Early Lessons in composting, from Recycleworks.
As we all know, there are some kids who just like worms, mud, and anything yukky. In that case, why not make a virtue of it, and get them elbow-deep in a little composting? The process should teach them skills for life, and get them ahead in their biology classes at the same time. Recycleworks makes these ‘Waste Buster’ worm farms especially for kids, promising to convert kitchen waste into rich compost. The big difference between this and a standard wormery is that while adults may wish to keep the worms firmly out of sight and out of mind, this one has an (optional) window so your kids can see them at work. Once the compost emerges, of course, you have another rich area for your children to get involved in: gardening. At this rate, one simple purchase could turn into a very good investment indeed. via Babygadget
You’d think that after all these years, someone would have figured out how to make a better nail clipper. And now they have. The Klhip ($50) is the result of reverse engineering the standard clipper, featuring a design that has you applying pressure directly above the blade, leading to smoother nails and no clippings on the floor. Made in the USA from surgical stainless steel and finished in an attractive satin, the Klhip may well be cure for that nasty nail biting habit.Klhip
Loop Jacket | Material Study
Designers Description Philosophy
Jaime Salm, Jackie Starker
Made from our Loop by the Yard material, our Loop Jacket is a lightweight and colorful windbreaker that is sure to get you noticed. The simple construction and material makes for very compact carrying and an almost not there feel when you wear it. As the jacket gets used it wrinkles becoming softer to the touch. Each jacket comes with a sewn on envelope for shipping the jacket back to MIO at end of life for recycling. Closing the recycling loop has never looked this good.
Fashion meets design in this new wearable concept. Loop Jackets are MIO’s first fashion accessory and are part of a larger strategy that integrates sustainability and design into fashion.
via mioculture.com
