
We all love bottled water. In fact, we are obsessed with the convenience of it. But unfortunately, drinking bottled water doesn’t lead to a sustainable future. So what should we do about it? We chose to reinvent bottled water. We developed Bobble, a revolutionary product that takes care of the planet, keeps your body hydrated, your wallet fat, and your taste buds satisfied—all while......read more
You abandoned single-use plastic water bottles long ago (obviously), but you've probably never seen a reusable bottle like this. The US-made Hydros Bottle includes a filter to get rid of nasties in sketchy water. "The Hydros Bottle is a filtering water bottle that turns questionable water – from public water fountains, bathroom taps, and kitchen skins – into crisp, clean water. Our......read more
Pourover style coffee, the kind you make using a Chemex, is getting more and more love from aficionados of the dark stuff. The problem is the paper filters that get tossed after each use. Coava, a two-man roastery in Portland, Oregon, heeds the call with the Kone, a photochemically-etched steel filter that eliminates paper waste from the equation. A beautiful object in its own right, the......read more
Ignoring the valid argument that 900 bucks for a water filter is insane, the Ovopur is the nicest we've seen. Created by France's Aquaovo, the eco-friendly design relies on natural filtration systems (and some help from gravity) to dispense pure, wholesome H2O. The unit features an Aquacristal filter made of activated carbon, quartz, copper and zinc (helping explain the lofty......read more
This cool-looking modular greenhouse, developed by researchers from RAD (Responsive Architecture at Daniels) at the University of Toronto, addresses dirty air concerns in the home. Dubbed the "Filtration Block," the unit contains common household plants with exposed roots that absorb typical indoor toxins like benzene and fromaldehyde. Lead researcher Elaine Tong explains: The......read more
One of our favorite water bottles, the Bobble is a reusable bottle that filters water as you drink from it. Evolving from that concept, the Bobble makers have now launched the the Bobble Jug, which removes water contaminants as you pour. That means that unlike traditional filter pitchers, there's more room for water in the actual jug, plus you don't have to wait for the water......read more
Imagine you're walking down a busy city street wearing a fashionable, comfortable dress, with cars and buses belching exhaust all around you. All appears normal, except your dress itself contains particles that can break down the vehicle pollution swirling in the air. You are literally a walking air filter. That's the vision behind Catalytic Clothing, a conceptual fashion project between......read more