Not totally sure what the implications are, but this sticker caught my eye today.
I saw it in a bathroom and it says “This sticker will save up to 100lbs. of paper every year.” It also includes a link to the project’s website, TheseComeFromTrees.com. Just thought it was an interesting, albeit analog, example of communicating consumption to consumers. Maybe something to think about with smart grid/GE energy.
yup, there are a few of these kinda things that fall into the ‘visualizing upstream/downstream environmental effects’ pile. (actually, we should give this pile a name – environmental graffiti? or uninvisiblation, for making the invisible visible?) anyways. like the ‘drains to bay’ stickers and stencils on sewers:
http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:5m0uDQBQuC5xDM:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2158/1677737792_25f5e5631e.jpg%3Fv%3D0
http://tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:x_6Ts36MwsPpEM:http://static.zooomr.com/images/5338815_5faca9c3a1.jpg
artists have worked this theme; it’s gonna be beautiful (and informative!) as urban planners and product designers get into this game…