OAS1S “treescrapers” are modern skyscrapers inspired by trees
OAS1S has introduced a unique concept for the future of urban green living: a 21st century home that merges...
INFOGRAPHIC: The challenges and benefits of autonomous vehicles
Autonomous vehicles have finally come of age and will revolutionize the way people commute by improving traffic...
Coolpeds launches an affordable, lightweight and stylish $500 electric bike
Coolpeds is introducing what they believe is the world’s most affordable and lightweight electric bike. The Coolpeds...
INFOGRAPHIC: What your brain looks like on LSD
For the first time ever, scientists have been able to see just what LSD does to the human brain. Though declared...
KP Cykler has created the ultimate bike for urban commuting
A human on a bicycle is still the most energy efficient way for a man to travel, even more efficient than a salmon...
Solar Relief is providing emergency housing and solar power to communities in need
Solar Relief has developed a Portable Power Supply product that can operate a range of electrical appliances using...
Super 73 is the perfect bike-motorcycle hybrid for your urban commute
Super 73 is a clever ebike that fills the gap between the bike and the motorcycle. The best selling motor vehicle...
3 simple life hacks to keep cool and save energy this summer
The weather for summer 2016 is forecast to be 3 percent higher than the last decade’s average. As temperatures...
SolarBook is a powerful portable solar-powered charger that doubles as a notebook
There are oodles of portable chargers on the market, but carrying an extra gadget that serves only one purpose...
hearO is a discarded tennis ball turned into a Bluetooth speaker
Consider what happens to the thousands of tennis balls that are left over after a major professional tennis tournament....
Proximity Button is an affordable way to protect people living with dementia
After having watched her own mother care for people with dementia for over 15 years, Natalie Price wanted to...
LEGO Music lets you turn bricks into tunes
The maker movement is king. To bring LEGO into the maker conversation, we introduce LEGO Music. With the idea,...
Smart birdhouses called TreeWiFi give free WiFi when the air quality improves
An Amsterdam based start-up called TreeWiFi builds birdhouses that measure air pollution and that make the levels...
Halfbike 2.1 combines all the best things about biking and running
Last year, Halfbike became the most funded vehicle on Kickstarter. Now, after refining and perfecting the original...
Multi-use Box Hyperactive sofa can be transformed to suit any space
The Hannabi Urban Nomad Box Hyperactive sofa system is a transforming sofa designed with first-time home buyers,...
INFOGRAPHIC: How the NHL is greening up its game
Compared to other sports, hockey relies heavily on the ability to skate and play the sport outdoors. Many of the...
Paris encourages residents to play active environmental role with “1000 Buildings Plan”
In 2007, the city of Paris stood on the frontline in the fight against climate change as it introduced its Climate...
INFOGRAPHIC: How social media can save lives in a disaster
Social media can sometimes seem like a vortex of cat videos and selfies, but these days, it is also an invaluable...
Reflow helps waste collectors earn a living by turning plastic trash into 3D printer filament
Waste collectors make their living sifting through garbage and sorting out the recyclable materials. It’s a job...
INFOGRAPHIC: The future of construction techniques
Construction is changing in a big way. From 3D printing to self-healing concrete, the future of building is full...
Crissross is modular furniture that grows and changes with you
When it comes to moving, we all know there nothing’s quite as frustrating as furniture. It’s hard to build,...
Lofty is a flexible shelter that can be carried and deployed anywhere
Lofty is a flexible, easily-deployable shelter that seeks to address the problems inherent with difficult to reach...
Biopod lets you grow your own smart miniature rainforest indoors
Biopod makes growing easy and may be the next big wave for green thumbs. A synthesis of ecology and sustainability,...
INFOGRAPHIC: The toxic dangers of living near an airport
The US aviation industry has grown to be the most robust in the world, shuttling millions of passengers from one...
INFOGRAPHIC: How smart cities are creating a greener future
Advances in technology are quickly paving the way for smart cities. A smart city is an urban center that harnesses...
Ecosia is a search engine that plants trees every time you click
Ecosia is an eco-friendly alternative to Google - it works just like any other search engine, so you can still...
The Véritable indoor garden lets you grow herbs and vegetables right in your own kitchen
Life in the city has its advantages, but the ability to grow your own food isn't usually one of them. The Véritable...
Oristand is a portable folding standing desk that costs just $25
Ryan Holmes, founder and CEO of Hootsuite, announced the launch of his new company, Oristand, which intends to...
Floating catamaran hotels are perfect for a low-impact getaway
Salt & Water studio focuses on creating innovative, green design for floating architecture, houseboats and...
INFOGRAPHIC: 14 edible plants that you can grow indoors
Do you dream of your own vegetable patch, but lack the yard to make it happen? You don't need a big yard - or even...