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antoine fritsch: t2o bamboo electrical bike
the ‘t20′ bamboo bike is a prototype by french designer antoine fritsch as part of an ongoing
research project to investigate themes exploring changing behaviors related to sustainable development.
although the body is made out of bamboo, other elements include cork, steel, aluminum and rubber.
surprisingly, the small motor, which is hidden under the footrest, can reach a cruising speed of
35 km/hr (21.7 mph) for a range of about 40 km/hr (24.8 mph). the acceleration works similar to
a scooter, employing manual power from the user to push the bike forward until it gets going,
while a hybrid cork structure acts as a fusion between a seat and backrest for a comfortable ride.
detail of bamboo frame
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detail of footrest with hidden motor underneath
image © fritsch-associes
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image © designboom
Posted in news, Sustainability | Comments OffAakash Nihalani: New Street Art
brooklyn based street artist aakash nihalani uses brightly colored tape to create geometric pieces of art.
utilizing fluorescent colors and basic shapes, nihalani only adds, but never changes the space since the nature
of the material causes no damage to the built environment. the playfulness of the concepts allows people to
interact with the graphics as it plays with depth and perspective. some examples suggest what could be there,
temporarily transforming everyday streets into playful possibilities. parts of the city that blend in and typically
go unnoticed become highlighted, reintroducing citizens to their surroundings.
Source: DesignBoom
Posted in Uncategorized | Comments OffTRACEABILITY
Greensource has set up a traceability tracking system that gives our customers the opportunity to trace their garments from field to final production. We at Greensource feel that product authenticity is critical for true organic products. The Greensource brand has a Traceability Code # either on the back neck label or on the hang tag. To check the history and authenticity of the product you purchased, simply enter the Traceability Code # into the product traceability “search” box.
To see an example of this feature, enter in traceability code # 8917-3
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2010 Global Market Report on Sustainable Textiles
On Tuesday, September 6th, Textile Exchange (TE) released the 2010 Global Market Report on Sustainable Textiles. This report provides a detailed look at the organic cotton market including trends and innovations, market leaders, and fiber and market projections for the upcoming years. This report also delivers valuable insights into how leading companies define sustainable textiles, the existing and emerging tools that help them measure the relative environmental and social performance of textiles and products, and detailed information on the array of environmentally preferred textiles on the market today and the companies who supply them.
According to the results of TE surveys and interviews, the Top Ten organic cotton-using brands and retailers globally last year were: H&M (Sweden), C&A (Belgium), Nike, Inc. (Oregon, USA), Inditex (Zara) (Spain), Adidas (Germany), Greensource (Washington, USA), Anvil (New York, USA), Target (Minnesota, USA), Disney Consumer Products (California, USA) and Otto Group (Germany). Several brands and retailers more than doubled their usage of organic cotton alone and plan to do so in 2012 as well. Others with large programs are staying the course. As a result, Textile Exchange projects the global organic cotton market will increase another 20 percent in 2011 to result in an estimated $6.2 billion market in 2011 and $7.4 billion market in 2012. Great news for organic farmers and the environment!
2010 was the first year that TE requested data regarding industry use of sustainable fibers including recycled and cellulosic fiber. The two leading fibers in terms of quantity reported by responding companies were recycled polyester and TENCEL®, with all respondents indicating substantial increases in use of those and other sustainable fibers in the upcoming years.
Textile Exchange proudly provides the Global Market Report on Sustainable Fibers as a benefit to its members. Members may access this and all other benefits via their member profile at their convenience. Non-members may click here to download the Executive Summary for a preview and to purchase the full report.
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