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New super batteries could charge phones in seconds and electric cars in minutes

A scientific breakthrough at the University of Surrey could completely change how we charge our devices. Researchers...

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Israeli Designer Talia Mukmel Makes Funky Objects from Earth, Flour, Sand and String

Inspired by the crafts and basic materials used by African tribes, Israeli designer Talia Mukmel created a series...

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Israel-Based Solskin Studio Creates Biodegradable Objects From Orange Skins

Born in a Jewish-Arab village in Israel called Wahat-al-Salam, Ori Sonnenschein is an optimistic young designer...

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Estres Studio's Elegant Beo Lamp is Made From Renewable Materials Without Glue or Screws

Spain-based Estres Studio's Beo Lamp is a hanging pendant light made from various natural materials that are nested...

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PHOTOS: The Best Green Designs at London's Central St. Martins' Graduate Show

[gallery_extend] Product designer David Bennett created a fantastic machine called Natural Factory that...

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London's Striking Modern Tourist Information Centre Harvests Rainwater and Geothermal Energy

[gallery_extend] Rising from the earth in a pointy array of metal peaks, the dynamic information center...

Cute and Colorful Lamp Shades Upcycle Plastic Bags and Sawdust

Cute and Colorful Lamp Shades Upcycle Plastic Bags and Sawdust

Kulla Design Studio’s eco-friendly lamps are an adorable set that appear to the eye like a blend of bold and...

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Bungalove: Nomadic Pop-Up Prefab Lets You Go Back to the Wild in Style

[gallery_extend] Unveiled at the Sia Guest International Hospitality Exhibition, Bungalove is a mobile...

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Javier Mariscal's Stylish Recycled Plastic Chair is Designed for Disassembly

Multi-talented Spanish designerJavier Mariscal recently unveiled a recycled plastic chair that is designed for...

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Wasara: Compostable Japanese Tableware is Ephemeral and Beautiful

Give your next afternoon tea party or picnic at the park an elegant Japanese twist with Wasara's biodegradable...

New Graphene Super Paper is 10x Stronger Than Steel

New Graphene Super Paper is 10x Stronger Than Steel

The University of Technology in Sydney recently unveiled a new type of graphene nano paper that is ten times stronger...

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Lustrous Tabletop Trays Made from Edible Flax Seeds

Designed by Studio Geenen, the Flax Tray is a beautiful and organic take on basic houseware made from a bio-composite...

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Precious Waste: Plastic Shopping Bags Recycled Into a New Durable Textile

Even if you bring your own fabric bag when picking up your weekly groceries, plastic shopping bags are difficult...

Researcher Grows Durable “Bio Bricks” From Sand, Bacteria, and Urea

Researcher Grows Durable "Bio Bricks" From Sand, Bacteria, and Urea

Assistant architecture professor Ginger Krieg Dosier recently unveiled a new breed of biologically "grown" bricks...

Recy-Blocks: Building Material Made from Old Plastic Bags

Recy-Blocks: Building Material Made from Old Plastic Bags

Plastic bags, plastic bags, plastic bags. Since they don't seem to be vanishing any time soon, designers keep coming...

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