New on D4S Global News News Archive November, 2010
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Material Fly Ash Brick emits 85% less CO2eq published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-29 23:27:17 UTC
Producing brick from recycled fly ash consumes less energy and emits less CO2 because it does not require firing to harden the masonry units. Nor is ...


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Product Automatically switching off appliances at the outlet published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-29 02:05:08 UTC
The Modlet from ThinkEco is a smart outlet that reduces energy waste by monitoring real-time equipment power consumption and creating an automated ...


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Material Paper as a textile published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-28 02:33:30 UTC
Paper is a cellulose non-woven and has therefor similar characteristics as cotton and viscose. Textiles made form paper can be crisp, translucent, ...


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Material Maize starch fabric published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-27 02:40:45 UTC
This fabric is made of a biodegradable fiber which is the result of research in starch and other grain byproducts. Working with overspun yarn experts ...


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Material Recycled and devulcanized rubber published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-26 02:02:39 UTC
Rubber manufacturers typically throw off waste of 5 to 15 percent – it’s a cost of doing business. These manufacturers now have another, more profitable ...


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Product Drinking from the tap published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-25 00:45:25 UTC
Nothing is refreshing as the pure taste of fresh water flowing from a spring. Grohe developed GROHE Blue® - the water spring for your own home. It ...


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Material Bamboo's versatility published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-24 02:47:18 UTC
Bamboo is a wonder plant by all accounts. Its many uses include erosion control, watershed protection, soil remediation, and environmental greening. ...


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Material Bagasse alternative to styrofoam published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-23 01:42:00 UTC
Bagasse is a byproduct form sugarcane production and besides being used for energy production it can also be used as a material for making paper or ...


CaseStudy Last call for attending Catalyst award for successful (green)! design published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-22 03:20:03 UTC
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) Catalyst program is accepting applications starting today through Tuesday, November 30 for design ...


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Product Rain showerhead uses 30% less water published.

by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2010-11-22 01:24:46 UTC
"In our research, we learned that consumers are concerned about the environment and are interested in using products which save precious resources... ...


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