Poster made of waste

27-9-2011

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The American Barefoot Wine produced a movie which should creates the feeling of positivism, creativity and optimism which associate with the American beaches. To promote the launch of their movie, they created a poster made from waste collected on the beaches. The movie will be posted on Facebook.

Portable Mini microwave

26-9-2011

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Electrolux Design Lab 2011 is a design competition, where industrial design students from all over the world can compete against each other, in the theme ‘Intelligent Mobility’. They received over 1,300 entries, but the mini microwave was proclaimed to be the winner. This mini device can be slided on a specially developed food package, to heat your meal anytime and any moment you want.

Make a bed from a fence

23-9-2011

Students often have a small budget, New York student Michelle DeCurtis changed this problem into a challenge. She has created many creative projects from reclaimed and upcycled materials. Her bed made of an old fence is displayed at the New York Maker Faire. Perhaps an idea for sustainable entrepreneurs?  

DrinkWaterBar

15-9-2011

DrinkWaterBar is an idea of Sustainable Dance Club and Project Helder. The goal is to increase the sustainable awareness of using tap water in the hospitality and that it is a good alternative for soda. The value of DrinkWaterBar will be increased by adding flavors, education in water treatment and the experience aspect. Watch the movie.

Build temporary walls

9-9-2011

Do you also encounter that you receive reservations and the guests prefer some privacy? Molonews came with the solution, special walls of kraft paper that you can easily place in your restaurant. The walls connect with magnets and are made of sustainable material.

F&B management by your fridge

7-9-2011

We all know it is important, intense control on the expiration date. LG just came with the fridge that controls it for you! No constant date checks on your F&B anymore, your fridge does it for you. So at the end, it minimizes your waste.

Sustainable bee-project

2-9-2011

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On the O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, a new sustainable bee-project started this spring. 1,5 million bees stay in 23 beehives, which jointly produce over 700 kilo of honey per year. A sustainable project on this polluting surroundings. On this apiculture work former prisoners to obtain a new chance to re-integrate into the society.

From ferry to luxurious spa

31-8-2011

This 57 year old ferryboat found its new function as luxurious day-spa. Bota Bota, which is designed by Sid Lee Architecture, can be found in Montreal’s Old Port. This five decks fitted boat offers various (sauna-) facilities in a beautiful panoramic setting.

 

Greenhouse by Joost goes to London

29-8-2011

Pop-up restaurant Greenhouse by Joost will soon be opening a restaurant outside Australia, in London. Greenhouse restaurant is about designing and operating better places for people, from lightning to the menu. They are also working on a permanent location in Melbourne.

Organic Fastfood – Blas Burgerworks

22-8-2011

A new fully organic and eco-friendly fastfood restaurant in St. Ives (Great Brittain), which is specialized in burgers. For their food, they only use fresh, local and seasonal products.

 

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