Three dimensional designer wall covering
Homes & housing / Eco & sustainability / Style & design

Dutch-based 3DWalldecor has a range of eco-friendly wall panels
made from bamboo pulp. The three-dimensional, modular panels
are offered in four iterations: bars, dunes, moonscape and pads.

Online marketplace focuses on eco-friendly vehicles
Automotive

EcoForecourt is a new online car marketplace that highlights the
benefits of purchasing a low-emissions vehicle, and strictly limits
listings to vehicles with emissions of 130g/km C02 or less.

Clothing retailer taps fashion blogger for collection
Fashion & beauty

Elin Kling is a well-known fashion blogger in Sweden who has now
teamed up with clothing retailer H&M to launch a co-branded fashion
line with a modern and minimalist style and bohemian influences.

Location-based service helps hotel guests connect
Tourism & travel

Israel-based IMGuest gives guests at more than 140,000 hotels
worldwide a way to browse for like-minded guests, connect by
sending a message, and set up face-to-face meetings.

Publishing project focuses on the spread of ideas
Media & publishing

The Domino Project publishing imprint focuses on the distribution of
ideas. Its first book, on the value of initiative, will be offered in 5-packs,
52-packs, audiobook, e-book, standard print and deluxe formats.

Kraft kiosk recommends recipes based on your face
Food & beverage / Retail

The Next Generation Meal Planning Solution kiosk uses the number
of people in front of it, their gender and age, and other factors to
propose a recipe and direct consumers to relevant in-store products.

Free fantasy sports site with prizes for winning picks
Gaming

In an alternative to straightforward gambling, users of the Mojingo
site exchange tips and information about sporting teams and players,
and participate for free in fantasy contests with real, cash prizes.

Roving van collects stock for online gift shop
Retail

The Van is a Belgian enterprise that uses a Volkswagen bus to
tour surrounding areas seeking out unique gifts and then offering
the treasures for sale in a curated online store.

Marketplace creates 'trade rings' for group swaps
Life hacks

Netcycler matches up multiple people and goods so that each person
gets a wished-for item and is able to get rid of something too. This
should allow greater swapping opportunities than one-to-one trades.

Text notifications warn consumers about risky eateries
Food & beverage / Health & wellbeing

After users have registered at the DontEat.at website with their
Foursquare login, the service will warn them if they check in to New
York restaurants in danger of being closed for health code violations.

More donations using rounded-up card purchases
Non-profit, social cause / Financial services

Pennies gives UK shoppers a one-click option to round up a credit
card, debit card or online payment to the next pound and donate
the difference to a set of charities chosen in part by the retailer.

Tapping the crowds for the best cancer treatment
Health & wellbeing

The Cancer Commons web application taps the wisdom of the
medical crowds to help doctors and patients find the best treatment
solution for each particular case.

Designer wall stickers with an eco-minded message
Homes & housing / Eco & sustainability

Alongside its selection of whimsical wall stickers, UK-based HU2
offers decals that remind consumers of their eco-responsibilities.
Designs encourage householders to save electricity and to recycle.

Dutch solar cycle path generates electricity
Eco & sustainability / Transportation

The Province of North Holland is planning to install solar panels on
a cycle path near the town of Krommenie, near Amsterdam. The
Solaroad is expected to generate 50 kWh per square metre per year.

 

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