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Naomi Klein: The Fight Against Climate Change Is Down To Us – The 99% [Headlines]

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:26:47 +0000

Our movement differs from previous anti-globalisation protests. To change society's values we must stay together for years.

Perfume Packaging Embodies Sustainable Brand Ethos

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:05:30 +0000

Innovative perfume packaging for a New Zealand-based brand wins at HBA’s International Package Design Awards.

Philadelphia Implements Green Infrastructure To Curb Pollution [Video]

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:50:35 +0000

Philadelphia's 'Green City, Clean Waters' program promotes environmental sustainability through innovative additions to the urban landscape.

Vancouver’s Smog-Consuming Olympic Village

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:42:06 +0000

Alcoa claims that 10,000 square feet of coated aluminum can offset the pollution from four cars a day, which about the air-cleaning effects of 80 trees.

Is Dasani’s Eco-Bottle Just Greenwashing From Coca-Cola?

Wed, 04 May 2011 14:32:15 +0000

This message on the side of a Coke water is a just a little too proud and misleading.

frog design: The Customer Side Of The Meter

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:08:02 +0000

The energy industry needs to change. Rising oil prices, environmental concerns, and progressive consumer demand is creating new opportunities for innovation in the products we use, the way we buy energy, and the way it’s generated and distributed.

When Social Media Launches A Brand

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:43:24 +0000

A startup brand that is built around the idea that pizza could be good for you gets a positive reception in Dubai.

Collapsible Shopping Cart Bicycle Makes Errands A Breeze

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:52:48 +0000

A new bicycle fuses form and function to create something you can ride to the grocery store, and then bring right in with you.

Whole Foods Market Announces Roving Film Festival

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:02:11 +0000

The retailer seeks to spread "green" message through the 'Do Something Reel Film Festival.'

Contribute To TEDActive Projects

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:49:36 +0000

PSFK invites its readers to contribute to projects based on key topics discussed at TED this year.

Alex Bogusky Launches Common

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:00:34 +0000

The advertising guru has launched what he calls a collaborative community/brand for social entrepreneurs.

Mechanical Plants Activated By A Breath Of Life

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:56:43 +0000

Glasgow-based artist Fraser Ross has developed a series of remarkable 'living' artificial plants.

Minimalist Bird House [Pic]

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:22:41 +0000

Designer Frédéric Ruyant provides a simple shelter for birds that's east to construct and install.

Tegu LIVE!: Encouraging Creativity Via Social Play

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:14:25 +0000

A collaborative approach to encouraging creativity via social play, and an embodiment of values of social and environmental consciousness, education and innovation.

Five Years After FiftyRX3

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:21:12 +0000

A reflection on a moment in time that drove fashion for the better.

Check-In To Donate Update

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 17:26:43 +0000

A charity raises over $50,000 through foursquare check-ins.

Re: Energy: Concept Bike Recharges Electronic Devices

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:11:15 +0000

A noteworthy shortlisted entry at the recently concluded Incheon International Design Awards offers simple portable power.

Parsons Transforms Louis Vuitton Store Into A Zero-Waste Workshop

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:56:17 +0000

Fashion students are camping out today and tomorrow in a luxury brand store in New York's Soho.

Balloon Helps Citizens Quickly Visualize And Monitor Air Quality

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:45:08 +0000

Aerophile, an entertainment company that builds helium balloons for attractions and amusement rides, has transformed one balloon in Paris into a simple environmental indicator.

IKEA Tests Geo-Thermal Power

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:28:15 +0000

Swedish retailer tests an underground piping system.

Generating Energy From Waves

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:25:51 +0000

An organization operating in Hawaii has built a functioning system for harvesting power from the ocean.

Google Explores A Pedal-Powered Public Monorail System

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:50:31 +0000

The company is funding a user-powered transportation system as a way to explore innovation in public transit.

(Video) When Sensors Become A Dance Partner

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:05:00 +0000

Adaptive Bloom moves the stage set from environmental ambiance to participant.

Grossman & Bryan’s Fractured Bubble

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:00:18 +0000

The 'People's Choice Sukkah of New York City' is on show with Union Square.

Designing Intuitive Interfaces To Help Conserve Shared Resources

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:56:18 +0000

Three interesting projects explore how to make the impact of allocating reserves more intuitive, by tying consequences to other living things.

Current Trends In Sustainable Fashion

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:03:10 +0000

What are the main themes being discussed on fashion and environmental sites today?

Pop Up Restaurant Forages Ingredients & Dinnerware

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:10:46 +0000

Finns set up a progressive diner for London Design Week

The Yellow Book: The Original Eco Sin

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:57:33 +0000

Made obsolete by the Internet, a collection of phone books sits untouched for days.

Color-Coded Spotlights Quickly Visualize Energy Consumption

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:32 +0000

A team of designers have developed a method for quickly giving workers a sense of their power usage.

Plastic Wrap Alternatives

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:13:20 +0000

With the world throwing out almost half of it's food after production, these innovations will hopefully work to reduce food wastage.