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The Suzuki Kiddiemoto GSX-R is one green machine, as this two-wheeled vehicle emits zero emissions and is constructed completely from sustainable materials. It is painted up just like the real thing and won’t break the bank with a £99 price point, although it won’t get your kids very far either as the courtyard would be the farthest they can venture on this thing.

Bioplastics are becoming a burgeoning industry as the cost of oil climbs and the disastrous nature of petroleum-based plastics is revealed in full effect. This past Monday Metabolix announced an incredible development: they have found a way to generate “significant amounts” of ecologically-sound bioplastic by growing it in directly in switchgrass.

Smart, sustainable, and super cute only begins to describe these stylish eco kids furniture designs by Indianapolis-based ecotots. We’re excited to announce that our baby and kids site Inhabitots recently scored an exclusive interview with Scott Willy, one of the creative forces behind the Ecotots brand.

We’re all for fine modern furniture, especially when it’s as eco-chic as Roberto Gil’s Casakids Collection. A perfect example of future-forward design, his versatile OLA! Line expands to accommodate the needs of growing kids. Each sleek modern piece is crafted from sustainably harvested Brazilian hardwood, finished with non-toxic paints, and packs flat to ship.

What would it be like to live in world that was completely self sustainable?  How would life be different for us if we were completely free of our dependency on fossil fuels and foreign oil? Well, some intrepid architects are out to get some very real answers to those questions.

These slick stackable storage bins by Q Collection Junior provide a stylish organization solution that’s perfect for growing households. We love their bright color combinations and mid-century modern charm, plus their modular stackability makes them versatile pieces that you’ll want to hold on to for a long time to come.

This type of housing was first at the end of the Second World War; it was a temporary solution to the housing shortage. However, in parts of London these houses still exist and are loved by the people who in them.

Canadian environmental consultants, Carbon Sense Solutions, may have just developed a carbon storage method that could reduce global CO2 emissions by as much as 1% a year. Their new method called, CO2 Accelerated Concrete Curing, accelerates the curing process and stores carbon dioxide at the same time.

Super Green, if it’s the new bamboo lined [re]drive from SimpleTech by Fabrik. The external hard drive’s casing is manufactured from recyclable aluminum and bamboo. This not only adds a sleek, organic design to what would normally be an entirely artificial looking electronics device, it also increases the hard drive’s ability to disperse heat, making it all the more energy efficient.

Yes, to some it might resemble a hat but I assure you it's not. It's a food cover--although I suppose if you've had a few too many glasses of wine it might equate to the lampshade on the head of New Year's Eve fame. That said, I think it's rather nifty and quite clever.