Bjarke Ingels is crowdfunding a massive reflective sphere for Burning Man 2018
A massive, mirrored sphere is gearing up to be one of the most eye-catching pieces at this year’s Burning Man...
The new Flow Hive 2 snags a whopping $13.6 million on Indiegogo
The Flow Hive is a groundbreaking beehive that offers honey on tap. Over 50,000 Flow Hives have gone out to 130...
Small Mexican town seeks social justice with innovative solar power project
Solar power prices have been plummeting in Mexico, which is good news for renewable energy advocates but potentially...
Maidan Tent aims to improve life in refugee camps with pop-up public space
A Milan-based design studio created a portable pop-up building that aims to improve the lives of refugees. Named...
Swap-in wheel converts any bike into an electric within 60 seconds
Interested in trying an electric bike, but too attached to your traditional frame to part with it? Now there’s...
Uniti Sweden unveils super high-tech tiny EV for urbanites
Companies like Tesla have done a lot to advance electric car technology to curb carbon emissions. Now Uniti Sweden...
Lego-like LEDs snap together to transform your walls into light art
Designed by James Vanderpant and James Glover of Dyena, Helios Touch uses moveable hexagon LED modules to create...
100 life-sized rhino sculptures are coming to Cape Town to save real ones
The Rhinos Are Coming (TRAC) project entails several phases. The first phase involves raising funds to create 10...
Dakota Access Pipeline protesters raise over $1 million on GoFundMe
Back in April, North Dakota Access Pipeline protesters started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for basic camp...
Romantic Treehouse huts are tucked away in Beijing’s tranquil mountains
Wee Studio’s Treehouse structures aren’t treehouses in the strict sense of the word—the timber huts are elevated,...
Bruges just built a two-mile-long underground pipeline for beer
The Belgian city of Bruges is renowned for its historic architecture and cobbled streets - however the narrow winding...
Sono Motors crowdfunds groundbreaking solar-powered car
A German startup has successfully raised over $200,000 to crowdfund a self-charging electric car that uses integrated...
Foldable bike scooter combo runs entirely on electricity
Seen On Screen TV (SONT) is crowdfunding on Indiegogo right now for their ScootMatic: a foldable scooter and bicycle...
Beeograph smart beehive monitors the health of bees to fight colony collapse
A new IndieGoGo campaign is raising funds for Beeograph – a smart, sustainable beehive with built-in sensors...
Crowdfunding campaign bought a private beach in New Zealand and turned it into a National Park
Crowdfunding has become a great way to raise money to launch a new product, expand a small business, and now, New...
Daan Roosegaarde’s smog-sucking tower will clean the skies of China
It’s difficult to determine whether Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde hates smog, or loves it. The artist garnered...
Movpak hybrid backpack and electric skateboard is a commuter’s dream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmsIitiymCA Movpak is the smartest backpack you’ll ever meet, because it doubles...
Bioo is the world’s first planter that can charge your smartphone
A Barcelona startup wants to help regular people harness the power of photosynthesis. Bioo is the world’s first...
Innovative Swedish cyclist designed an all-weather bike that looks like a car
PodRide is a bicycle with four wheels covered by waterproof fabric, designed to look almost like a real car. It's...
World’s first urban cargo scooter carries up to 50 lbs on the go
There are plenty of good reasons to go without a car for short errands and trips, including exercise and a reduced...
10 successful Kickstarters creating a better world
1. Rainforest Connection The United Nations has officially declared deforestation to be one of the leading causes...
Edible spoons let you ditch plastic utensils (and they taste great, too)
When plastic cutlery was first introduced, it’s unlikely anyone realized how prevalent it would become, or how...
New Wheelys 4 bike café cleans smoggy air and turns coffee grounds into fertilizer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC4B6aro020 We've written before about the Wheelys -- a crowd-funded chain of...
This jacket transforms into a wearable shelter for refugees
A group of graduate students at London's Royal College of Art have come up with a genius solution to the Syrian...
Seattle startup makes invisible art that shows up in the rain—and now you can, too
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBwpON6HIR8 The weather-reactive art medium is the brainchild of Peregrine Church...
World’s lightest folding bike weighs less than a watermelon
Commuting by bicycle may be better for the planet, but it's not always easy. If you leave your bike locked outside,...
You can now own a piece of the World Trade Center for just $5,000
If you have $5,000, you can now buy a part of the World Trade Center and own an iconic piece of New York City....
Turn Clicks into Bricks: Help Build Sustainable Classrooms for a Zimbabwe Primary School
Studio Mada is a team comprised of young Norwegian Architects working with a Zimbabwe School that's currently...
Group Aims to Land a Robotic Probe On the Moon in 10 Years with Help from Kickstarter
The Rosetta/Philae probe landing on a comet last week has reignited in earthlings a passion for space exploration....
Plantui: The First Hydroponic Smart Garden
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables or herbs at home but felt like you were unable to do so because...