No Glues, No Screws: Ecolok Flatpak Furniture
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We have a thing for flatpak. Whether it’s a house, a toy, or a piece of furniture, flatpak typically obfuscates any number of the more harmful processes of manufacturing, and also lends itself to modularity, making things portable and versatile. We first <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Become a Rich Person with a Seed Safe by Martí Guixé
Alessi has just launched a new product by Spanish designer Martí Guixé; the Seed Safe. It is a beautiful jar, dedicated to collect the seeds from vegetables and fruits we eat so that they can be planted instead of thrown away or composted. Guixé, who has a thing for seeds (see the Plant Me Pet), believes that the Seed Safe is a must in every home, and since “seeds are in some way more valuable than money”, planting those…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Time-Shifting Sunshine: A Solar Powered Floor Lamp
A few years ago we showed Tobias Wong’s Sun Jar, that collected and stored sunshine so that you can use it at night. As we noted then, “there are a thousand dumb and ugly things that do this; what a difference the designer’s touch makes.”
One could say the same thing about this lamp designed by od-do architekti of, I think, Serbia; It is an elegant LED floor lamp by night;
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Here’s an Idea: Share Things with Your Neighbors
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Sure, we have Zipcar, bike sharing, and even tool shares, but Good wants to know why this sort of thing isn’t more popular….Read the full story on TreeHugger
Mayor of Downey, CA: Deal with Tesla for Model S Factory “99.9% done”
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City Council Needs to Approve Memorandum of Understanding
Mario Guerra, the mayor of Downey, California, recently said that a deal between Tesla Motors and his city was “99.9% done”. The only thing left to do is apparently for the city council to approve a memorandum of understanding, and this could be happening today (according to the Associated Press). So if all goes well, Tesla’s factory for the upcoming Model S would be located very close to Los Angeles on a …Read the full story on TreeHugger
7 Gorgeous Eco Celebrities We Can’t Believe are Single
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They’re hot, they’re celebrities, and they believe in saving the Earth. But what’s better is that they all have one thing in common (besides the environment) — they’re single! We’ve listed some of our favorite eco-hotties below because, well, we could have a chance, right? Heck, we do share the same interests. So catch them while you can, they won’t be single for long!…Read the full story on TreeHugger
Better Ways to Celebrate America Recycles Day: Practicing the 7 Rs (Slideshow)
Yesterday was America Recycles Day, which isn’t a bad thing as an idea — certainly, more recycling is better than less — but do we really need a day for it?
Last year, Lloyd called recycling “bullsh*t” as a big picture solution, and reiterated it this year, and he’s right. Do we really need a day dedica…Read the full story on TreeHugger
“Unplug” Painting Gives Us a Much Needed Reminder
It’s Friday and it’s time to do two things. First, look at pretty art work. And second, follow the message in the artwork. And we have a perfect item that helps you accomplish both things. The image of the whole poster is too tall to fit here, so you’ll have to click through to see the whole thing. But it’s definitely worth it. Something about it is entirely calming, and the message is important.
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Oh, Please No – TwitterPeek Is an e-Waste Mess of a One Trick Pony
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This is a great one for our UnTreehugger category. It’s a device that does just one thing, just one thing that any smart phone or computer can do for you, just one thing that no one really needs a device to do. It checks your Twitter account. …Read the full story on TreeHugger
Clippings: Geoengineering, Wine in Boxes, Zero Waste
Ryan Avent disses geoengineering in If the Grass Looks Greener, It’s Important to Understand the Nature of the Fence; TreeHugger Take: 7 Geoengineering Solutions That Promise To Save Humans from Climate Change
Yahoo publishes an edited version of an article on the merits of boxed wine, (and shows a picture of tetra-pak wine, a completely different thing). TreeHugger Take: …Read the full story on TreeHugger