You can now grow eco-friendly grass furniture if you have a large enough back yard. The Terra grass armchair by Studio Nucleo is organic grow-it-yourself furniture that is capable of forming a natural seat, while matching your landscape. www.kickstarter.com/projects/254144236/terra-growing-furniture

This is a simple concept. Put some pieces of sushi together in a square with some imagination and you've created mosaic sushi. Simple, yes, but also very creative and it makes normal sushi look boring. This idea has become very popular in Japan and is likely to spread.

Redbubble, an Australian startup, is a free marketplace that helps thousands of artists worldwide reach new audiences and sell their work more easily. It gives them access to a wide range of high quality products on which their designs can be printed. Redbubble coordinate everything from printing and shipping through to ongoing customer service, giving artists more time to focus on creating their art. www.redbubble.com

Large stickers on bins, which include photos of children stepping out onto the road, are aiming to cut residential traffic speed and keep drivers aware of possible hazards. If someone is exceeding the speed limit, these stickers should prompt them to immediately slow down. Even small changes in vehicle speed can have a dramatic impact on stopping distances. www.australianroadsafetyfoundation.com

Initially it was planned that Britons simply answer yes or no to the question: "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union?" However, the British government changed the question, giving in to pressure from the Electoral Commission, which said that the wording could give the camp that wants to stay as part of the EU an unfair advantage. Voters were given an amended question: "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?" The answer options were either: Remain a member of the European Union or Leave the European Union.

Blablacar allows you to share car journeys between cities internationally with people you choose. You just enter your departure and arrival points with your travel date and choose a car going your way based on information about the car owner, their reasons for travelling and other journey details. http://www.blablacar.com