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Grow Some Balls…Eco Ball Chairs That Is!

by Paula Mitchell Bentley on March 24th, 2009

Who wouldn't like a chair called "Let's Grow Some Balls"? This cool design is by Doreen Westphal of Krejci. I love it's two fold environmental aspects of being made from recycled plastic and housing plants. Another green aspect to the chair is that you don't have to get rid of it when you tire of it's style and design. Instead, you can just replant and give the chair an entirely different feel.

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PLANTBOT: Sun Seeking Robot Planter

by Matt Embrey on October 18th, 2008

This robotic planter concept from the Play Coalition empowers plants to catch some rays, where ever they may be. They call it “Solar seeking botanical augmentation,” but essentially it is a Phototrope robot that seeks out optimal sunlight and moves it’s plant host where it needs to go to get that sun.

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A Lifecycle Planter by Catherine Bourdon

by Matt Embrey on September 15th, 2008

This Germoir concept by Catherine Bourdon employs a zero waste packaging system for plants. Basically this small paper made pouch contains a small amount of soil and some seeds. It’s packaged in a way that makes it perfect for a gift, or something you could pick up at the register of the grocery store. [...]

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Grow Green! Biodegradable Garden: Japanese Maple

by Matt Embrey on May 7th, 2008

Upgrade: $26 Here is a beautiful and eco-friendly gift for Mother’s Day, a Japanese Maple in a Biodegradable pot from Delight. The pot is made from Rice Hulls and contains the seeds to grow this stunning little tree right in your own home. It is also available in Heirloom Lavender for $16.

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Bring the Outside In, In Style…

by Matt Embrey on March 20th, 2008

Upgrade: $30+ Bring a little bit of the meadow inside with these elegantly designed grass planters by Chiaki Murata of Metaphys. These modern stackable planters come in three shapes and can be stacked any way your creative side sees fit. These are made from ABS Resin, but unfortunately, we don’t have any information on [...]

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