Cargoshell is a brand new eco-friendly idea for freight storage containers. They are constructed from composites and for that reason significantly lighter than the usual metal container. This company thinks that shipping of a light and portable container will save power (generated by fossil fuels) and as a consequence minimizes CO2-emission significantly.

This decrease of Carbon dioxide will not result in increased expenses, on the contrary. Cost savings in weight and space will cut down the operational expenses, therefore making the Cargoshell an interesting economic idea.

Furthermore, the substance utilized i..e composites do not corrode in contact with air or seawater. Virtually no protective finish should be used, nor a coating for decorative reasons or branding simply because you possibly can paint the actual composite itself. Throughout the life of a Cargoshell it will be pointless to restoration or renew a coating, as opposed to steel containers.

And, finally, the roll-out of Cargoshell on a extensive level will even enhance the health and safety at sea as a result of the sufficient track &t racing-sytem possibilities Cargoshell provides. All innovative developments are safeguarded via global patent.

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Who would ever think that used bottled water can be used as hanger too? That’s what Rethink Hanger is all about. It basically turns two ordinary plastic beverage bottles into a unique clothes hanger by screwing the bottles into the hook. It presents a way to encourage the reuse of already consumed items by forming a new functional product. Available in colors Green and Yellow.

However, the price tag is quite steep – $7 per hanger. And it’s also bulky so not recommended for buyers with small closets or space. I guess it’s time to do some rethinking to make this hanger more affordable and consumer-friendly.

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Chickadee and Me is a good business idea strongly rooted on a mother’s love for her baby and passion to save the environment. In an article, founder and new mom Sarah Eddy switched to cloth diapers because she feels guilty knowing that these disposable diapers pile up in landfills. From this passion comes the birth of handmade woolies.

After experimenting with various cloth diaper brands and styles, the 2005 Grand Valley State University grad ended up at her sewing machine making appliquéd diaper covers called “woolies” out of the softest wool sweaters she could find. These woolies are worn over cloth diapers and come in a range of styles including brieflike “soakers,” capri-length “shorties,” full-length “longies” and even “footies” that cover the child from waist to toe.

Prices range from about $16 to $32 depending on the style. Custom orders are an additional $5.

She started sewing woolies for profit in November 2008 and has since made more than 100 pairs out of recycled wool sweaters. She sells her woolies at the Fulton Street Artisans Market during the summer and in her online shop. She has shipped woolies to parents across the country as well as families in Italy, Iceland and Canada.

Ovopur water filter is what you’ll get if you combine utilitarian sculpture with eco-friendly water filtration system. Created by Canadian entrepreneur Manuel Desrochers, this 23-pound ceramic egg-shaped device can hold about 2.9 gallons of water.

Most importantly, it combines gravity and a glass filter cartridge to purify ordinary tap water. It’s a stylish twist on the 5-gallon plastic water cooler that has been the standard-bearer in homes and offices for years.

To minimize waste, Desrochers utilizes reusable and recycle materials as much as possible. It means the filter inside the Ovopur is reusable, made of blown glass and containing four layers of activated carbon, a zinc and copper alloy, quartz, and a layer of tiny, porous ceramic beads.

Here are the highlights of the article in Reuters:

“Our target market is really 30-50 year old young professionals, who really like the design of it and they’re thrilled to hear that it’s actually functional,” said Noemie, who added they raised the price for the filters from $560 to $660 after their first six months in business. “We really came to this price thinking this clientele is willing to pay for quality, so they’ll spend around $700 for the Ovopur.”

…Desrochers said that despite the Ovopur’s premium price tag, the unit actually saves families money when compared against buying bottled water. After the initial expenditure for the device, Desrochers said it costs consumers roughly another $200 annually for three glass filter cartridges (they retail for $50 each, plus shipping), which have a four-month lifespan. Desrochers added that the average family spends anywhere from $300-600 a year on bottled water and that the Ovopur starts to save families money after two years. Plus consumers don’t have to worry about any harmful chemicals leaching from the plastic bottle into the water.

It’s about time to have an edible bottle to go with our favorite drink. And you can count on the Japanese to do something like that. Now, they have created sun-dried squid bottles to replace their traditional sake bottles. It’s recyclable and did I mention edible?

Backtracking a bit, the process begins when cuttlefish are caught, cleaned, and set out in the sun to dry. The skins may be stuffed with rice or grain to help them form to the shapes of bottles. After the squid have been sun-dried to a nice golden brown, they’re ready for their reincarnation as liquor bottles – you should be so lucky.

When warm or hot sake is poured into an Ika Tokurri, the liquor will absorb flavoring from the squid making the taste somewhat smoother and milder. The bottle can be used about 5 or 6 times; after that it can be eaten!

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The RD (Roughly Drawn) Legs Limited Edition chairs are hand woven in 100% recycled domestic plastic waste. Building on the early experimental plastic processes developed by Richard, the design uses no glues or additional fixings in its production. All we add is heat and skill. T

his design has been widely recognised as one of the ‘00s major iconic ECO products and was short listed in the category of “Innovation” in the House and Garden Classic design awards at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. Batch runs of the design have been limited to 25 chairs per colour.