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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago
Design

Ergonomic wooden laptop stand is portable, sustainable - Yanko Design

WOULDSTAND is an ergonomic wooden laptop stand designed to elevate screens for better posture and reduce strain on wrists and arms.
The stand is made from sustainable materials, easily adjustable, lightweight, and can be used for laptops, tablets, and books in various settings. [ more ]
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
6 months ago
Design

The Vitra ACX Is The Sustainable + Sleek Office Chair Of The Future With Essentially No Physical Controls - Yanko Design

The Vitra ACX is designed to be a sustainable and ergonomic office chair with a small carbon footprint.
It is made of 100% recyclable materials and has a simple and efficient construction for easy maintenance.
The chair features a minimally designed backrest and does not have many physical controls, making it lightweight and user-friendly. [ more ]
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 months ago
Design

Top 10 Sustainable + Elegant Tableware That Deserve A Spot On Your Dining Table - Yanko Design

Having excellent tableware can transform your dining experience.
Sustainable tableware can be both beautiful and eco-friendly. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 months ago
SF real estate

New Mexico Earthship Home With Off-Grid Appeal Hovers Onto the Market for $550K

The home is a sustainable Earthship built by Michael Reynolds.
The home is off the grid and has solar panels, a gray water system, and a cistern for fresh water. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 months ago
OMG science

A locally grown solution for period poverty

Women and girls in developing countries lack access to menstrual products, leading to educational and economic disadvantages.
Alex Odundo developed maxi pads made from sisal, a drought-tolerant agave plant, as a solution to both the lack of access and the environmentally harmful materials in conventional products. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
London food

Mackerel over coals and seaside madeleines Emily Scott's Cornish recipes

Early in her new cookbook Time & Tide, Emily Scott writes that her life in Cornwall could be drawn from the lines of a Daphne du Maurier story.And so it appears from the gorgeous book as a whole.When she's not explaining how to make crab sandwiches and gorse-flower fudge to pack for boat trips, Scott is evoking sea mists and screeching gulls, precarious cliff walks and the whitewashed walls of her Newquay home decked out with nautical maps and seaweed prints.
www.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago
Science

Climate-Friendly Cocktail Recipes Go Light on Ice

In the early 19th century, more than 100 years before electric refrigeration, an entrepreneurial Bostonian named Frederic Tudor landed on an idea: He'd cut blocks of ice from his Massachusetts lake and sell it to places where temperatures were too warm for ice to form naturally.Potential financiers thought this plan was too absurd to work.
Streetsblog
11 months ago
San Francisco

Santa Monica's Ocean Ave Protected Bikeway Installation Captures the World's Attention - Streetsblog Los Angeles

Many of you have seen the tweet.On May 27, the city of Santa Monica tweeted a video of a machine smoothly and quickly laying down the concrete barrier for a protected bike lane.Just about everyone who saw it, from Councilmember Jesse Zwick to activists in New York and Australia, had the same verdict, "we need more of these wonderful machines."
Pinstripe Alley
11 months ago
New York Yankees

Around the Empire: Yankees news - 6/16/23

NJ.com | Max Goodman: When the Mets walked the Yankees off on Wednesday night, Nick Ramirez was on the mound.That Ramirez was in to pitch the tenth inning, and Albert Abreu in to pitch the ninth before him, highlights a potential concern as we head toward the dog days of summer.The Yankee bullpen has been outstanding in 2023, but key pieces like Wandy Peralta, Clay Holmes, and Michael King are all on pace to set career highs in appearances and innings pitched.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
NYC real estate

They Found a Tiny, Affordable Cabin on an Island. What Could Go Wrong?

For an escape in the San Juan Islands, a little more than two hours north of Seattle, Joe Herrin knew he wouldn't need much.Growing up, the highlight of every summer was a two-week boat trip around those islands near the Canadian border, where his family slept within the confines of a 26-foot-long boat hull.
Breaking Muscle
11 months ago
Exercise

The Best Kettlebell Workouts for Beginners, for Fat Loss, and More - Breaking Muscle

Detailed routines to get the most from your 'bell.When most people think of a gym, they usually picture a room filled with heavy barbells, a range of dumbbells, and maybe a variety of machines.But, one iron jewel has been dug out of the past and has become increasingly popular over the last 20 years - the kettlebell.
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Home Office says government working non-stop to reduce asylum backlog'

Efforts to clear the asylum backlog need to significantly increase to meet Rishi Sunak's target of dealing with older cases by the end of the year, a spending watchdog said.The National Audit Office (NAO) questioned whether the plans were sustainable, saying it would take 2,200 decisions on cases a week to clear the backlog by the end of the year but during April just 1,130 weekly decisions were made.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Government has long way to go' to meet asylum backlog goal

Efforts to clear the asylum backlog need to significantly increase to meet Rishi Sunak's target of dealing with older cases by the end of the year, a spending watchdog said.The National Audit Office (NAO) questioned whether the plans were sustainable, saying it would take 2,200 decisions on cases a week to clear the backlog by the end of the year but during April just 1,130 weekly decisions were made.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Absolut Vodka goes green with a test-run for recyclable paper-based bottles - Yanko Design

We're seeing a lot of brands and products experiment with their packaging.To become more eco-friendly and sustainable, a lot of product designers have been using materials that can be recycled and can also make it more convenient for their users.We're all still trying to adjust to paper straws (even though a lot of people find it irritating), so are we ready to have paper bottles for our drinks?
Austin Monitor
11 months ago
Austin

City advised not to assist flood victims from April 20 storm - Austin Monitor

Thursday, June 15, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki
The head of the Watershed Protection Department has advised the city against offering direct assistance to homeowners flooded during an April 20 storm, due to concerns that action could set a precedent for future natural disasters.In a memo dated June 1, Jorge L. Morales, director of the watershed department, said having the city cover the costs of damages from the April storm would be "not sustainable," because there are roughly 10,000 homes within Austin that are at risk of flooding.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

"Heatherwick is showing architects how it's done" says commenter

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Heatherwick Studio's "weird and wonderful" design for the West Bund Orbit exhibition centre in Shanghai, China.The Heatherwick Studio-designed West Bund Orbit exhibition centre is currently under construction on the West Bund waterfront in Xuhui District and will feature a series of interwoven "ribbons" that wrap around the main exhibition space.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Minister says flights decarbonisation is existential issue' for holiday firms

Decarbonising air travel is an existential issue for the holiday sector, a minister has warned.Aviation minister Baroness Vere told an industry summit that some travel companies could become unviable if customers are not offered low-carbon ways of reaching far-flung destinations.Speaking at Abta's Travel Matters event in Westminster, she described decarbonisation as the elephant in the room.
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www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Dining

Robert Mondavi Changed Wine. His Grandson Aims to Change Farming.

Robert Mondavi paved the way for Napa Valley to take a place among the leading wine regions of the world and raised the bar for all American producers.By the force of his charismatic personality, Mr. Mondavi, a hard-driving visionary who established the Robert Mondavi Winery after being forced out of the family business, practically willed Napa to strive for greatness.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Floating Bamboo House can become alternative housing for the Mekong Delta area - Yanko Design

There are several countries in Southeast Asia where one of the tourist attractions is floating markets.You'll see some in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia, and if you've never seen one before, it's an interesting thing to experience.But for a lot of these countries, flooding and the harsh effects of climate change are also part of their reality.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Bjarke Ingels designs Vollebak Island home to demonstrate "philosophy of hedonistic sustainability"

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels has collaborated with clothing brand Vollebak to design an entirely self-sufficient, off-grid island home in Nova Scotia, Canada.Planned for an island within Jeddore Harbour, the house is designed to exemplify the clothing brand's ideals and Ingels' studio BIG's "philosophy of hedonistic sustainability".
"Vollebak is using technology and material innovation to create clothes that are as sustainable and resilient as they are beautiful," said Ingels.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Serpentine Pavilion "a reflection of the times" says Lina Ghotmeh

Lebanese architect Lina Ghotmeh says that her restrained and environmentally conscious Serpentine Pavilion reflects current views on architecture in this exclusive interview.Speaking to Dezeen at the opening of this year's Serpentine Pavilion in London's Kensington Gardens, Ghotmeh explained how she believes that each of the commissions since 2000 have reflected the eras they were built in.
www.yankodesign.com
1 year ago
Design

This quirky mouse redesign reuses mechanical keyboard parts for buttons

The venerable computer mouse hasn't changed its basic format in decades, though there have been additions like the middle mouse button or scroll wheel and shifts from trackball to laser.That means that this essential tool for modern-day life still bears many of the ergonomic flaws of its ancestor, an almost literal pain point in the age of computing.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Fairphone Fires Shots at the Wearable Audio Industry with their First Repairable, Sustainably-made Headphones - Yanko Design

It's been a hot minute since the folks at Fairphone released a new product category.The company rose to popularity for encouraging the idea that smartphones didn't need to be solid, welded/glued hunks of metal and glass that couldn't be opened, repaired, or upgraded.The company was founded in 2013, and Fairphone even announced their 4th smartphone last year, a modular device with support for 5G connectivity, dual 48MP cameras with optical image stabilization, an IP54 rating, and MIL810G drop test certification.
Austin Monitor
11 months ago
Austin

Fire chief says more firefighters and bigger budget needed - Austin Monitor

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 by Jo Clifton
In a memo dated June 12, Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker gave Mayor Kirk Watson and City Council his proposed road map for reducing overtime expenditures in the department, and it involves a bigger budget and more firefighters.Baker was responding to an audit of the department's overtime expenditures released in April.
Austin Monitor
11 months ago
Austin

Chicago creative hub to help shape plans for three Austin cultural facilities - Austin Monitor

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki
By the end of the year, the city will have rough estimates for the capital expenses and operational costs for opening three music and art hubs at three cultural centers, with a Chicago group likely playing a large role in shaping the offerings and programs included in those facilities.
Exchangewire
11 months ago
Marketing tech

Injecting Sustainability into Digital Advertising - Q&A with Greenbids

In this exclusive Q&A, ExchangeWire speaks to Guillaume Grimbert, CEO and co-founder of Greenbids on how sustainability can be pursued effectively alongside business outcomes in digital advertising.Is digital advertising compatible with a sustainable society?Advertising in its current form is not sustainable.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

This minimalist sofa is easy to repair, so you can pass it on as an heirloom - Yanko Design

Once upon a time, furniture was seen as more than just functional objects inside a house but also as heirlooms to be passed from generation to generation.That's not only because of their ornate designs or luxurious materials but also because of the craftsmanship and longevity of these products.Mass-produced furniture these days has nothing on their ancestors, though, especially since they seem to be made to be short-lived in order to encourage buying new ones every so often.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

"Plastic is a design failure" says Cyrill Gutsch in Global Design Forum talk

Parley for the Oceans founder Cyrill Gutsch said that designers must reevaluate their relationship with plastic and collaborate with nature at a talk filmed by Dezeen for Global Design Forum in partnership with SAP.Gutsch, founder and CEO of the environmental organisation Parley for the Oceans, addressed the importance of the design community taking action in order to combat plastic waste.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

Weeks before EU and Latin American joint summit, trade deal remains elusive

Only weeks before a joint summit between the European Union and Latin American nations was supposed to seal an oft-delayed trade deal, the writing on the wall of EU headquarters Thursday made it clear why it still might not happen.STOP EU-MERCOSUR, the environmental group Greenpeace had put in giant letters on the building where the 27 EU trade ministers were meeting.
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Train drivers vote to continue strike action in pay dispute

Train drivers have voted overwhelmingly to continue taking strike action for the next six months in their long-running pay dispute.Aslef said a re-ballot of its members showed they are in it for the long haul.Unions involved in industrial disputes have to hold a fresh ballot every six months to ask their members if they want to continue taking action.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

This adaptable and good-looking office chair is made from recycled fishing nets salvaged from the ocean - Yanko Design

Since the transition from home offices to actual corporate offices has begun, it's important to ensure that employees feel comfortable, safe, and motivated in their workplace.And adding the right furniture designs can greatly contribute to creating an office that is conducive to motivation and productivity.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Robinson extends contract as St Mirren manager

St Mirren have agreed a new contract that ties manager Stephen Robinson to the Scottish Premiership club until summer 2026.Assistant manager Diarmuid O'Carroll has also extended his stay.Robinson took charge in February 2022 and led St Mirren to a sixth-place finish in the Scottish Premiership this season - their best since 1985.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Everyday cooking

Nigel Slater's recipes for easy salmon pie and baked gooseberries

There was a blissfully summery dinner on the table this week.A salmon pie, the pastry crisp, the filling soft and creamy a mixture of spinach, salmon and creme fraiche.The pie was followed by a dessert of honey-sweetened gooseberries and crisp meringues with centres like marshmallow.It was the first evening meal in the garden this year, and was memorable for both its seasonality and ease.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Everyday cooking

Ravinder Bhogal's recipes for cooking with fresh sardines

There is more to sardines than just toast.While the ones crammed into tins are an indispensable, store-cupboard ingredient, there's so much to love about fresh sardines, too.They are cheap, sustainable, versatile, packed full of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and, most importantly, they are delicious and cook in no time at all.
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston Bruins

Weighing the pros and cons of a Pierre-Luc Dubois trade for the Bruins

Bruins Dubois, 24, could be a key addition to a revamped Bruins core entering the post-Bergeron era.Don Sweeney has plenty on his plate this offseason.Clearing cap space in order to alleviate a fiscal crunch stands at the top of the Bruins' to-do list over the summer.But with both Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci still weighing their futures in the wake of a crushing first-round exit, the Bruins also need to leave no stone unturned when it comes to adding talent at the center position.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

This contemporary high stool is built from coffee shells and e-waste - Yanko Design

I'm at a point in my life where I'm team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get.Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren't really overbearing.But these traits are what make stools so great in my opinion!I mean, they're compact, and a great space-saving furniture option for our modern homes.
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www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Local TV services to stay on air until 2034 under new Government proposals

Local television services across the country will remain on air until 2034, under new proposals set out by the Government.All 34 of the UK's local TV stations will have their licenses renewed, subject to a review of individual future plans.Plans set out by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will allow media regulator Ofcom to review each station's plans to continue meeting the needs of local audiences.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

Facing water shortages, Arizona will curtail some new development around Phoenix

In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, the Central Arizona Project canal runs through rural desert near Phoenix.The canal diverts Colorado River water down a 336-mile long system of aqueducts, tunnels, pumping plants and pipelines to the state of Arizona.Ross D. Franklin/AP A new report from the state of Arizona predicts severe groundwater shortages in the Phoenix area.
RMNB
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Pittsburgh Penguins name Kyle Dubas their new President of Hockey Operations

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Thursday that they have named Kyle Dubas their new President of Hockey Operations.The announcement comes after the Pens fired the previous holder of the position, Brian Burke, in April after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in 17 years.Dubas arrives in Pittsburgh after being let go by the Toronto Maple Leafs just two weeks ago after the Leafs were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in Game Five of the second round.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
California

Grazing goats prevent California wildfires. New salary rules may jeopardize industry

(Marc Martin / Los Angeles Times)

Increasingly in recent years, Californians have put goats' voracious and almost indiscriminate diets to work, minimizing fuel for wildfires across the state - a method that has been heralded as sustainable, economical and effective at reducing underbrush that can become dangerous in the hot summer months.
GSMArena.com
1 year ago
Mobile UX

Nothing Phone (2) screen size confirmed, will get 3 years of Android updates

A few weeks ago, Nothing founder Carl Pei confirmed that the Phone (2) - arriving in July - will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC.And more recently, Pei said the Nothing Phone (2) would pack a 4,700 mAh battery, which is 200 mAh larger than the Phone (1)'s cell.Now the company has revealed the Phone (2)'s screen size.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

How homeowners can escape huge mortgage hikes as lenders raise rates

Homeowners have been warned that switching to a fixed-rate mortgage deal may help to avoid being hit by huge mortgage rate hikes.Lenders are raising their mortgage rates after a smaller than expected drop in inflation was announced this week.Britain's biggest building society Nationwide raised its mortgage rates on Friday, while Santander and Halifax have also increased their rates.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Tableware gets a new innovation with walnut shell materials becoming the new normal - Yanko Design

Designers love the term sustainability as it is their go-to when they can't think of another way to sell their designs!! (I'm sure every designer would relate)
On a more serious note, they strive to construct a future along those lines because everyone is now aware of its importance and it is no longer a buzzword.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

The fanciest tap I've ever seen is built from bamboo & is super sustainable... - Yanko Design

One of my favorite times of the day is bathtime!As we've grown older and life has gotten super hectic, bathtime is that precious hour of the day when we can fully indulge in self-care, and pamper ourselves - whether that's in the form of a bubble bath or a long warm shower, having a beautifully designed bathroom with thoughtful designs will only amplify this special time of the day.
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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
11 months ago
Design

Top 10 perfect products for the ultimate self-care during bathtime - Yanko Design

With our super hectic lives and chalked-up schedules, bathtime is probably the only time of the day when we get to truly relax and unwind.It's that precious hour of the day when we can completely indulge in self-care, and pamper ourselves, hence it is my favorite time of the day.Having a beautifully designed bathroom with thoughtful designs will only amplify this special time of the day.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Emily Oberman, Ben Sheppard and Rama Gheerawo named Dezeen Awards 2023 judges

Pentagram's Emily Oberman, architect Ben Sheppard, designer Rama Gheerawo and interior designers Little Wing Lee and David Flack have been announced as Dezeen Awards 2023 judges.This is your last chance to enter Dezeen Awards 2023, in partnership with Bentley Motors.There are only two days left to submit your projec t before the late entry deadline this Thursday 8 June at 23:59 London time!
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC real estate

Priced Out of the City, They Bought a Tiny Suburban Home. Now What?

Much has been written about good enough marriages, but what of good enough houses in I guess we have to live somewhere neighborhoods?This is the story of a family who began with low expectations and then fell in love.In 2016, Amanda and Alain de Beaufort were renting an apartment with a garden in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, where they had access to a new school with a Spanish/English program for their two children.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Dining

Has New York Reached Peak Pork?

The chef Silvia Garcia-Nevado had just launched into a description of the jamon Iberico at Bar Vinazo, a new Spanish wine bar in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, the other night when a cook came by and tapped her on the shoulder.Sorry to interrupt, he said, looking anxiously at a nearby wooden stand cradling a leg of partially carved Cinco Jotas ham.
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Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

Beating the heat: These plant-based iridescent films stay cool in the sun

1. Plant-based iridescent films can reduce the amount of heat absorbed by buildings, cars, and other surfaces exposed to the sun. 2. The films are created from a combination of plant-based materials and nanoparticles, which are able to reflect and scatter incoming light in order to reduce surface
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Krill Arctic Foods Makes Huge Splash at the National Restaurant Association Show

America's newest superfood sweeps show: Sustainability-minded fishery's healthful, premium-grade Antarctic krill meat lauded by wide range of show attendees in the hundreds-from global big box retailers, chefs, hoteliers and restauranteurs to government agencies and beyond-for its incomparable combination of great taste, nutrition, versatility and economic value For the most part, krill meat is a relatively new protein that most consumers-and even some food industry pundits-have never heard of or certainly tasted.
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Daily Mom
1 year ago
Mothers

21 Of The Best Products For Coffee And Tea To Energize Your Mornings " Read Now!

For the coffee and tea lover in your life, there are so many amazing options!Whether they prefer a classic cup of tea, a bold and flavorful coffee, or a little bit of both, there's something for everyone on your list.For the tea aficionado, consider gifting a selection of high-quality loose-leaf teas, like a robust masala chai or a delicate white tea.
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 year ago
Design

Top 10 sustainable homes designed to be the ultimate eco-friendly dwellings - Yanko Design

Living in a sustainable, conscious, and smart manner has become not only a necessity but our moral obligation and duty toward the planet.Our homes should seamlessly integrate with, and nourish the planet, not drain her resources and reduce her lifespan.Being at one with Planet Earth, while taking rigorous care of her has never been more of a priority.
Eater
1 year ago
Food & drink

How I Got My Job: Leading the Dining Program at a Working Farm and Writing Cookbooks

When Abra Berens was working as a farmer in Northport, Michigan, and selling her produce at local farmers markets, she fielded a lot of questions from customers about what to do with the goods they were buying.She began to answer these queries more formally in her column for the daily Traverse City Record-Eagle, which then inspired her first cookbook: Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables.
Ars Technica
1 year ago
OMG science

How NASA plans to melt the Moon-and build on Mars

1. NASA is planning to develop technologies to melt the Moon's surface and create a breathable atmosphere on Mars.
2. The proposed projects include using a nuclear thermal engine to melt the lunar surface, and using a fleet of robots to build infrastructure on Mars.
3. The projects will require
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