The Best Green Designs From ICFF 2013 Day Two
This year the International Contemporary Furniture Fair during New York Design Week featured over 500 exhibitors, and there was far too much green design goodness to pack into just one post – so we’re bringing you a second serving of the best sustainable furnishings, products and lights from this year’s show. From the world’s smallest chandelier to 3D printers and off-grid hot tubs, read on for our favorite finds from ICFF day two! Read the rest of The Best Green Designs From ICFF 2013 Day Two Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “green furniture” , design show , eco furniture , energy efficient lighting , green design , Green Design Events , green interiors , green lighting , green products , ICFF , icff 2013 , International Contemporary Furniture Fair , new york design week , New York Design Week 2013 , nydw , Recycled Materials , sustainable design , Sustainable Interiors
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The Best Green Designs From ICFF 2013 Day Two
Raw, Unprocessed Cotton Can Be Used to Clean Up Oil Spills
May 21, 2013 by
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As long as industry and infrastructure relies on oil to function, there will be spills . Cleaning up such disasters, like the recent Mayflower, Arkansas rupture, can be costly and time consuming. Even the chemicals that are used to disperse and absorb the crude can be dangerous to the environment, and researchers have long been looking for greener alternatives. A new study finds that raw, unprocessed cotton may be a cheaper and safer way to soak up oil than synthetics. Read the rest of Raw, Unprocessed Cotton Can Be Used to Clean Up Oil Spills Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: arkansas , barley straw , ch foundation , cotton , cotton incorporated , industrial & engineering chemistry research , kapok , low micronaire , mayflower , oil spill , seshadri ramkumar , unprocessed , West Texas , wool
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David Trubridge’s Glittering ‘Light Rain’ LED Installation is Inspired by Earth Elements
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Reclamation Etchworks Creates Modern Spirit Decanters From Recycled Glass Bottles
Reclamation Etchworks creates modern day spirit decanters for your home bar by upcycling bottles collected in local San Francisco restaurants. With the help of an entire community of bartenders they were able to amass an inventory of empty bottles to repurpose and provide with a permanent ‘shelf life’. They’re available on Kickstarter only until June – so strike while the iron is hot and help launch a new sustainable design business today! + Reclamation Etchworks Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: alcohol decanter , decanter , green design , green drinks , green food , green interiors , green kitchen , Reclamation Etchworks , recycled bottles , recycled decanter , Recycled Materials , San Francisco , sustainable design , Sustainable Interiors
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The reCYCLER Upcycles Old Bikes into Funky Chairs
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Inhabitat is Reporting Live Today from ICFF 2013!
Greetings from ICFF ! Inhabitat is on the scene today reporting live from the mother of all home furnishing tradeshows, the International Contemporary Furniture Fair at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Stay tuned for all of the fresh green designs we uncover on our treasure hunt across the show floor and keep it tuned right here and on our Twitter feed to see our latest finds. + ICFF Coverage on Inhabitat Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: “green furniture” , eco design , eco furniture , green design , ICFF , icff 2013 , International Contemporary Furniture Fair , javits center furniture show , new york design week , sustainable design
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Just Desserts: Jay Watson Turns Unwanted Dessert Bowls Into Sweet Pendant Lights
‘ Just Desserts ’ is a colorful cluster of glass lights made from recycled dessert bowls. UK-based designer Jay Watson created this intriguing lighting array by stringing up traditional glass bowls sourced from flea markets and second-hand shops. The lamps are set to make their official debut at Interiors LDN this May in London. Read the rest of Just Desserts: Jay Watson Turns Unwanted Dessert Bowls Into Sweet Pendant Lights Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Dessert Bowl Pendant Lamps , Discarded Dessert Bowls , Glass Lamps , Interiors LDN , Jay Watson , Just Desserts , LED , London , Recycled Dessert Bowls , recycled lamps , up-cycling
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No, Sweat! Furniture Doubles as Stylish Home Gym Equipment
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Nir Meiri’s Marine Light is Made from Dried Seaweed
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Vinella & Krupa Give New Life to Dated Furniture With Paintings and Pyrography
May 8, 2013 by
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