DropbyDrop

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The United Nations is hosting a design competition in Europe, tasking people to design ads supporting water conservation efforts. As part of “The Future We Want” initiative for the Rio+20 conference, the DropbyDrop campaign aims to inspire individuals to motivate one another to save the planet’s “most precious resource.” Entries may be submitted through 29 February 2012.

Cell Phone Recycling

The Jacques Cousteau iPhone app, an electric camper, musical tree rings and more in our look at the web this week

To encourage recycling of electronic devices, ecoATM is an automated machine that collects unwanted cell phones, giving users a cash reward. The amount is determined by the machine’s evaluation of the object’s value, which uses Axeda’s information cloud to make an assessment through the ATM’s sensors.

Richard Mille’s Sapphire Watch

The Jacques Cousteau iPhone app, an electric camper, musical tree rings and more in our look at the web this week

The world of ridiculous goods has just gained another time-telling member. Created from a single block of solid sapphire, the RM056 from Richard Mill features is a split-second chronograph with tourbillon movement. The five that will be made are set to retail at $1.65 million.