Inhabitat: Energy company Sunrgi recently announced an astounding new solar system that will break our grids free from the fossil fuel lockdown. Their Xtreme Concentrated Photovoltaics promise a low-cost, high-efficiency system with an incredible projected energy pricing of 5 cents per kilowatt. This breakthrough puts solar on par with the cost of coal, natural gas, and other non-renewable energy sources. […]
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5-star Hospital
Freep.com: Hospital food has always gotten a bad rap, much of it richly deserved. But the Henry Ford Health System is taking unprecedented steps to change that, along with many other traditional hospital practices, in a $350-million community hospital and wellness complex opening in February on 160 scenic acres in West Bloomfield. Its multifaceted approach is so different that it […]
Green Liquids to Make Your House Clean
Trendwatching: In an ECO-ICONIC world, visibility counts, for big and small products alike. Which, in the case of cleaning products, means exposure will start the moment others check out your shopping basket or cart. Will that bottle of washing-up liquid scream ‘green!’? Some examples: New-Zealand-based Beauty Engineered Forever produces a range of environmentally-friendly household cleaning products from natural ingredients and […]
Lava Lamp Shot Glasses
CoolBuzz: They say after you have had your fill of booze, you might just end up seeing stars. But here’s an innovative idea that lets you see stars before the liquor has even touched you tongue. These Lava Lamp Shot Glasses come mounted atop a funky lamp with flashing LEDs that add sparkle to any drink. Just add you choice […]
Shirt History
CoolHunting: Re-Shirt is an Austrian-based company that resells second-hand t-shirts. What sets them apart from other online boutiques is that every shirt comes with a personal story. Owners submit the unique history pertinent to the garment they donate—often the circumstances behind buying it, or a memorable event while wearing it. The Re-Shirt philosophy is rooted in the question, “Do products […]
Yeti Cooling Power
Luxist: The ice chest isn’t generally considered a luxury object but the Yeti coolers are designed to keep things cooler than many cheaper versions. The coolers have a a full two inches of polyurethane foam in the sides, bottom and lid to keep items cold all day which makes them great for use on boats when people stay out on […]
Wireless Makeover
TrendHunter: The famous blue Linksys machines are now synonymous with wireless routers. Like the rest of electronics, the blue boxes have upgraded their look. Linksys has redesigned their routers – making them black and sleek. Making Wireless Stylish – Linksys Makeover [TrendHunter]
Personalized Texting with TextHub
TextHub is a text messaging service that allows you to send personalized text messages to a group of people online or via mobile phones. TextHub offers an all-in-one suite of tools in one easy to use account manager and makes it easy for any non-technical user to administer mass text messaging campaigns and scheduled alerts. Businesses are always seeking innovative […]
Unusual Scented Candles
TrendOriginal: Unusual smells aren’t generally the inspiration for scented candles, but Hotwicks doesn’t really seem to care. Among its unique collection of scented candles is the “Campfire Candle” which emits vapors reminiscent of a campfire-makes you feel like you’re camping and toasting marshmallows. Hotwicks also have other unusual scents such as grass, popcorn and even urinal smells. Campfire Scented Candle […]
Dog Poop Cleanup Aid
ProductDose: I love dogs. I hate picking up dog poop. This Poop Freeze product doesn’t make the poop go away but at least it removes that steaming, mushy texture that still makes you feel gross even through the plastic bag. It freezes the droppings so you can just pluck it up without having to deal with scraping it from the […]