Winebottle recycled as micro herb hydrogardens

5-4-2011

Wine bottles transformed into micro herb hydrogardens! The Grow Bottles are hand-crafted from recycled wine bottles, they combine smart design and functionality with a clean aesthetic that is respectful of the earth’s resources. Using simple hydroponics, these durable glass vases grow fresh culinary herbs indoors year-round.

 

Innovative hospitality concepts map

5-4-2011

The hospitality is a dynamic, creative industry. There are daily reports of new concepts or awards for new companies and entrepreneurs. But where exactly are those companies? Branche organisation, KHN does put these companies together with you on this map.

 

Green London city guide

1-4-2011

Greentraveller produced in association with VisitEngland a guide to Green London. A handy pocket-sized map that features eco-friendly restaurants, hotels, cafes and attractions in the capital. Copies of the leaflet are available free of charge at eight Tourist Information Centres in and around London and the leaflet is also downloadable as a pdf.

 

Design on a tray

30-3-2011

The Norwegian company Figgjo has developed a new range of plates specifically made for use in canteens and restaurants. Now, these plate are usually pretty dull and uninspired. Figgjo has played around with the colour and shape, but without prejudice to the stacking capability or durability requirements.  

Wrap ‘N’ Mat

28-3-2011

Wrap ´N´ Mat is a reusable food wrap which is environmental friendly and convenient to use. It keeps bread, cookies and sandwiches from drying out. Wrap ‘N’ Mat is also machine washable and can be used again and again.

 

The floating hotel

23-3-2011

The Ark Hotel is a concept, designed to be protected from extreme weather and is self-reliant. The arch-shaped building has a structure that enables to float and the wind turbines are used to create energy. This innovation is not a prevention against global warming, but is rather dealing with a new reality.

 

Pepsi unveils 100% plant-based bottle

21-3-2011

PepsiCo – the company behind Pepsi and Tropicana – has unveiled what it claims is the world’s first 100 % plant-based bottle. The pilot production of the new bottle is set to start in 2012, and upon successful completion Pepsi intends to move directly into full-scale production.

Schools constructed from plastic bottles

18-3-2011

Discarded plastic bottles can be turned into almost anything, even schools! Lately there have been numerous schools build out of plastic bottles. The bottles are filled, stacked between chicken wire and covered with cement. Bottle schools are not just a clever way to turn waste into something useful, they are also a reminder of all the waste that is being generated in the first place.

Fairtrade seafood

15-3-2011

Tiger and king prawns are to become the first Fairtrade seafoods. The Fairtrade Foundation is working to create certification standards for small-scale prawn farms in Asia by the end of November, marking the first time it has ventured into the fishing industry.

 

Vegetarian restaurant application

15-3-2011

With the new Vegman iPhone app you can search for vegetarian restaurants. Both the app as the community website are still under construction. At the moment there are over 1.100 restaurants in the database, 50 of those are in the Netherlands.

 

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