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Eco Factor: Solar and wind powered shelter for those who enjoy staying in the peaceful ambiance of the mountains.

The peaceful environment and the natural beauty have always attracted enthusiasts to the mountains. While some carry their tents…

Eco Factor: Computer giant Dell’s energy-efficient OptiPlex desktop systems saved huge amounts of CO2.

Computer giant Dell has just announced that the company’s OptiPlex desktop users have saved a whopping $3 million worth of electricity and…

Eco Factor: Portable fuel cells could soon become a reality in mobile electronics.

Today’s world is an electronics driven world, which mostly is powered by batteries small in size and cost. These lithium based batteries are cheap but are not as..

Eco Factor: Hybrid vehicle powered by lithium polymer batteries.

Electricity alone cannot provide the speed and distance we require sustaining our lives in future. Hybrids can take over conventional fossil fuel vehicles without making us too slow..

Eco Factor: Wrist exercise to generate power to charge mobile gadgets.

Have you heard of pumping iron for a cause? I hadn’t, until I came across this hand grip charger for the iPhone and other mobile devices. Skin is what’s more on my body…

Undoubtedly, a consciousness for the environment has led to many inventions, energy saving technologies, utilization of alternate sources of energy, but what about the waste that is already present in our surroundings, such as empty beer bottles or…

Eco Factor: Solar powered stroller.

While we were trying to teach the benefits of renewable energy to adults, we found discovered a solar-powered stroller. The design was showcased at 100% Futures, a student exhibition at Tokyo Design Week. While..

Eco Factor: Energy-efficient fireplace.

With the growing concern about carbon footprints and the increase in fuel prices, home owners need to think about ways in which they can save some money without swelling their carbon footprint this winter….

Eco Factor: Portable solar generator delivers cheap, efficient, green electricity.

Researchers at the GreenField Solar Corp. have developed a breathtaking solar power generator that can provide 1500 watts of solar electricity. Unlike traditional…

Eco Factor: 5,000 animals residing in Toronto zoo can power up the zoo and thousands of Toronto households.

Zoo authorities around the world face one common problem – the waste generated by thousands of animals that has to be cleaned up for the..