Automated Plant Growing – The ‘Power Plant’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Power Plant is an automated plant grower, perfect for those living in a small space or for those who are too lazy to go out and plant a garden.

This is a worry-free soilless indoor gardening appliance to grow herbs, fruit and fresh flowers indoors and all year long.

It dispenses nutrient to …

SuperMotorcycles – nUCLEUS: Zero Emissions, Ultra Fast (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) NonObject believes that a new breed of alternative fuel vehicles deserves a new level of experience. They pondered, “Why do motorcycles mimic each other’s DNA or mirror ferocious animals from the wild?” They wanted a unique motorcycle design that is off the beaten path.

Their concept, currently in …

Homemade Fuel – EFuel 100 MicroFueler (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) With the never ending increase in gas prices, people have started to think about fuel alternatives. E-Fuel Corporation, a company in California, has introduced the EFuel 100 MicroFueler, a device that weighs about 200 pounds, that uses 110 or 220 volt power supply and a wastewater drain that is jus…

Reclaimed Wood Vehicles – Diederick Kraaijeveld’s Wood Cars (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Diederick Kraaijeveld is a self-taught artist who makes cars out of salvaged wood. Kraaijeveld’s cars measure approximately 50 inches and are made of wood he finds during traveling throughout Holland and abroad.

Kraaijeveld does not use any paint as every piece of his vehicles is made out of genui…

Visual Pieces of Paradise – Madagascar, a Piece of the World (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is the work of Ukrainian ad agency Psyho Studio. They were commissioned to create the work for a travel agency to promote global tourism.

“Madagascar, a Piece of the World” is a rough translation of the name of this beautiful campaign which shows other “pieces” from other parts of the world. …

Guerrilla Gardeners – Seed Bombs for Green Rebels (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Frustrated that so much potential green space was being wasted in their cities, groups of “guerrilla gardeners” have organized late night sneak outs which involve planting miniature gardens around town.

Their goal is to transform previously neglected public spaces into green havens for urbanites t…

Soda Bottle Furniture – Chairs & Toys

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Jinhong Lin cuts the recycling cycle short by allowing you to instantly convert your soda bottles into a stool or table. I am not sure how comfortable this stool would be, but the table variation looks pretty neat!

Chairs & Toys needs 16 bottles with a standard size neck. You can use it as…

Body Paint for the Rainforest – Joaquin Phoenix on 4REAL

(TrendHunter.com) Actor Joaquin Phoenix joined the Yawanawa people of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest as part of a new series for MTV Canada called 4REAL. The actor, who is active in many social causes, hopes to bring attention to global social issues and foster understanding of different cultures and ways of life.
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Tees for Trees – Carlos Miele for the Rainforest Foundation (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Want to plant trees to help the planet but don’t have time to go and dig in the dirt? The good news it, you can support the cause while keeping your nails clean with one of these adorable Tees for Trees designed by Carlos Miele.

The collection by the Brazilian designer features unique prints creat…

Eco-Friendly Singaporean Architecture – Beach Road Complex (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The prestigious architecture firm Foster and Partners have won an international competition to design a highly sustainable mixed use complex for Beach Road in Singapore. Occupying an entire city block, they will create a 150,000 square meter ecologically-friendly quarter in downtown Singapore with c…

Ultra Modern Indoor Grass Gardens – Green Factory by Metaphys (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Metaphys is an extraordinary avant-garde design brand. They are surfing on the nature/technology mix. They try to show that both are compatible.

The green factory is a perfect fusion between nature and contemporary design. It is a frame which is sold with a kit, in which you will find the basics t…

Greener Luxury Cars – Bentley Continental DC Electric Car (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The diminutive, soap-box Bentley Continental DC is a battery-powered electric car. The vehicle, with a carbon fiber body, was built by 10 young apprentices at Bentley Motors. The small throw-back race car proves Bentley is serious about their commitment to go green. The Continental will raise their …

Bamboo and Acrylic Mobiles – S-Series Cellphone (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The S-series concept mobile phone designed by Simon Enever is really attractive and ever so sleek.

Tuvie notes, “S-series mobile concept is not based on today’s range of phones which leaves a lot to be desired in terms of design, the aim of the game being to cram as many functions as possible in…

Super Skinny Eco Cars – Space Efficient Vehicles

(TrendHunter.com) When it comes to damaging the environment, vehicle length is not the issue. Width is. Streamlined, lightweight vehicles like the so-called Space Efficient Vehicle (SEV) that you see presented here, will dramatically reduce fuel consumption and emission levels.

Most governments expect a further inc…

Biodegradable Beds – Essentia Eco Luxury Mattresses

(TrendHunter.com) These luxury eco mattresses make Tempur seem like a Barbie doll bed.

So what is about Essentia that is making the competition quake in their boots? They created a luxurious, eco-friendly, natural memory foam. Before Essentia, every memory foam was synthetic therefore would trap heat in and stunk to…

CandLEDs – Good Night Eileen

(TrendHunter.com) It seems even with the modern LED light technology, designers just cannot let go of old designs. Good Night Eileen by Christine Birkhoven is based on the archaic hand-lamp, which was used for illumination moving from one room to another at home in the dark.

The lamp uses LED technology which allows…

Plates Made of Coffee Grounds – SPROUT Zero-Waste Restaurant (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve seen some creative master thesis ideas, but Matthijs Vogels’ Cradle-to-Cradle project nears the top of my favourites list. Fed up with the vast amount of food people waste, Vogels created SPROUT, a small-scale restaurant concept that recycles absolutely everything not consumed.

In has attemp…

Bamboo Closets – Split Hanger (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Jinhong Lin has come up with a simple way to create an eco-friendly coach hanger out of bamboo, perfect for those into the eco-chic movement.

Bamboo is quickly becoming one of the top environmentally-friendly resources in design and fashion. In addition to being cost-efficient, bamboo is …

Animal Extinction Awareness Ads – Frogs Forever at Vancouver Aquarium (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Want to have a glimpse of what our world would be like if frogs were to become extinct? Well, judging by the new ad campaign from Vancouver Aquarium, you will have an outbreak of bugs and insects everywhere, and that includes inside your kitchen, bathroom and your living room.

According to the Vanc…

Recycled Fashion + Stories – Re-Shirt

(TrendHunter.com) One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! We’ve all heard that saying, right? Well, a new T-shirt business is putting this quote to the test. Re-Shirt.net is an online company that takes people’s old shirts (and by take, I mean through donation) and sells the shirts along with the former owners “st…