
Nimble makes phone accessories from recycled plastic, CDs and more
Technological innovation is here to stay. With it comes the struggle to control e-waste and its assault on the...

Gomi portable chargers repurpose plastic waste and batteries
Not all plastic is recyclable. In the UK, flexible plastic consisting of plastic bags, bubble wrap and pallet wrap...

This Australian property was redesigned with a sustainable, lush garden
The Shoreham House in Victoria, Australia was designed in the early 2000’s, but was in need of an update to the...

The best green deals for Black Friday 2018
‘Tis the season for Black Friday shopping, but here at Inhabitat we are determined to turn this year’s shopping...

This kitchen in a box makes it easy to cook in micro-apartments and tiny homes
Young professionals living in micro-apartments and tiny homes can soon install a fully functioning kitchen in their...

Tetra is a brilliant see-through dishwasher that fits in even the tiniest apartments
Most people living in tiny apartments are resigned to the fact that their kitchens will never have space for a...

The zero-electricity Gentlewasher does the laundry in five minutes flat
We've all been there - you need to wash just a few clothing items but you don't have nearly enough for a full load...

Portable SolSource Sport solar stove heats up 5X faster than a charcoal grill
Imagine visiting your favorite local park with a portable stove that's 100 percent powered by the sun and heats...

New on-demand energy system generates and stores power in one device
Your entire home could be powered, heated, and cooled with one system in the near future - thanks to scientists...

This ultra-compact micro kitchen unfolds like a Swiss Army knife when it's time to cook (VIDEO)
With so many of us living in small apartments where every square inch counts, think of all of the space you could...

Dyson is releasing a combination air purifier, bladeless fan, and space heater for $599
Thanks to Dyson’s newest innovation, you will only need one outlet to run an air purifier, cooling fan, and space...

This dryer can get clothes dry in 20 minutes with 70% less energy and no heat
When it comes to household energy sucks, the electric clothes dryer reigns supreme. Imagine getting a load of laundry...

Why Dyson spent $43 million to develop a fancy new supersonic hair dryer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw6iillnXbk Dyson is well known for investing tons of time and energy into developing...

7 ways to keep food cool without a refrigerator
1. MittiCool Refrigerator uses clay and evaporation The MittiCool was originally designed by potter Mansukhbhai...

The top 9 green habits to cultivate this Earth Day (and beyond)
1. Bring your own bags and containers Bring your own coffee mug, shopping bag, or water bottle with you while...

7 Winter home improvement tips to save you money and energy in the cold season
Just because we've had record high temperatures in the past several years and general worrisome warming trend doesn't...

VIDEO: How to save money and energy with a programmable thermostat
If your wallet is already feeling the pinch from your monthly energy bill as we head into the colder months, you'll...

Recirculating e-Shower uses 80% less energy and 90% less water than other showers
Water-saving showers conserve one of the world's most precious resources, but their flow rate leaves something...

Zero-energy Bio Refrigerator cools your food with future gel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG7G8g6TktA The Bio Robot Refrigerator mounts on a wall -- Dmitriev points out...

Net-zero Unity home is a solar-powered prefab that pops up in just 3 days
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPSxNE-DdJE Constructed by Unity Homes in collaboration with BUILDER magazine...

Amazing SUPERLOCAL hairdryer made of glass and cork
Andrea de Chirico recently showcased the SUPERLOCAL Hairdryer 1.0 project as part of the Design Academy of Eindhoven’s...

Brilliant SALt lamp runs 8 hours on just 1 glass of salty water
Rural communities in the Philippines will soon be trading in candles and battery-powered devices for lamps that...

Solar-powered 'Cultivator' lets you print your own meat at home
If meat is printed in your kitchen rather than butchered in a slaughterhouse, is it vegan? This is one of many...

Palestinian man overcomes Gaza energy cuts with affordable DIY solar ovens
A Palestinian man living in Gaza is helping his community overcome chronic energy shortages with affordable DIY...

Google's Nest unveils new Protect smoke alarm, first security camera
At a much-hyped press conference in San Francisco today, Nest rolled out a significant batch of new and updated...

6 Most stunning examples of 3D-printed buildings
Smith|Allen's Biodegradable Woodland Structure California-based architecture studio?Smith|Allen?built Echoviren,...

Desolenator uses sunlight to purify water for less than the cost of a big screen TV
Imagine a device the size of large, flat-screen TV that uses sunlight to produce fresh drinking water. Then imagine...

The First CityPod Composter Has Been Installed in a Canadian University
The University of British Columbia has a new, eco-friendly addition:?a?15-foot stainless steel in-vessel composter...

Amazing ColorUp LED Lamp Can Match the Color of Any Surface
The amazing ColorUp lamp can mimic any color from a surface or physical object, allowing you to customize your...

FRIDAEL "Woodgas" Stoves Use Garden Waste for Fuel
Cooking outdoors is a wonderful, primal experience, but mostcamping stoves run on propane or other fossil fuels,...