All five Grommets this week were winners of the 2010 Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) IDEA Design Awards. This is one of the best known design competitions and attracted nearly 2,000 entries from around the world this year. We were thrilled to feature these products and we admire their innovative designs … hope that you do too!

Smash Can This manual trash compactor  looks pretty much like an ordinary stainless-steel trash can, but the lid contains a clever surprise. A built-in cylindrical compactor descends into the can when you push on the lid, forcing down the garbage. You can compact twice as much trash into a single bag, without ever touching the mess or requiring electrical power.($149) Buy Smash Can Manual Trash Compacor here.

PACT Can your underwear make a difference? These organic cotton underwear for men sure do. For each pair bought, PACT donates 10% of the price to one of its nonprofit partners, which are dedicated to global causes including forest protection, marine life restoration, urban renewal, literacy, and artists with developmental disabilities.($25.00) Buy PACT Organic Cotton Underwear here.

LaCcie iamaKey This Keychain USB Flash Drive is  portable and  elegant device to store your data. This technology company is known for taking simple, utilitarian gadgets and giving them a design makeover. Its iamaKey data drive delivers the perfect combination of form, function and a dose of whimsy. Keep your data on your keyring and rest assured it won’t get lost or damaged.  (Starting at $22.95) Buy LaCie Key Keychain USB Flash Drive here.

JimmyJane. We understand not all of our readers are interested in adult intimate accessories. For those who are, Jimmyjane is worth a look. Jimmyjane is no ordinary company, they are changing how the world thinks about intimate accessories. Jimmyjane is tackling once-taboo subjects with style and discretion, and the company is also winning awards for its designs. Buy Jimmyjane products here.

Litl webbook ($399.99) This internet only computer removes the clutter. No files, folders, caps lock key, function keys, managers or office tools. This is the first web appliance computer for the home, aimed at removing barriets between you and content, and simplifying and improving the web experience. Buy Litl Internet Computer here.

Happy summer! As we all head into the weekend we have a short recap of all five Grommets from this week:

The Heads of State – Gulf Charity Poster. The Heads of State is a design and illustration studio founded by Jason Kernevich and Dustin Summers. The duo created a poster, titled Oil Drop, that benefits Oceana. The two-color serigraph (18”×24”) depicts an oversized drop of oil, dripping below the U.S. The graphics are minimalist, but the message is powerful. The first run of 200 posters is signed and numbered, and Jason and Dustin are donating half of the sale price of each Oil Drop poster to Oceana.($40.00) Buy the Heads of State gulf charity poster here.

Fish Aye Trading. Most people would be turned off by the mess on the deck of a fishing boat, but John Doherty found it inspiring. After noticing the graphic imprint left behind by a bluefish he caught, John started experimenting with the ancient art of Gyotaku, or fish rubbing. He paints the body of a saltwater fish with water-based paints, then lays fabric over top and gently rubs it to make a print. (Starting at $30.00) Buy the Fish Aye Trading fish rubbing placemats and prints here.

Fire Wire. Made of stainless steel cable, Fire Wire skewers can literally bend to your cooking needs. You can shape them to fit inside a container for marinating (try doing that with rigid metal skewers), or twist them so they fit on your grill. If you load them strategically, you can organize vegetables and meats over the appropriate heat zones on your grill.(Set of 4 Skewers for $18.95) Buy Firewire’s flexible metal skewers here.

Arm Candy. Stacks of bracelets are a hot accessories this season, but not every bangle is a fabulous fit. We love the way Carolyn Rafaelian’s bangles fit us — literally and philosophically. (Starting at $68) Buy Alex and Ani’s expandable wire bangle bracelets here.

Get Your Glow On. Solerra’s sunless tanners don’t have chemical stains or dyes in them, like most tanners do. Instead, Solerra uses caramel and walnut extracts to achieve a natural bronze color. Their formulas contain no parabens, have been allergy-tested, and won’t clog pores. To counteract the drying effect of DHA, Solerra uses special moisturizers that leave skin feeling silky smooth. (Starting at $24.95) Buy Solerra Self Tanning Lotions Here.

Is it really Friday already? Bring on the weekend! But first, here is a short recap of all five Grommets from this week:

Gaming Gets Magnetic. Inventor Steve Velte was inspired to create Jishaku after he and his daughters noticed that their magnetic hematite stones reacted differently depending on where and how they were placed, and how close they were to each other. When several magnets “flew” together, the Jishaku concept began to take shape. A big part of the fun is the unpredictability of the game. (Starting at $19.95) Buy the Jishaku magnetic stone strategy game here..

Waterproof Protection. Phones don’t swim. Neither does your MP3 player or your camera. In fact, they don’t even like the rain. Accidents happen, your smartphone slips out of your hand, bounces off the dock and into the ocean. With a waterproof case from Aquapac, if your favorite electronic device goes in the drink, you won’t lose it. (Starting at $28) Buy Aquapac waterproof bags for cameras, phones, iPods and more here.

Delightfully Different Dinnerware. Be prepared for a tactile surprise the first time you pick up one of these plates or cups. They look just like the ubiquitous paper plates and plastic cups that appear at picnics and barbecues everywhere, but they’re not disposable. They’re made of durable melamine, so they’ll hold up to gobs of barbecue sauce and potato salad much better than the flimsy dinnerware they pay homage to. (16 piece set $39.95) Buy What Is It? Melamine plates and cups here.

Accessories for the Oenophile. What do you get when you give an already speedy bunny an electric boost? Super cork-pulling powers. Metrokane, maker of the revolutionary Rabbit corkscrew, has some new gadgets in its warren, including an automatic corkscrew and a sleek bottle-top wine aerator. (Starting at $22.95) Buy the MetroKane electric corkscrew and wine aerator pourer here.

Lucky Earth. A waterless car wash? It sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s for real. Lucky Earth created an eco-friendly way to clean your ride without pouring gallons of soapy water down the drain. It’s easy, effective and thoroughly nontoxic. ($35.95) Buy Lucky Earth’s waterless car wash kit here.