Eco-Friendly
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Tesla’s Solar Panels Don’t Look Like Other Solar Panels
If you've every talked with someone about switching to solar power, inevitably the aesthetics of the panels come up, and rightfully so. Traditional solar panels are ugly, obtrusive blemishes on an otherwise normal house. It's a pity that such a superficial flaw is keeping us from adopting renewable energy, and…
Ink Made Out of Air Pollution
For the most part, our atmospheric carbon capturing solutions revolve around planting more trees. It's definitely an effective way to sequester carbon, but we shouldn't limit our thinking to just reforestation. That's why we were excited to hear about Air-Ink from Graviky. Through a post tailpipe retrofit, called a KAALINK…
Scene 3 Recycled Skateboard Bottle Opener
Turning one man's trash into another man's treasure isn't always the easiest thing in the world to execute. Stripping a piece of furniture and applying a new coat of stain, while time consuming, is not as difficult as say, taking a broken skateboard deck and trying to create a cool,…
Veja Domingos
There's something to be said for a simple, eye-catching sneaker. It's that sort of sentiment that helped make chucks, purcells and nylites so popular and Veja is using a similar model for their Domingos - with a twist. It all starts with patchwork uppers based on one primary shade of…
d. Selection Cardboard Bookshelves
Honestly we don't really care what this stuff is made of because it looks so cool. Although it is a check in the plus column for us that d. Selection Bookshelves are made of recyclable cardboard. These unique shelves by German designer Reinhard Dienes prove that affordable lightweight furniture doesn't…
Parachute Tote
Carry a little piece of history wherever you go, plus whatever you can fit inside a tote bag. The Parachute Tote, in an unmistakably vintage army green, is made from re-purposed WWII military parachutes. It folds down to a small 4"x4" pocket that you can take anywhere. It might not…
Bicycle Valve Key Rack
We've seen a number of cool uses for recycled inner tubes, but what happens to those valves? Apparently, they make great key racks. The Bicycle Valve Key Rack makes a great place for bike lovers and avid recyclers to store their keys. The black board with spray paint style artwork…
Worn Again Red Hot Air Hoody
You might think Richard Branson is full of hot air, but you gotta give Virgin credit for some of their latest eco-friendly practices. Teaming up with Worn Again, they’re putting their corporate waste to good use. The Worn Again Red Hot Air Hoody is handmade from retired Virgin balloons, which…
Neutra Prince Wallet
We've seen a few wallets and bags made of recycled tires in the past, but as Designer Ilanit Neutra points out there's nothing quite like the soft touch of a car inner tube... to speak nothing of its unique character. The Prince Wallet embodies the eco-friendly and graphically smart style…
Port-a-Pint Collapsible Beer Glass
The Port-a-Pint Collapsible Beer Glass makes sure you never miss out on spontaneous drinking. Just keep it in your pocket, backpack or briefcase, and flick your wrist for a full pint glass. If being able to drink anytime anyplace wasn't enough, just think of all the plastic cups you won't…
Victorinox Recycled Ripstop Down Vest
The Victorinox Recycled Ripstop Down Vest earns double points for being both durable and responsible (to speak nothing of the extra bonus for style). Ripstop Nylon will get you through many a winter in much the same way using recycled gear gets the planet through many more years. The lightweight…
Nau Billfold Wallet
The perfect slim wallet for eco-conscious travelers the Nau Billfold Wallet keeps it simple. Its slightly tapered design fits in your pocket without creating an extra bulk. Inside it holds 6 cards, a cash sleeve and a SIM card slot. Made from water resistant recycled polyester so your cash, cards…
The Seatbelt Wallet
Now seatbelts can keep your cash safe in your pockets as much as they keep your ass safe in a car. The Seatbelt Wallet is made from recycled seatbelts that won't fall apart under pressure like your leather wallet. This durable wallet has 8 card slots and large cash section…
Gus Upcycle Ottoman
Grab a cup of joe and put your feet up on the Gus Upcycle Ottoman. Made from repurposed jute bags, they may have been used to deliver that coffee you're enjoying right now. Each ottoman features unique screen printed art from the original bags making each one a unique piece…
Vertebrae Belt
No one can ever say you're spineless when you're showing off your bold original style with the Vertebrae Belt. The belts have a rugged unrefined look due to the custom eco-friendly dye on vegetable tanned raw leather. Each belt comes custom made with your choice of colored leather, style and…
