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Environment

Elegant and clever: cutting-edge sustainable design

Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
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Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
The electricity-conserving Bug Plug by Ah&Oh Studio switches appliances on to standby mode only when it senses you walking into the room
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
The Inlet-Outlet socket by Smart Design puts electricity from energy-generating equipment (think exercise bikes and hot ovens) back into the grid
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
The Nokia Zero Waste Charger calls time on wasted electricity from unplugged mobile phone chargers left still connected to the mains
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
The Eos mobile phone by Kyocera Wireless derives its energy from human interaction – and unfolds like a wallet for widescreen display
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
BioLogic ReeCharge by Dahon enables cyclists to power small devices such as iPhones and GPS units en route
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
The RITI printer by Samsung Design Membership uses left-over coffee in lieu of ink cartridges
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
Shake Control by Seoul National University is a TV remote control powered by its user shaking it
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
Made from recycled materials, the Solar Bench by Samsung Art & Design Institute uses a thin-film solar battery to become a Wi-Fi hotspot and night light
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
Aion Kitchen System by Fagor Brandt is a multi-functional appliance that uses plants to minimise water usage
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
Environ by Art Center College of Design in Pasadena uses far fewer components and materials (including packaging) than a conventional iron
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
Mini Hydo Turbine by Jinwoo Han Design Studio can be attached to taps and pipes to convert water pressure into energy
Photograph: Taschen
Product Design: Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen
Recycle Factory by Haishan Design is a toy for making paper models out of waste paper. Children will love the pulp-making facility which creates a moulding material to rival Plasticine
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