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Eco Factor: Water-saving shower head reduces waste.

Teenagers are known for wasting a lot of time getting ready each day, and the major part of that time goes under the shower. An Australian named Trevor Murphy didn’t wait for long after he saw..

Eco Factor: Ecofriendly shower works on recycled water.

Making good use of the water you use for bathing, designer Victor M. Aleman has designed a concept shower/spa combo that recycles waste water and uses it to give you a nice massage. The…

Eco Factor: Low-cost electric vehicles from Detroit Electric.

In an effort to cut down the cost of electric cars, which might seem to be the most practical ride of the future, Detroit Electric has teamed up with Proton, a Malaysian auto company,…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission buses powered by all-electric engine.

Ending the use of fossil fuels for gas-guzzling buses, Optare has launched a new range of green, zero-emission buses that run on nothing other than clean electricity. Solo EV, as the..

Eco Factor: Solar-powered parasols in desirable looks.

Usually not very aesthetically pleasing, computer clothing does not appeal to many people. However, Elena Corchero, with her creativity, has made tedious green accessories look stunningly…

Eco Factor: Prototype streetlight runs on wind energy.

Solar energy for lighting systems does open up a new era of gadgets that promise to be green and clean all through their lifetime. However, solar energy doesn’t power these lamps when you…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered carport to recharge EV batteries while they’re parked.

We recently showcased ingenious photovoltaic arrays developed by Envision Solar, which could convert parking lots into solar recharging points for electric…

Eco Factor: Non-toxic coating to prevent metals from corroding in seawater.

Researchers at Sheffield Hallam University have developed a new biological coating that could prevent metals such as ship hulls from corroding in seawater, without making..

Earth Hour may have lowered the temperature across the globe but for sure it raised the temperature at a house in New Jeresy. Kevin was sitting with his beer watching recorded programs on TiVo, when Rose, his live-in partner, told him about Earth Hour..

Eco Factor: Zero-emission UAVs being developed to enhance their abilities and reduce their impact on the environment.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has sponsored a program to help tactical decision makers get better and much more detailed…