Cord Keeper

This minimalist looking Cord Keeper makes sure your power cables stay on top of your desk or nightstand instead of flying off the back every time something is unplugged. Made by hand in Madison, Wisconsin from reinforced concrete. Cord Keeper [Swiss Miss]

Self Dissolving Battery

When it comes to the environment, batteries are a big problem. Even rechargeable batteries eventually reach the end of their lifespan, and all too often wind up in landfills rather than designated recycling facilities. In an effort to turn wasted batteries into a thing of the past, one team of researchers has developed a new type of energy storage device […]

Multi-functional Unit

This small apartment by studio PLANAIR delivers a record number of space-saving ideas. A tight 322 square meter pad, intelligently furnitured and laid out, contain a kitchen, dining/working area, bedroom, lounging area, and even a walk-in closet. How? By incorporating a multi-functional unit that transforms the room, depending on the desired activity. The series of mobile panels open and close to create privacy […]

Rubiks Bookcase

Inspired by everyone’s favorite 80’s toy, the Rubik’s Cube, designer George Bosnas reimagined the idea of a bookcase for Greek brand Anesis. Rubika B601 adds some visual delight to a standard bookcase by giving it the look of a three-dimensional cube. The wooden bookcase is designed to hold all the things a regular bookcase would hold and more – books, […]

Pen That Repurposes Old Plastic Goods

‘renegade’ was born with the aim of being the perfect solid tool to eliminate overpriced 3D printing filaments and to save the environment by directly recycling and reusing household plastic waste for 3D printing. the sustainable technology specializes in one thing, and one thing only — it prints models by recycling plastic bottles, files, and bags. it does this providing a […]

Wooden Rack Knife Holder

This beautiful knife holder made me look. Made from wooden branches, in all their natural glory, these pieces bring an air of art into everyday routine. Each rack is unique in its shape, color, and size. Fitted with strong magnets, it is perfectly functional too. A beautiful and unusual way to free your counters and display your prized knives with pride. […]

BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 221

Supermeat Creating Device To Grow Cultured Meat For Local Consumption SuperMeat, an Israeli foodtech startup, is developing the technology to create cultured meat from chicken cells in a safe and controlled environment, external to the animal’s body. The company is launching a crowdfunding campaign to create the first device in the world to grow a whole chicken breast.. Continued in […]