Eco Factor: Sustainable underwater light powered by solar energy.
Swimming pools aren’t generally environmentally friendly as a lot of chemicals are often used to sterilize water and a lot of energy is consumed in keeping the pumps running….
Calypso underwater light adds a solar-powered shimmer to your pool Read More »
Eco Factor: Kitchen table equipped with a waterless dishwasher.
The Cook ‘n’ Roll concept kitchen table by industrial designer Zivile Januskaityte maximizes available space and reduces water consumption. The compact design has all the…
Cook ‘n’ Roll concept kitchen table saves space and water Read More »
Eco Factor: Sustainable residential tower harvests solar energy.
Sunland Group, the developers of the world’s tallest residential tower Q1, has unveiled plans for a sustainable residential tower in Brisbane’s CBD. The $250 million luxury…
Sunland Group plans $250 million luxury apartment tower for Brisbane Read More »
Eco factor: Researchers develop affordable solar technology using nickel and selenium.
Developing affordable solar technology holds the key towards making this form of clean energy use both commercially and domestically viable. Researchers at the.
Use of nickel and selenium makes solar cell technology affordable and efficient Read More »
Eco Factor: Biologist creates preserve to save sea life.
Naturalist Jack Rudloe is trying to save sea life on the chance that the BP oil spill could threaten some sea creatures with extinction. The biologist has launched Operation Noah’s Ark at..
Operation Noah’s Ark to save sea life threatened by Gulf oil spill Read More »
Eco Factor: Nairobi 2030 Metropolitan Spatial Plan ensures ecological balance with sustainable development.
UK based firm Austin Smith Lord together with its Kenyan partners Saad Yahya & Associates and engineering firm Mott Macdonald have…
Nairobi 2030 master plans integrates ecological balance with sustainable development Read More »
Eco Factor: High speed maglev train to be ready in three years.
China is trying to break all train speed records by developing a maglev “vactrain” that will travel at a nerve-wracking speed of 1000kph. The laboratory at Southwest Jiaotong…
China developing maglev train that will run at 1000kph Read More »
Eco Factor: Eco-friendly car powered by methane gas produced from human waste.
A team of British engineers has developed a methane gas-powered car that goes by the name “Bio-Bug”. This green vehicle is claimed to be Britain’s first car to run..
Bio-Bug: Beetle runs on biogas produced from sewage Read More »
Eco Factor: Lightweight foldable bike powered by lithium-ion battery.
What in your opinion is the greenest way of transport? Of course, the bicycle! But storing them when not on the go can be a problem sometimes. Offering a brilliant solution to…
VeloMini electric bike folds for convenient storage Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept car powered by electricity.
Removing the engine from a car and replacing it with electric batteries and motors gives auto designers to come up with unique designs that can change the face of personal transport…
Rolling Stone car concept gives a new face to personal transportation Read More »
