Eco Factor: “Enviropig” to excrete 65 percent less phosphorous than usual.
Canada has approved the University of Guelph for limited production of a genetically engineered pig that will protect aquatic life with earth-friendly poop. The…
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Eco Factor: Lightweight bicycle with a carbon fiber frame.
Santa Cruz Bicycles has unveiled the next-gen version of the Nomad which features a carbon fiber frame replacing the aluminum predecessor. Dubbed Carbon Fiber Nomad-C, the bicycle weighs…
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Eco Factor: Proposal to cover building with an innovative solar skin to generate renewable energy.
The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) is planning to refurbish its 1950s-era building at the corner of Swanston and Queensberry streets in Melbourne,…
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Eco Factor: Sustainable lamp harvest solar energy for clean illumination.
The Solar Pebble is the brainchild of industrial designer Adam Robinson of Plus Minus Design. The stunning lamp has been designed to transform lives in rural Africa by…
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Eco Factor: Woven carpet made using cigarette butts.
It is not possible to recycle and create art from many items that are littered on the streets all over the world. However, there are certain designers who try to convert such items into pieces..
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Eco Factor: Sustainable architecture designed to conserve energy and generate renewable energy.
H Associates has proposed a stunning building for Korea Electric Power Corporation’s (KEPCO) new headquarters to be built in a city near Naju in South..
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Eco Factor: Concept bicycle assisted by electric motor.
The CYOOO is a concept bicycle designed by Andi Klug which features an electrical assist mechanism, making it easy for you to counter harsh terrains. The bicycle also features a unique…
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Eco Factor: Sensors powered by piezoelectricity.
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created the world’s first self-powered sensors at nanometric scale. The sensors are equipped with thousands of nanowires that generate…
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Eco Factor: Electric vehicle grand prix to rev up interest in electric vehicles.
Purdue University will hold the inaugural Electric Vehicle Grand Prix April 18 as part of a program to educate a new generation of highly skilled workers to design,…
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Eco Factor: Cost-efficient charger for EVs churns out 50KW for rapid charging.
Nissan Motor Co Ltd has announced that the company has developed a new rapid charger for electric vehicles that will be available by this summer. The price of the…
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