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Looptworks: Products Made Of 100% “Excess” Material

March 8, 2010
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I’ve been testing some Looptwork products, and they are amazing. Here’s why: the company makes all their products from 100% industrial “excess” materials. That means every zipper, button and thread used in their designs was about to be thrown out. For example, the Hoptu Laptop Sleeve shown above is made with 100% upcycled nylon neoprene [...]

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MetaEfficient Keyring Tools For 2010

February 15, 2010
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Here’s a MetaEfficient Keyring. It’s a collection of lightweight, mini-tools suitable for carrying on a keyring.

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Toshiba Dynario Fuel Cell Device Charger

November 10, 2009

The first commercially available fuel cell device charger is here! (Well, technically it’s only “here” if you’re reading this in Japan, but that should soon change). Toshiba’s Dynario charger packs fuel cell technology into a portable package that can provide instant power to a dead mobile phone or other gadget, completely off the [...]

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Renewable: Sunglasses Made With Castor Bean Oil

April 7, 2009

The frames of these sunglasses (Dragon Experience Eco) are not made with petroleum.
Instead they are made with Nylon 11, the only commercially successful high volume biopolymer, which is made by polymerizing a split segment of castor bean oil.

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Bags Made With 95% Recycled Material

September 7, 2008

I’ve been testing a new line of bags called Terraclime by Lowepro. I was impressed by the fact that 95% of the material used to make these bags is recycled content. The fabric is made with recycled PET bottles (i.e. post-consumer plastic). The hooks and zippers are made from plastic salvaged from the factory floor, [...]

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The World’s First Biodegradable Umbrella

December 20, 2007

The Brelli is said to be world’s first biodegradable umbrella. Inspired by asian parasols, the Brelli’s handle and frame are crafted from bamboo (sustainably-harvested), and the canopy is made out of an innovative bioplastic. The canopy can be composted in conventional landfills  –  it has passed stringent tests certifying that it will fully biodegrade in [...]

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Felt Briefcase Made Out of Merino Wool

December 16, 2005

This distinctive felt briefcase was designed by Daff from Germany. It’s made out of 100% merino wool felt that resists piling. It features a roomy interior with two main pockets and space under the front flap for credit cards and ID, as well as a cell phone storage pocket. Available from Unica Home for [...]

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Jimi 100% Recycled Wallets

November 1, 2005

The Jimi Wallet is a compact, splash-proof wallet made out of recycled plastic. It is billed as a wallet for those who don’t like regular wallets, with an eye towards travelers, cyclists and anyone who needs a minimalist wallet. Available from Amazon.

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Ecoist Bags

April 19, 2005

Ecoist makes bags and totes by hand with recycled materials used to make candy wrappers, food packages, and soft drink labels. This excess materials often ends up as waste in landfills. For each bag sold they plant a tree.

Each bag is unique, with patterns and colors that vary widely, taking each artist 2-5 days to [...]

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