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Eco Factor: Solar and wind-powered water purification system.

Spectra Watermakers and Trunz Water systems have unveiled a new water purification system for disaster-struck areas that can provide up to 8000 gallons of virus-free potable water each..

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly media player powered by solar energy.

Lifeline Energy Company has unveiled a new solar-powered digital radio and music playing device for people of rural Africa. The new device, dubbed Lifeplayer, costs up to $120 and is…

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Eco Factor: Solar Mission House uses smart passive solar strategies to become energy efficient.

Interstice Architects have tinkered with a number of experimental materials, systems and construction…

Eco Factor: Dresses made from recycled Subway packing materials.

Subway Restaurants recently launched its own fashion show where models clad in dresses made from recycled Subway packaging material stole the show. Chicago-based designer Elsa…

Eco Factor: Energy-saving air conditioning system uses evaporation for cooling.

According to statistics, over 14 percent of the total energy consumed in American homes is utilized by air conditioning systems. Since most of the electricity comes…

Eco Factor: Next generation hybrid sports car concept makes an eco friendly statement.

Knight by Iranian designer Behzad Hormoz is a next generation sports car that makes an eco friendly statement with its menacing no nonsense looks and great…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered stadium incorporates recycled material.

If the Board of Supervisors of the America’s Cup approves of San Francisco hosting the 34th America’s Cup yacht race, then we could hope to the most environmentally friendly race..

Eco factor: Tzu Chi Foundation to keep disaster victims warm with blankets made from recycled bottles.

There is nothing nobler than helping those in need. And who could be the most needy if not the victims of the earthquake-devastated Haiti and…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept car powered by electricity.

The Be On Concept electric car is the brainchild of auto designer Lorenzo Andrè Spreafico, who believes that in addition to the problem of emissions, urban centers of the future will…

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly rowing boat made from recycled paper.

In an effort to raise awareness about paper recycling, Wang Luyao, a junior student at the Commercial Service College in Wuhan, China, has built a perfectly functional rowing boat…