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Last Chance. TIME art critic Richard Lacayo urges you not to miss the retrospective of sculptor Tara Donovan - recipient of a 2008 MacArthur "genius" grant - at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art. She does unexpectedly beautiful things with common objects like plastic soda straws, Styrofoam cups and Scotch tape. Through Jan. 4, 2009. (See TIME's top 10 museum exhibits.) 100 Northern Ave., Boston...
...labs of steel giant ArcelorMittal in Belgium, for example, researchers are trying to develop thinner, stronger steel that can replace plastic in washing machines and other appliances. They're also experimenting with coatings that are eco-friendly and more effective in fighting corrosion. Dulux Trade, the paint subsidiary of Netherlands-based chemical firm AkzoNobel, this year started selling a new type of paint called Ecosure that sharply reduces the amount of embodied carbon and other so-called volatile organic compounds--and is being heavily marketed as "a new era in sustainability and performance." At the R&D center of French...
Platypus Platy Bottle For barebones price and packability, the Platypus is a winner. Made with BPA-free plastic that is strong enough to withstand freezing and boiled liquids, the little 0.5-liter bottle rolls up into a small package that weighs less than an ounce. Filled, it measures 5 inches by 7.5 inches and has a gusseted bottom so it stands up. The sides are curved to facilitate easy gripping. Larger sizes are available, but this little gem is a great solution for travelers concerned with packing light. The only downside is the narrow pop-up mouthpiece with a loop...
...water fountain or bathroom faucet. (Local, state and federal regulators monitor water quality and safety at U.S. airports; however, do not drink the tap water aboard the plane.) Toting your own water bottle also cuts down on waste - according to California's Department of Conservation, a billion plastic bottles end up in landfills each year in that state alone. Below, five reliable, durable and green alternatives to the plastic water bottle...
Camelbak Better Bottle This sports bottle won't spill thanks to its "flip, bite-n-sip" design, even when the flip lock is left open. That makes it ideal for driving, or drinking in a middle seat on a full flight. Made with BPA-free plastic, Camelbak's Better Bottle has a sporty design, complete with a bottle-top loop that can be clipped with a carabiner to a backpack; optional sports caps also are available. I opted for a conservative blue-gray bottle, but it comes in lots of colors and patterns, including argyle and houndstooth for more urbane...