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A Closer Look At The [re]Drive

October 17, 2008 by Justin Thomas 1 Comment

[re]Drive: An Eco-Friendly Energy Star Hard Drive

I noted the release of the [re]Drive last month — this hard drive is probably the most energy efficient external hard drive available. I was glad to be able to get a hold of one for testing. The first thing I noticed about this drive, was the packaging, which was minimalistic enough to bring a… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: Computer Equipment Tagged With: aluminum, cardboard inserts, Drive, gigabyte western digital, hold, look, packaging, pleasing choice, recycled cardboard, stuart karten design

The BeeBoard: A Cardboard Desk

March 14, 2006 by Justin Thomas Leave a Comment

This desk is made out of a recycled cardboard called “BeeBoard”, which is a low-impact construction material, but the acrylic used to coat it might be toxic. Here’s the description: BeeBoard is a layered cardboard with a honeycomb structure. By keeping the BeeBoard exposed, he lets the material provide a densely textured surface that contrasts… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: Tables Tagged With: adhesive, BeeBoard, honeycomb structure, impact construction, pillar legs, recycled cardboard, structure, surface, tabletop, textured surface

Efficient Clothes For Babies: Non-Toxic Newborn Gift Sets

February 16, 2006 by Justin Thomas 1 Comment

Want a non-toxic gift set for a baby? Organic Wear USA sells organic gifts sets for babies. The product line tailored for newborns — the age when children are most susceptible to toxic additives.

Filed Under: Baby & Kids Tagged With: cardboard box, gift, hat, infant socks, line, organic gifts, recycled cardboard, Sets, toxic additives, Want

Another Efficient Tea: Honeybush

September 29, 2004 by Justin Thomas 2 Comments

Honeybush is another excellent tea from Africa, like Rooibos, it is caffine-free and low in tannins. The taste is sweet with notes of apricot. It contains a high amounts of vitamin C, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It is traditionally used to treat coughs. This can be explained in part, by its content of pinitol, a… [Continue Reading]