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Powerful Art Made from Vintage Circuit Boards: Theo Kamecke

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Photos: Theo Kamecke. “Byzantine”. Pulsing with the silver and gold veins of a powerful, artificial intelligence, Theo Kamecke’s works look like they belong on the set of an Egyptian-themed sci-fi film. And perhaps they do: the former filmmaker-turned-sculptor painstakingly crafts his unique pieces from oversized vintage circuit boards dating back from the sixties, giving new life to what he calls the “graphics of circuitry.” More photos of his exquisite work:… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Boxsal, a Pretty Fun Picnic in a Cardboard Box (Photos)

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Summer is the prefect time for picnics, pretty much anywhere! On roof tops, in Central Park, at the beach, open air cinemas or the zoo, a good picnic is special. But how often do you make the effort and unleash your creativity to put together a delicious lunch or dinner in a box or basket? The design team The Three Blind Ants have just made it a little bit easier, a little bit more fun and a little eco-friendlier with the Boxsal . It is basically a fashionable cardboard box with enough room to fit a bottle of wine, snacks, sandwiches and more. Boxsal comes with beautiful utensils, plates, cups and n… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Creative Recycling: Artist Turns Ink Cartridges Into Sci-Fi Art

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

I am B Artists do amazing things with garbage; we have shown whole exhibitions of it. I am B ink and media blog gave artist Faith Pearson their empty ink cartridges (do people at media blogs still print?)… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Trashy TV Takes On a Whole New Meaning

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Reality shows have taken over television, like a virus or a breath of fresh air, depending on your perspective. And we’re about to add to that mix with Garbage Moguls . But first, I’d like to pay homage to Planet Green . Love it or lump it, it has done more, earlier than any other media outlet to bring green thinking, living and acting to the masses. Rather than consign green minded TV to the dusty DVD collections of hippies low budget environmentalist sk… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Best of Inhabitat: Packaging the Future

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Have you ever looked at a product the size of a pea wrapped in a layer of clear film, with a 20 page instruction booklet, vacuum packed in hard plastic, covered by another layer of cardboard and thought, “Why?!”? Well, you’re not alone. We, along with our favorite eco-chick, green journalist Starre Vartan , were so frustrated with certain kinds of packaging —and inspired by others —that we decided to launch an entire series to exploring the

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From Felled Tree to Dining Room Table: Furniture That’s Sustainable and Unique

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The team at Meyer Wells. Image Credit: Meyer Wells If you’ve ever been upset to learn that a tree you loved either fell or had to be chopped down, you’ll be glad to hear about Meyer Wells , the furniture company based out of Seattle . Operating under the motto “furniture with modern roots,” Seth Meyer and John Wells take felled trees and turn them into custom wooden tables. So now you can see your beloved tree live on as a personal, uni… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Jellyfish Theatre is a New Form of Junkitechture

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Images from Oikos Project Some are calling it ” junkitechture “, a new way of building and designing using only recycled and reclaimed materials. The Jellyfish Theatre, which is under construction right now, is a prime example of this new architecture. It will be the first UK theatre made completely of old materials from all sources: junked theatre sets, building sites, 800market pallets, old kitchen units that the public bring along. There will ev… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Controversial and Disturbing Oil Spill Editorial in Vogue Italia Features Eco-Designer

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Photo: Vogue Italia, courtesy of My Sister’s Art When green jewelry designer Kathleen Nowak Tucci of My Sister’s Art contacted us with the news that her recycled rubber jewelry made the cover of Vogue Italia I was thrilled; I’d seen her dramatic necklaces featured in Ecouterre and I am always happy when green fashion designers are recognized by mainstream fashion press. However, upon closer examination at the “Water & Oil” ed… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Combox, the First Modular, Expandable and Eco-Friendly Compost Bin (Photos)

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Domestic compost bins come in many shapes and sizes, for indoor and outdoor use, tumbling or not, to help you turn organic waste into delicious hummus for garden and pot plants. However, if until now you haven’t come across your desired shape or size, check out the Combox . This Spanish compost bin is the first of its kind that is completel… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Sleek Recycled Bikes That Look Like New, by Monochrome

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Photos: Courtesy of Monochrome. It’s no news that buying second-hand anything is greener than getting something new, as you’re not using more energy and raw materials for another product. However, not everything used is good looking enough for the aesthetics inclined. With Monochrome Recycled Bikes , however, you get the best of both worlds: a previously owned bike that looks as cool as a new one. Find out more inside…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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