http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:48:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/design-your-own-ikea-furniture.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:08 +0000 Evolvex allows consumers to create bespoke storage solutions that are simple and affordable. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/02/chevrolet-billboards-bags.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:27 +0000 A clever green initiative to upscale waste into useful items. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/reusable-cotton-napkinroll.html Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:25:22 +0000 Spain-based company MYDrap presents an array of colorful and reusable napkins rolled into an ergonomic packaging that is more sustainable than the disposable option. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2012/01/sustainableoffice-building.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:09:25 +0000 The Bullitt Center in Seattle plans to reuse as much as possible including purifying toilet water with an on-site plant and using the waste as compost.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/12/motivating-everyday-green-behavior-with-real-rewards.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:35:43 +0000 PSFK spoke about the Future Of Gaming with Recyclebank, online platform that rewards individuals with points and cash rebates for making environmentally conscious decisions both on and offline.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/be-rewarded-with-shopping-deals-by-cycling-or-recycling.html Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:11:35 +0000 Recyclebank allow cyclists and pedestrians to earn points that can be redeemed for discount coupons at participating stores. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/10/atm-turns-used-mobile-phones-into-cash.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:46:40 +0000 Recycle your mobile phones at an ecoATM kiosk to receive an instant payback.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/ed-cotton-upcycling-is-logical.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:45:28 +0000 As the earth runs out of natural resources, the price of basic commodities will increase and making it necessary for us to upcycle.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/08/a-design-student-turns-recycled-plastic-into-a-concept-bike.html Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:00:58 +0000 An Israeli design student discovers injection mold technology can be used to create a sustainable concept bike made of recycled plastics. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/shwood-from-broken-skateboards-to-trendy-sunglasses.html Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:51:25 +0000 A form and function mash-up creates unique shades from upcycled skateboards. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/07/old-clothes-upcycled-into-trendy-designer-chairs.html Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:40:38 +0000 Instead of throwing away your old clothes, why not turn them into colorful and sturdy home furniture? German designer Tobias Juretzek has done just that.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/coke-aims-to-stop-store-displays-from-becoming-trash.html Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:58:05 +0000 The beverage maker has created a new program to sustainably produce and manage their branded store displays.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/house-built-from-google-earth-salvaged-materials-pics.html Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:52:54 +0000 An incredibly beautiful modern home was built almost entirely from materials left for waste within a nine-mile radius of the construction site.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/10/pics-newspaper-house-stands-the-test-of-time.html Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:17:44 +0000 Ellis Stenman's house exemplifies the use of upcycled materials for architectural construction. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/pic-diy-backpack-made-from-plastic-bags.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:16:13 +0000 The 01Mathery design group offers one solution to the world's overabundant supply of shopping bags. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/07/pics-shoes-made-from-furniture-scraps.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:14:19 +0000 One Swedish designer has decided on a more practical measure for our unwanted goods.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/electrolux-to-recycle-waste-plastic-from-oceans-into-vacuum-cleaners.html Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:35:03 +0000 The new project aims to clean up the sea while also procuring raw material for its appliances. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/bill-proposes-cigarette-butt-recycling-program-in-new-york.html Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:48:51 +0000 The material in cigarette filters can be re-used to make a number of new products.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/clean-the-world-recycling-soap-and-saving-lives.html Mon, 10 May 2010 14:25:24 +0000 An organization saves lives and prevents environment pollution by recycling an oft-neglected commodity.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/streetside-bin-made-from-recycled-chewing-gum.html Thu, 06 May 2010 19:31:53 +0000 A bin made from a new plastic helps recycle used chewing gum.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/04/pepsi-launches-the-dream-machine-to-drive-its-recycling-initiative.html Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:16:17 +0000 The Dream Machine is a computerized recycling machine that donates to charity and offers points as part of a reward system.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/04/american-apparels-creative-reuse.html Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:05:13 +0000 American Apparel has devised an ingenious way to make use of fabric waste.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/houses-made-from-recycled-plastic.html Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:26:48 +0000 Affresol is using recycled plastic to build modular homes.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/01/trash-to-treasure-with-makedos-modular-connector-system.html Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:27:44 +0000 makedo is an Australian-based company that allows users to create forms and spaces using found objects and their modular connector clips. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/gill-linton-fast-fashion-is-for-losers.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:20:59 +0000 Apart from a few things from American Apparel and Uniqlo, oh and a knock-off Balenciaga riding hat from H&M, on the whole, there is a lot to lose from fast fashion.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/vespas-upcycled-as-office-chairs.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:45:09 +0000 Barcelona-based studio Bel & Bel has found an ingenious use for vintage Vespas - as upcycled office chairs.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/10/reusing-plastic-containers-for-productive-purposes-in-africa.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:24:49 +0000 DIY inventors in Africa have developed innovative solutions to practical problems with old plastic containers.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/cardboard-technology-scupltures.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:57:57 +0000 British designer Kyle Bean has created this impressive set of cardboard sculptures as a statement on the environmental impact of constantly upgrading to the newest tech gear. [ via Design Crave ]]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/icff-recyclable-task-light-has-brilliant-hidden-engineering.html Mon, 18 May 2009 16:01:03 +0000 The Luximo LED task light is the product of California based designer Joerg Student and engineer Frank Shum. Joerg told us that his goal with the Luximo was to interpret its function in an elegant way. He noted that many LED lights are appearing on the market now. But what he has seen elsewhere hasn’t taken full advantage of the efficiency and unique engineering requirements LED bulbs have. Every piece of the Luximo has been designed to be eco-friendly, long lasting, and easy to maintain. The base and body are made of 100% aluminum and can be recycled. The powerRead more...]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/media-arts-mondays-rethinking-reduce-reuse-recycle.html Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:10:38 +0000 Reduce, reuse, recycle — we’ve all heard it a million times. It was the simple mantra that marked the mainstream arrival of the environmental movement. But from this clever catchphrase has grown such a cacophony of “green noise” and green-washed marketing that people have gotten overwhelmed by the right things to do. However, since 83% of people say they would change their consumption habits to make tomorrow’s world a better place, brands still have an incredible influence on environmental change. Maybe a return of the three Rs is just the point of reference people need to get some new perspectiveRead more...]]>