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Eco Factor: Sustainable skyscraper purifies water of a local river in Chile.

A team of architectural students from the Universidad de Chile have designed a modern skyscraper that will do much more than just provide space for residential and…

Eco Factor: Sustainable produce grown from restaurant waste.

At the Royal Hall of Industries in Moore Park, Sydney, you could see a vanload of oregano, thyme and parsley plants that flourishes on kitchen waste from the Rockpool Bar and Grill…

Eco Factor: Wireless charging system for electric and hybrid cars.

Charging an electric or a hybrid car is all set to become as easy as parking it in a garage or a parking lot. Delphi Automotive and WiTricity Corp are working in collaboration to..

Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept rickshaw powered by in-wheel electric motors.

Conceived for the LA Auto Show’s 2010 Design Challenge, the Maybach DRS (Den-Riki-Sha) is a concept electric rickshaw that takes Mercedes-Benz’s legacy of…

Eco Factor: Filtering appliance provides clean drinking water.

Swiss Designer Damien Ummel from Atelier Peekaboo has designed an easy to use very basic water filter for people who lack clean drinking water facility in case of natural disaster….

Eco Factor: Sustainable winery proposal powered by solar energy.

The Great Vine Winery by eco-minded architect and designer Michael Jantzen is a conceptual design study for a large winery equipped primarily with wine tasting, retail and office…

Eco Factor: Sculpture made from recycled metal.

We have regularly reported about eco-friendly artwork that eco-conscious designers make from sustainable or discarded materials. Jud Turner is a renowned name in the world of recycled art, and his…

Eco Factor: Biodegradable Styrofoam made from eco-friendly materials.

In an effort to replace petroleum-driven Styrofoam, researchers at the Case Western Reserve University in Ohio have devised a recipe to make biodegradable Styrofoam from milk…

Eco Factor: Newly built training facility utilizes solar heating for its operations.

The newly built Tesseract Building at A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm will now utilize rooftop solar panels to supply hot water for washing and dyeing the wool from the.

Eco Factor: Garden lamp with LED lights and solar panels.

Bring it home or present it to your loved ones, this lovely solar garden lamp is sure to give you a reason to smile. Crafted using old parts from a solar lawn lamp, this enticing brass lamp.