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Water crisis and cheaper tech spark desalination.
global water crisis and cheaper technology sparks surge in desalination. fresh water production increases to 9.5m cubic meters a day—twice the annual flow of the Thames, as one-third of world goes thirsty. via the guardian [RK]
The story of bottled water panned by bottled water.
bottled water hates annie leonard’s short animated film: <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/1597525/bottled-water-industry-fights-back-against-annie-leonards-story-of-bottled-water" target="_blank""the story of bottled water" . via >fastcompany [RK]
Kohler reve ensemble.
Bold geometric shapes. Clean, crisp lines.
The Rêve Ensemble is a sculptural work of art, revealing the full extent of its unique character over time. The water-saving Dual Flush toilet and an array of lavatories and vanities deliver modern functionality, simplicity and warmth to classic and contemporary bathrooms alike.
Architectural in aesthetic, the ensemble features corners that have been softened for user comfort, free of superfluous details, which helps to keep the it sanitary and easy to clean
Producer: Kohler
Festo robo penquins and air jelly.
Festo is into two very interesting robots. One swims and one flies.
Flow: for the love of water.
Billed as “the scariest movie at the Sundance Film Festival” by Wired, FLOW examines the world water crisis. Part of ‘The Green” site set to launch April 21. via sundancechannel [PR]
Quick drying swim suits.
There’s a new bikini in town that doesn’t hold water.
The nano-tech fabric is not new but it’s application is. Called Sun Dry, each fiber of the new fabric is surrounded by an invisible barrier that allows water to pass through it rather than being absorbed into it. The swimwear can’t soak up liquid, is resistant to chlorine, and is rated SPF 50. Limited color offerings are black to maroon to red, the suits are in the $29 – $99 price range.
Producer: solestrom
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Boxed water!
A new brand —and concept— Boxed Water has successfully taken the bottle out of bottled water.
A lowered carbon footprint by shipping their unfilled recyclable containers flat to the water source, keeping the cargo pollution to a minimum while maximizing the capabilities of the carton, which can be broken down again post-consumption. What took so long to think of this? Will the consumer buy into it? Will producers go from plastic to paper?
Producer: Bottled Water is Better
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Weigh your poo.
Admit it, the conversation must have come up before.
And it should come as no surprise: men talk about size and the ladies, yes, how much weight they lost. Here is living proof we think!
Designer: Haikun Deng
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New life form. Karbon.
…”This is one fabulous faucet. Made of composite materials, it moves into any position like the human arm can, to direct water wherever you want it, at a variety of flows and sprays.
No crappy flex hoses, no leaks, full power, easy, intuitive controls, multiple mounting options. A new concept for faucets. Truly a new life form.
Producer: kohler.com