Disloyalty card
6-2-2011
Three independent coffee shops in Lincoln, Nebraska have joined forces and created the disloyalty card. It works the same as every other loyalty card, only with this card you can go to the participating independent coffee shops. They want to compete with the big coffee chains and attract visitors to go back to the local coffee shops.
Icefondue
6-2-2011
Icefondue brings a new dimension in fondue. For this Icefondue, liquid nitrogen is used.
The first nitro-ice cream parlor
6-2-2011
Chin Chin’s is, as they are saying, the first nitro-ice cream parlor. The combination of long white coats, liquid nitrogen, theatrical presentation and a fun design make this ice cream parlor a real experience.
Paying for Petting Time in Japan’s Cat Cafés
6-2-2011
In Japan, people visit the cat Cafés to feed and nurture the cats. People pay 9 euros per hour to sit with the cats. Couples are the best target for these cafés. There are over 100 Neko cafés in Japan, whereof 50 in Tokyo!
Carrotmob
5-2-2011
Carrotmob is a group of activists that buy goods of a company to reward them for socially responsible change. Often the changes are of environmentally-friendly, such as energy-efficiency upgrades.
Machine to recycle office paper in toiletpaper
5-2-2011
The Japanese company Oriental has developed the White Goat, a machine that directly recycles office paper into toiletpaper.
A treehouse in Amsterdam
4-2-2011
A great treehouse made of fruit and vegetable crates. Commisioned by the ‘Stedelijk Museum’ in Amsterdam for the ‘Mark’ -project.
Tequila as bio-fuel
4-2-2011
The agave plant (from which tequila is made) has proven to be a great source of bio-fuel. The agave plant can grow in Africa, Australia and Mexico at low cost and is therefore a great possibility.
New app is connecting guests of hotels
3-2-2011
Israel-based IMguest provides guests a virtual tool to find fellow travelers, based on interests and purpose of visit.
The first holographic employees on Luton airport
3-2-2011
The British aiport London Luton introduces the first holographic employees, Holly and Graham. For a test period of four to six weeks they are helping passengers at the baggage check area. The goal is accelerate the security check.