Flexible barbecue sweker
19-6-2010
The flexible skewer works the same as the ‘straight’ skewer, it’s only possible to bend the skewer into fun shapes. It doesn’t only look nice, but it keeps your meat / vegetable even tighter. Fun at a barbecue this summer. Available on Amazon.com
Charge your phone wjile dancing
19-6-2010
A must for festivals, the ‘Power Wellies’ by Orange UK. It contains a charger that is powered when the user is dancing/moving. Because nothing is more annoying than to find out that your phone is empty, just after you have lost sight of your friends.
Where to recharge your car?
18-6-2010
On the website of Stekkerweb, people can look up where they can recharge their cars, scooters, electric bicycles, segways and other transport vehicles that run on electricity.
Rooftop garden
18-6-2010
We will see them more often, the green roofs. In The Netherlands, many municipalities subsidize for roof greening. Benefits of a green roof are: improved quality of the air, rain buffer, more CO2 absorption, brings down the city temperatures a few degrees and it just looks better. What is stopping you?
Iamsterdam iPhone app
17-6-2010
The Iamsterdam Card is now available as iPhone app. The app enables tourists to obtain information about attractions and immediately see where the I amsterdam Card gives discounts.
Spinkit
16-6-2010
Michiel de Jong developed a compact, mobile unit of about 0.5 square meters containing light, sound and MP3 players, so you can throw a party anywhere. Heineken uses the Spinkit for promotional activities for Heineken Extra Cold.
Eco-friendly Burger King
15-6-2010
In Waghäusel, Germany, the first environmental friendly Burger King has opened. By using solar energy the fast food restaurant lowers their energy usage by 45%. The restaurant is entirely lit by LED technology and even the baking plate is economical.
What to do with old wine barrels?
15-6-2010
A fun way to recycle old, seemingly useless items into funny things. The swing looks no different than a normal swing, but it’s good for the environment!
Dr. Martins Coco Drink
14-6-2010
Spring Water Company intriduces Dr. Martins Coco Drink. Coco Drink is a healthy, low calorie drink based on coconut juice. The drink contains important minerals and vitamins. Dr. Coco Drink is available in three different flavors: plain, banana flavored and acerola.
Sparkling sake
14-6-2010
Hana-Awaka is a mildly alcoholic beverage that is introduced by Sake Europe. Hana-Awake, which means ‘sparkling’ or ‘sparkling flower’, contains 7% alcohol and is served in a champagne flute. The drink is introduced in trendy Dutch restaurants such as Ivy, Le Marron and Valuas.