Crowdsourced ice cream
12-7-2010
Ice cream parlor Giapo in Auckland, New Zealand makes ice cream of locally and organically grown fruit. In exchange, the growers are paid out in…ice cream! The fruit is randomly tested to see if the fruit doesn’t contain any pesticides. The ice cream parlor creates surprising flavors like Chocolate Chili and Spirulina (a type of algae).
Google checkout
11-7-2010
Owners of a smartphone now don’t have to have cash on them anymore. With Google Checkout you can pay immediately. It works with a QR-Code. The host scans the code, which is linked to the customers credit card and the amount will be credited directly.
Third Andaz Hotel on 5th Avenue
10-7-2010
Since the 5th of July boutique hotel Andaz is located in the former headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger on 5th Av. In New York City. Guests do check in while enjoying a drink in the lounge, or while they are guided to their rooms. Rooms can be booked as from € 235,= per night.
Place your bid on the chefs table
10-7-2010
The popular chef’s table at restaurant Ivy in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is now being auctioned. Up to 10 days in advance people can place their bids. The minimum bid is € 1.350,= and for the amount of € 3.000,=, the table is directly yours!
Socially responsible packaging
9-7-2010
On each carton of Vai-Vai juice, different socially responsable organizations are mentioned.
D&G Martini drink
9-7-2010
The Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana developed a new drink, in collaboration with Martini. The new drink will be reveiled during Milan’s fashion week and will be in the style of the 20th anniversary of the male collection of D&G.
Disney opens pet-hotel
8-7-2010
Disney hotels will open a hotel for the pets of their guests. Animals can stay at the luxury hotel while their owners have fun in the parks. the hotel open’s its doors by the end of August.
Icebar on a cruise ship
8-7-2010
The new Norwegian Epic features an icebar. It is the world’s first floating icebar. Guests will receive a caot, gloves and a hat before entering the bar, which is at –8 degrees Celsius.
soy bean vodka by 3Vodka
7-7-2010
The vodka of 3Vodka is made of soybeans and is therefore gluten-, carbohydrate- and sugarfree.
Eco-friendly fruit juice
6-7-2010
Found makes organic juices. By the eco-efficient way of working, Found is the first climate neutral company in the world according to the Carbon Reduction Insitute (CRI).