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Bike paths around the world visualized through user-uploaded videos image

Netherlands Bike paths around the world visualized through user-uploaded videos

on February 18, 2013 and filed under: Transportation

Cyclodeo is an effort to provide video documentation of the many routes available to cyclists today.

In the Netherlands, app shows how crowded trains are in real-time image

Netherlands In the Netherlands, app shows how crowded trains are in real-time

on February 14, 2013 and filed under: Transportation

Train operator NS has launched a pilot scheme for its Reisplanner Xtra app, which will give passengers details of how many seats are available in the train they are aiming to catch.

Hospital sniffer dog can detect bacterial infections in patients image

Netherlands Hospital sniffer dog can detect bacterial infections in patients

on January 28, 2013 and filed under: Health & Wellbeing

Cliff the dog is detecting cases of a hospital bug at the VU University Medical Center in Amsterdam.

In the Netherlands, ‘garbage bag’ encourages reuse of contents image

Netherlands In the Netherlands, ‘garbage bag’ encourages reuse of contents

on January 23, 2013 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability

The Goedzak is a transparent bag for unwanted goods that allows passersby to see inside and decide if they could make use of them.

Wood-fired hot tub doubles as a boat for touring on the open water image

Netherlands Wood-fired hot tub doubles as a boat for touring on the open water

on January 14, 2013 and filed under: Lifestyle & Leisure

HotTug is a wood-fired hot tub that doubles as a boat for cruising on the open water.

Picnic basket triples as bike pannier and table set image

Netherlands Picnic basket triples as bike pannier and table set

on January 3, 2013 and filed under: Life Hacks, Tourism & Travel

Taking a new approach to the traditional picnic basket, the Springtime device can be transformed to fit onto a bike or expand into a table and chair set.

Electric scooters provide a green taxi service in Amsterdam image

Netherlands Electric scooters provide a green taxi service in Amsterdam

on December 4, 2012 and filed under: Transportation

Dutch company Hopper has introduced an eco-friendly taxi service to the streets of Amsterdam that uses electric scooters rather than cars.

Fun customization encourages kids to wear bike helmets image

Netherlands Fun customization encourages kids to wear bike helmets

on November 20, 2012 and filed under: Lifestyle & Leisure

Netherlands-based EGG helmets enables young bicycle riders to make fun customizable helmets.

In the Netherlands, bike paths heated during winter months image

Netherlands In the Netherlands, bike paths heated during winter months

on November 12, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability

A test project in the Netherlands seeks to use the energy generated by the sun to heat bicycle paths during the winter.

Jewelry emits perfume for allergy sufferers image

Netherlands Jewelry emits perfume for allergy sufferers

on November 5, 2012 and filed under: Fashion & Beauty

Netherlands-based designer Jody Kocken has created her Perfumetools range, which emit pleasant fragrances without the wearer having to apply it to their skin.

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