Re:modern Promotes Ecomodern Design

Re:modern is a one-stop source for the latest in funky sustainable goods, designed in a style that they call "ecomodern". According to the website, "Re:modern is committed to core themes of innovation, flexibility, and sustainability. We work with emerging designers to bring new products to market and encourage green practices as an everyday given, not a luxury."

Still, there's plenty of luxury to be found here if you poke around a bit, from this decadent deep pile bamboo shag rug to the Midsummer Light (shown above), a gorgeous and delicate contemporary take on the chandelier. Re:modern features mostly home furnishings and accessories, but there's also an intriguing gift section (including bags, jewelry, and kid stuff) to explore here.

Like what you see? Re:modern also offers comprehensive environmental design consulting services in the northern California area.

TED Talks 2009

It's been a great week for sustainable innovation. That's because the TEDGlobal 2009 conference took place this week in Oxford, England. TED stands for "technology, entertainment, and design," but the TED conferences encompass much more than those words might suggest. Since 1990, TED has been bringing together groundbreaking speakers from the worlds of science, art, entertainment, and more, to present and discuss their visions for positive change in the world.

The topics of the TED talks are very diverse, but many relate to sustainable development and environmental activism. This year's speakers include experts in seed banking, biomimicry, water purification for disaster zones, and DIY windmills, among many others. While these topics aren't necessarily new, TED speakers are selected for their fresh perspectives, and the talks are almost always surprising and interesting.




Interested in attending a TED conference in the future? Events include annual American and global conferences, plus a few other opportunities like this year's TED India. Tickets generally sell out well in advance, so check out the options and get your application in as soon as possible. For home viewers, all TED talks are eventually made available as free online videos. The 2009 talks haven't been posted yet, but you can catch up on previous years while you wait.