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India is well-known for delicious food, and the kitchen is considered to be a sacred place in any Indian home. And now India has something else to be proud of: the world’s largest solar kitchen. The

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Danish architect Knud Kapper has drawn from the tradition of handmade, mid century furniture to create the new eco-friendly Living Kitchen Architecture series which was recently unveiled in New York. The

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If you associate the affordable and ubiquitous ‘Bic pen’ with disposable, throw away office culture – think again, as Zo-loft design has added a whole new dimension to desktop utility.

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There is something intrinsically pleasing about experiencing natural fibers in the form of good design. When this happens within a fair trade setting, the mix of aesthetics, function, environmental and

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Deck the halls with reusable water bottles! Tra la la la la.... The holiday spirit is about kindness and generosity towards your fellow man, and what better way to express that thoughtfulness than a

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Here’s a sweet treat that may leave you a little sticky. Anna Bullus’s gives new meaning to term 'biodegradeable' with a vanishing cup made entirely of sugar. With 'One Cup or Two' not only is

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Sized perfectly for your little ones' mitts, Bambu's line of kid and baby-sized utensils are as cute as they are eco-friendly, durable, and functional. Made from certified-organically grown bambu, Bambu's

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According to the Container Recycling Institute, only about 14% of all disposable water bottles are recycled. Those that make it to the recycling center become ‘down-cycled’ into a lower form of

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Say goodbye to plastic cutlery and hello to SpudWare—cutlery made from 80% potato starch and 20% soy oil that’s just as heat resistant and every bit as strong as plastic cutlery. The kicker? It

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England is the land of tea, and as once would expect, there are tons of old, unwanted tea sets in London sitting in charity shops and landfill. Fortunately British product designer Christine Misiak has

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Don’t let the name fool you - Daily Dump is an elegant solution to an age-old problem. A home-product winner in this year’s INDEX Awards: Design To Improve Life Competition, Daily Dump is a personal

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Good design can save lives and improve human society. That’s the thought behind the Solar Bottle by Italian designers Alberto Medo and Francisco Gomez Paz. Winner of a 2007 INDEX award, the sleekly

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The dishwasher is a modern convenience that saves us hours of cleaning and drying time, not to mention pruny dishpan hands. But is the dishwasher an extravagance in our eco-conscious age? You might be

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This summer with our new special series we'll be investigating four different home appliances to learn about efficient energy use, green design, and eco-friendly choices. First stop on our green

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The next time you venture out for a picnic in the park, consider a greener food ware product- Eatware products come in a variety of shapes and sizes, can safely hold oils and water, be stored in the

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While grandmother’s doilies may be an anachronism in modern homes today, the UNBLOSSOM salt crystal crocheted bowls represent a very current trend- that is the re-inventing of products from past crafts

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Whether you live in a drought-plagued region or you're just trying to be efficient, there are a myriad reasons to conserve water. That's why we love the iSAVE faucet by Reamon Yu- a design so clever and

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We love designs and products that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor and make greenery a more integrated part of our daily routines. And it doesn't hurt when they're as thoughtful and

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Instead of giving cut-flowers with a 5-day lifespan this Valentine's day, why not go the more sustainable (yet equally romantic) route and provide living, breathing plants to your loved ones instead?

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Hundreds of young student hopefuls entered the Electrolux Design Lab industrial design competition this year for a crack at the big-time. Finally the results are in – Metin Kaplan, an industrial design

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In an industrial economy that is none too kind to craft labor, its exciting to see a growing number of design companies beginning to prioritize social responsibility in their manufacturing and labor

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If you've stopped by Target recently you probably noticed a new design star has joined the (increasingly groundbreaking) Target canon of hot-shot designers. We are excited to announce that one of

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Jorre van Ast has a knack for realizing common problems that plague us in our daily lives – especially the ones we aren't aware of. An industrial designer, his projects approach these problems with a

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Karen Ryan debutted her charming “Custom Made” chair collection at 100% Design this year and captured our hearts with these weird, wacky and wonderful hybrid monster chairs made from salvaged

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How gorgeous are these Seaglass Plates from Riverside Design Group? This evocative collection of dinnerware has been around for some time but given that wedding season is currently upon us, we thought we

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Check out the latest and greatest new green products to hit the market this year at the Go Green Expo.  Actor/activist Ed Begley Jr., eco-futurist Jon Picard, and author Mariel Hemingway are among the

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