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Standby Monsters – Rachel Turner (United Kingdom)

Friday, 12 June 2009 00:00

standby-monsters The International Energy Agency estimate that between 5 and 15% of the world's domestic electricity is wasted by gadgets left on standby. Standby Monsters are packs of small, sticky-backed lenses with a reflective internal surface.

Mud Clock

Friday, 22 May 2009 00:00

mud-clock Don't believe what your mom has been saying all your life—there is always a place for mud in the house, especially in the bedroom. The Mud Clock is an eco-friendly clock that requires no batteries, just a little dirt and water. Stick the clock powering components in the dirt and voila—the Mud Clock is functional. Toss some seeds in the dirt to grow some maize, or other.

Vampire Plug - Oliver Poyntz (United Kingdom)

Friday, 15 May 2009 00:00

vampire-plug Vampire power, also called standby power, phantom load, or leaking "Electricity" electricity, refers to the "Electric power" electric power consumed by electronic appliances while they are switched off or in a "Sleep mode" standby mode.

“The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates the global energy consumption due to standby power at between 200-400 terawatts per year.”

From Bottle to Pen

Friday, 08 May 2009 07:39

B2P Pilot B2P Recycled Gel Rollerball Extra-Fine.

Another first for Pilot. A retractable, refillable gel ink rollerball which is made from recycled plastic bottles and designed to look like one too. Chunky translucent barrel is sculpted like a mineral water bottle.