Portable knife and fork that morph into chopsticks

Knife and fork that combine to become spring loaded chopsticks

These transformer utensils are molded rubber with nylon grips and when combined to become chopsticks, they actually provide a spring action to eradicate any chopstick handling issues that those less dexterous of us may have. Were it a real product, this hybrid utensil concept would also address what we call the disposable chopstick dilemma.

Recycled craft ideas for old calendars and catalogs

DIY catalog crafts

Old catalogs and calendars are often destined for the recycling bin once their usefulness seems spent. But there are oh so many more ways that those items can be put to handy use than just shopping or scheduling. Check out these crafty ways to turn their pages into chic organizers, envelopes, gift tags, and more.

Can you live, work, & entertain in 420 sq ft?

Graham Hill LifeEdited Design Competition Winner

Can a 420 square feet be designed to accommodate a sit-down dinner for 12, comfortable lounging for eight people, space for two overnight guests, a home office, a work area, hideable kitchen and necessities like bed, shower and bike storage…and is that what living greener is really about?

Hi-Tec reveals new eco- friendly Retro Enviro boot

Hi-Tec Retro Enviro Mid WP Black Graphite

With the upcoming Retro Enviro around-town type boot joining the Altitude Enviro hiking boot, Hi-Tec is proving that the truly are rapidly becoming THE provider if green footwear. Which makes sense given their tag line, “Inspired by life.”

Ford unveils one Crossover to rule them all

Ford Vertrek Concept

Ford is definitely one of the brightest shining stars at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this week. Today they unveiled a new Crossover SUV concept codenamed the Vertrek. I was on-site at NAIAS and Ford’s press conference this morning when they introduced this piece of automotive art to the world…and it was oh-so-impressive. [...]

Creative DIY projects that reuse old items

recycled light bulb

Reusing items destined for the dump is a great way to live greener…and would make a pretty cool New Year’s resolution too. ReadyMade Magazine is always full of great reuse ideas. Check out their top 20 projects of 2010.

Swanky lofts from junkyard crap

25 Carroll Street in Brooklyn

Even in this economic downturn, the price of a place to lay your head these days is ridiculous, especially when cheap construction materials abound in junkyards everywhere. A Brooklyn developer has realized that too. His building material of choice for the project: Abandoned shipping containers.

Israeli city unveils super green Christmas tree

haifa recycled plastic bottle chrismtas tree

It doesn’t matter what you celebrate this time of year, the holidays always provide some extra easy ways to live greener. Haifa, Israel’s third largest city, is celebrating with a 38-foot Christmas tree made entirely of recycled water bottles and LED’s…all donated by the city’s residents.

Awesome recycled Christmas gift ideas

Recycled chalkboard clock

Christmas is one of those times when it’s really easy to let cheap, toxic crap pile up. One great way to avoid that is to give some awesome gifts made from recycled items. One of my favorites this year is this recycled chalkboard clock.

Upcycled seat belt buckle key holder

Buckle Up key holder from Yanko Design

Losing your keys suck. Everyone has a place they intend to put their keys when they come home, but I know I always seem to be hunting for where I left my keys. Maybe this clever upcycled seat belt key holder from Yanko Design can help solve this perpetual problem.