Eco Factor: New storage technique enables easy storage of hydrogen for fuel-cell cars.
Researchers at the Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois have developed a new technique to store hydrogen in an efficient manner to power fuel cell…
Eco Factor: BBQ grill made from recycled materials.
Firing up the grill means lighting just a single briquette of charcoal for this mini DIY grill that has been made from recycled materials. Created by Instructables user vmspionage, this tiny metal gri
Eco Factor: Concept MP3 player generates renewable energy.
The brainchild of industrial designer YuKwang Kang, the Walnut Player is a concept MP3 player that can be “walled rolled” to charge. The device features two spherical objects, which…
Eco Factor: Champagne bottle redesigned to reduce transportation cost and carbon footprint.
Designed in the 17th century the champagne bottle is going for a slim makeover to make it more environmentally friendly. By shedding just a few grams the..
Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric aircrafts takes to the skies.
EADS, the parent company of Airbus, along with Aero Composite Saintonge, unveiled their next-gen electric aircraft, the Cri, at the Paris Green Air Show in June. The aircraft was…
Eco Factor: Eco-friendly shipping box made from 100% FSC-certified material.
EBay, the ultimate online auction and shopping website for used goods is taking another step to contribute towards the environment. It has designed an eco-friendly…
Eco Factor: Personal vehicle that gets energy from a distant transmission system.
Industrial designer Nikolay Shmatovalenko has put his best foot forward to design an innovative vehicle that goes by the name “Personal Transporting Device.”…
Eco Factor: Green grocery store concept grows fruits and vegetables on site.
With the world heading towards a greener future, eating local is one practice that has received a big push. Taking this eating local culture to a completely new level…
Eco Factor: Urban transportation system includes electric cars and solar-powered buses.
The E-Road is an urban transportation system designed by designers Rodrigo Cruz and Guilherme Soares, which aims to minimize air pollution and a busy…
Eco Factor: Concept MP3 player is powered by kinetic energy.
Industrial designer Matthew Smith is working to reduce our dependence on non-renewable forms of energy to power our electronic gear. Since these gadgets are a part of mostly…
