Air pollution is a big issue in today’s world and it’s greatly agreed upon that we need much less of it. Scientists have found a new way to fight the issue with better filters designed with the help of machine learning.
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Low Tech Magazine – this solar powered website is very eco punk
Do you ever think about how much energy your favorite websites use to deliver the content that you love? Sure, you’re probably aware that websites consume energy just like everything else. After all, those servers don’t run on smiles and sunshine. But what if they did? The Low Tech Magazine runs their website with solar energy in an eco-friendly way.
Read MoreIndoor Worm Farm – a compost option for apartment use
One of the downsides of living in an urban environment is that you lack the space to utilize many common green living tactics including the helpful compost pile. There’s a solution for urban dwellers with the Indoor Worm Farm, the composter that can live in your living room.
Read MoreBios Urn for Pets – turn your furry loved one into a tree after they pass
Here’s some not so great news: Our beloved pets will not live forever. When a furry loved one passes, many people have them cremated and keep their ashes. Now you can use those ashes to help a tree grow with the Bios Urn.
Read MoreSmog Free Project – the future of clean air may be smog sucking bikes
Smog is a major problem for many cities. Particularly places that rely on cars over public transportation. Unfortunately, all of these emissions end up in the air and then it’s into the lungs of the citizens. Studio Roosegaarde built an awesome smog tower and wants to introduce smog filtering bikes next with the Smog Free Project and you can help by buying jewelry.
Read MoreEV Wilderness – turn your tiny gas guzzler into an electric wonder
So you’ve got a little VW slug bug that you love and although it’s been running for like 40 years, you know that gas guzzling engine isn’t great for the environment. Good news eco-friendly, old car lover. EV Wilderness sells conversion kits to turn your car electric, provided you aren’t worried about going very fast.
Read MoreHive – grow you own meal(worms)
So we’re all in agreement that sustainable living is better living, right? I don’t think I have to convince anyone of that or that growing your own food is a grand idea in the long run. That being said, the Hive might be a hard sell as a new way of life, it being, after all, an indoor grow kit for edible bugs. Mealworms to be exact. For, you know, salad and stuff.
Read MoreTree Shaped Wind Turbines – these awesome turbines will fit in your backyard
Most things you stick in your yard are purely decorative but what if you could put in a tree that would power your entire house? The tree shaped wind turbines from NewWind are aesthetically pleasing, fully functional, wind-based power generators for all your needs.
Read MoreSolar Powered Glowing Walkways – these walks glow with the power of sunlight
If you like ride your bike at night or take relaxing strolls under a darkened sky, then Poland wants to make that a little safer for you with their Solar-Powered Glowing Walkways. These aren’t powered by LEDS, they are pathways that glow right under your feet.
Read MoreSolo Stove Lite – the ecofriendly light weight campfire stove
Regardless of the weather, if you’re planning to spend a few days in nature, you’re probably going to need something to cook food on. There are a ton of options that use your car’s battery or solar energy but nothing beats that old standby, fire. The Solo Stove Lite is the compact wood burning stove that you can take anywhere.
Read MoreByFusion – the company making full sized LEGOs from waste material
We talk a lot about things to do with plastic because it was built in 1907 and has been destroying the world ever since but it also helped in many of our advancements so you have to take the good with the bad. That being said, we can do better with the waste. ByFusion wants to turn all that waste into building materials.
Read MorePodRide – the all-weather e-bike
Everyone can agree that biking is one of the most earth-friendly ways to get around but it’s not always possible if the weather isn’t great. Wouldn’t it be nice to ride your bike in all weather? One man thought so too so he created the PodRide, an all-weather bicycle.
Read MoreEcosia – the search engine that wants to save the trees [FREEWARE]
We all use search engines, in fact “Google” can be used as a verb now. It’s the fastest way to find out information. Now you can use your web searches to find new recipes and save the Earth. Ecosia is the search engine that plants a tree every time you look something up.
Read MoreHeLi-on – the power of the sun in your pocket
Solar chargers are big, literally. The type that are made to go with you out into the big wide world aren’t exactly made to slide into your pocket. HeLi-on wants to change that with the first ultra-compact solar charger.
Read MoreGoSun Grill – the solar grill that works at night
Harnessing the power of the sun to fuel our daily activities is a great idea and helps save so much of this big, blue planet we live on. Just because you can’t go full solar doesn’t mean you can’t conserve in other ways. The GoSun Grill is the full oven that uses the sun to cook day or night.
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