Green Appliances
The New GeoSpring is GE’s Most Efficient Hybrid Hot Water Heater
Today GE announced the launch of GeoSpring, its most energy-efficient hybrid-electric hot water heater. They also announced the opening of their new GeoSpring manufacturing facility in Lousiville, KY,
Melanie Kay Delicately Stiches Messages About Alcoholism Into Recycled Beer Cans
Textile artist Melanie Kay highlights drinking abuse issues by intricately stitching stories, messages and images about alcoholism onto old beer cans. Using the recycled aluminum cans as her main vehicle,
Pyschedelic CMYK Lamp Draws Colorful Strokes of Light Using LEDs
Denis Parren‘s conceptual CMYK lamp questions how we percieve colors and light by casting multicolored strokes on walls. Unveiled at the latest edition of the Dutch Design Week, the lamp’s
Adi Zaffran’s Ultra Minimalist Toaster is Made From a Cinder Block, Rebar Rods, and a Piece of Wood
Bezalel Academy of Art and Design graduate Adi Zaffran has created an ultra minimalist toaster specially designed for flat pita bread from a cement cinder block, two rebar rods, a heating element, and an
Studio Re-Creation Recycles Broken Glasses and Cutlery into Beautiful Glass Lamps
Studio Re-Creation has designed a beautiful set of ‘Glass Lamps’ made from found recycled objects like glass, cutlery, stainless steel trays, and wire. The sparkling hand-made luminaires raise
Cool Paper Pulp Alarm Clocks by Joon & Jung Give Mass Produced Objects a Human Touch
By asking themselves how to add a more human touch to objects in the age of mass production, Joon & Jung created these adorable recycled alarm clocks made from recycled paper pulp. Born in Korea and
MCZ’s Toba Eco-Stove Heats Things Up with an Award-Winning Minimalist Design
As we all worry how to stay warm and cozy this winter, Italian design firm MCZ has created the perfect eco-stove that can not only bake our favorite holiday treats, but is stylish enough to serve as a
Estres Studio’s Elegant Beo Lamp is Made From Renewable Materials Without Glue or Screws
Spain-based Estres Studio‘s Beo Lamp is a hanging pendant light made from various natural materials that are nested together without using screws or glue. The elegant pendant lamp is a 2.7-inch high
The Current Chameleon Helps Kids Monitor Their Real-Time Energy Usage
It’s hard to get today’s kids pumped up about anything that doesn’t feature a flashing screen or a fun shape. So to shift those young eyes from the latest video game over to the merits
WUD: Chic Retro Radios Made From Sustainably Harvested Wood
We love these beautiful retro-chic speakers made from wood harvested sustainably from forests in the southern region of Chilean Patagonia. Designed by Santiago-based Grupo Vibra, they recreate the
Bosch Factory Tour Unveils 5 Keys to Buying Greener Appliances
In the small, unimposing town of New Bern, NC (infamously known as the birthplace of Pepsi-Cola) lies the only US appliance manufacturer with complete lines of Energy Star-certified dishwashers, washers,
Electrolux’s Tiny Washing Machine Can be Hung on a Wall!
Want a washing machine in your home, but worried that it’ll take up more space than you have to spare? Well, Electrolux Design Lab debuted some awesome new pint-sized conceptual designs for washing
An Eco-Friendly and Recyclable Espresso Maker
Despite all the reasons why we should cut down on caffeine, it’s hard to say no to that daily little cup of java goodness. So rather than flipping on the switch to your energy hungry espresso maker –
Green Laundry 101: Green Your Laundry Room
Most people would love it if their laundry rooms could be more efficient and frankly, more attractive – we hate spending time in there, but when we do, we might as well enjoy it, right? Luckily, the
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