Sunday, November 9, 2008

Following The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste

Where do millions of computer monitors, cell phones and other e-waste end up? Some of it is shipped illegally from the U.S. to China, Scott Pelley reports, where it is harming the environment and the people who salvage its valuable components.




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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Umbrella stand will water your plants

from Make: technology on your time



This umbrella stand by Beligan designer Vandenhecke Mélanie would be a pretty easy weekend project. Simply attach half of a metal frame to the bottom of a planter. When you come in from the rain, deposit your umbrella on the stand and its drips will water your plants.

via Design Spotter