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Eco Factor: Hummer H2 modified to be pulled by a horse.

While the recent economic downturn may have stopped you from traveling in your Hummer to save fuel, a New York-based artist, Jeremy Dean, still does ride in his Hummer H2, but as a symbol of.

Eco Factor: National Convention Center achieves LEED Gold Certification.

While Dubai and Abu Dhabi are leading the world in eco-responsible projects, designers in Qatar don’t want to be left too far behind. Qatar is building a unique convention.

Eco Factor: Concrete developed to capture carbon dioxide and store it.

Going by the statistics, cement production accounts for at least 5 percent of the CO2 that is pumped into the atmosphere annually. While there aren’t many substitutes for…

Eco Factor: Energy-harvesting soccer ball generates renewable energy.

A team of four engineering students at the Harvard University have come up with an ingenious idea that could change the lives of rural African people. The students have…

Eco Factor: Installation made from recycled plastic water bottles and food wrap.

Today we see streets littered with plastic waste, most of which comes from our efforts to keep ourselves healthy by drinking packaged water that comes in plastic…

Eco Factor: Sustainable greenhouse made using recycled materials.

We’ve seen eco-conscious designers create stunning pieces of art from materials that most would regard as trash. Architect Sebastian Ramirez is taking recycling another step…

Eco Factor: Low-emission car powered by a hybrid engine.

BMW has announced that its 5 Series sedan will go on sale in the United States in June. However, the car manufacturer is also planning to release a hybrid car at the Geneva Motor Show,…

Eco Factor: Green wall to clean indoor air naturally.

The rise in air pollution has not only affected air quality on the streets, but the pollutants have also shown their effect on the air we breathe indoors as well. While there is no dearth of…

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly urinals reduce waste consumption.

Villeroy & Boch have been developing solutions that promote economical use of water. The designers have teamed up with Viega to develop toilets that save up to 1.5-liters of water each…

Eco Factor: Concept portable freezer powered by solar energy.

The Eco Freezer by industrial designer Ruben Iglesias is a concept portable freezer that is ideal for picnics and camping tours. The cover of the freezer features two LED lamps which…