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mothernaturenetwork: In 1998, Rishi Sowa built his first...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:39:11 +0900

In 1998, Rishi Sowa built his first artificial island using 250,000 plastic bottles to keep it afloat, and today he lives on Spiral Island II, a smaller island that he built using 100,000 bottles. The island features a house, beaches, ponds and even a solar-powered waterfall.

Even more ambitious than Sowa’s island is architect Ramon Knoester’s plan to build Recycled Island, a floating island the size of Hawaii made entirely of recycled plastic. The island would be completely self-sufficient, supporting its own agriculture and getting its power from solar and wave energy. When it’s complete, Knoester hopes the island will house half a million residents who can enjoy the artificial island’s seaweed harvest and compost toilets.

theclassyissue: Chateau Eza @ Eze, France

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:47:27 +0900

theclassyissue:

Chateau Eza @ Eze, France

maybelline: Pentax LX Limited Edition. Now that’s a...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:45:14 +0900

maybelline:

Pentax LX Limited Edition. Now that’s a good-looking camera.

mothernaturenetwork: Kazakhstan sounds alarm over dying Caspian...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:43:34 +0900

mothernaturenetwork:

Kazakhstan sounds alarm over dying Caspian seals
Environmentalists sounded the alarm over the declining numbers of endangered seals after 35 animals were found dead over the weekend.

mothernaturenetwork: 18 foods that fight common ailmentsTry...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:29:05 +0900

mothernaturenetwork:

18 foods that fight common ailments
Try healthy eats that help fight diabetes, heart disease, migraines and more.

mothernaturenetwork: How to reuse silica gel packetsThis...

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:01:41 +0900

mothernaturenetwork:

How to reuse silica gel packets
This annoying packet has a multitude of household uses.

unconsumption: Upcycling Across Borders: How U.S. School Buses...

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:44:12 +0900

unconsumption:

Upcycling Across Borders: How U.S. School Buses Become Camionetas

Where do school buses go when they die? It might surprise you to learn that most American school buses don’t die at all; they’re often reborn as public transportation south of the border.

The story of one aging school bus that was sold off and driven to Guatamela to begin a new life as an ornate shuttle is the subject of a new film that premiered at the SXSW Film Festival … La Camioneta. Through this one bus, the film examines how one country’s trash becomes another’s treasure, the importance of mass transportation in a country with widespread poverty and how violence and gang warfare threaten the safety and viability of that transportation.

Camionetas are used in Guatamela to ferry people from villages to cities and back again. But nearly all of them begin as school buses phased out of use here in the states. While the buses are in plenty good shape for the most part, once they reach a certain point in their lifespan, school districts auction them off and purchase new ones.

Waiting to buy them are South American companies, who drive dozens of buses South each day. They make a treacherous drive through Mexico (trying their best to avoid extortion, gangs and robbery) until the bus finally makes it to Guatamela. But even though they have arrived in Guatamela, they are still just buses –not yet Camionetas. Over weeks, the film crew watched as workers painstakingly retrofitted the school bus into the colorful, striking Camioneta. There is a true artistry to the recreation.

Read the rest: StateImpact Texas — NPR.org

Find more uses for old buses here.

mothernaturenetwork: Homemade laundry detergentWith these great...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:41:47 +0900

mothernaturenetwork:

Homemade laundry detergent
With these great DIY solutions, you can make your own detergent for less than half the cost of a store brand.

mothernaturenetwork: This charming treetop cottage is just one...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:39:02 +0900

mothernaturenetwork:

This charming treetop cottage is just one of the many treehouse lodgings available at Pete Nelson’s Treehouse Point in Issaquah, Wash. Nelson, a world-renowned treehouse builder and author, created this sustainable destination as a beautiful, educational getaway that provides visitors with a unique way to connect with nature.
18 of the world’s most stunning treehouses

dream home

posed ANT photography via geekologie

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:57:32 +0900

posed ANT photography via geekologie

superseventies: Liza Minnelli in ‘Cabaret’, 1972 - GIFS

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 16:51:29 +0900

superseventies:

Liza Minnelli in ‘Cabaret’, 1972 - GIFS

mothernaturenetwork: 10 ways to repurpose newspaper at homeHere...

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:52:37 +0900

mothernaturenetwork:

10 ways to repurpose newspaper at home
Here are some practical ways to reuse all that newsprint.

thefashionoffice: I’m going to… Sapporo?!

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 14:51:47 +0900

thefashionoffice:

I’m going to…

Sapporo?!

melodysblog: The world is y(ours)

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:33:43 +0900

melodysblog:

The world is y(ours)

#RuleOfALady

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:32:40 +0900

#RuleOfALady

shoelust: Jeremy Scott Fall ‘12

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:31:03 +0900

shoelust:

Jeremy Scott Fall ‘12

prettyclever: Linden Blvd represent, represent

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:43:16 +0900

prettyclever:

Linden Blvd represent, represent

mothernaturenetwork: By the year 2025, 52 countries —...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:53:39 +0900

mothernaturenetwork:

By the year 2025, 52 countries — two-thirds of the world’s population — will likely experience water shortages, according to U.S. government data. Fortunately, there are several organizations around the planet dedicated to conserving our rivers and preserving our future. Here are 10 images of some of the world’s most majestic rivers, and some ways we can help them thrive.

somewhereintheworldtoday: Its hardly surprising this is one of...

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:33:53 +0900

somewhereintheworldtoday:

Its hardly surprising this is one of the most infamous festivals in Japan!

The Tagata Hounen Matsuri (Fertility Festival) involves a parade of wooden phalluses (including a two-metre one!) through the streets of the small farming town of Komaki.

More on Tagata Hounen Matsuri (Fertility Festival) by Somewhere in the world today…

Picture: Hounen Matsuri by JuliaB720, on Flickr

INSTAPRINT (PRINT YOUR INSTAGRAMS!) Calling all Instragram...

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:47 +0900

INSTAPRINT (PRINT YOUR INSTAGRAMS!)

Calling all Instragram lovers! How freaking cool is this?! Instaprint is a concept printer which would allow anyone at a specific event to wirelessly print their Instagram photos. All they would have to do is tag the photo with a specific location or hashtag - any photo tagged appropriately will automatically be printed out on inkless paper.

The project is currently on Kickstarter, aiming to raise $500,000. If you want to be the first with one of these, you can pre-order different sized and capability printers through Kickstarter now. Prices start at $399.

#Instagram printer #Instaprint 設定したハッシュタグ付きでポストすると、ワイヤレスに自動プリント！ゴイスー!!