Power Up With Your Shoes? New Material Pulls Kinetic Energy from Your Kicks
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The idea of getting our feet to produce power for our gadgets is not new. Inventors have been working on the concept for years, with some surprisingly impractical results. However, as technology gets better for piezoelectric energy generation, scientists are hoping to create some sneakers that do more than just get you from place to place. While some <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/fi…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Circuit Board Shoes Get Feminine! Win for World’s Most Uncomfortable Heels
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If you liked the circuit board sneakers but want a less athletic, more night-out-on-the-town look, check out the circuit board heels created by artist Steven Rodrig…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Artful Reclaimed Furnishings from Urban Woods
Since the leveling of forests is linked to everything from sneakers to burgers to biofuels, it’s refreshing to find a furniture shop souring all of its timber from reclaimed sources. Urban Woods hand makes all its pieces in Los Angeles from wood…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Terra Plana’s Most Sustainable Shoes to Date: Barack and Biden
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Since the very beginnings of TreeHugger, we’ve been crazy about Terra Plana’s sustainable shoes. From reusing shoe lasts to creating 99% recycled Worn Again sneakers and bags from reclaimed materials, Terra Plana are known for going a step beyond your usual gree…Read the full story on TreeHugger