Eco Tech: Synthetic trees capture carbon 1000 times faster than their organic counterparts

Eco Factor: Synthetic trees to capture CO2 from the air and convert it into liquid CO2. Research scientists at the Department of Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia University have come up with an ingenious idea to capture atmospheric..

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Eco Architecture: Sustainable dormitories for Thai orphanage

June 24, 2009  |  EcoFriend, environment, feeds  |  No Comments

Eco Factor: Dormitories made from locally harvested bamboo collect rainwater. Architecture firm TYIN Tegnestue has designed sustainable dwellings, which will serve as dormitories for an orphanage in Noh Bo, a small village on the Thai-Burmese...

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Eco Tech: Fuel-cells and hurricane-resistant roofing to be made from chicken feathers

June 24, 2009  |  EcoFriend, environment, feeds  |  No Comments

Eco Factor: Chicken feathers used to make fuel cells cost-effective. With the demand for chicken increasing substantially, poultry waste is also on a rise, which mainly consists of chicken feathers basically used up in the landfill or converted...

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Eco Motorcycles: Yamaha’s eye-stopping Gen-Ryu hybrid concept bike could soon be available

June 23, 2009  |  EcoFriend, environment, feeds  |  No Comments

Eco Factor: Low-emission bike powered by a gasoline/electric hybrid engine. Car and bike manufacturers make use of the best of auto shows to showcase their ingenuity in the form of futuristic motorcycles and cars which enthrall our senses. Similar.

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Eco Gadgets: Recycled wine bottle becomes a new way to order a drink

June 23, 2009  |  EcoFriend, Recycling, environment, feeds  |  No Comments

Eco Factor: Recycled glass bottle converted into a bartender calling system. It’s always exciting to see what green-minded designers do if they’re allowed to use the products others refer to as waste, to design new products. Similar is the...

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Eco Gadgets: Fuji’s EnviroMAX batteries respect the environment to the fullest

June 23, 2009  |  EcoFriend, environment, feeds  |  No Comments

Eco Factor: Green batteries from Fuji can be disposed through normal waste systems. We’ve seen some great battery innovations in the past too which included the cool solar recharging batteries and the somewhat unconventional pee-powered...

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Eco Tech: Energy-saving method checks refrigerant level in air conditioners

June 23, 2009  |  EcoFriend, environment, feeds  |  No Comments

Eco Factor: Energy-saving technology developed make air conditioners green. Engineers at the Purdue University have developed a technique that saves energy and servicing costs by indicating when air conditioners are low on refrigerant,...

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Eco Tech: Sahara to witness the green change with the world’s largest solar project

Eco Factor: World’s largest solar power plant to be constructed in Sahara. Taking advantage of the dryness of Sahara Desert, renewable energy giants are prepping up the installation of the world’s largest solar power plant that collectively...

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Eco Gadgets: Solar powered ‘Magnet’ phone brings green fun to your palm

June 23, 2009  |  EcoFriend, environment, feeds  |  No Comments

Eco Factor: Concept phone uses clean energy harnessed from the sun. Portable gadgets can store a limited amount of energy and demand recharging from time to time. Solar power is one suitable option that can provide renewable energy anywhere and..

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Eco Gadgets: Horizon Bio-energy Kit can produce electricity from water and ethanol

June 23, 2009  |  EcoFriend, environment, ethanol, feeds  |  No Comments

Eco Factor: The energy kit uses ethanol to produce electricity. Fuel cell technology is viewed as one of the most remarkable sources of energy in the coming future. Researchers are trying their best to develop ways to achieve the maximum of this..

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