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The Wattbox Will Help Lower Your Energy Bills

Brian Yalung — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:06:10 +0000

Properly monitoring your energy consumption can now be more than just comparing and doing some calculations. With the Wattbox, you can now get a gadget that practically learns householders’ energy habits relating to their central heating and hot water usage patterns and provides immediate feedback on consumption.

So if you are tired of paying atrocious bills, the Wattbox could very well save the day for you. The device has a simple display with buttons for ‘More Heat’ or ‘Less Heat’ when the automatic decision doesn’t meet the user’s needs. It also shows how much more, or less, energy is being consumed as a result of their choice.

(Source) Gizmag

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The Wattbox Will Help Lower Your Energy Bills

Solar Powered Water Fountain Kit

Brian Yalung — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:04:45 +0000

Whether it is Summer or just a plain hot day, here is a cool way to show and teach your kids the process of solar power. This comes in the form of a kit called the Solar Seagull Kit.

It runs on a solar 1.4V-350mA power supply and measures just 160×190m. It weighs only 180 grams and comes with a foam board. The only problem is that the manual comes in Japanese.

Price: $52.00

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Solar Powered Water Fountain Kit

New Honda Solar Hydrogen Stations In Full Gear

Brian Yalung — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:51:26 +0000

Honda has started the next generation solar hydrogen station prototype in Los Angeles intended for private home use for fuel cell vehicle owners. This refueling appliance will be capable of overnight refills for fuel cell electric vehicles. It produces enough hydrogen in an 8 hour overnight fill for daily commuting for fuel cell vehicles and was designed as a single unit to fit in a user’s garage.

The new Solar Hydrogen Station will employ the same 48-panel, 6.0kW solar array that powered the previous system.

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New Honda Solar Hydrogen Stations In Full Gear

Solar PET Bottle Car

Brian Yalung — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:50:09 +0000

Here is an educational toy that should help you out raise eco awareness with your kids. It may not be that fancy but the Solar PET bottle car is an easy to assemble kit which you can have your kids play around the house with.

It comes with a solar power supply and works for 2 hours continuously. You have to find your own PET bottle though. But knowing how many of us have a lot of them lying around at home, this is a great way to re-use them for something else.

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Solar PET Bottle Car

RC Cars Make Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Brian Yalung — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:04:28 +0000

While big cars are still trying to figure out how to properly use hydrogen fuel cells, perhaps using them on RC cars can aid them in the process. All you need is a kit which you can use with your favorite RC and you are good to go.

The kit makes use of 12Wh or 3 to 4 times the endurance of conventional batteries which should be a cool alternative as far as power sources are concerned. The hydrogen fuel cell kit will start shipping by March 15 but no price has been bared for now.

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RC Cars Make Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Scosche solBAT II Backs Up Doctors Phones with Solar Power

Brian Yalung — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:03:02 +0000

One thing about the people who are helping out in Haiti, their mobile phones need to be charged in a different way. With the devastation, power is bound to be out for most parts of the area over there but thanks to Scosche solBat II, doctors can turn to good old solar power for some help.

It is compatible with practically any device. It is charged via USB connection and should be something useful to have either in Haiti or anywhere you may be for only $29.99.

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Scosche solBAT II Backs Up Doctors Phones with Solar Power

Modular SunShine Solar Panels

Brian Yalung — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:21:15 +0000

GreenRay Inc. offers new eco-friendly solar panels that are easy to install and use. These new modular SunShine solar panels aim to reduce energy costs while also increasing safety for consumers integrated in a single package.

Each SunSine AC module contains a proprietary micro inverter that converts the sunlight the unit collects into AC electricity which is then fed into the electrical distribution panel supplying power to the home. any unused electricity is sent to the utility, which usually results in rebates to the home-owner.

(Source) Gizmag

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Modular SunShine Solar Panels

The NASCAR Green Challenge from Lelian Munter

Brian Yalung — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:19:55 +0000

Leilani Munter is doing more than just drawing some attention once she hits the tracks. At the Daytona ARCA Series race on February 6, race fans will also get to listen to her as she preaches about climate change and how people can be guided to save the planet.

The eight actions that Münter’s sponsorship team encourages fans to take are:

Correctly adjusting tire air pressures to improve efficiency;
Correctly setting home thermostats to save energy;
Switching to high-performance shower heads to conserve water & energy;
Installing a 5kW home photovoltaic solar system and saving 66 percent in electric costs;
Getting a Home Efficiency Report and saving $200 annually;
Helping employers switch to LED lights saving 80 percent on electricity;
Helping employers adopt a Carbon Offset Program for their offices;
Getting trained as a Home Efficiency Consultant to help others learn how to save money and the planet.

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The NASCAR Green Challenge from Lelian Munter

2010 RecycleMania Tournament Kicks Off

Brian Yalung — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:31:49 +0000

College campuses are once again busy as the 2010 RecycleMania Tournament gets underway. College campuses try to compete against one another to show who can reduce, reuse and recycle the most campus waste. This will be a 10-week period which started back in mid-January which runs alongside the college basketball season.

From January 17 through March 27, 2010, 607 schools representing 49 states, the District of Columbia and Canada will compete in eight categories. Colleges and universities choose to participate in either the formal competition which ranks them based on standardized weight measurements, or as part of the less formal “Benchmark” division.

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2010 RecycleMania Tournament Kicks Off

KidBean.com Donates Eco-Friendly Shoes To Haiti

Brian Yalung — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:30:29 +0000

KidBean.com has teamed up with Soles4Souls to donate over 1 million pairs of eco-friendly shoes for the victims of the Haiti quake. As the clamor for more aid and help continues to sound off, these green shoes should be a big help to the devastated country where thousands have died.

For their part, KidBean.com has donated nearly 850 pairs of brand new organic children’s shoes. The eco-friendly children’s shoes were all made with fair labor and have organic hemp uppers and recycled rubber soles.

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KidBean.com Donates Eco-Friendly Shoes To Haiti

The White Goat Shreds Used Paper and Turns them to Toilet Paper

Brian Yalung — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:14:56 +0000

Here is something that should work if it does get around. The White Goat helps shred and recycle old paper into something useful in the form of toilet paper. All you have to do is add water and wait about 30 minutes for the process to do its thing and you can get one roll of toilet paper afterwards.

This is a large machine which is set to go on sale in Japan this Summer. It will cost about $100,000 though the electric consumption part may help people identify if this is indeed an eco-friendly contraption.

(Source) Gizmag

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The White Goat Shreds Used Paper and Turns them to Toilet Paper

The Triangle+ Dustbin

Brian Yalung — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:13:48 +0000

Here is something cool for the home. Called the Triangle+, this is a dusbin and dustpan rolled into one. What is appealing about it is that it can recycle soapy water where it can be tipped to stand on its end and help keep your house tidy any time you want to clean up.

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The Triangle+ Dustbin

E Cigarettes Gaining Traction in The US?

Missy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:56:05 +0000

I kept seeing the term electronic cigarettes or e-cigs, and decided to look into what the hoopla is about.

Apparently these are tobacco-less cigarettes aimed at those who simply can’t stop smoking or those who fancy the idea of the tech behind the gadget. Is this really a gadget? I’m sort of surprised e-cigs are gaining traction in the US, but maybe I shouldn’t be.

See these e cigs are reusable with refillable and replaceable parts, are powered by a rechargeable battery, plus because they don’t use tobacco they are carbon-free.

And according to Wikipedia,

there are 300,000 current e-cigarette users and 1 million people that have tried e-cigarettes. An online survey found that e-cigarette substitution for tobacco cigarettes resulted in perceived health benefits.

Fact is, the “quit smoking” market is HUGE and i’m guessing that is THE market e-cigs are most popular in. For now, as the GREEN market is not far behind.

What do you think of e cigarettes, total fad or big new eco craze in 2010?

via Wikipedia

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E Cigarettes Gaining Traction in The US?

Green Element LED Task Light

Brian Yalung — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:12:16 +0000

Humanscale reveals a new eco-friendly device with the Element LED Task light. It makes use of MCX LED multi-chip LED that produces a neutral white light at 3,500 kelvin. The special tech inside the LED light uses only one bulb so there are no shadows on the desk

The Element needs only 7W of power and produces light equivalent to a 70W incandescent. The lamp is made from 81% recycled content and can be 99% recycled itself. The Element LED Task Light costs $338.00

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Green Element LED Task Light

Boston’s First Eco-friendly Wedding Showcase

Brian Yalung — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:11:16 +0000

Getting married in 2010? Well if you have plans to do so, check out this first green wedding showcase which is set to arrive in Boston by February 14, Valentine’s Day. The event is open to all merchants where they have to fulfill one or more of the following categories:

“Reduce, Re-use, Recycle” or has a waste reduction policy.
Offers Local and/or sustainable options.
Has a water and energy saving policy.
Offsets the businesses carbon footprint.
Fair Labor Practices.
Kind to animals.

Sidelights for the guest will also be on hand. Guests of the show can register to win a sweetheart getaway from the Hyatt Harborside in Boston while Eco-swag bags will be given to the first 100 guests through the door. Cost of admission is $15 in advance and $25 upon entry.

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Boston’s First Eco-friendly Wedding Showcase

Recycled Cardboard Portable High Chair From Belkiz

Missy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:02:07 +0000

Silly or novel? You decide. An Australian company by the name of BELKIZ has come up with a portable high chair made from recycled cardboard.

Yes! a portable high chair made from recycled cardboard.

Belkiz aims to reach new parents who pride themselves in green design and chic baby products.

Designed for infants aged up to 20 months or weighing up to 20 kilograms, the Feedaway comes with a three-point safety harness. Its non-toxic food-grade coating can be cleaned with a wet cloth. It weighs approximately one kilogram (2.2 lbs), and Belkiz claims it will last for around 30 assemblies. After that, it’s 100% recyclable.

What do you think of this unconventional, but cute product from Belkiz? Share your opinion below.

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Recycled Cardboard Portable High Chair From Belkiz

New Eco friendly Hard Drive From Samsung, The F3EG

Missy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:47:59 +0000

Samsung has an amazing new hard drive out with mega memory capacity and strong eco standards.

The Eco Green F3eg hard drive is made using new techonology which makes it whisper quiet but powerful.

What’s green about this HDD is that it features low-power consumption, low-noise, and an eco-friendly design which meets environmental regulations including RoHS (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment).

In addition it has 2TB memory capacity, which is plenty of room for movies, music, BIG files and more. Priced at $179

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New Eco friendly Hard Drive From Samsung, The F3EG

Two Fast And Easy Ways To Help Haiti

Missy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:30:21 +0000

You’ve seen the HAITI devastation and you’ve read all the news reports, and want to help. Even if with a small TEXT donation.

You can do just that via your cell phone, any cell phone and most carriers by using the following two fast and easy resources. These are tried, true and trusted. It’s easy you simply send a TEXT as you would any other. See example below.

1. Text $10 – via the Red Cross. This is one of the most well known aid organizations in the world, and they’ve made it super easy and quick to help those in need in Haiti. Simply send a text to 90999 and enter in the word HAITI and $10 will be sent on your behalf, and charged to your cell bill.

2. Text $5 – via Yele Haiti. This is a non-profit set up by musician and (Haiti native) Wyclef Jean. Simply send a text to 501501 and enter in the word YELE. $5 will be sent to the Haiti fund and will be added to your cell phone bill.

Just about everyone has a cell phone, so donations via text is a great idea and easy. Let us know if you have any questions.

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Two Fast And Easy Ways To Help Haiti

£8 Million Luxury Eco-Bunker to be Built

Brian Yalung — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:59:51 +0000

Football stars have been known to be big spenders and as far as Manchester United’s Gary Neville is concerned, investing it on something green should be something worth noting. This £8 million luxury eco-bunker projects was designed by Make Architects and will sit on an 8,000 sq. ft. lot.

It is shaped like a flower and will have pedals radiating from a central kitchen. It will also be equipped with solar panels, a ground source heat and wind turbines. The project is pending approval but should only be a formality since the government also wants to use the scheme as a benchmark for future zero emission developments.

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£8 Million Luxury Eco-Bunker to be Built

Green Energy Talk Directory Released

Brian Yalung — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:58:26 +0000

Sees, Inc. has made life easier for the people who are looking for some eco-friendly product or service. With the Green Energy Talk Directory, consumers can now easily find what they are looking for such as contractors, products and services for renewable energy and eco-friendly related stuff. This directory system is a free service and maintains over 100,000 companies in its listings.

New contractors and service providers can receive a Free basic listing. SEES, Inc. offers providers to become SEES Certified, adding more credibility to their business.

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Green Energy Talk Directory Released

Clarity EcoClens Lens Cleaner

Brian Yalung — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:45:53 +0000

Nanofilms launches a new line of eco-friendly products with the Clarity EcoClens Lens Cleaners. These are eco-friendly solutions made from biodegradable components contained in a 100% post-consumer plastic bottle. The bottle will also be silk-screened to eliminate label material. To further reduce environmental impact, the product will be shipped in 100% recycled cardboard cartons.

These EcoClens Lens Cleaners are available in a 1 ounce spray bottle for only $2.49. EcoClens will be introduced to the trade at Vision Expo East, March 18-21, 2010, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.

(Source) Press

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Clarity EcoClens Lens Cleaner

Bell & Gossett EcoCirc Potable Water Recirculator Pumps

Brian Yalung — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:44:23 +0000

Water heaters are included in the line of stuff that are hit for consuming a large amount of energy. However, Bell & Gossett aim to change all that with their new line of potable water recirculator heaters. Called the EcoCirc, they use 68% less energy and can provide a lot of savings to an average family. More than 12,000 gallons of water can be saved yearly with them.

Using only 10 watts of power, the equivalent of a small nightlight, the ecocirc can save a home owner hundreds of dollars in energy costs a year.

(Source) Press

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Bell & Gossett EcoCirc Potable Water Recirculator Pumps

Solar Powered Bottle Boat

Brian Yalung — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 06:14:30 +0000

Here is something you can treat as a kid project while also applying some environmental education. This Solar Powered Bottle Boat which you can do by yourself. Complete with instructions, turn old soda bottles into something fun for only $24.95.

The pack includes a waterproof solar panel, motor, the necessary wires, propellers and bunch of other stuff. Now all you need is a soda bottle to make it all work!

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Solar Powered Bottle Boat

Electric Car Development App from Trexa

Brian Yalung — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 05:13:10 +0000

It looks like the iPhone is not the only device that has apps developed. Trexa is revealed some details of a lithium-powered, all-wheel vehicle development which should help engineers and developers create custom vehicle apps for electric vehicles.

Modular and scalable, the standard Trexa platform will feature an aluminum, carbon steel tubing and thermoplastic shell containing open source and user programmable electronics and advanced battery technology.

(Source) Gizmag

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Electric Car Development App from Trexa

Water Droplet Shower Time

Brian Yalung — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:25:10 +0000

Here is another device that should help you conserve water. The Water Droplet Shower Time attaches to your shower wall and allows you to monitor your time in the shower. It also alerts you when you have used up your fair share of water. It retails for just $12.99.

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Water Droplet Shower Time

Revolution Air Wind Turbine

Brian Yalung — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:24:09 +0000

We have seen a lot of new wind turbine-based technology and here is yet another one from Philippe Stark. This is designed to rotate irrespective to the direction of the wind.

Aptly called Revolution Air, all you need is some generous sacrifice of land to plant these and reap the clean and green benefits for the rest of your life. These Revolution Air Wind Turbine cost $3,500 each.

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Revolution Air Wind Turbine

Cute Cotton Canvas iPad Cover

Missy — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:44:48 +0000

The iPad from Apple made its stunning debut this past Wednesday and created quite a splash.

Essentially the iPad is a multi-purpose device which has several functions including an ebook reader, an iPod and some PC features. Just like you need a cover for your iPhone and iPod, you will also need one for your Apple device to keep it fresh and scratch-free.

Take a look at this cute and 100% handmade cotton canvas iPad cover from Etsy. It’s green, it’s groovy and its’ eco.

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Cute Cotton Canvas iPad Cover

Wooden PC Workstation

Brian Yalung — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:46:23 +0000

This was forthcoming. Seeing a wooden-based PC workstation is not really surprising anymore and ultimately it will all boil down to the woodwork finish to see how competent they are to the demanding consumers.

This Wooden PC Workstation looks like a vanity table of sorts, neatly carving out the modern computing needs lush PC geeks are looking for. The only thing now is the specs which is something that wasn’t shared. At least you know the whole PC is eco-friendly right?

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Wooden PC Workstation

Organic Growers Get Boost from Frontier Natural Products Co-op

Brian Yalung — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:45:07 +0000

Business is business and for the farmers located over at the hills of Guatamela, farmers are earning good for their families thanks to this tie-up with Frontier Natural Products Co-op. One farmer, Hilario Caal Chub is expected to benefit from it as well, being the newest Well Earth supplier.

Frontier has taken the concept of ethical sourcing a step further. Like Fair Trade, Frontier’s Well Earth program provides growers in developing countries with a fair price for their products and invests in community economic development projects. However, Well Earth covers a broader range of sustainability criteria and certifies growers in the U.S. and other developed countries as well as those in underdeveloped countries.

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Organic Growers Get Boost from Frontier Natural Products Co-op

Who Won 2009 Sustainable Grocer Of The Year?

Missy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:06:47 +0000

SustainableGrocer.com puts out an annual “Grocer Of The Year” award to commend the most GREEN grocer, and guess who won this year?

Whole Foods?

No!

Trader Joe’s?

No!

This year the honor went to Costco, based out of Seattle, Washington. The membership based grocer won based on the following factors:

Efforts in energy reduction
Wallet friendly shopping “Making It As Affordable As Possible”
Substantial Organic Food Offerings
Recycling programs, consumers and employees
Private label principles, buying practices, packaging and value
Geographic presence
Corporate social responsibility

Have a Costco near you? Pay them a visit and see what all the fuzz is about.

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Who Won 2009 Sustainable Grocer Of The Year?

New Car Sharing Service, RelayRides

Missy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:51:17 +0000

Launching in Baltimore first, then other cities Relay Rides is set to make car sharing a hip cool GREEN thing.

If you live in or around the Baltimore area and have a car that sits alot in your driveway or you need easy access to a car, then give RelayRides a good look. They’re essentially a matchmaking service for car owners and car renters, and ensure that the following is met before either agree to the service:

no keys are ever exchanged, as a device is installed on vehicles to allow keyless entry
insurance is provided to the car owner
renters are checked out, prior to renting
rating system in place
cars can be rented by the hour or by the day
owner establishes rental rate
RelayRides covers owner in case of loss
service set to launch in other cities

This is not new as other companies such as ZipCar do the same thing, but will this ever truly take off as an alternative to public transportation and or carpooling? That is the THE question.

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New Car Sharing Service, RelayRides

Lexon Unveils Corn and Bamboo-Based Gadgets

Brian Yalung — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:51:03 +0000

For the people who really want to preach eco-friendliness, Lexon has a lot of gadgets for you to consider. What is striking about them is that they come in bamboo and corn bio plastic makes, which carry fine work finishes.

Additionally, they all run on crank and solar power. Products range from calculators, radios, portable speakers and MP3 players. Check them out.

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Lexon Unveils Corn and Bamboo-Based Gadgets

Ekokook Waste Processing Unit

Brian Yalung — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:49:48 +0000

Here is an eco-friendly concept for your home. Called the Ekokook, this contraption was made to encourage processing house and kitchen wastes as close as possible. Solid waste is selected, processed and stored in containers.

It has a reservoir and two pitchers under the sink are used for collecting water which is then recycled. A container unit in the form of a rotating drum is proposed to collect organic wastes such as fruit and vegetable peelings, leftovers etc. which are broken down by earthworms. The Ekokook was designed by Victor Massip and Laurent Lebot of Faltazi.

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Ekokook Waste Processing Unit

Apple iPad Madness Begins, Plus Its Eco Cred

Missy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:13:57 +0000

Everyone is a buzz today with the new Apple iPad, a multi-purpose device which is part netbook, part ebook reader and part iPhone.

It’s the latest and greatest from Apple, and it has some eco cred attached to it. Steve Jobs the founder of Apple, and the brains behind the HUGELY popular iPhone mentioned today at the unveiling of the tablet that it’s highly recyclable and is entirely,

arsenic-free
BFR-free
mercury-free
PVC-free

It also purports to have good battery life, which means less battery replacements. It’s pricey at $499 and won’t be available till late March, but surely an interesting device from the Apple bigwigs.

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Apple iPad Madness Begins, Plus Its Eco Cred

Philips LivingColors LED Lighting System

Brian Yalung — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:38:58 +0000

Philips offers something for the people yearning for some lighting ambiance. These Philips LivingColors LED lighting systems are easy to set up and are 50% brighter and can display up to 16 million colored lights. Light can be focused where you point the set and a remote control will allow you the choice of adjusting the colors to your specific preference.

This lighting system will cost you though. Their price range plays somewhere between $230 to $350.

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Philips LivingColors LED Lighting System

Care To Try the Sprinkle Dress?

Brian Yalung — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:37:50 +0000

This is one dress only a few will love. And these few women are either nature lovers or garden enthusiasts! Regardless you have to give Linda Schailon credit. The Sprinkle Dress does carry an eco-friendly wrap to it. The dress was made using discarded yogurt containers and garden-wires.

You will need to water the dress often to keep the plants alive. Consider it walking around with your garden…as in bringing the garden which sort of reminds you of Batman’s Poison Ivy!

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How To Help Homeless Kids Smile On Their Birthdays

Missy — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:27:19 +0000

If it weren’t for people like John and Amy Cervantes of North Carolina how would homeless children smile on their birthdays?

I just read their story in the February 2010 issue of Readers Digest, and it shows yet again how awesome some people can be. The story goes like this,

In 2005, their son Alex celebrated his third birthday and shortly after this, the couple was thinking of ways to teach Alex about giving to others. But they wanted to include the community and make sure Alex could participate.

John started wondering what local (less fortunate) kids do on their birthdays, and called a local shelter to find out. He was told “usually our homeless kids don’t do anything on their birthdays”. The following month, John Amy and Alex threw a BIG party for all the shelter kids who celebrated a birthday during the month.

Cake, gifts, decorations and the limbo for 50 kids.

Everything provided straight out of their pocket and nothing received in exchange other than the memory of smiles from that day.

They didn’t stop at this first party, they threw another and another, until Birthday Blessings was born. A non profit that hosts monthly parties at ten shelters in and around Charlotte, North Carolina.

They collect everything from toys, clothing, candy, paper products, baby items, so long as it’s not used. It means alot to the kids that their gifts not be used, since they hardly ever get anything new.

A slew of volunteers make the birthdays happen and keep the organization running. If you want to help a homeless child smile on their birthday, visit the Birthday Blessings website above to learn how you can join in on the fun.

via Readers Digest, Make It Matter

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How To Help Homeless Kids Smile On Their Birthdays

6th Annual Cash For Cans City Winners Chosen

Missy — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:26:55 +0000

In the annual competition Cash For Cans, participants are to compete against each other by recycling the most amount of cans.

This year over 40 cities participated and over 125 million cans were recycled, as part of the 6th annual recycling event. Each city that won would get $5,000 available through four categories.

1. Most Recycled – City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin won with 1,765,623 recycled cans collected in October 2009.

2. Most Innovative – City of Irvine, California

3. Most Innovative Partnering with KAB (event sponsor) – City of Montgomery, Alabama

Considering that aluminum is one the most sustainable metals around, the event was a smashing success. Did you know that aluminum has one of the fastest turnaround times than any other metal?

Aluminum cans, recycled nationally at an approximate rate of 55 percent, can appear back on store shelves in 60 days, representing one of the quickest turnaround times for a recycled commodity. Aluminum is a valuable material to recycle, as it takes one-twentieth the energy to create a can from recycled material than one made from virgin ore.

via Earth 911

(image) via Canuck

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6th Annual Cash For Cans City Winners Chosen

Recycled Glass Flooring Installed at Orlando Medical Examiner’s Office

Brian Yalung — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:47:52 +0000

Recycled glass flooring offers a lot of benefits aside from being an eco-friendly alternative. For one, they are durable and easy to clean and of course provide that certain luster that should brighten up any home or office. The District Nine Medical Examiner’s office in Orlando can attest to that after over 11,000 square feet of flooring was installed by Stonhard.

Stonhard installed Stonblend GSI-G, an epoxy mortar system using 12% recycled glass aggregate, which contributes to the striking, terrazzo-like appearance and creates a long-lasting, easy to clean, chemical and wear resistant floor.

(Source) Press

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Recycled Glass Flooring Installed at Orlando Medical Examiner’s Office

LightCap 300 Solar Powered Lantern and Water Bottle

Brian Yalung — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:45:50 +0000

Here is something useful, particularly for the ones who often camp out. The LightCap 300 Solar Powered Lantern and Water Bottle comes with 4 bright white LEDS and also solicit powers from the sun to turn your water bottle into a functional lantern when needed.

This has an unbreakable cap and should be ideal and safe to have around. It costs only $29.99.

(Source) Ubergizmo

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LightCap 300 Solar Powered Lantern and Water Bottle

Bengal Tigers in Danger of Extinction

Brian Yalung — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:44:31 +0000

Rising sea levels are threatening to wipe out the largest tiger populations as the habitats of Bengal Tigers are placed in peril. This was revealed by the World Wildlife Fund on these tigers who only have 3,200 remaining species to date.

According to the study, an expected sea level rise of 11 inches above 2000 levels may cause the remaining tiger habitat in the Sundarbans to decline by 96 percent, pushing the total population to fewer than 20 breeding tigers. Unless immediate action is taken, the Sundarbans, its wildlife and the natural resources that sustain millions of people may disappear within 50 to 90 years

(Source) Press

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Bengal Tigers in Danger of Extinction

The Eco-friendly Bra Search is On

Brian Yalung — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:43:21 +0000

Apparently women are after something better than the usual eco-friendly underwear we have to date. There are many ideas and concepts around but perhaps the best way to get best eco-friendly results would be from the women who want to wear them.

A new campaign asking British women to come up with the world’s first sexy eco-friendly bra has been launched, hopefully producing a comfortable bra that will make them feel great and ideal for the environment as well. The design which wins will go into production to be exported worldwide with a donation to charity from each bra sold.

(Source) Times of India

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The Eco-friendly Bra Search is On

The Light & Bulky Electric Car

Brian Yalung — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:14:00 +0000

Here is a electric car that should be up for discussion. We are all aware how the structure of an electric vehicle, especially since they normally require a lighter frame to be speedier. But while it does look a bit bulky, this car designed by Jan Godlewski does seem pretty deceiving.

It resembles a carriage although it really runs on electric. The wheels are thin and big which should make up for the power it would need when mobile. Still, its bulky frame may pose some problems, especially in terms of power consumption which would really get bigger if the car is larger.

(Source) Design Launches

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The Light & Bulky Electric Car

Total Recall Style Transpo Coming to Abu Dhabi

Brian Yalung — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:12:31 +0000

Abu Dhabi has been known to be big spender and it looks like they are set to push up their public transport needs in an eco-friendly way. If you were able to watch Total Recall where futuristic shuttle cabs were showed, then this new project involving the UAE and 2getthere should get your attention.

Shuttle cabs that drive themselves and run on electricity are set to be deployed for residents and workers in the six square kilometer city. 13 little cabs have already been ordered to transport cargo and some VIPs which are far off from their projected 3,000 units. These cabs will make use of RFID and magnetic sensors rather than a simple rail system.

(Source) New Launches

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Total Recall Style Transpo Coming to Abu Dhabi

The Rational Self-Cooking Center

Brian Yalung — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:22:55 +0000

For the people who want something futuristic and eco-friendly, check out the SelfCooking Center from Rational. It is made from recyclable materials and uses up to 60% less energy than conventional appliances. An essential factor in the energy consumption of cooking appliances is the efficiency with which the input of heat can be transferred to the food and not used to heat up the kitchen. Rational uses high quality insulating materials to make sure the heat stays in the cooking cabinet.

Because the SelfCooking Center has low heat emission into the kitchen area there is less demand placed on ventilation equipment such as extractor hoods and air conditioning systems drastically cutting the energy consumption of such units.

(Source) Press

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The Rational Self-Cooking Center

Foldable Wind-Powered Generator

Brian Yalung — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:21:29 +0000

Called the Eolic, here is a foldable and portable wind-powered generator that should resolve some power issues or consumers today. Just let the wind flow and you can get some gadgets such as your TV or game console running in no time.

The only problem is you may need to situate it at a windy area to make it efficient. But then again, it can be a back-up if your need for power is so great. At least you get something in an alternative state to generate some power right?

(Source) Yanko

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Foldable Wind-Powered Generator

WWF’s Earth Hour 2010

Brian Yalung — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:57:06 +0000

WWF’s Earth Hour 2010 is scheduled to kick off this March 27 from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. This year marks a bigger call for action on climate change as historic landmarks turn out for the good of the planet. Among the landmarks taking part for this global cause include Mount Rushmore, Empire State Building, the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas,” Harrah’s Caesar Palace and the MGM Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip and San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge.

New Earth Hour participants in 2010 will include Montezuma Castle National Monument in Arizona and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis. Other local landmarks taking part include Atlanta’s Bank of America building and the Pike Place Market sign in Seattle, with many more expected to sign on in the days ahead.

(Source) Press

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WWF’s Earth Hour 2010

Eco-Friendly Plastic Colorants Released

Brian Yalung — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:55:39 +0000

Plastic Colors Corporation has announced the release of a new line of eco-friendly paint line made from post-consumer and industrial plastic content which should be better to protect valuable natural resources. They come in a wide selection of colors, whose recycled content formulation range from 25 percent to 82 percent.

The new color concentrates are suitable for many applications including playground equipment, construction material, furniture, pallets, packaging, and house wares.

(Source) Press

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Eco-Friendly Plastic Colorants Released

Nalgene Offers Tips to Identify #7 Plastic Reusable Bottles

Brian Yalung — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:52:16 +0000

Claiming a plastic bottle is BPA free is easy. But not all of them are as good as they claim to be. Some do it for marketing sake but for Nalgene, helping out consumers to properly distinguish authentic BPA-free bottles can be done through these tips for buying a new bottle or container:

Look for products with BPA-Free stickers and permanent BPA-Free markings on the bottle/container itself. You can be sure your bottle and/or container is BPA-Free if it has an official, company endorsed BPA-Free stamp or sticker.
Don’t assume all #7 plastics contain BPA. The #7 recycling label is a catchall indicator for plastics made with a resin other than those in the #1 to #6 designations, or made of more than one resin. The #7 category not only includes polycarbonate, but also includes compostable plastics made of organic material and other types of plastic that do not necessarily contain BPA.
Do your research. To know what your plastic bottle or container is made of, always look for the #1- #7 recycling code.
Remember, there are many advantages to using #7 plastic products. For instance, some plastics are not recommended for microwave use however, #7 plastics can be used in the microwave, are dishwasher safe and are one of the most durable and are extremely versatile plastics.

(Source) Press

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Nalgene Offers Tips to Identify #7 Plastic Reusable Bottles

New Jersey Green Burials

Brian Yalung — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:50:52 +0000

Maryrest Cemetery has announced its first eco-friendly intermittent in a new section made especially for Natural Burials / Green Funerals. This entire area is reserved for eco-friendly burials as wanted by customers.

No concrete vaults or manufactured headstones are allowed in the area and they will only accept the deceased wrapped in a shroud of a sustainable / biodegradable casket. If embalming is needed for ceremonial purposes, it must be with a non-toxic, formaldehyde free solution.

(Source) Press

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New Jersey Green Burials

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