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Eco Friendly January 17, 2011 posted by

Sinclair X-1 Electric Vehicle – ooh look, Sir Clive’s back with some more tomfoolery…

Veterans of the tech scene will no doubt remember dear old Uncle – aka Sir –  Clive Sinclair’s first foray into sustainable transport with the much ridiculed C5 product back in 1985. Well he’s back again, 26 years later, and things haven’t moved on an awful lot, it seems. His new product, due out in July or thereabouts, is the Sinclair X-1 Electric Vehicle, a 30 kg recumbent electric bicycle with 16 inch wheels, a 10 mile range and the styling smarts…


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Eco Friendly January 12, 2011 posted by

PT40 Tuner is rechargeable, uses vibrations for tuning

I’ve been trying to learn to play the guitar for a while now. I’m still not very good, but that’s a different story. One thing I’ve learned in my time with the instrument is that not all tuners were created equal. In fact, I really don’t like those that depend solely on sound emitted from the guitar to tune. If I can plug in a cable for a direct connection, I’ll do it, even if it is a bit of…


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PT40 Tuner is rechargeable, uses vibrations for tuning
Eco Friendly January 4, 2011 posted by

nPower PEG charges your gadgets using kinetic energy

Being able to charge your mobile gadgets is pretty important. After all, with a drained battery, a phone or MP3 player isn’t going to do much good, is it? There are a variety of portable battery solutions out there, but what if you’re also trying to be eco-friendly when charging your gadgets? Sure, you have the option of going solar, but that depends on good sunshine. Wind power is good, as long as you can keep a steady breeze. So…


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nPower PEG charges your gadgets using kinetic energy
announcement December 30, 2010 posted by

Europe to get standardized cellphone chargers next year

How many cellphones have you owned in the last 10 years? Now how many of those used the exact same charger? Not many I suspect, unless your phones were from the same manufacturer, and even that wasn’t a guarantee. Well if you live in Europe, this issue will be a thing of the past. Starting next year they will all be using the same charging connector. To be specific, mobile phones will be required to use a microUSB connector for…


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Europe to get standardized cellphone chargers next year
Awesome December 24, 2010 posted by

The Crayola Crayon Maker recycles old half-used crayons

Crayons provided an outlet for our childhood imaginations. One of the main problems with using crayons however is that they can be used down to their tiniest stub and are annoying to draw with after that. (Don�t lie, you all know it�s true and still want to draw with crayons) The allure of a brand new crayon always wins out over the five or six thumb-sized stubs of colored wax that you never want to see again. Now that positions…


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The Crayola Crayon Maker recycles old half-used crayons
but is it art? December 24, 2010 posted by

Artist creates a solar-powered rainbow maker

Rainbows are one of those little wonders in life that you can’t help but admire, and smile at. Perhaps it’s their rarity that contributes to this factor. Sure, you can produce small ones with the right conditions, but ones like you see after a rainstorm aren’t so easy. Well, at least for most people. Artist Michael Jones McKean, however, seems to have figured it out. He has been working for several years to create a machine that can not only…


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Artist creates a solar-powered rainbow maker
Eco Friendly December 23, 2010 posted by

Water Powered Micro Car teaches kids about alternative fuels

Remote controlled cars usually get their power from a rechargeable battery pack. Cheaper ones might use a set of AA’s, but those generally run out of juice pretty quick. Of course, these aren’t the only things you can use to get your R/C car moving. Heck, you could even use water! This Eco-Racers Water Powered Remote Control Micro Car is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a tiny car that runs on water. If you’re imagining a stream of water…


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Water Powered Micro Car teaches kids about alternative fuels
Eco Friendly December 20, 2010 posted by

Green Wall USB Charger uses timer to curb energy waste

When you plug your phone or other device into the wall to charge, it will continue to draw power until you unplug it, regardless of whether or not it has a full battery. While it isn’t using a large amount of energy, it’s still money that you are wasting, and it’s not exactly helping the environment or anything. Well this Green Wall USB Charger can help put a stop to all of that. This wall charger can power up to…


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Green Wall USB Charger uses timer to curb energy waste
Bookmark This! December 16, 2010 posted by

Barcoo – freeware lets you scan barcodes and get lots of lovely product info

Barcoo is a very cool freeware application for smartphones which lets you scan products and view a bunch of useful data. You get price comparisons (offline and online stores), test reports, health info for foods and even eco information to help you maintain that sustainable lifestyle. It’s easy to use, very fast and the database of information is growing all the time. One of the neat features of the software is the ability for users to add their own reviews,…


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Bizarre December 13, 2010 posted by

ANDREA air purifier uses a common household plant to clean your air

Air purifiers aren’t uncommon items to find in a house, especially if you’re in the presence of a germaphobe. There are a variety of methods to clean the air, including UV light, filters, and ionization. But have you seen one that uses a houseplant? Well that’s exactly what this ANDREA purifier does. It features a plant in a special casing which draws in polluted air, and uses the plant’s natural metabolic energy to clean it. The air is then pumped…


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ANDREA air purifier uses a common household plant to clean your air
Eco Friendly December 9, 2010 posted by

Solar powered Snowmen and other colorful Christmas LEDs

With the fast approach of Christmas, outdoor holiday decorations are appearing everywhere. In this time of whimsy and celebration, why not go with a new twist on old favorites? Solar powered Christmas figures like the Solar Powered Snowman bring a smile to children of all ages. This fun decoration is weather resistant, needs no wiring and is easy to install. Powered by LEDs and two rechargeable nickel-cadmium AA batteries (included), it stands tall on a 30” spike. You can also…


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Solar powered Snowmen and other colorful Christmas LEDs
Eco Friendly December 6, 2010 posted by

iFan concept aims to keep your phone recharged using wind power

The great thing about smartphones is that they can do so much to enhance our daily lives. Everything from finding directions to that new restaurant you want to try, to providing the entire web at your fingertips. Unfortunately such features come at a price, namely by way of a short battery life. The iPhone is especially notorious for having a rather poor battery life. That’s why one person decided to take matters into his own hand, and come up with…


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iFan concept aims to keep your phone recharged using wind power
cool tech December 2, 2010 posted by

Pure Eco Bottle – purifies with a crank of a handle

This Pure purification bottle works without power or chemicals. Just fill it with dirty water, plunge the water as if it was a coffee maker,  then sterilize by winding for 90 seconds to power up a UV lamp. Apparently this combo is enough to remove 99.9% of bacteria and other nasties in the water. Concept at the moment, but let’s hope it gets to production.  The outer chamber of the water bottle is to be filled with dirty water from…


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Eco Friendly November 25, 2010 posted by

SOL Cinema – world’s smallest solar powered cinema

The SOL Cinema seats 8 adults, runs off two 120W solar panels and teaches kids about sustainable and eco living. Wonder if they play Muesli adverts before the main feature? Cute!  The Sol Cinema, a project funded by the media arts charity Undercurrents, is the world’s smallest solar-powered movie theater. Made from a converted caravan, the theater uses four large lithium-ion batteries that are charged by two 120W solar panels. Movie theater can accommodate 8 adults or 12 children for…


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