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Gorgeous cardboard reuse and brilliant design.
Graypants use their scrap lights to proudly tell the story of their journey from being a dull, discarded cardboard box to becoming a stunning, unique light fixture. Coming in various shapes and sizes to fit any space, the Scrap Lights instilling new spirit into salvaged pieces of corrugated cardboard, with a lively play on light and shadow that invigorates the previously lifeless materials.
The good peeps at Repurpose Compostables are on a mission to replace single-use, petroleum-based plastic cups with greener, plant-based alternatives. Needless to say, we're down for their cause. The company's Repurpose This! campaign asked people to show off their creative repurposing ideas, with sweet prizes for the best projects. SHFT was approached by Repurpose to judge the contestants and......read more
With his Skyfarm project, German designer Manuel Dreesmann delivers a futuristic, conceptual take on ornamental hanging plant baskets. Conceived for high-rise apartment buildings with small balconies that leave little room for conventional planter boxes, Skyfarm consists of a series of "Skypots" -- white acrylic pots with transparent lids that are strung from the balcony ceiling.......read more
Spinning sun and wind into wattage, Ikea's newly released Solvinden (Swedish for "sun-wind") Pendant Lamps provide a smart and sustainable source of illumination for the home. Solar-powered lamps are nothing new, but Solvinden spins in the slightest breeze, generating enough battery juice to keep it charged for up to 12 hours. The whimsical design comes standard......read more
In the newly unveiled Panamera S Hybrid, Porsche has created a fuel-thrifty, green-minded sports car that drives like, well, a Porsche. The company is calling the Panamera Hybrid the world's fastest production hybrid and "the most economical" Porsche of all time. With a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 168 mph, you can't deny the speed claims. But with a base price......read more
In the cluttered marketplace for reusable bottles, swamped with a bunch of same-looking/functioning products, the Bamboo Original Bottle stands out from the pack. Aesthetically speaking, the company's flagship product looks, well, nice, with clean lines and a flourescent color accent popping out from the tan bamboo. It also has the unusual feature of a glass interior, which makes it heavier than......read more
Ryan Yee knows a thing or two about cycling. By the age of 14 the Arcalis founder was competing on the California mountain bike circuit, and by 2006 he owned and managed one of the country’s top pro cycling teams. With Arcalis, Yee builds serious bikes for serious riders, offering one-on-one consultations so buyers get the best machine for them. At Woven Society, you start with......read more
For shredders and kooks alike, San Diego's Matuse makes a full range of wetsuits using Geoprene, a durable, lightweight rubber made from limestone (as opposed to petroleum, which neoprene comes from). The alternative wetsuit material is not only more eco-friendly than neoprene, but it's more flexible and less permeable to water. This Hoplite 2mm Short Suit is the perfect setup for springtime......read more
Founded in Eugene, Oregon in 1981, Will Leather Goods makes finely-crafted leather bags and accessories that combine modern handiwork with a heritage flavor. Among our Will faves is the US-made Oaxacan Duffle, which incorporates hand-woven, veggie-dyed wool rugs from the Oaxaca region in southern Mexico, trimmed with Will's signature American leather. With a fair trade......read more
