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Recycling Meets DIY With IPhone 3GS “Water Resistant Prototype”

Jack Loftus — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000

After you drain that cool, refreshing soda and prepare to go out on that 80km bike ride you had planned today, don’t forget to retain the bottle and protect that iPhone. [Flickr - Thanks, Chris]

Boxed Water: It’s What’s for Drinking

Mark Wilson — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:40:00 +0000

Boxed milk and juices are a supermarket staple, but one company is now selling boxed water.

Boxed Water Is Better sells water in cartons, ditching the plastic bottles while reducing the overall carbon footprint of packing and distribution by 80%.

20% of the company’s profits are passed along to reforestation (10%) and water relief (10%) while you sip on the sweet hydrogen/oxygen nectar of Minnesota and a few parts per billion of paper pulp.

But while Boxed Water is undoubtedly more sustainable than bottled water, I can’t help but think the product’s absurdity does less to open a new market than close an old one. In other words, Boxed Water is a ridiculous solution to an even more ridiculous problem—that we’d rather buy packaged water than drink it for nearly free out of the tap. [Boxed Water via Cool Hunting and image]

Boat Made From Plastic PET Bottles To Sail on 17,700km Ocean Voyage

Sean Fallon — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:40:00 +0000

Last year, a 22-year old failed to sail down the Mississippi in a boat made from juice cartons. Now, an even more ambitious eco-adventurer will attempt a 17,700km journey in plastic bottle boat.

Currently 12,000 to 16,000 2-litre soda bottles are being collected to fill in the twin hulls of their Plastiki vessel. Each bottle with be pressurised using dry ice powder that will sublimate into carbon dioxide gas. If all goes as planned, the vessel will carry four crewmembers on a 17,700km journey starting this April from San Francisco to Sydney only to be broken down and recycled at the end of the trip. Apparently, only the masts of the ship are metal, leaving the remaining 90% as recycled material.

Sure it’s dangerous, but the design is obviously more professional (and less risky) than the paper bottle boat that his 22-year old predecessor cobbled together with his father. My guess is that the outcome will be much better this time around. [CNN and Architecture for Humanity]

Baby Bottle Lets You Know When the Formula’s Just Right

Gizmodo US Edition — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 01:20:13 +0000

It’s the Goldilocks of baby bottles: A bottle that uses thermochromic anti-forgery ink to change the bottle’s graphic, letting mommies and daddies know when the milk’s not too hot and not too cold. [Yanko]

R2-D2 Water Bottle For Star Wars Sippin’

Sean Fallon — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:40:00 +0000

Can’t you picture some nerd at the gym, probably wearing glasses and a headband, taking a sip of Red Bull or Mt. Dew out of this R2-D2 bottle while he pumps two kilo weights?

I certainly can. And soon you will be able to become that nerd when Japanese company Tanomi releases this water bottle in April for the equivalent of $US37. [Tanomi via GeekAlerts via Technabob]

Eco-Friendly 360 Paper Bottle Concept Makes Tetra Paks Look So ’60s

Kit Eaton — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:51:40 +0000

I tend to avoid bottled water—my tap-water’s fine and way cheaper—but since millions don’t think the same, this concept from designers Brand Image would be a way to reduce the eco-impact of all those nasty plastic bottles. The 360 is a paper bottle, molded from 100% recyclable, food-safe paper, and its simplicity makes even the venerable cardboard Tetra Pak drinks carton look outdated. These things are almost “printed-out,” they stack, are re-sealable, and look fab. These ought to be real, and when they are I hope they get the texture of the “lip” right: you don’t want fuzzy cardboardiness there. [Core77]

LowePro Makes Camera Bags Out Of Recycled PET Bottles

Nick Broughall — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:06:37 +0000

Ever wondered what happens to all that recycled PET plastic you throw out every week? Well part of it ends up in these new camera bags from Lowepro, dubbed Terraclime.

The bags consist of up to 97% recycled PET plastic, making them some of the most environmentally friendly bags on the planet. What makes up the other 3% is anyone’s guess, but we here at Gizmodo would like to think that includes solar dust and the love of a baby panda.

The bags are available in three different colours, grass, plum and black, and will cost between $29 and $89, depending on the size of the bag. A portion of the bag’s sale will also go to Polar Bears International, who will spend the money trying to save polar bears from the impact of climate change.

So that other 3% could actually be made from the love of a baby polar bear then, not a panda. Awesome!

Lowepro, the worldwide leading provider of protective carrying solutions for imaging and lifestyle technology products, today announced the launch of the Terraclime series of camera bags.
The new family introduces soft tones in light Plum and Grass colours, as well as traditional black. Flexible-form protection combines with a practical style of great appeal to people seeking bags that don’t look like camera bags! Terraclime also achieves new standards in conservation; 95% of the materials used are recycled, making the Terraclime series Lowepro’s greenest camera bag to date.
Addressing the concerns of eco-conscious, fashion-savvy consumers, the Terraclime family of bags provide rugged, soft-sided protection for both compact and DSLR cameras, as well as other digital gear. The bright interior increases the visibility of the bag’s contents in low-light conditions. The exterior fabric, comprised entirely of post-consumer recycled PET bottles, protects against water and abrasion and maintains a comfortable form that stylishly departs from the look of “traditional” camera bags.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each bag will go to Polar Bears International (PBI) to support their efforts to save polar bear habitats from the impact of climate change.
The new Terraclime series is available in four models – the 10, 30 and 50 pouches, and 100 shoulder bag. Each features a single, generously spaced compartment, with additional pockets for memory cards, personal items or accessories. The 100 model is accompanied by a removable Cyclepet® wrap that envelopes sensitive gear and LCD screens to provide additional protection. All models can be worn over-the-shoulder, while the 10, 30 and 50 models can also be fastened to a belt loop or purse/bag strap. Such is the design flexibility that some users will choose “bag-within-a-bag” configuration, employing one or more of the pouches, stored within the Terraclime 100 shoulder bag.
The series reinforces Lowepro’s ongoing effort to extend the use of recyclable materials and spread awareness about environmental responsibility. “The Terraclime is a continuation of our effort to preserve the environment while delivering the tools photographers need to capture the beauty of that environment. We’re confident that this series will be an exciting and versatile addition to our growing family of ‘greener’ carrying solutions.”" said Paul Gibbs, Marketing Manager.
Unique in its design, the Terraclime series offers a less conspicuous way to carry digital camera or video gear. Constructed from soft and durable Cyclepet® and Hoyu recycled PET fabric, Terraclime is available in three eco-stylish colours: Grass, Plum and Black.
Each model consists of the following dimensions:
Terraclime 10         Interior:     9.5W x 4D x 8 H cm
Exterior:    10 x 4.2 x 8.5 cm
Terraclime 30        Interior:     12W x 4.2D x 10H cm
Exterior:     12.5 x 4.5 x 10.5 cm
Terraclime 50        Interior:     14W x 6.5D x 12H cm
Exterior:     14.5 x 7 x 13 cm
Terraclime 100    Interior:       26.5W x 12D x 17H cm
Exterior:     27.5 x 13 x 18 cm
RRP from $29.00 – $89.00

[Maxwell]

Dumbell Shaped Sports Bottle Gives You a Thirst Quenching Workout

Sean Fallon — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:00:00 +0000

I don’t know how much of a workout you are going to get with some rinky-dink 1 pound weights, but I like the idea behind this Dumbell Sports Bottle design. Not only would a bottle weight serve as a constant reminder about proper hydration, it would also encourage recycling. Plus, if you were to drink from the bottle, it would unbalance the weight which could benefit your muscles by working them in unique ways. It’s only a concept at this point, but if you add on some litre and gallon bottles I think it could be a viable product.

[Yanko]

‘Sculpture’ Fires Beer Bottles at a Wall at 600KPH

Adam Frucci — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:02:40 +0000

Now this is what I call art. It’s a sculpture/robot that flings empty beer bottles at a solid wall at 600 KPH, smashing them to smithereens. As the exhibit goes on during the day, a pile of green shards of glass piles up under the wall. It’s a comment on rock and roll or something, but I’m a simple man. I just like seeing things smash. If you’re like me, you can go check out the cannon at the SUPERDOME exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. Hit the jump for another shot of the cannon in action.

[We Make Money Not Art via MAKE]

Kor One Water Bottle Is One-Handable, Reusable and Very Nice Looking

Jason Chen — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:30:00 +0000

If there was ever a reusable water bottle that we’d pay US$29 for, this would be it. The Kor One is made out of BPA free plastic, and can be opened with one hand while cycling or running or eating or wiping. Their website is exactly what you’d expect from a company that’s selling a US$29 water bottle and is filled with earth-friendly/ridiculous phrases like “sustainability” and “The KOR ONE is not a water bottle, it’s an invitation.” Nevertheless, it’s one damn sexy bottle that we’d definitely use whilst running on our newly purchased treadmill. [Kor Water via Mocoloco via Treehugger]