Urban farming in Linkoping

20-2-2012

The Swedish-American company Plantagon placed its first shovel into the ground in Linkoping (Sweden). A few years ago they already had plans to post greenhouses in large cities. Watch the video.

Variation on the menu

17-2-2012

“Variatie op de kaart” (Dutch) stimulates professionals to discover new ingredients and begetarian dishes. They also support restaurants on the way to a varied menu and give advice on what vegetarians like to eat in restaurants. Watch de video!

Cooling Neckbands

17-2-2012

Penquin Hug neck bands is a collar that works cooling through the basis of evaporative cooling from micro-crystals. The collars are environmentally friendly and reusable.

Caffeine Zone app

17-2-2012

The “Caffeine Zone ‘ is an app that counts the average of caffeine you take in. It also makes you aware of the consequences of to much caffeine consumption. The app can be downloaded via iTunes app store for iPhone, iPad and iTouch for free.

Battle for fair and sustainable food

17-2-2012

The Cheetah Generation is a group of new generation leaders around the world. They create innovative ideas for new sustainable ways. NCDO organises “Battle of the Cheetahs” (Netherlands) a competition for five teams (60 young proffesionals) to find solutions for fair and sustainable food. Coaches from business, science and NGO will guide the groups to develop ideas within six weeks.

Marry for 1 day

17-2-2012

At the Grand Hotel Karel V (Netherlands) you can marry on February 28th for one day. With your best friend, boyfriend, again with your husband / wife … you name it. In the hotel there is a room decorated for the occasion. You can also borrow clothing, such as wedding dresses in various sizes by the hotel is settled. And after the wedding ceremony, you get a photo as a souvenir!

Vruit, very slow juices

16-2-2012

Fresh slowly pressed juices, great combinations like, apple-ginger-carrot, celery-spinach, cucumber-coconut-apple, apple-cranberry and apple-cinnamon-clove. The company Vruit is located in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.  

Spagheterria

16-2-2012

Spagheterria (Amsterdam) is a restaurant specialized in Italian pasta dishes. All dishes are prepared with organic ingredients, which are imported from Italy. Every day guests can choose between six pasta dishes, prepared by chef Stefano Cavallari.

Mood shower gels

16-2-2012

Plant Design Studio designed shower gels that influences your mood by using specific ingredients. They designed the ‘Get Happy’ gel, ‘Wake-up’ gel, ‘Calm-down’ gel and ‘Be-my baby’ gel. A nice idea for a hotel?

Berkley restaurant releases subscription for babies

16-2-2012

Alice Waters, owner of the restaurant in Berkley California, released an subscription (Farm baby) especially for babies. Fresh seasonal ingredients from farms are made into delicious snacks to satisfy their hunger. The jars in which they are processed are also environmentally friendly.

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