French industrial designer Julien Bergignat has her own unique vision for both science and design. After developing a way to detect UV rays levels, Julien’s latest project is a composting trash can designed to beautify the urban environment. Dubbed Envi, this Braun-branded concept device collects and processes public food waste by using bio-reactive substances that accelerate the degradation process, help removing bads smells and polluting gases.  Certainly a nice way to change the city’s landscape with a little green, don’t you think? [via Inhabitat]

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Staying aware of the sun’s impact on your health can be tricky in this changing climage.  To address this issue, French industrial designer Julien Bergignat has come up with a concept gadget that offers a bit of help in the form of information. Dubbed Tarius, this innovative and functional device detects both natural and artificial UV ray levels and shows everything on a glossy LED display. Mixing technology with modern style, Tarius features a one touch button to control everything and fits nicely on your belt or jacket. Kudos to Julien! [via Tuvie]

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