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Sustainable Materials Add A Classic Touch To Everyday Objects

Sustainable Materials Add A Classic Touch To Everyday Objects

By Ebba Akerman on January 27, 2010

Elium studio has designed a range of sustainable electronics for Lexon made out of bamboo and maize bio-plastics. Radios, alarm clocks and calculators escape traditional black plastic and make use of kinetic and solar power. It is especially delightful to see how the innovative materials take on a vintage look.

[via: DesignAddict]

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TOPICS:	Advertising, Branding & Marketing, Design & Architecture, Electronics & Gadgets, Environmental / Green
TAGS:	Bamboo, Electronics, Elium studio, Lexon, sustainable

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