http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Environmental Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-07-09T22:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-chandelier-moth-design ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This gorgeous coral chandelier from Moth Design is a great way to bring the wonders of tropical coral reefs indoors. Although I envision this chandelier inside a bright and airy shore or seaside home,… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-chandelier-moth-design 2009-07-09T20:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-caskets-hainsworth-coffins ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hainsworth Coffins is a company that specializes in eco-friendly caskets that are made from wool and organic cotton. Hainsworth currently has two coffins available--the Swaledale and the Wharfedale.… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-caskets-hainsworth-coffins 2009-07-09T17:49:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koshi-kawachi-manga-farming ]]> (TrendHunter.com) After seeing Koshi Kawachi's 'Manga Farming,' I'm convinced that my plain old planters are officially insufficient. These bad boys use old anime comic books in place of a traditional soil bed to sprout… Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koshi-kawachi-manga-farming 2009-07-09T13:49:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falkirk-wheel ]]> (TrendHunter.com) What do you do when you need to connect one waterway to another but they’re separated vertically by 24 metres? You build the Falkirk Wheel. This ergonomic invention works on the principle that any object… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falkirk-wheel 2009-07-09T11:39:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-speed-air-powered-motorcycle ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It seems we're going greener than electric vehicles quite quickly and the Green Speed Air-Powered Motorcycle is setting the pace. The bike designed by Edwin Yi Yuan is looking towards the air as an alternative… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-speed-air-powered-motorcycle 2009-07-09T10:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-timberlake-golf ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Singing superstar and avid golfer Justin Timberlake has announced plans to open a green golf course later this month. The ‘Sexy Back’ singer bought an old golf course, Woodstock Hills, and spent $16… Environmental Trends Celebrity News Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-timberlake-golf 2009-07-09T10:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-bumps-burger-king ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Every time you stop and start your car, you’re wasting kinetic energy, but MotionPower Energy Harvesting wants to change that with a little help from Burger King. A Burger King store in North Carolina… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speed-bumps-burger-king 2009-07-08T23:29:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpeace-iceberg-paris ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Greenpeace is known for their wild environmental activism, and have certainly turned heads in Paris with the installation of an inflatable iceberg. The Greenpeace iceberg was placed in the Seine river,… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpeace-iceberg-paris 2009-07-08T20:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stinger ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Stinger concept design by Sven Fischer is a hybrid vehicle that combines the uses and functions of both a scooter and a motorcycle. The main focus of the Stinger is that it is eco-friendly and uses… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stinger 2009-07-08T16:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-mark-xxi ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Jaguar Mark XXI appears to have a mind of its own and basic survival instincts. The sleek design for this concept Jaguar comes with a beautiful armour-like shell for ultimate protection. The car is… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaguar-mark-xxi 2009-07-08T15:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-manoogian-jewelry ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Lauren Manoogian has combined fashion-forward statement jewelry design with the office world with her paperclip and vinyl tape necklaces. The jewelry designs by Lauren Manoogian come in a variety of bold… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-manoogian-jewelry 2009-07-08T13:19:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/je-design ]]> (TrendHunter.com) German mechanics/engineers have taken the extremely eco-friendly TDI Scirocco and given it a little extra juice for the road (upgrading an eco-car, the future is now). The car has been jacked up to pump… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/je-design 2009-07-07T21:49:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayan-god-the-whirlpool-chaac-water-dispenser ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Whirlpool Chaac Water Dispenser looks so sleek and stylish as it is modeled after a mix of the Mayan Water God and modern Mexican culture. The system within the Chaac Water Dispenser is high-tech,… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends Modern Art Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayan-god-the-whirlpool-chaac-water-dispenser 2009-07-07T21:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-restaurant-rows-twittering-food-vendors-los-angeles ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Last month, a group of Twittering food vendors gave LA its first mobile restaurant row. The street food bazaar included cupcakes vended from a Sprinter van, a classic taco truck, organic fast food, a modern… Business Trends Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Kitchen Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-restaurant-rows-twittering-food-vendors-los-angeles 2009-07-07T19:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoon-kunsthalle-shipping-container ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Platoon Kunsthalle is a new theater space in Seoul, Korea. However, what is unique about it is not only the live performances that will happen within it, but the building itself. Made out of 28 shipping… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoon-kunsthalle-shipping-container 2009-07-07T16:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-made-people ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These ads for OneThingIveLearned.com are so talk-worthy! It's hard not to want to send these little people made of hands by e-mail to all of your friends or co-workers. The advertising agency responsible… Environmental Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Viral Videos Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-made-people 2009-07-07T16:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-toothbrush-holder ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ever wonder what to do with an old computer mouse? Why not convert it into a DIY toothbrush holder for your bathroom instead of throwing it out? This eco-friendly way to accessorize your bathroom can… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends DIY http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-toothbrush-holder 2009-07-07T14:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-marieke-staps ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Marieke Staps is a Dutch designer known for her love of green living. She’s continued on that path with a wooden clock that is powered by plant life. The clock design by Marieke Staps plugs into the soil… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-marieke-staps 2009-07-07T14:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taking-out-the-rubbish-with-style ]]> (TrendHunter.com) No one likes taking out the rubbish. Probably not even the people that get paid to take out the rubbish. So why not brighten up their day by disguising your home waste as an original goldfish bag? These… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taking-out-the-rubbish-with-style 2009-07-07T14:09:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-parking-green-pod-solar-shower ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The ‘Green Pod’ is a solar-powered bike storage unit that uses a self-cleaning device and recycled water for attached changing rooms and showers. Biking to work can leave riders sweaty from the exercise… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-parking-green-pod-solar-shower 2009-07-07T13:39:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carre-detoiles-sky-domes-telescopes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) ‘Carré d’étoiles’ are star-friendly cube cabins complete with transparent roof domes and telescopes. The tiny French cubes will sleep four people. Each has a corner kitchen, toilet, shower, bed, and parquet… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carre-detoiles-sky-domes-telescopes 2009-07-07T12:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofuel-supercar-climax ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Climax Supercar is a stunning British Sports Car, powered by E85 bioethanol. The Climax will be part of the Salon Privé, the UK’s Luxury Super Car Event & Concours d’Elégance at the Hurlingham Club… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biofuel-supercar-climax 2009-07-07T12:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunlight-maps-google-gadget ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Map-lovers can now enjoy the play of sunlight around the world with Google’s World Sunlight map. The maps can be displayed on users' computers or shared with others. Google’s World Sunlight Map gadget… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunlight-maps-google-gadget 2009-07-07T02:09:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-cities-andras-gyorfi ]]> (TrendHunter.com) “The Swimming City” by Andras Gyorfi is what the future of green innovation is all about. The city has all a person would ever want and need within its boundaries, including a swimming pool, amphitheater,… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-cities-andras-gyorfi 2009-07-07T01:59:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-charging-station-electronic-vehicles ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mega fast food chain, McDonald’s, seems to be spreading their wings a bit and will be offering a charging station for electric cars. The charging station, Charge Point, will be available in McDonald’s… Marketing Strategy Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-charging-station-electronic-vehicles 2009-07-06T23:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filtration-system-mathieu-lehanneur ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mathieu Lehanneur has created a unique filtration system using plants. This device uses plants to absorb the dirty air, and is inevitably processed by the plants leaves and roots. The air that is released… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filtration-system-mathieu-lehanneur 2009-07-06T22:29:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-and-ani ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Designed to the inspire the spirit, Alex and Ani eco-friendly jewelery is a fusion of consciousness and fab fashion. Alex and Ani’s recycled metal jewelery includes necklaces, bangles and bracelets, earrings,… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alex-and-ani 2009-07-06T16:49:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tremont-electric-kinetic-generator ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tremont Electric has introduced a personal energy generator (PEG) that harnesses kinetic energy as a person walks. The nPower PEG transfers the motion as electricity directly to the portable electronic… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tremont-electric-kinetic-generator 2009-07-06T11:39:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoffins ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These sustainable organic bamboo and banana caskets from Ecoffins are perfect for eco-friendly individuals who want to ensure that they are every bit as environmentally-conscious in death as they were… Environmental Trends Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoffins 2009-07-06T09:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/suv ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Let's face it: With the rise of the green movement, the SUV got a pretty bad rap. Some of it was well-deserved--after all, many SUV drivers could easily do away with their gas-guzzling whips and drive… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/suv 2009-07-05T22:29:50Z