This hooded pullover has a bike-specific cut, is made from a durable double-weave mid-weight polyester blend, and is claimed to be both wind-and water-resistant. It also claims to be breathable and quick-drying, with movement-mirroring stretch. I've had the Freewheel Half-Zip Hoodie since the spring and have recently had the chance to test it on shoulder-season rides featuring a wide range of weather conditions.
Firebird, described as a 'hypnotic, genre-defying visual arts performance' uses 500 recycled car taillights to create an orchestra of light. The open-air light experience will blend with music inspired by Stravinsky's Firebird Suite. The project by Amsterdam-based artist collective Touki Delphine is making its New York City debut on October 3-4 at the Governors Island Parade Ground. Tickets are on sale now for $20 (plus ferry transit, which you've got to coordinate on your own).
Juan from Home With Juan on Instagram recently showed off his latest find in a video posted to his feed. It's a bright orange, circle-shaped hamper that splits in half for easy access to clothing on laundry day. It looks more like a sculpture than a hamper, and is also a great size for smaller spaces. "So sick and fits in that little corner PERFECTLY," Juan wrote in his caption.
Apple's new iPhone Air contains more recycled titanium than any of its predecessors, the company announced at the Tuesday Keynote. It's using 80 percent recycled titanium. The phone as a whole is made with 35 percent recycled material by weight, compared to 30 percent recycled material for the iPhone 17. The company's latest lineup of watches also boast higher proportions of recycled content.
Dragons, pizza rats and spaghetti-powered machines hurtled down 17th Street on Saturday as the South Slope Soap Box Derby returned for its 18th year, drawing families to Brooklyn's most imaginative race. Nearly 90 homemade soap box cars built from recycled materials hurtled down the slope to cheers from hundreds of friends, family and fans. The annual derby, a culmination of KoKo NYC's summer programming, has become a South Slope tradition, celebrating creativity, innovation - and just the right amount of chaos.
The Sonnenglas Light Carafe beautifully combines sustainability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal, making it a favorite among eco-conscious consumers and design enthusiasts.