Here’s a short presentation at TED 2010 by inventor John La Grou, where he unveils an invention that would make electrical outlets much smarter. The invention, Safeplug, promises to prevent deadly accidents like house fires — and to conserve energy.
Non-Toxic Indoor/Outdoor Lounge Chairs
March 12, 2010 by 5 Comments
These polymer-based chairs can be used both indoors and outdoors. The Bubble Club Chair by Kartell (shown above), is made of non-toxic materials, and it has all its plastic parts printed with an identification mark to determine the correct recycling classification. It sells for $680. The Heller Mario Bellini MB1 Armchair (below) is constructed of… [Continue Reading]
Efficient Urban Bikes: Felt X-City 1 & Dahon Jack
March 12, 2010 by 1 Comment
Versatile urban travel: the Felt X-City 1 bike, and the folding Dahon Jack bike for under $600.
An Efficient Spring 2010 Icebreaker Polo
March 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
How soon the warm weather is here. Icebreaker has released a new line merino clothing for spring. Available from Moosejaw.
Ultrafine Yak Wool Clothing: Efficient
March 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Khunu is a start-up company that aims to be the first to bring yak wool clothing to the global market. They offer a range of athletic clothing that is made with 100% Himalayan yak wool. What are the advantages of yak wool? Khunu says that independent lab tests have shown yak wool to be 10-15%… [Continue Reading]
Three New Electric Bikes For 2010
March 10, 2010 by 3 Comments
Now that the e-bike market is maturing in the U.S., I think we’ll be seeing some sophisticated electric bikes released this year. Here are three intriguing e-bikes that have become available so far:
Looptworks: Products Made Of 100% “Excess” Material
March 8, 2010 by 3 Comments
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… [Continue Reading]
Ovopur: The Art Of The Water Filter
March 6, 2010 by 1 Comment
I’ve been testing an Ovopur water filter from Aquaovo, a company based in Montreal. This filter is certainly the most attractive I’ve come across. My eye is often drawn to its porcelain ovoid shape sitting in my ktichen. I’ve come to think of it as a piece of art that also happens to filter water.
The Best Water Filters Of 2010
February 17, 2010 by 104 Comments
There are a lot of misleading claims about water filters. Many filters are marketed with general statements like “improves taste and odor”. But filter manufacturers don’t mention the specific amount of pesticides or chloramines removed, for example.
The Most Efficient Snack: Pure Organic Bar
February 16, 2010 by 2 Comments
A MetaEfficient snack bar. Unlike other nutrient bars I’ve tasted, this one’s delicious. My topic pick is the Orange Cranberry Bar. It’s made by a company called PURE, based in Holland, Michigan.
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