
A new brewing experience awaits coffee lovers with Trinity ONE. The charming device needs no electricity, doesn't use wasteful pods and best of all, its innovative design not only makes the perfect cup of
Surfer Gary Linden and Jose Cuervo create the world’s first 100% agave surfboard
Born out of passion, adventure and the never-ending commitment to positive social impact, Jose Cuervo Tradicional has unveiled the world’s first sustainable, 100% Agave surfboard in partnership with
What’s lurking in your mattress?
The average person spends nearly a third of their lifetime in bed. When we were kids we were scared of the monsters hiding under our bed, but as adults we may be more concerned with the monsters lurking
The Urbanite Home rescues oil barrels from landfills to create upcycled modern furniture
Every single day MILLIONS of oil barrels are produced and disposed of across the globe, and since they have little scrap value, most of them are tragically discarded into landfills, contributing to global
HueRay’s rechargeable bike grip lights protect cyclists from the side
Today, HueRay! is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund the pilot run of its flagship product, revolutionary light emitting bicycle grips. HueRay! aims to deliver safety, comfort and style to the
IKEA is launching a new line of ultra low-cost furniture made entirely of paper!
Swedish manufacturer of flatpack furniture, IKEA, keeps pushing the envelope when it comes to affordable design. The company is currently developing a new line of furniture made out of paper. These new
Tidal Vision upcycles Alaskan fishing industry waste into wallets
Getting out of the shower and pulling on a bunch of crab shells really doesn’t sound like fun. But what if you could do that -- and have it look like any other athletic-style shirt? The bonus would be
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