Phish Reduces Water Bottle Consumption at Festival 8 With Innovative Program

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Nick Chambers .

If you’ve ever stuck around after an open air rock show and witnessed the carnage that remains, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I say that the amount of plastic disposable water bottles left on the ground is staggering. Really, try it some time. Not only will you be able to relax after the [...]

Rainwater HOG: Discrete and Functional Rainwater Catchment

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Derek Markham .

This summer, give your local water supply a break by catching rainwater for watering your yard and garden. It’s low-tech, passive, and the yield of water from one rainfall can be phenomenal. A barrel or two under your gutter downspouts is the quick and easy solution, but if you’re looking for a better looking rainwater [...]

Sunday Funnies: Crocodile “Dirty” Mile

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

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Greener Gadgets: Bware Water Meter

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

The Bware water meter is a contestant in the 2009 Greener Gadgets Design competition this weekend in NYC. Bware is meant to actively provide feedback to the user keeping them visually aware of their water consumption. The gadget can be affixed to a sink, toilet, shower, or virtually any household water source as a passive [...]

Recycle Your Steam with the Osmos Eco-Grower

Posted on January 23, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Jonathan Banton of the UK designed this contraption, which sits atop your cooking veggies or pasta, and captures the water vapor and steam produced to hydrate the growing plants.

Twist & Spout Brings New Uses to Plastic Bottles?

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

The Twist and Spout was created by a Swiss designer, Nicolas Le Moigne, and was featured at the Housewares Fair in Milan, Italy. It’s implications could mean an extended life for plastic bottles of any size with the standard screw top, but is it worth its production?

Q Drum: Water Transportation Made Easier

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

The Q Drum eases the task of fetching water for peoples in developing nations. Climate change has required a countless number of people all around the world to travel greater distances to retrieve water for everyday use. The Q Drum allows a child to pull the full capacity of 50 liters of water over flat [...]

Tap Project - Clean Drinking Water for All

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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It’s hard to believe but everyday 6000 children die of thirst or water related disease.   To help remedy this global problem, Unicef is partnering up with local restaurants in the Tap Project, to raise money and awareness this week (World Water Week).  Through March 22nd, when you go to a participating restaurant you can [...]