From plastic bottle to chair
Coca-Cola is recycling empty cans and bottles into chairs. Not only chairs, but also jackets and other clothing will become part of the recycling program.
Coca-Cola is recycling empty cans and bottles into chairs. Not only chairs, but also jackets and other clothing will become part of the recycling program.
Can’t afford a ticket to South Africa? Or just not such a huge fan? There is still a possibility to watch yourself on TV. You can buy a spot on the banner of www.hetoranjespandoek.nl, which will be displayed at the match The Netherlands-Denmark. So your face will still star on TV.
We spotted the French fastservice, Roulegalette, (French crêpes) and wondered when the first Dutch “pancake to go” would start. Via Twitter the “pannenkoekenbus” (pancake bus) reacted within a few minutes. Young entrepreneurs Robin and Gerard, who got the idea while waiting for the bus to school, combined their part time job in a pancake restaurant with a bus.
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If you’re always standing in the shadow of the big competitor, what can you do? Seattle’s Best Coffee has the answer. Take out the competition by taking over their office. How? Watch the YouTube video.
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This Thai producer of soda water could not break through in Thailand. Until they came up with this marketing stunt. In the months following after that stunt, sales rose from 200,000 bottles to 1,000,000 bottles. View the marketing stunt on YouTube.
Besides ice cream, Ben and Jerry’s now also sells clothes in their webshop. Half the profit goes to charity. Be quick, because everything is made in a limited edition.
The new office supplies of Lexon are completely ecological. Made from bamboo and working on solar energy. Also, almost every part of these devices are recyclable.
The stunning sustainably-built rugby stadium features state-of-the art green technology, making the most of available resources. They use rainwater, heat and cold storage, solar power and natural light. An example for future stadiums.
In France, the first fast service “crêperie” opened with 3 outlets in Paris. The concept is named after the savory crêpe, “Roule Galette”. One of France’s most classic dishes in a modern way.
For the creatives among us, a café in Paris has opened, where one can rent a sewing machine. The café has ten work stations. Costs? € 6 per hour and € 25, = per day. They also frequently organize workshops. Similar initiatives have been spotted at various locations, for example in Rotterdam.
With this package, you can turn any kind of juice into an alcoholic beverage. The product is made from yeast, which is rapidly converted into alcohol. Be careful though, as your drink might contain more than 14% alcohol.
Soundproof telephone booths at festivals have already been spotted. The Argentinian beerbrand “Andes” used this technique for a remarkable campaign. Watch the video on YouTube.
“Share the happiness”, have fun with a vending machine and a lot of students. Capture the reactions on camera and you have a wonderful advertisement, to use in social media.
Burgerville does not only list all the calories of individual dishes on the menu but also shows the total of calories consumed, on the bill! With an extra health tip at the bottom.
The opening of the new Nespresso boutique in Brussels, was accompanied by a great 3D presentation. Watch the video on YouTube.