foodPower Juicing: 2 Ads Using Oranges to Light the Way
Most of us can agree that fruit is an excellent source of natural energy. Have you ever considered that it might be useful for fueling more than…
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foodnatureEarth in a Bubble: Unique Flipped Landscape Photography
Our world is undoubtedly a beautiful mystery, with countless wonders just waiting to be seen. But we can sometimes tend to become numb to those…
environmentRecycling Flashmob = Street Art + Guerrilla Activism
When you see a piece of waste on the ground, do you walk by it? Or do you take a moment to pick it up and put it in its proper place? This…
natureFictional Species: Tribute to the Surreal ‘Land Shark’
Although our world is full of all kinds of amazing creatures, unbelievable animals and wonderful wildlife, we sometimes find ourselves enamored…
environmentGateway to Hell: The Harshest, Most Volatile Corner of Earth
To most of us, going on vacation means finding an idyllic location where one can indulge in favorite activities. Whether you like swimming,…
animalsPrehistoric Inspiration: California Desert Sculpture Safari
In a stretch of inhospitable desert 90 miles east of San Diego, a dry wind caresses the dramatic curves of a mammoth, whispers through the bared…
artButting In: Portrait Made of Over 20K Used Cigarette Butts
Cigarette butts litter the streets of most cities and towns, creating an environmental burden that could easily be avoided. Swiss street artist…
alternative energyGo With the Flow: Eco-Friendly Wind-Powered Street Lights
True innovation comes from seeing a problem and coming up with a solution that is both simple and creative. That is exactly what this lighting…
designSingle Plywood Piece is the Extreme in Flat-Pack Furniture
While it’s not always true that making something yourself is greener than buying it ready-made, DIY objects are often easier on the planet…
homePut Down Roots: 4 Unexpected Ways to Grow an Urban Garden
Gardening is a skill and a hobby; it is a lifestyle and a talent. It is something that can either be bred into one’s soul or cultivated like a…
natureNature + Technology Combine to Relax Stressed Urbanites
The sounds of nature are among the most soothing known to humankind, but with more and more of us living in an urban environment it is not…
designBelly of the Beast: Serpentine Residential Eco-Building
When faced with a difficult parcel of land on which to build, owners and architects are often moved to develop innovative solutions. But few are…
designTentacles of Terror: Trash Monster Attacks Slovenian Town
If our consumerism were a living, breathing creature, what would it look like? A group of environmentalists in Slovenia picture our growing…
natureUrban Ruins: Abandoned Building Houses Architecture Academy
An abandoned five-story apartment building in Taipei, Taiwan is the unlikely setting for an unusual learning experience. It is the home of Ruin…
alternative energyWorld’s Smallest Solar Theater Shines Light on Environment
Going to the movies isn’t normally the most eco-friendly activity in the world (if you’re concerned about matters of electricity usage and…
