ECOLOGICAL DATA STORAGE

Flat Earth, a Birmingham-based company, are about to unleash a new concept in media storage on the world. The self-assembly Pod is designed to keep up to 60 floppy disks in insulated low eco-impact safety. Yes, it is a cardbord box. But think about it - no plastic means no static. Cardboard is a good thermal insulator too, and as it's all recycled, you have nothing to fear from eco-warriors. It is also very impact resistant, and actually fun to assemble.

Flat Earth hope to expand the range with boxes for CD-ROMs, tape cartridges and in the future, even an in-tray system. Meanwhile, if you fancy your hand at a bit of ecologically sound origami, the disk boxes will sell at £2.75. Call Flat Earth on 0121 693 7757


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