Eco Factor: Sustainable floating homes powered by solar energy.
RAFAA Architecture & Design have recently won a competition organized by Internationale Bauausstellung in Germany with a futuristic floating home dubbed “The Last Resort”. The…
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Cigarettes aren’t only bad for your health but statistics point out that they’re even worse for the environment. According to recent statistics, about 1.1 billion people in the world are smokers and about 10 million cigarettes are purchased every.
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Eco Factor: Wristwatches powered by exposed photovoltaic cells.
Seiko Watch Corp has announced the developed of a new “Hybrid” series of environmentally friendly wristwatches that are powered by onboard solar panels. The watches will be…
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Eco Factor: Eco-friendly cellphone made from 84 percent recyclable materials.
Samsung and Sprint have unveiled their second eco-friendly handset together, the Samsung Restore. The Samsung Restore features award-winning Sprint One Click…
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Eco Factor: Anaerobic digester produces renewable energy from organic materials.
SEaB Energy has announced a new anaerobic digester that is built inside a repurposed shipping container and can produce renewable energy from any organic material….
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Eco Factor: Sustainable development to minimize energy consumption.
BIG Architects have proposed a sustainable design for Quebec’s Beaux-Arts Expansion that including a sloping green roof that people can actually walk on. Though the entry…
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Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicle powered by a hybrid engine.
Citroen has announced that the company will be showcasing its new Metropolis concept at the Beijing Auto Show. The 17.4 foot long sedan will be powered by a hybrid engine ensuring…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle designed to run on electricity.
Volkswagen has unveiled a new taxi vehicle concept at the Hanover Trade Show that has been designed for the city of Milan. The van-sized cab is powered by lithium-ion batteries that.
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Eco Factor: Sustainable monorail concept powered by renewable energy.
The Suspended Public Transportation System designed by Elisa Sayuri Freitas Irokawa and Rafael Osmar de Oliveira e Costa could well be the greenest train design ever. The…
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Eco Factor: Fuel cell to be used to power a small robotic watercraft.
The U.S. Office of Naval Research is trying to use a new microbial fuel cell that runs on mud to power a small robotic watercraft. The Navy has been using small microbial fuel..
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