H2O Bilbao: A Water Pitcher Designed for Charity
by: design milk, 2014-10-17 18:00:05 UTC

Bosa partnered with designer Patricia Urquiola to design a water pitcher for a charity project. H2O Bilbao is a reinterpreted ceramic Kaiku, a traditional, iconic container from the Basque culture made of wood that was used for milk and to warm up liquids.

The slanted pitcher is used in Bilbao restaurants to serve tap water from the local aqueduct, which is said to hold the best water in Spain, for 1€. They’re also sold in the Basque restaurants and Bosa stores with proceeds going to Oxfam Intermon to help construct wells in Ethiopia.

H20 Bilboa will be available around the world in a matte copper finish on the outside and white satin glaze on the inside.

A look at the first of Philippe Starck's "ecologically conscious" prefabs
by: TreeHugger Design, 2014-10-16 13:57:19 UTC
The P.A.T.H (prefabricated accessible technological homes) are called green and sustainable. Are they?

Paint that Cleans Itself
by: Environmental Leader, 2014-10-15 10:00:15 UTC
AkzoNobel says adding colloidal silica to paint enhances its self-cleaning properties and makes it last 25 percent longer than the standard product — an example of AkzoNobel’s commitment to doing more with less, a foundation of its Planet Possible approach to sustainability.

Ikea Considers Carbon Pricing
by: Environmental Leader, 2014-10-15 11:04:31 UTC
Ikea CEO Peter Agnefjall has said the furniture giant may put a price on its internal carbon emissions. Agnefjall says sustainability efforts — such as an internal carbon price — will protect the environment and create a “new and better Ikea,” Reuters reports. The company will analyze carbon pricing in the coming months. Walmart, BP, ExxonMobil, […]

MIA wood pellet stove is part of a modular furniture system
by: TreeHugger Design, 2014-10-08 21:02:00 UTC
Wood pellet stoves don't have to look ugly; this Italian design is customizable and fits into a system of add-ons that provide extra functionality and convenience.

Two-Legged Chair Creates “Bearable Discomfort” for Better Health
by: design milk, 2014-10-01 14:00:18 UTC

Parisian designer Benoit Malta recently debuted his two-legged chair, named Inactivité, which is aimed to result in better well-being for the user.

As Malta thought about how he could insert physical activity into different situations at home or work, he realized that the chair was the perfect place to start. In addition to promoting movement, Malta also wants users to think more actively about their bodies.

Inactivité proposes a new way to sit, a way that introduces “bearable discomfort” for the sake of health. With only two legs, it passively stimulates other parts of the body, much like an exercise ball. The “bearable discomfort” forces the user to have better posture and maintain balance through other muscles.

KOR Launches Water Fall In-Home Water Filtration System
by: design milk, 2014-10-01 16:00:05 UTC

KOR, makes of my favorite water bottles, has just launched Water Fall, their first at-home water filtration system that gives people great-tasting water right at home. KOR has always wanted people to stay hydrated on the go with their attractive, modern water bottles, and recently launched a filtered water bottle. However, they also wanted to find a beautiful solution for in-home water filtration that was innovative and beautiful.

Water Fall is made up of two parts: the filter and the carafe. Inspired by the pour-over coffee process, the filter is suspended above the carafe allowing for the filling of multiple carafes. The reusable filters will last twice as long as traditional filters – four months or 80 gallons, which saves both time and money. Each carafe holds one liter of water.

If you want to get behind this project, you can head on over to Kickstarter and back it, reserving your very own Water Fall.

The official release will be January 2015.