Under water museum in Cancun
25-10-2010
In Cancun, Mexico they are working on an underwatermuseum in the Caribbean Sea. The museum will be bult in the National Marine Park and consists of over 400 images at a depth of 3 to 6 meters. The initiator behind this underwater museum is Jason deCaires Taylor. The artist wants to show how the original Mexican people “the Mayas’, have developed over the years.
Campaign by Russian WWF
25-10-2010
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The new campaign by the World Wildlife Fund to save the tiger can be a shocking experience. WWF lets people in Russia think that they are shot while trying on a t-shirt with a tiger print. The shirt features augmented reality technology. Next to paying attention to the tiger, the campaign clearly shows what the current capabilities of technology are.
Chocolate for wine-lovers
24-10-2010
Vindict.nl introduces Brix Chocolate for Wine in The Netherlands. A chocolate bar you can combine with wine. The cocoa in this chocolate comes from a tree in Ghana and does not contain certain ingredients that would normally clash with wine. Brix has the shape of a gold bar and can not be broken, but must be carved. Brix is available in the flavors mild, medium, dark and extra dark.
D Espresso New York
24-10-2010
The new coffee shop D’Espresso in New York has an unusual interior. A team of designstudio Nemaworkshop printed bookcases on the walls, the ceiling and the floor of the coffee shop. The coffee shop now lookls like a small library.
Champagnebag by Agoston and KRieger
23-10-2010
Agoston Krieger & Organic Champagne introduces the Organic Champagnebag. The bag is made from 100% recycled cardboard can be recycled and reflects the sustainable image of Agoston Champagne & Krieger. The Organic Champagnebag costs €5.95.
Waterpebble for a quick shower
23-10-2010
With the Waterpebble you use less water when taking a shower. By placing the pebble near the drain, it measures the waterconsumption. A green, yellow and red light show when you should stop showering. Each time the pebble is used , the time span between green and red light will be shorter resulting in shorter showers thus less water is consumed.
Double Dish
23-10-2010
Eating nuts, cherries and olives is always kind of messy. With the Double Dish you can trow your peels of pips back in the bowl. Useful in hotel bars.
Trace your products by iPhone
22-10-2010
With the new application from Harvest Mark, you can find exactly where your product come from, when your product is packaged, how it needs to be packed, etc. Contrary to previous apps that only give general information about the product. For now, this new app can only be used in Kroger Company supermarkets in the U.S..
Divine Delicacies
22-10-2010
On November 3rd La Maison du Chocolat in New York is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special event ‘La Nuit du Gateau’. The entire evening will be dedicated to all sorts of delicacies such as chocolate, pastries, and desserts. The event is open to the public and also completely free of charge.
Club Mazzo is now a restaurant
21-10-2010
On October 24th Amsterdam club Mazzo re-opens as an Italian restaurant. The restaurant has an industrial look combined with warm details.
Salt flower
21-10-2010
The young French designer Emily Demers Moreau came up with a creative way to offer small portions of salt. The salt servings are in inside a number of leaflets which together form a flower. The leaves can be picked separately.
7 coffee flavours, 7 charities
21-10-2010
Project7 coffee is produced at small organic farms that are Fair Trade certified. The coffee is called Project7 because there are seven different types of coffee each supporting a charity. The charities that are supported include ‘Heal the Sick’ and ‘Feed the Hungry’.
Fresh vegetables by bike
20-10-2010
VeloVeggies wants to ensure that people eat more fresh products straight from the farm. They deliver fresh vegetables by bike to people’s homes and then also take green waste with them. A VegBox with various local fresh products costs $18,= including delivery expenses.
John Galliano macarons
20-10-2010
Dior designer John Galliano has teamed up with the famous pastry café in Paris Ladurée to make macaroons. They are available in the flavor ‘pink and ginger’ and are specially made to promote the new fragrance by Galliano, Parlez-Moi d’Amour. From early November, the macarons are for sale in France, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Switzerland, Monaco and the UK.
Birdy Juice gives you wings
19-10-2010
The Norwegian designer Mats Ottdal created a package for juice boxes. The tabs of the juice box can be expanded to legs or wings from owls penguins and other birds.
Hug a Mug
19-10-2010
The Hug A Mug is specially designed for people who just want to warm their hands on a hot cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. The double wall in the cup ensures that it’s never too hot for your hands. With th inprinted hands, you know exactly how to hold the cup.
Croc legume healthy waffles
19-10-2010
Croc légumes waffles are rich in vegetables and fibers. The waffles contain 50% vegetables and only 62 calories per waffle. They are also available in the flavors carrot, cumin and beets.
Free drinks and snacks at Japanese cafe
18-10-2010
The Free Cafe at Harimaya Station in Japan offers customers free drinks and snacks at any time of day. Inventor of this concept Honten Maya Hari, a known producer of rice crackers in Japan. Guests can enjoy freshly brewed tea or coffee with a rice cracker. There are now seven of these Hari Maya cafes in Japan and next to advertising its rice crackers, Honten hopes that people will become more environmentally aware and treat ech other woth more respect after a visit to one of his pubs.
Restaurant comes to peoples homes
18-10-2010
Poppe Restaurant in Zwolle, The Netherlands, launched a concept where a chef and waiters come to your house to cook and serve. The concept is called ‘Poppe at home’ and ensures that people at home can focus on a pleasant culinary evening without having to worry about the food. The cost of ‘Poppe at home’ are limited by a small surcharge on the menu prices, not the drinks. It is also possible to order dishes that are not on the menu.
Calicocktail
17-10-2010
The French confectionery specialist Roy Rene gave his traditional calissons a facelift. Traditional calissons are sweet, the new Callison have a salty taste. The jury selected the 2010 SIAL calissons for new trends and innovations of the year. The small indulgence is available in three flavors: black olives, sundried tomatoes and ratatouille.
Artisan lip balm on montlhy prescripion
17-10-2010
Chocolate offers customers the posibility to receive another lip balm each month. For 5 pounds per month customers get a different Artisan lip balm, including the flavors caramel and mojito. The lip balm is made from natural products like shea butter and vertable oils. Where possible organic, fair trade ingredients are used.
Wedding at McDonald’s
17-10-2010
Who doesn’t want to have his or her wedding at a traditional wedding location can now turn to McDonald’s. In the Chinese city of Hong Kong couples can host their wedding at this hamburger chain. From January 1st Mc Donald’s even provides a wedding cake made of apple pie and a wedding dress made from balloons. Ofcourse there are burgers, fries and milkshakes at the party site. Alcohol is banned from the wedding parties.
The Saladshop in Singapore
16-10-2010
The Salad Shop in Singapore welcomes everyone who loves vegetarian, healthy and tasty salads. In a charming and organic environment, created by Asylum studios, the customer will be tempted to eat more salads.
Doront hotel Schiphol Airport opens Fairtrade-floor
16-10-2010
On October 11th , the Dorint hotel at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport opened the world’s first Green & Fairtrade floor. The forty rooms and suites are part of the new sustainable facilities that the hotel offers guests forgreen and fair accommodation and meetings.
Meatloaf cupcakes
15-10-2010
The Meat Loaf Bakery in Chicago makes pastries of one of the most favorite meats in the U.S, minced meat. The innovative store has a range that is divided into three categories: meat loaf cakes, small cakes and petit fours. The Meat Loaf Bakery is currently exploring possibilities to go worldwide.
