May 14th, 2012 
Sorin The long established U.S. firm, Emeco, which specializes in aluminum seats, scored their development in a holistic environmental approach.
Made of 80% aluminum, its products comes mainly from recycled cans and industrial waste. In addition to manufacturing, the packaging is made from 100% recycled materials.
Away from the disposables, the foundation produced by Emeco is given for a lifetime of 150 years.
May 13th, 2012 Sorin The Gree Des Landes in Gacilly, France, was a project initiated by Yves Rocher, that offers a high environmental quality.
Everything here was designed to fit better in a protected environment: green roofs and outdoor wood; linen; woolen sheets; duvets and pillows in organic cotton; wood floors and oak paneling for interior; and the use of rocks found on the site for the spa’s construction.
The Gree Des Landes has 29 rooms, a restaurant, and a spa that is neatly designed. The Gee Des Landes is nestled in 10 hectares of forests and meadows, where you can contemplate and fully appreciate the surroundings.
This is surely a space full thought for those in search of serenity and tranquility.
May 12th, 2012 Sorin Parupu: behind the distant-sounding term hides one of the latest creations of Claesson Koivisto Rune.
This children’s chair is made entirely of DuraPulp, a clever mix of paper pulp and pla, a bio-plastic without oil, made from corn flour.
The result? A piece of 100% biodegradable material, light as paper, but as strong and as durable as plastic. It has a colorful and friendly design.
May 11th, 2012 Sorin Signed by designer, Florent Degourc Metylos, the Mr F. suspension was presented in the Milan Design Week as part of the Meet My Project exhibition.
A minimalist piece that takes place through a simple and ingenious system of notch to adjust the suspension height.
Made in 100% France, Mr. F. is designed from wooden shot in the Jura and French wool felt (or natural gray color chine), the two favorite materials of the young French publisher Metylos, who assembles his poetic creations and eco-designs.
The prices for Mr. F ranges from 105 to 115 Euros.
May 8th, 2012 Sorin A walnut storage dedicated to paper journals, as well as a structure to recharge iPads or iPhones. Crossdock, with Dutch designer, Dick Van Hoff, plays on contrasts and combines tradition and modernity in one piece.
The Crossdock Media Rack is a heartfelt creation which responds to changes in our lifestyles, where information is distilled in digital version and more complete traditional formats.
This magazine rack and charger is available at a price of 345 euros.
May 7th, 2012 Sorin 
Always at the forefront in terms of research and innovations, Philips is positioning itself on the green products of tomorrow.
Philips demonstrated this particularly ambitious project farm home. Crustaceans, fish, seaweed, herbs, all live together in a beautiful harmony in this mini perfectly balanced ecosystem.
Waste reuse, interdependence of cultivated water filtration, judicious use of light, and space optimization. Everything has been thought to produce the best products you know and necessarily from where you will eliminate transportation-related waste.
May 2nd, 2012 Sorin French designers began having solutions for a more environmental friendly designs.
For four years, Alternabois offers an alternative with the Locust. Local species with characteristics similar to teak, the wood is naturally resistant to external aggression without any chemical treatment. Another asset is that it is non-acidic, and accepts all finishes.
For decks and outdoor furniture, the Locust fits in many situations. And for those who wish to bring a touch of color to their exteriors, it can be tinted. These provide a spectacular penetration and lasting color pigments through nanotechnology.
May 1st, 2012 Sorin The Italian designer, Luca Scarpellini, design has a truly unique and offbeat approach. Luca Scarpellini has been recycling items in the last 50 years.
As he likes to describe it, he tries it with a little paint, then comes up with brilliant ideas. According to him, he wants to start by “hiding the past by burying objects under a layer of glamor”.
With it, old items become lamps, tables, and book shelves.
April 30th, 2012 Sorin Rather than creating new pieces, Swiss designer Nicola Enrico Stäubli prefers to reclaim former creations, and evolve them to create a new and contemporary design.
In collaboration with Vitra, the Swiss designer has developed an elegant metal frame to secure the seat, giving the whole a new and unique harmony.
April 29th, 2012 Sorin The discovery of a new material is always something exciting, especially when it comes from 100% natural resources and previously unexploited.
It is indeed from fibers of banana trunks as Fibandco has developed GREEN BLADE, a decorative high-end, innovative and durable coating. The translucent GREEN BLADE is offered in a range of colors and motifs. Its design requires no addition of chemical compound.
A promising new material that should receive enthusiastic compliments by designers and interior designers who are concerned with innovation and sustainable development.
