Handmade products are definitely eco-friendly for they produce zero emission during production. The Empyrean Pet Lounge is not only eco-friendly because it is made with the use of some helping hands, but the pet lounge itself is made of all natural rattan. Perfect for use indoor and outdoor, the Empyrean Pet Lounge also has removable cushion cover for easy cleaning the moment your lovely pets mess around. The removable cushion is also machine washable, thus can be recycled. In addition, it also has high-density durable orthopaedic cushioning foam for your pet’s total comfort, and the nameplate will definitely create some personal touch.

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Eco-friendly designs come in different forms and are made from different earth friendly materials and many of them are made of corrugated cardboard. At the 2009, Chair Affair 49 colleges and Universities across the Unites States of America have submitted their entries of eco-friendly chairs made from corrugated cardboard. Looking at the pictures, these chairs seem to look like sturdy enough to carry weights, and majority of them look pleasant enough to complement with any existing home furniture set and decors. Some of the chairs are designed to be lounge chairs, bench, reclining, and more. These products are clearly an indication that more and more people from all around the world are aware of our environment and are making moves to have it saved.

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Saving the environment is everybody’s aim today. With the vast growth of landfills and pollutions that human eco footprints have produced, our environment has become largely destroyed. To regain the beauty of the earth, various designers are now aiming to design earth friendly materials that every human can use. Ryan Harc Studio is just one of the many eco-designers that we have today. He designed the colorless cola packaging. Instead of spray-painting those aluminum cola cans, his design has the logo embossed, thus reduces the energy to separate the toxic paint color from the aluminum. In addition, the packaging is also recyclable.

Source: Ryan Harc Studio

Parents want nothing but pure happiness to their children, that is why, they always provide their kids with all its needs including the need for recreation like toys. However, one must note to keep our kids enjoy their childhood, they must be living on a clean and safe environment as well that is free from pollution, harm, and any other treat for our kids. With the wonderful creation of designer Roderick Lowe, which is an eco-friendly packaging for kids’ toys, parents can now provide total happiness for their kids. Through the eco-packaging, environment will be safe and kids will be happy with their toys.

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With sustainability in mind, designers from Designaffairs STUDIO have created the Swirl Board, a washer that does not require an electricity to keep working and have it submitted to IGreenSpot.

In developing countries, the simple act of doing the laundry is a lot of effort. The major problems are bad ergonomics (in washing and transporting), distant water supply areas and the burden to carry the heavy laundry to and from the water source.

Swirl is a human focused design that simplifies washing in developing countries. The overall design resembles a ball containing a swirled sphere shaped basket and lid, connected to a steel tube handle. Washing is accomplished through the rotation of the “washing ball” - using long distance travelling to and from water supply to wash the clothes. The user can also wash by just rolling it back and forth in slow rotation cycles. At home, after the basket is filled with clothes, the lid should be screwed and the handle locked in. Transportation can easily be done by pulling or pushing the handle. At the water source, the basket should be filled with water and the product is ready to wash.

Swirl aims to enhance a social cultural relationship between women and children, making washing a fun and easy experience. The spherical design allows it to become a playful object, which stimulates the user´s imagination on how to play with it. With Swirl, doing the laundry becomes easier and fun with just a few steps.
Year: 2010

Target: Developing countries

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