Design Go Green After Death With The Ecopod Coffin

Earth Day is all about preserving life, but that doesn’t mean being environmentally responsible stops when you kick the bucket. In fact, almost 90% of coffins used in burials are made of chipboard covered with a laminate, which leaks formaldehyde and glue into the groundwater and omits poisonous gases into the air. That means there’s a whole gang of well-meaning hippies who spend their whole lives recycling, driving electric cars and caressing endangered species, only to give Mother Earth a big posthumous middle finger.

The Ecopod is an excellent alternative, since it’s made out of 100% recycled paper and is completely biodegradable. It comes in four colors with a variety of designs (see a gallery below) and they cost about $1500 to $1900, depending on which you order. It does look a bit like an alien cocoon, but that’s a plus if you ask us.

Technology Mini-Generator Puts The Power In Your Palm

The HYmini is yet another doohickey for those down with the “green movement.” This eco-friendly hand-held produces energy for everything from your digital camera, to your MP3 player, by milking natural elements like the sun and wind. The unit comes equipped with a solar panel, and does away with the need for pesky wires or batteries when you're in roam. To check the gadget in action, watch the video after the jump.