Pursuing the concept of “harmony with people”, Honda has developed a new personal mobility technology and unveiled U3-X, a compact experimental device that fits comfortably between the rider’s legs, to provide free movement in all directions just as in human walking - forward, backward, side-to-side, and diagonally. [via]

Checkout a similar product called Yike Bikes.

Lumenhaus is building a house, an 800 sq. ft. zero-energy house that is completely powered by the sun. A house that wakes you up, tells you how its doing and dresses for the weather. LUMEN means “the power of light” and HAUS is a reference to the BauHaus movement. The word Haus in German [...]

The Yike Bike, a new electric two-wheeled transportation unit was introduced to European audiences recently in hopes that it might spark some interest in a larger worldwide market. The bike is completely electric and runs for about 10km on a 30-minute charge. The bike features anti-skid brakes, built-in light indicators, and a top speed of [...]

These hot cups look and feel a lot like their standard counterparts, but with two big differences: they’re made entirely from renewable resources, and they’re fully biodegradable.
Made from paper (wood pulp) and coated with Ingeo™ polymers (naturally derived biodegradable plastic). Lids are made from PLA (polylactic acid, or Polylactide), a polymer that comes from corn [...]

UK based Novacem is developing the new generation of green cement systems that will help combat global warming by locking atmospheric CO2 into construction materials.

Novacem cement uniquely combines the sustainability of timber and the recyclability of metal with the technical properties and high thermal mass of concrete. Its use therefore minimises CO2 emissions during building [...]

Designed by Robert Harvey Oshatz, this lofted forest home is in Portland, Oregon.
The idea was to make the house as part of the natural landscape. One must actually stroll through the house to grasp its complexities and its connection to the exterior. One example is a natural wood ceiling, floating on curved laminated [...]

Environmental consultant, Andrea Romani creates her business cards by ink-stamping on waste paper. Cool idea! [via]

Tatil Design, a Brazilian design firm, has used laser etching to cut logos, messages and images into delicate dead leaves that can only be seen when held up to a light source. Called “Natural Medium“, these unusual promotional tools are a truly unique piece of marketing communications. [via]

Etsy seller, EcoRevivals transforms discarded items and materials to fashionable jewelry. Great eco-friendly idea.