Disposable Plates, Japanese Style

November 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Wasara Collection of disposable plates, containers and bowls

Before you rant and rave in the comments below at the fact that I’m putting disposable plates in the Eco section, hear me out. These beautiful plates are most definitely disposable, and the reason they are so eco friendly, is because of what they are made of. Japanese company Wasara have constructed these plates, bowls and tumblers from a mixture of reed, bamboo and bagasse pulp. Bagasse is a by product of sugar cane processing and production, and this is just another was of using this by product in a way that helps the environment.

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A New Way To Holiday – Retreat Homes

November 2, 2011 By

Lounge, dining room and view onto the deck

When architects Buckley Gray Yeoman were challenged to re-design the holiday home, what they came up with shook the holiday home industry. There were claims by critics that the industry was not ready for such modern designs, but The Retreat has proven that the public is ready for high quality, sustainable, innovative, architectural design. The homes are designed for easy mass production, making them more affordable, which appeals also to a wide range of purchasers while meeting all the required building codes and regulations of the area. After five years of research, design and development, The Retreat is available for purchase in the UK and is for export all around the world.

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Grass Covered House In Singapore

November 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The grass covered exterior of The Meera House The Meera House, designed by Guz Architects,  is located on the resort island of Sentosa next to Singapore and is an amazing example of sustainable futuristic architecture. While the roof is covered in grass, shrubs and trees, the interior is modern and beautiful, awe inspiring to say the least. From above, the house almost disappears into the surrounding landscape, revealing it’s presence only by the sliver of swimming pool that is seen. The balconies provide spectacular views of the nearby water and the swimming pool is revealed as a masterpiece only when one enters the house.

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Reclaimed Wooden Furniture: The Smart Choice

October 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The reclaimed pine side tables and stools by Paul Choate

Green Furniture is all the rage, I was watching an episode of Renovation Nation and saw a company, Staples Cabinet Makers that took discarded wood of absolutely any type and made it into furniture. They receive calls from friends, family and neighbours letting them know about old wood in dumpsters and garage sales that might fit their requirements. All their furniture is completely hand-made and is set to last for the next one hundred years to end up as heritage pieces in homes around America. Paul Choate does the same thing, he takes “second hand” wood and makes it into another hot trend, combination furniture. The stools double as low side tables and if you need one, a wooden shelf when affixed to the wall.

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Grow Your Own Potatoes

October 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

How To Build A Potato Box Tower

Do you live in a house but have limited garden space? Do you subscribe to the idea that self sustainable is the way to go to save our planet? That local is lekker (best), as they say here is South Africa? Over the last few years we have seen a mass exodus by restaurants and chefs from getting the most exotic produce to products that are as local as possible. This not only reduces costs and the chances of the raw materials going bad during transportation, but it also reduces the carbon foot print of each dish. The method also supports farmers and producers close by to keep the community sustained.

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Amazing Mobile Home On Wheels

July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Ok, now I know that in this day an age we are all becomming more and more eco friendly, be it trying to reduce the amount of bio fuel that we consume or even trying to master the simple task of recycling the different kinds of waste we produce in our homes. But I do have to say one thing, this next eco friendly gadget really really made me smile.

To be honest my first thought when I saw  it was heck no, that can’t be real, but you know what it is real. I bet you would  get some definite acknowledgement if you pulled up in this baby at the next world enviroment summit! Yes folks you’re not seeing things…it’s a mobile home on wheels!!!

Now that’s one way to reduce your carbon footprint! Go Greenies go!

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Being Green can be Fun

June 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Nowadays, everybody likes to think of themselves as green. But just how green are we?

Being green can fall under any category, & there are as many ways to be green as there are the colour green. I must admit though, if I had to compare myself to other green people I probably wouldn’t be considered as a true greenie. I do make a conscious effort to separate my rubbish, you know the usual paper, plastic, tin etc, but where else could I improve my green standing?

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Eco Friendly Green Pizza!

May 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Pizza lovers can pretend and play chef and server by taking orders, creating custom pizzas, and serving guests. This colorful 27-piece set features four slices that can be stacked with toppings galore to dish up any personal pie. Each realistic part is made in the USA from food-safe 100% recycled plastic milk containers that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Green pizza toy

Mama Mia! The Green Toys Pizza Parlor is open for business.

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Indestructible Dog Toys

April 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Have Baby…Will Need Rompers!

April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

Formula 1 wooden car Bamboo lion hand puppet My first doll

The definition of “shak-shuka” comes from the Hebrew word “leshakshek” which means to shake or mix up. Shak-Shuka is a mixed-up dish in the Middle East or North Africa, and for us it is a symbol of the way the world is evolving as an eclectic races, nationalities and beliefs. Shak-Shuka reminds us of [Read more...]

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