The First Flying Bicycle doubles as a flying ultralight para-trike aircraft

Paravelo – the world’s first flying bicycle. A folding bicycle that flies. The invention of the Paravelo flying bicycle makes reality the “E.T.” childhood dream of flying away on a bicycle. The world’s first fully functional flying bicycle invented by British flight enthusiasts John Foden and Yannick Read doubles as a flying ultralight para-trike aircraft. When … Read more

Garden of Ideas: Take a sneak peek into the future of living.

 Is this how we will be living in the future? “Home of the Future” – visions of living.   A&W Designer of the Year 2014, Werner Aisslinger presents his visions of living and material experiments in a temporary exhibition called “Home of the Future”. Axor by Hansgrohe, the manufacturer of exceptional collections for exceptional bathroom environments assisted … Read more

#EarthDay 2014: Top eco-hotels in the U.S.

Top 10 highest-rated green hotels in the U.S. according to TripAdvisor. Eco-friendly accommodation are good for the environment and the spirit.   Most travelers find travel experiences more enjoyable when they make greener choices, according to a new TripAdvisor’s eco-travel survey of more than 2,100 U.S. respondents. According to the survey, 23 percent of respondents have consciously … Read more

50m tonnes of e-waste generated every year – and it is increasing

Better links between designers, manufacturers and recyclers are needed to stem the tide of electronic junk

World Water Day 2014: Eco-warrior Vivienne Westwood takes a shower for PETA

Dame Vivienne Westwood Jumps Into The Shower In New Pro-Vegetarian Video. By avoiding meat, you do more for the environment than recycling or driving a hybrid car.’   For this year’s World Water Day, iconic designer Dame Vivienne Westwood literally makes a splash in a new PETA video about the meat industry’s depletion of world water … Read more

Can hair salons help save the environment?

Hairdressers have often played a key role in spreading information. A new study evaluates whether they could also help raise consumer awareness about the environment