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Eco Factor: Solar energy harvesting lamps for “greener” lawns.

Of all the uses for solar-powered lamps, their use in gardens and lawns seem the most interesting, and you don’t have to keep them in sunshine regularly for recharging. Industrial…

Eco Factor: Gyroscope stabilized unicycle.

Riding a bicycle to reduce your carbon footprint makes you arrive sweaty at work. For those who want to look a bit more fresh in the morning, try the EniCycle. The unicycle is powered by electricity and…

Eco Factor: Hydrogen refueling station for green cars of the future.

Even after being the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen doesn’t seem to be catching up with use in automobiles due to the lack of an adequate refueling…

Eco Factor: Net zero-energy home gets powered by rooftop solar panels, harvested rain and gray water.

This year’s Solar Decathlon competition has kept universities craving for the next-gen technology that can be integrated into smart homes of…

Eco Factor: Carousel concept harvests solar and kinetic energy.

Industrial designer Andre Harley has designed a new concept carousel that will harvest the rotating energy and solar power to illuminate energy saving lamps to keep your kids playing..

Eco Factor: Sustainable shelter harvests solar energy to illuminate energy-efficient OLEDs.

Industrial designer Todd Kramer has made sure that disaster relief operations get quick and green with his new In-Habit shelter. The hi-tech shelter…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission car powered by solar energy.

David Norvell, the director of the Office of Sustainability and Energy Management at the University of Central Florida, is making some heads turn on the university’s campus by driving a car..

Eco Factor: Water purification system utilizes solar energy for cleaning water.

Japan-based engineering house NTT Facilities has developed unique solar-powered water processing plants that seem to be inspired by the shape of UFOs. The water…

Eco Factor: Hi-tech tombstone harnesses solar energy to play music.

The International Funeral Fair in Guangzhou has already seen some great ways to keep your green lifestyle going even after your death. The fair has also seen the launch of a…

Eco Factor: Artwork made from discarded cellphones.

Going by research, the average cellphone user discards a cellphone after 18 months of use. With the number of cellphone users on the rise, the number of cellphones discarded every year is hitting.