Turntable Reads Tree-Rings as Music

Aside from the gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze, or the creaking of a bough in a winter gale, a tree's character may best be described as 'the strong and silent type' -- but, as so often is the case with such personalities, they just might have the most hauntingly beautiful stories to tell.

WEWOOD - Wood Watches

WEWOOD has emerged out of Italy as an emblem of eco-luxury and design, committed to the health of our planet. WEWOOD is the avant-garde approach to sophisticated sustainability.

WEWOOD lets us rediscover nature in its beauty, its simplicity and inspired design. It reminds us of a tree’s powerful way of life; rooted, yet reaching. Completely absent of artificial and toxic materials, [...]

Will Paper Replace Plastic?

A brand new product to replace plastic shelling: Paper PP Alloy. A paper based shelling material that is strong, sturdy, environmentally friendly and inexpensive to make.

11 Eco-Chic Travel Essentials for the Conscious Jetsetter

You're a valuable enough asset to your company that they're paying for you to travel the distance to close the deal. Shouldn't your in-flight attire say that instead of "I just woke up and threw on whatever was lying around"? Fear not frequent business flyers, we've got 11 eco-friendly business travel essentials that will keep you both comfortable and in green style while you rack up the miles...

Redwoods Treehouse Restaurant Sits High In New Zealand

If you'd like to cross treetop dining off of your bucket list, check out the Redwoods Treehouse near Auckland, New Zealand. This wonderland of cocoons and walkways built from sustainably-harvested pine and poplar slats and locally-milled redwood balustrading is about as amazing as lofty eateries come. Daytime diners can expect to be shined on by natural light as they dine 40 meters above the ground.

Emiliano Godoy for Ecoist - Cool Candy Wrapper Chair - Eco Design

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A great discovery over at Designboom this week is a new design from Emiliano Godoy, one of our favourite thought provoking designers. Emiliano, he of the biodegradable golf tee and the Global Warming Rug, has teamed up with the ethical accessories label Ecoist to create this...