Scared of the health effects that come with preservative-packed energy drinks like Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy? Give your brain and body a boost by sipping on a glass of homemade green tea energy drink
Walgreens just announced plans to build what the company believes will be the nation’s first net zero energy retail store - complete with solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal technology,
London based designer and architect Rabih Hage has used scrap pieces of Corian to make these fabulous pieces of angular furniture. The designs were presented by DuPont Corian at the 2012 Milan Furniture
Inspired by the biological diversity of the San Marcos River, JB Public Art recently installed a glowing LED sculpture called Fish Bellies on the campus of Texas State University. Mirroring the progress
Kirei’s new recycled millwork panel collection boldly illustrates the phrase “one man’s trash is another’s treasure”. The Pacific Coastal Collection of redwood and blue pine millwork panels are
Environmental rap superhero Mr. Eco has just released his new song and music video “Recycle Robot”, a fun new short geared towards educating kids on recycling. “When we don’t recycle it starts a
Based in Brooklyn NY, Urban Green handcrafts wood furniture that is directly available in store and online. Their beautiful designs are sustainably crafted from wood free of formaldehyde, and they're
You can now design custom wood-inlay iPhone backs based on maps of anywhere in the world using Woodcut Maps’ fun and simple online tool. Skilled artisans hand-assemble each order to spec, employing wood
Style-is.co.uk is a recently launched search engine for sustainable fashion that makes it fast and easy for UK shoppers to find goods they want without compromising on ethics or style. The website brings
The belTable is project based on the idea of simplicity. Created by Marcin Pogorzelski, the designer wanted to minimize every part of the table and distill assembly so that no glue, screws or tools of
BIBLIO-Centrum - from the Greek word for book and the Latin word for center – is a cultural hub designed by Dinkoff Architects to unite several of Helsinki's most prominent facilities: Parliament, the
Thermal cameras are invaluable tools for spotting heat leaks and winter proofing your home. The Mu Thermal Imager is a compact, affordable accessory that turns your smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer
The Andamio Shelf is a simple modular shelving system that has been inspired by traditional Indian scaffolding. The design consists of three basic levels that can dock to each other and be adjusted to
Arthur Kupreychuk’s creative design for a train station in Sevastopol, Ukraine, consists of a passenger terminal building with a cloud-shaped canopy suspended above it. The supporting structure of
El Dot Designs' Mistress Workstation is a versatile desk made from FSC-certified Plyboo with hairpin legs. Designed for Mistress Creative in Venice Beach, California, the self-contained creative
Bicycle storage can be a real pain, especially if you live in a building with no dedicated storage space. Rather than tying up your pony to a tree or a fence outside your home, rest easy knowing that your
Handy with a table saw and a hammer? If you're looking for a new furniture project to take on, then check out the latest tutorial from avid DIY builder and passionate recycler James Higginson. In this
Amaya Gutierrez works with a team of Hispanic women in Los Angeles to produce her beautiful Bdoja Chairs, which are inspired by textiles found in her hometown of Oaxaca, Mexico. Gutierrez always works
Add some life to your walls with one Urban Zeal Planters vertical wall gardens. Each planter system comes with a special planting recipe that shows how you can design a framed vertical garden with a
The Unfiltered Truth About Water is an interactive infographic that explores the sometimes surprising causes of water pollution and provides tips on how we can conserve and protect our water sources. It
Get your children excited about indoor gardening and nature with one of these magical Beanstalk pods! A cute and quirky design, the Beanstalk requires no soil, no watering, and virtually no effort to get
Stockholm-based designer Marcin Pogorzelski (Mapog) has developed an innovative flat-pack bird house that is made entirely of wood and can be assembled in minutes. The avian habitat has a hinged design
Stumped when it comes to doing anything more for your bike than putting air in the tires? If you're looking to learn a bit more about cycle repair, check out MadeGood.org, a small non-profit
The Lost Words just launched a line of 12 typographic, inspirational graphics available as prints or laser-engraved bamboo boards. The boards have a beautiful hand feel and they are sourced from
Looking to go a bit greener with your everyday consumption? The Good Guide is a brand e-tool that wants to help connect you to products that are healthy, green and socially responsible. Using the site and
Founded by young Polish designer Magdalena Chojnacka, Bongo Design produces high-quality handmade interior objects with a less-is-more aesthetic. The company just launched its beautiful new 360 Lamp,
Europe's swift population is rapidly declining due to the loss of nesting sites caused by the demolition and renovation of buildings. This is because modern, newly insulated buildings don't offer adequate
Iceland's Vigdis Foundation is devoted to the preservation of Icelandic culture and values, and for the foundation's new headquarters OOIIO Architecture has proposed a dynamic building that will host
A new dental startup called Smiles for the People offers beautiful biodegradable bamboo toothbrushes - and for each one you buy, they will donate a toothbrush to someone in need! Their mission is to sell
The Sattya Media Arts Collective in Kathmandu, Nepal has set out to transform a vacant site into a modern adaptation of a traditional chowk, or town square. Dubbed Hariyo Chowk or “green
