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Very impressive self contained designed for a solar cooker (and water purifier) with accompanying rations.  Although it seems primarily intended for disaster relief and emergencies, I could see this being a nice addition to an off the grid scenario.  Additional images, information and video after the cut.

As the disaster occur frequently, solving the question of disaster victims’ care and livelihood is government’s most important work. But withdrawing the disaster victims from the disaster areas or investing the ready-made commodity in the areas is the futile continually vast project. In the disaster areas waiting for rescue and reconstruction, the disaster …
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In a sleek, modern and minimal reimaging of the Hanging Gardens of Bablyon, Gabriella Asztalos brings her Floating Garden design to the home.  Suitable for indoors or out, these tasteful bring a touch of living elegance to your space.

To celebrate the arrival of spring Gabriella Asztalos presents FLOATING GARDEN – design a completely different and unique garden for indoor or outdoor … These hanging baskets gives the impression of floating in the air. This design of a new genre will give your space a unique 3D effect.

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Billed as the evolution of a solution for washing small loads of clothes for the world traveler (and in this case we mean those folks that really put feet to the ground in remote areas), the Scrubba Washbag is a minimalist, super light bag with integrated washboard.  The inventors are raising funds on IndieGoGo and looks like they’ve already blown past their goal.  In my neck of the woods, one these might be an awesome addition to the gear list for a long distance hiker (Appalachian Trail, Pacific Coast Trail, etc).

The Scrubba wash bag will be a must-have item …
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Modular honeycomb lattices form the framework for expressive trellis gardening.

The trellis module “Ariane”, designed by Emily Colin Garros , has won the Innovation Award of the subject competition organized on the occasion of the exhibition “Garden Garden”, to be held in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris from June 1 to 3 next. These modules fit onto existing walls, and allow to rise gradually vegetated areas, according to the progressive growth of plants.

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I really like the idea of recycled plastic to create a multi-colored wall of potential vegetation.  Perhaps herbs and seasoning plants near an indoor or outdoor kitchen.

Available in 24×12″ and 24×18″ sizes, Ballavaz self-watering modular wall planters are made of recycled HDPE plastic, and may be used indoors or outdoors. Distinctively-styled and available in 10 unique colors, you can create your own custom patterns and shapes. Perfect for growing herbs, small vegetables and flowers.

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