Elegant and clever: cutting-edge sustainable design

Book Review: Product design in the sustainable aera published by Taschen Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk The electricity-conserving Bug Plug by Ah&Oh Studio switches appliances on to standby mode only when it senses you walking into the room Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk The Inlet-Outlet socket by Smart Design puts electricity from energy-generating equipment (think exercise bikes and hot ovens) back into the grid Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk The Nokia Zero Waste Charger calls time on wasted electricity from unplugged mobile phone chargers left still connected to the mains Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk The Eos mobile phone by Kyocera Wireless derives its energy from human interaction – and unfolds like a wallet for widescreen display Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk BioLogic ReeCharge by Dahon enables cyclists to power small devices such as iPhones and GPS units en route Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk The RITI printer by Samsung Design Membership uses left-over coffee in lieu of ink cartridges Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk Shake Control by Seoul National University is a TV remote control powered by its user shaking it Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk Made from recycled materials, the Solar Bench by Samsung Art & Design Institute uses a thin-film solar battery to become a Wi-Fi hotspot and night light Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk Aion Kitchen System by Fagor Brandt is a multi-functional appliance that uses plants to minimise water usage Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk Environ by Art Center College of Design in Pasadena uses far fewer components and materials (including packaging) than a conventional iron Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk Mini Hydo Turbine by Jinwoo Han Design Studio can be attached to taps and pipes to convert water pressure into energy Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk Recycle Factory by Haishan Design is a toy for making paper models out of waste paper. Children will love the pulp-making facility which creates a moulding material to rival Plasticine Photograph: Taschen Photograph: guardian.co.uk