Surf's Up! But with less fun, fun, fun in the dirty oceans and on the beaches of today. To bring some attention to this ocean pollution, and to show how very disgusting this stuff really is, the Surfrider Foundation teamed up with advertising agency Saatchi &amp; Saatchi LA and created 'Catch of the Day'. Trash was collected from the beaches around the U.S. and than packaged like sea food and left on display at various farmer's markets, complete with tag stickers. The campaign is site-specific and gives consumers an actual insight on consumption behaviour. Hopefully, creating awareness, to realise that trash isn't someone else's problem. Click here to see all Catches Of The Day: http://shapeandcolour.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/surfrider-foundation-catch-of-the-day/ Saatchi &amp; Saatchi LA and Surfrider Foundation(2008) Catch Of The Day Superused: Beachtrash Los Angeles, USA http://www.surfrider.org  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

The dutch traditional oliebol that everyone eats at new years eve is generally fried in liters of organic oil. A reuse company in holland collects the oil afterwards and transforms it into biodiesel. (sorry, all info in dutch) http://www.hetgoed.nl/Portals/0/rightpaneImages/VetGOED%20poster.pdf  » <a href='http://zoomin.tv/videoplayer/index.cfm?id=305243&mode=normal&quality=3&pid=agn'>original news</a>

Unfortunately I destroyed my Smila Blomma from IKEA, due to mistreatment: I let the bulb come to close to the plastic. After removing the Blomma the construction of the lamp is as such suitable that I could turn it easily into a (echo machine on) Construction Helmet Lamp (echo machine off). It needed just 1 screw, and I can still use the helmet as an helmet. One can even go really nerdish and turn it into an autarkic lamp by adding a solar panel or a small windmill onto the helmet. During working day at the construction site the solar panel or windmill will charge a battery, at night the helmet can be put on the Smila Blomma construction next to for instance the wardrobe section of your house. Here it than functions as a 'Honey, I'm home' lamp. John Bosma Construction Helmet Lamp (2009) Superused: 1 (broken) Smila Blomma, 1 screw and 1 construction helmet. Rotterdam, The Netherlands http://www.flickr.com/photos/15262666@N05/3159405673/ Smila Blomma: http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/10074646 IKEA-hackers: http://www.flickr.com/groups/764606@N20  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

'America is addicted to oil', said George Bush*. Whilst he said America, it could very well be said for almost the whole world. Large part of the people on this planet are also addicted to coffee. Now the latter addiction can help the first one. Researchers from the University of Nevada, USA, have discovered that diesel can be made from coffee grounds (koffiedik). The discovery was done by accident. Mano Misra, a professor of engineering who conducted the research with Narasimharao Kondamudi and Susanta K. Mohapatra, said that he realized coffee beans contained a significant amount of oil. &quot;I made a coffee one night but forgot to drink it,&quot; he said. &quot;The next morning I saw a layer of oil floating on it.&quot; The team went to Starbucks and collected 50 pounds of the black stuff. Analysis showed that even the grounds contained about 10 to 15 percent oil by weight. The researchers then used standard chemistry techniques to extract the oil and convert it to biodiesel. Because of the high number of oxidants in the coffee, the oil turned out to be more stable than other types of biodiesel. The processes of coffee diesel making is not particularly energy intensive, Dr. Misra said, and the researchers estimated that biodiesel could be produced for about a dollar a gallon, or 18 Eurocents per liter**. A problem could be the collecting of grounds efficiently. Dr. Misra said there are few centralized sources of coffee grounds. The researchers plan to set up a small pilot operation next year using waste from a local bulk roaster. Even if all the coffee grounds in the world were used to make fuel, the amount produced, 1,5 billion liter, would be less than 1 percent of the diesel used in the United States annually. &quot;It won't solve the world's energy problem,&quot;. Dr. Misra said of his work. &quot;But our objective is to take waste material and convert it to fuel.&quot; Biodiesel made from grounds has one other advantage, he said: 'the exhaust smells like coffee.' Mano Misra, Narasimharao Kondamudi and Susanta K. Mohapatra Coffee Diesel (2008) Coffee grounds Discovered at University of Nevada, USA Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/16/science/16objava.html?ref=science *) State of the Union, 2006, George Bush http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO5R4vgkLX8&amp;feature=related **) current, December 30th 2008, exchange rate  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

The Shanghai-based design team Y-TOWN is surprising. Their recent Recycled Project includes lots of reuse of e-waste, clothing, poster and even old refrigerators. The refrigerator makeover project is a nation-wide search and effort supported by renowned manufacturer Bosch. Final products (a radio, a cloths rack, a dressing table, a bookshelf an organizer &amp; various handbags!)are not for sale, but exhibited or auctioned. This project is currently in their website (in english &amp; chinese): www.y-town.cn  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

&quot;....I retrieved some paper from the printing company's container... I found sheets in the drawers whose colours and lines the machine deformed... the unrecognizable motifs and the useless motifs seemed to me like prints ....&quot; !!! At the waste take a good look to find new opportunities for new products, recognize something new  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

&quot;Our doublewood shelf product endeavors to find the odd-shaped left-over pieces that normally get thrown out, and turn them into beautiful, practical products, reducing the impact on US landfills, reusing hard wood product and recycling sheet steel. We chose not to send the shelf to the exhibition because we wanted to stress the importance of using local materials and avoid unnecessary ecological footprint of the transport.&quot; !!! Jobsite waste from construction is a real problem in the US. More than 130 million tons of debris from construction sites is dumped in U.S. landfills each year. designer : M:OME , www.mome.org project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

By redesigning a traditional item of clothing and making it closer to modern esthetics, not wanting to strictly define it's present use, we now have a contemporary piece that stemmed from the pattern of &quot;jelek&quot; (gillet). designer : SESTRES project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

&quot;I've made this vest from Gobelins. My mother and I have bought them, mostly in the Zemun flea market. Gobelins usually hang on walls, in a frame, and when we get bored by them, they end in a basement, shed, in the garbage, and, in the best event, on markets for second hand goods. For me it is a good opportunity to acquire a new practical object. Merging them in a new picture I have sawn a comfortable vest. / The cross stitch of a boy was found at the Zemun flea market 5 months ago, and the same style cross stitch representing a girl 2 weeks ago at the Novi Beograd flea market. / &quot; designer : SENJA project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

&quot;I find material for this type of jewellery at the wastes which collect stainless steel deriving from the old industrial machines which were made out of that material. I use pipes, shims and prochrom flah. Other material is the manure which I derive from the old damaged figurines that I buy at the flee markets..&quot; designer : MIHO project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='http://www.redesignyourmind.org'>original news</a>

The main goal is to simplify concept of product in all its segments, but in the same time to reach the quality of the global result. The used material is waste of production. The stable construction is reached by standard technology and with few operations. The function of this independent hanger is promoted with the solution of its good sculptural hanging on the wall during time when it is out of use. designer : JELENA MATIC project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

&quot;Totem is a bookshelf made out of packaging Styrofoam. Packaging material for single use, such as form-pressed packaging Styrofoam for packaging technical equipment possesses a fascinating aesthetic value, and only a new function is needed to emphasize it. &quot; !!! Styrofoam is widely used as a material for thermal isolation and for packaging, particularly in transport. In nature it degrades only after several hundred years, and is virtually not recycled because the recycling is not profitable. The use of Styrofoam for single use packaging of food and drinks is forbidden in many countries. designer : KAKO.KO , www.kako-ko.com project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

&quot;We made a chair that should function as a small stool with low and twisted back. The chair is supposed to be used as for casual sitting at coffee shops. It is a blend of wood / most represented natural material in production, which is decreasing / and recycled plastic / the most represented artificial material with increasing waste /&quot; !!! &quot;On one hand we have the ecological demand not to use plastic in the production, but to use wood, and on the other, we have to make sure that the wood consumption makes as little damage as possible to the forest. The two demands are in conflict... Both are justifiable, but there must be some balance ...&quot; - Woods management. Projected wood terrain of Serbia is 42 percent, while today it is less than 30 percent. designer : od-do architects, www.od-do.com project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

Bags are made of wallpapers and cables collected from building warehouse. They present an attempt to make a new object from materials that have ended the conventional life-cycle in a way that it has a new form while still keeping remembrance of the previous identity. Save nature and memories. designer : TANJA TODOROVIC project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

TASA can be easily constructed, mounting and dismounting again. It consists of 6 elements - 6 OBS boards / boards made of wooden rest /. It is designed in way that it can be easily assembled by fitting the parts. The board elements are interlocked and therefore it is impossible for TASA to disassemble during use. When dismantled, the boards are easily stored and are suitable for transport. designer : JOVANA BOGDANOVIC project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

These Christmas tree decorations are made of veneer waste from a furniture factory. The dimensions of the decorations are approximately 70x70 mm and 110x110 mm. Different types of veneer are made of different kinds of wood: oak, beech, fir, cashew, venge.... !!! The total value of a forest, including the ecological and protective function of the forest, is up to ten times higher then the market value of wood. designer : POLIGON &amp; JELENA PREKAJSKI, www.poligon. project : Redesign your mind , www.redesignyourmind.org concept : od-do architects, www.od-do.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

a database of waste collectors, producers, recycling plants in the netherlands!  » <a href='http://www.afvalonline.nl/adressengids/'>original news</a>

On December 11th 2008 the (dutch) critical consumers show 'Keuringsdienst van Waarde' aired a small documentary about Old Wood. For consumers reused, reclaimed wood is nowadays more popular than new. It has more story and it's off course touching to use old sheets of wood for furniture or to lay an old castle floor in your small condo. Because of high demand, old wood has become more expensive. And thus, it has become lucrative to make new wood old. In the television show is shown how this is done. For example, wood is tortured and than sold as 'Castle floor'. One can even see where an angry knight drove his sword into the floor! Watch: http://player.omroep.nl/?aflID=8439034 (dutch language only) RVU, Keuringsdienst van Waarde, Old Wood Aired: December 11th, 2008 http://kvw.rvu.nl/index.php?page=aflevering&amp;action=show&amp;id=155  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

cat house, not as fancy as all those well prepared items but it works!, and the nice thing is to get rid of it after a while without any teardrops or loss of investments..  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

Cesare Peeren and Pieter de Jong from the Rotterdam based 2012architecten have developed an unique modular multifunctional furniture system: Cilly. Modules can be assembled and made into a collage to once liking. The discarded pvc cable reels cylinders have a diameter of 40cm and can be delivered in depths of 40cm and 20cm. Modules are endlessly combinable and fit in every space and can have almost any possible function one can think of: That's Cilly! 2012architecten have developed an inspiring collection of Cilly modules. For start there are the basic modules which are ideal for storage. Fine items can have a place as well: there is wide range of Cilly modules available fitted with drawers, racks to host wine and glasses, modules to show photo's, shelves to display books, records, vitrine boxes for gadgets, etc.. For almost all the stuff that surrounds you, there is a Cilly-module. But there is more. Everything can be illuminated by compatible Cilly modular lamps: there is a smooth wall armature and an adjustable ceiling light. It's even possible to go loud since there is a Cilly module with high-end speakers: there is a module containing 2 speakers and a module hosting a very large subwoofer. According to experts the pvc and the round shape are ideal for your sound system. Available in any color, Cilly modules can be assembled in such a way that they become your new coffee table, desk, cabinet, dresser, bookcase, wardrobe, etc.. Or, go large! You can also order 2012 architects to design your Cilly interior. The Cilly module than becomes the brilliant basic element for your exclusive living room, study, cloakroom, office, bar or shop interior. An example of such a custom made interior composition can be seen on the picture. When clicked upon also a series of inspiring Cilly possibilities can be seen. Wanna know more? All information is available at www.2012architecten.nl or go directly to cilly@2012architecten.nl. Currently there is a small presentation of the Cilly at Studio Hergebruik in Rotterdam. Here one can see and touch a play-full range of Cilly possibilities. 2012architecten, design: Cesare Peeren, Marco Zaccara, Jos de Krieger, technique and production: Pieter de Jong Cilly, modular multifunctional furniture system (2009) Discarded pvc cable reels Available at: cilly@2012architecten.nl Showroom: www.studiohergebruik.nl Cilly, for the stuff that surrounds you.  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

Learn 7 beautiful ways to recycle your used PET bottles, store your news papers. http://noquedanblogs.com/?p=3341  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

For an groupexhibition in gallery E105, Bonn, Germany Studio Elmo Vermijs made &quot;kastzitbeeld&quot;. A piece originate form the fascination for re-use, mobility and space; existing out of a horizontal and vertical object which has been placed in the middle of the space. Both confront each other and the visitor in composition, function and material. It awakes the suggestion of a cupboard and bench and is at the same time an autonomous work. Because it is built of second-hand crates and wood the piece already has a history before the visitor had the possibility to observe it. Not only the function and context of the crates and wood changes, but also the position the user had and now takes.  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

The Wikado playground was opened 10 October.This playground is designed with 5 windmill wings and the existing trees on site as a starting point. 4 off the 30 meter long polyester wings are cut into towers and laying objects. The composition of these big accessible volumes defines the different areas of the playground. Each tower has its own character: watchtower (with two f-16 cockpits on top) slide-tower (with two reused slides from the old play-garden) water-tower and 'apartment tower. In the 'cage' that is defined by the towers and the nets the kids can play football on a floor made of recycled football shoes. Now the wikado system is developed and can be used to generate any size and kind of playground!  » <a href='http://www.2012architecten.nl/new/index1.html'>original news</a>

In 2009 the Hofpleinlijn, from the Hague to Rotterdam, will stop running. After that a 1,9 km long building called The Hofbogen and covering the elevated railroad, will hopefully get a park on top: The Hofpleinparklijn*. In New York soon opens such a park on an elevated railroadtrack: the High Line. Here vegetation took over the tracks when the last train passed in 1980. Instead of getting rid of the green and the structure, the plan is to adjust it into a park by creating a variated green space in order to create a slow environment that permits meandering pace. The High Line as its own calm world. The green will float over streets and cut through city blocks. The picture is an impresson from the Gansevoort Entry. Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro High Line elevated park (design 2005, ready 2009) High Line elevated rail (1930 - 1980) New York, USA http://www.thehighline.org http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofpleinlijn *) that one is my favourite, other: Hofparklijn, or Hofpleinlijnpark, Hofboogpark, etc.  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

The Follydock competition brought to life this container origami. The folly architecture competition, held in 2007 was organised by Lowieke Duran a.o. in Rotterdam. The design passed all stages of the competition and was eventualy build at Heijplaat, in the harbour area of Rotterdam. It's made from two, in origamy style folded, 40ft cargo containers. Even the scale model, contained reused materails. It was made of discarded heating radiators. Construction and welding of the 10 meter tall folly was done by master-welder Vincent Petit. In October of this year (2008) it was re-opened. Wouter Roeterink, Ron Nout, Femke Bijlsma and Allard Roeterink Container Origami (2007 - reopened: 2008) Two 40ft containers Eemhavenweg, Heijplaat/Charlois, Rotterdam, The Netherlands Sources: http://www.randomyou.com/follydock/follydock.html (picture) http://www.echo.nl/ro-ch/buurt/lees/811224/onthulling.container.origami/ http://www.follydock.com  » <a href='1'>original news</a>

this to me is the most beautiful container project i have seen until now To be honest i started to get a bit bored by all the reuse of container-projects until i saw this one! Also the fact that they re-used all waste created by the cutting of holes to create all the other needed functions recomposing the graphics ! great work! by these australian architects ! http://www.phooey.com.au/  » <a href='http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/07/phooey-architects-shipping-container-playground.php'>original news</a>