Style of Design

We support good (and green!) design because we believe that it changes people’s lives for the better. We usually focus a large portion of our attention on the products and efforts made by architects, designers and artists that increase our comfort and level of eco-consciousness. This week, however, we want to get back to the basics.  Did you know that nearly one billion people do not have access to safe drinking water? Or that a child dies every eight seconds due to diseases caused by contaminated water? With this in mind, we hope you will join us in supporting the cause for clean, safe water for everyone by tweeting and digging for World Water Day!

SUPPORT WORLD WATER DAY: DIGG FOR WATER

Worldchanging emphasizes the role the new administration can play in providing a clean water supply for everyone.

Grist discusses the importance in developing and managing the world’s water resources in a responsible manner.

Treehugger offers a day-to-day diary of the happenings at the World Water Forum this week.

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We support good (and green!) design because we believe that it changes people’s lives for the better. We usually focus a large portion of our attention on the products and efforts made by architects, designer and artists that increase our comfort and level of eco-consciousness. This week, however, we want to get back to the basics.  Did you know that nearly one billion people do not have access to safe drinking water? Or that a child dies every eight seconds due to diseases caused by contaminated water? With this in mind, we hope you will join us in supporting the cause for clean, safe water for everyone by tweeting and digging for World Water Day!

SUPPORT WORLD WATER DAY: DIGG FOR WATER

Worldchanging emphasizes the role the new administration can play in providing a clean water supply for everyone.

Grist discusses the importance in developing and managing the world’s water resources in a responsible manner.

Treehugger offers a day-to-day diary of the happenings at the World Water Forum this week.

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Spring is almost here! That means goodbye cold weather and short days and heeeeello sunshine! We aren’t quite there yet though which means there is still time for spring cleaning! We recommend a cleaner, greener lifestyle this year by using eco-sensitive products. You will certainly find the goods at the Green Depot whether you visit the flagship retail store in New York City or their helpful website. Yet, we know that sometimes you are seeking something special and eco-quirky, which is how we like to describe each of these odds ‘n ends that we found on the web this week.

Re-nest shares wavy Soji solar lanterns from Allsop Home and Garden.

Okay, so we aren’t sure how you would use it, but notcot features an unbelievably adorable hippo from Viola Studio.

Re-nest can look forward to fresh herbs with the biodegrable garden pots from Rosso’s.

MoCo Loco discovered this beautifully fluid piece by Brodie Neill.

Treehugger spread the news about this unusual serving utensils from Bambu. (Note: You can buy Bambu kitchen wear from the Inhabitat Shop!)

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Today’s TreeHugger Deal comes to you from Green Eyed Monster, a company that offers a unique and socially responsible alternative to disposable paper and plastic bags. Images for the bags are created through online design competitions (see after the fold to participate), and each tote that is printed is a limited edition. So this is your chance to grab a wearable, reusable piece of art! The bags are made out of 100% post-consumer material made from recycled cotton fabric and recycled plastic bottles, are manufactured in the U.S.A….

Making the rounds of a lot of design websites right now is this ingenious parking system. Many municipalities do not allow front yard parking, so this device drops your Porsche into an underground parking space and leaves only a green roof visible to the public. While most of the posts ascribe it to a London resident, TreeHugger Bonnie notes that she saw it a couple of years ago at the Chelsea Flower Show, and last year it was at the Hampton Court Flower show, set up as a bit of serious greenwashing by Porsche….

Today’s TreeHugger Deal comes to you from Original Good, which is World of Good’s signature and beautiful fair trade line of stylish, handmade gifts, fashion accessories, and housewares. Original Good enables artisans and their families in 34 countries around the world to earn a sustainable living. Through the organization’s work with more than 150 artisan groups worldwide, they not only ensure that each of the artisans is paid a fair wage in a local context, but since all the products are handmade and from recycled or sustainable materials whenever possible, …

photo: Shiraleah

TreeHugger has seen railroad ties used before in a sleek set of dining room chairs. Now Shiraleah has introduced the same innovative green thinking in the form of some savvy earthy interior accessories. …

photo: Shiraleah

We’ve seen railroad ties before on TreeHugger used in a sleek set of dining room chairs. Now Shiraleah is introducing the same innovative green thinking in the form of earthy interior accessories. …

Today’s TreeHugger Deal comes to you from ReadyMade Magazine. We’ve covered them several times over the years (see further reading links after the fold) because we think it’s a great reference that will be sure to enlighten you, entertain you, and inspire you to give your space the look and feel of you. Whether it’s a big space or small, or whether you live in a city or suburb – your place will be a better place with ReadyMade. And because the projects you make with ReadyMade will have you rethinking, re-using, and reinventing uses f…

image: Cardcow

Detroit is on a lot of people’s minds these days, what with the bailouts and the auto show. TreeHugger has looked at Detroit real estate before, questioning how such a valuable asset could be left to rot like this. Economist Ryan Avent has an idea: “a bunch of us new media types should pack up and head to Detroit, where we could all buy mansions for $1000.” …