What to do with the oyster shells that pile up from year to year along the coast of Brittany? Martine found one way to make use of them, and if you’ve driven down the motorway lately, you’ve probably seen it in action.
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My cooker lets nothing go to waste
This engineer developed an electric cooker that runs on used batteries and coal residue, making it possible to cook almost for free all while reducing your carbon footprint.
My works exist in harmony with the natural world
With his simple tools, this artist creates monumental works by tracing out perfectly geometrical forms in the sand. It’s a poetic reflection on time and the relationship of human beings to the natural world.
I converted a Boeing 747 into a hotel
This is the story of a fateful encounter between an ageing, disused jet at Arlanda airport and a young, bold, entrepreneur. The result is a hotel that never wants for passengers.
I grow vertical gardens
To reconnect us to the Earth, this city dweller invented a clever window garden concept. With her technology, people can grow herbs, lettuces, and berries, even in the smallest studios.
My third eye translates colours into sounds
To overcome his inability to see colour, Neil had a one-of-a-kind electronic eye grafted into his brain. In his own words, he’s part of the first generation of cyborgs to walk the Earth.
My restaurant runs on hydroelectric energy
Why not use the power of water to power the kitchens of his restaurant? It’s a simple idea that Phil is very proud of. British pragmatism at its best.
Learn to praise yourself
We are all sensitive to compliments. If you deserve them them, try this popular African tradition called Kasala, which is the practice of praising yourself in a public setting. It’s good for morale, self-esteem, and social engagement. A refreshing form of therapy.
We transformed a bunker into a hotel
While your waiting for the onset of WW3, you can spend an unusual night in a bunker thanks to the creators of the Zero Star Hotel.
I grow my own clothes
We felt like we were entering the realm of science fiction. But Suzanne’s vivid imagination led her to pioneer the field of biocouture. It’s a new way of producing fabrics and doubtless the way of the future.