This newly released Outer340 Clipper jacket from Icebreaker is made out 100% New Zealand merino wool. The "Outer340" refers the the weight of the wool (340 grams per square centimeter). It costs about $230 USD. See this previous post for details on … [Continue Reading]
Pachira Hemp Hiking Boot
November 18, 2005 by 2 Comments
This boot's upper and laces are made of a blend of 50% hemp and 50% cotton for durability. The soles contain 40% recycled hospital gloves (or car tires in the black soled version) and the tongue padding and insole are recovered foam from upholstery … [Continue Reading]
Chameleon Lamps from Philips
November 16, 2005 by 2 Comments
Hold something in front of these lamps, and the lamp shade will change to the color of the object. There's a standard light bulb inside, surrounded by a ring of LEDs which project the color onto the shade. These lamps will be released sometime next … [Continue Reading]
Bamboo Socks
November 15, 2005 by 4 Comments
Bamboo socks are efficient because they don't retain odor and are very comfortable to wear. But we've also learned that producing bamboo fiber involves a great deal of chemical treatment. Socks made with hemp or organic cotton are the most efficient … [Continue Reading]
Endless Hot Water: Takagi Heaters
November 15, 2005 by 19 Comments
Takagi water heaters do not have tanks, instead they heat water instanteously using a gas burner. They are efficient and powerful — even the smallest heater, the Takagi T-KJr., can produces 180 gallons of hot water in an hour, but weighs only … [Continue Reading]
Modular Dwellings
November 11, 2005 by 1 Comment
Modular Dwellings makes these compact, modern rooms. They are designed to be easy to transport and quick to assemble. They were created by Edgar Blazona, who is based in San Francisco. The blueprints to one "shed" can be purchase from ReadyMade … [Continue Reading]
Hybrid Taxis Arrive in NYC
November 11, 2005 by Leave a Comment
A Reuters story today said the first six Ford Escape hybrids have entered the NYC cab fleet. City officials there are apparently saying that the city's entire fleet of 13,000 taxis could be coverted to hybrids within five years. The Escape hybrid … [Continue Reading]
LIKEaBIKE: A Cool and Efficient Learning Bike
November 10, 2005 by 6 Comments
The LIKEaBIKE is a unique toy vehicle for children between the ages of two and five. It's a learning bike with no pedals — children can push themselves along with their feet. It allows them to gain the confidence and coordination to ride a real … [Continue Reading]
The World’s First Flushable Diapers: gDiapers
November 7, 2005 by 14 Comments
gDiapers are innovative diapers invented by a husband and wife team from Australia. They are being billed as the first flushable diapers, and will soon be available in the U.S. The system consists of an outer shell (similar to a diaper wrap), an … [Continue Reading]
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