Looptworks: Products Made Of 100% “Excess” Material

Loopworks Laptop Case: 100% Reclaimed Materials

I've been testing some Looptwork products, and they are amazing. Here's why: the company makes all their products from 100% industrial "excess" materials. That means every zipper, button and thread used in their designs was about to be thrown out. … [Continue Reading]

The Best Digital Voice Recorders for 2010

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The best digital voice recorders are chock filled with more features than most users will even need. From students looking to record lectures, to businessmen and women trying to capture a meeting for later reference, digital voice recorders have … [Continue Reading]

Ovopur: The Art Of The Water Filter

Ovopur Caviar Water Filter

I've been testing an Ovopur water filter from Aquaovo, a company based in Montreal. This filter is certainly the most attractive I've come across. My eye is often drawn to its porcelain ovoid shape sitting in my ktichen. I've come to think of it as a … [Continue Reading]

A Metaefficient Bathroom – Environmentally Friendly And Functional

A Metaefficient Bathroom – Environmentally Friendly And Functional

A bathroom may be one of the smallest rooms of a home, but make no mistake - it’s a vital one. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing one, integrating efficient components into a bathroom will add convenience and improve … [Continue Reading]

The Best Water Filters Of 2010

Megahome Countertop Distiller

There are a lot of misleading claims about water filters. Many filters are marketed with general statements like "improves taste and odor". But filter manufacturers don't mention the specific amount of pesticides or chloramines removed, for example. … [Continue Reading]

The Most Efficient Snack: Pure Organic Bar

Pure Organic Nutrition Bars

A MetaEfficient snack bar. Unlike other nutrient bars I've tasted, this one's delicious. My topic pick is the Orange Cranberry Bar. It's made by a company called PURE, based in Holland, Michigan.  … [Continue Reading]

Green Roofs – Efficient Design Starts At The Top

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Green roofs have seen a surge in popularity recently as sustainable building designs become more mainstream. Soil and plantings on a building’s rooftop can help manage water runoff, improve air quality, and reduce energy use by moderating indoor … [Continue Reading]

MetaEfficient Keyring Tools For 2010

A MetaEfficient Keychain

Here's a MetaEfficient Keyring. It's a collection of lightweight, mini-tools suitable for carrying on a keyring. … [Continue Reading]

A MetaEfficient Men’s Winter Outfit For 2010: Continued

Timberland Sustainable Black Leather Belt

I neglected to mention a few more items for the MetaEfficient Winter 2010 Outfit: a belt, a pair of shoes, and some snow pants. … [Continue Reading]

A MetaEfficient Men’s Winter Outfit For 2010

Icebreaker Merino Wool Socks

In this new series of posts, I will be reviewing the top MetaEfficient Products of 2010. For a product to be considered MetaEfficient it must be: green, functional, durable and reasonably priced. Where possible, the product should be made by a … [Continue Reading]