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Wanted: Reclaimed Firehose Bag Can Easily Survive Your Bathroom

Hand-cleaned and assembled with a silk lining, they've gone from saving the lives of Britons to cradling your cosmetics. Noble indeed.READ»

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Ecomat's Lego-like Sustainable Bricks Are Earthquake-Resistant Building Blocks of Life

On show in Milan last week were Ecomat's Lego-esque building bricks. They're made from sustainable materials, are earthquake-proof, and suitable for both permanent and temporary structures. Do you think the fact that some of the ...READ»

The Earthkeepers 2.0 Boot: Timberland's Attempt at Closing the Loop

While many mainstream shoe manufacturers virtually ignore sustainable design, niche companies like Brooks and Timberland have embraced the opportunity to bring sustainability into their brands. Timberland's latest attempt is the ...READ»

Samsung's Blue Earth is First Solar-Powered All-Touchscreen Cellphone

Samsung's Blue Earth is the first solar-powered all-touchscreen smartphone. The device even takes energy saving a bit further with a built-in "eco-mode" system. This system sets low screen backlight brightness and duration with a ...READ»

Paper House for Disaster Zones Makes 3 Little Pigs Jealous

Grandiosely titled The Universal World House, a new temporary home is being touted as a solution to homelessness and displaced persons in disaster areas around the world. And amazingly it's made of paper.Well, cellulose from recycled ...READ»