While pest insects can have a devastating effect on crops, pesticides can likewise cause a great deal of damage to the environment. That’s where CropCoat comes in, as it’s designed not to kill harmful insects, but to “hide” plants from them instead. Created by California-based startup Crop Enhancement, CropCoat consists of a proprietary blend of non-toxic ingredients including an undisclosed […]
Cropcoat Pesticide
Sit Anywhere
Although we know that sitting too much is bad for your health, standing all the time could also be hard on your body—especially as we age. This ingenious gadget may be an excellent solution for those on our feet a lot. Designed by Mono + Mono Design’s creative minds, the Sitpack 2.0 Compact Collapsible Seatprovides a portable accessory for resting […]
Rolloe Bike’s Wheel That Filters Outdoor Air
While ‘rolling’ through the streets of London, Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) 2020 award winner Kristen Tapping came up with the idea for Rolloe, a bicycle wheel that filters outdoor air pollution. With an understanding that the motion of bike wheels creates kinetic energy, Tapping, a third-year product design student from London South Bank University, began developing a prototype out […]
Kyoto University’s Wooden Satellite
Researchers from Kyoto University are developing a satellite made from wood that would burn up completely at the end of its life to reduce the amount of human-made waste floating in space. Set to launch in 2023, the LignoSat satellite will have a shell made of timber, allowing it to burn up completely as it re-enters the earth’s atmosphere. The project […]
Jbud Frames
Directed open audio seems to be enjoying its moment in the true wireless wearables spotlight at the moment, with Bose, Earin and others announcing new ear candy rocking the design. JLab Audio is joining the party with something a little different – connected personal audio throwers that attach to the frames of sunglasses or eyeglasses. We’ve seen eyewear sporting built-in […]
Emanui Portable Menstrual Cup
The reusable Emanui menstrual cup cleaner is designed to offer users an easier, more sustainable way of cleaning the product on-the-go without having to use a public sink. According to its creators, the Emanui cup cleaner and steriliser uses “at least 2,500 per cent less water” than regular cleaning methods, which often just sees users wash their cup under running […]
Why it’s Easier to Start a Moving Company Nowadays
Looking back a decade or two, starting a business was not an easy job. Finding information, sources, resources, clients, and other things were not easy at all. But now, things have gotten much more manageable. How? The internet. Even though the internet has been around for several years now, it was not until recently that people started to understand its […]
Tesla’s Environmental Impact
Since the introduction of the initial Tesla electric vehicle (EV), consumers have sought accurate information regarding the total carbon footprint of EVs as they compare to traditional internal combustion engines (ICEs). We know Elon Musk’s Tesla vehicles create less pollution out of the tailpipe, but what about those batteries? The truth is, direct comparisons are difficult to make due to […]
ÖÖD Prefab Glass Cabin
In a world where remote work is becoming the norm, modular design studio ÖÖD is offering a sustainable solution to those who want to feel surrounded by nature without the distractions of a traditional home office. The company’s prefab glass cabins blend into their surroundings with mirrored walls and cost about $22,000. At the forefront of the design is, obviously, […]
Retractable Floor In Colosseum
The Italian government is planning to add a retractable floor to the Colosseum amphitheatre in Rome so that performances can be held within the arena. Under the plans developed by the Colosseum Archaeological Park and Italy’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, the arena’s long-disintegrated floor will be reinstated. “The reconstruction of the Colosseum arena is a great idea […]