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Tembo Trunks make use of good old-fashioned horn technology to eliminate the need for powered portable speakers. A collapsible design made entirely of petroleum-free silicone rubber, Tembo Trunks attach onto your iPod or iPhone earbuds to amplify your tunes up to 80 decibels. With no moving or electrical parts, Tembo Trunks are completely waterproof and virtually indestructible. The earbud......read more
Here's an excellent, minimalist desk lamp we spotted over at Inhabitat. Created by Polish designer Magdalena Chojnacka, who operates under the Bongo Design moniker, the 360 Lamp merges an energy-efficient 10W LED bulb with an unfinished pine wood shade and an smart cantilevered stand that allows the light to rotate a full 360 degrees. The design is topped off with a textile-covered cord that......read more
When you've been using an old desk or your parents' hand-me-down credenza as a makeshift TV/stereo/Xbox stand, it's time to step up and find something that's actually designed for that purpose. The High Line Media Console from Brooklyn-based furniture designers Urbangreen is just the solution. Designed for functional simplicity, the piece features spacious drawers combined with mitered corners,......read more
Food waste is a big problem, and we're all guilty of it. Besides being a waste of money, time and energy, unused food that ends up in landfills is one of the main sources of greenhouse gases. Enter Fenugreen FreshPaper, a sheet of herb-infused paper that inhibits mold and bacteria growth when slipped into a bowl of fruit, pantry, or vegetable drawer. Developed by entrepreneur......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
For winter rec adventures like hiking and snowshoeing, there's nothing like eating some piping hot soup or chili for lunch. In the outdoors, Stanley's Vacuum Food Jar is an enduring classic, with double-wall, stainless steel construction for long-lasting insulation. The indestructible container features a lid that doubles as a cup, and a wide mouth opening that makes it easy to fill in......read more
We love us some succulents. The fat little plants thrive with only a little moisture and barely any maintenance. Our friends at the sustainable gardening outfit Big Red Sun create succulent arrangements that are nothing short of magical. They're the perfect gift for livening up a friend's space. ...read more
These house shoes are 100% hand-made in Chile with natural free-range Patagonian wool and upcycled and repurposed salmon leather. Three different sizes for every age and every family member. They’re the coziest, warmest stocking stuffers this year. ...read more
Kikkerland creates witty, inventive products that combine smart design with science and technology. Like this water-powered calculator, which uses an internal converter to extract electrons from water molecules and provide a steady stream of power to the device. No batteries, no solar cells, just add water and crunch numbers to your heart's content. ...read more
Ocean Green is a small Britsh surfboard company with a staunch focus on sustainability. Avoiding the negative ecological impacts of conventional board shaping, the shapers use hollow balsa cores (sourced from sustainably managed forests) instead of non-biodegradable polyurethane or polystyrene, and organic hemp or cotton cloth instead of fiberglass. At 6'4", the Golondrina is Ocean......read more
