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Eco Factor: Concept washing machine washes clothes using manual rotations.

In places where water isn’t easily accessible, doing laundry requires a lot of effort, which requires transporting water from distant sources. The “Swirl” by…

Eco Factor: Concept zero-emission vehicle powered by electricity.

There seems to be no dearth of concept vehicles that not only run clean on electricity, but make sure that the electricity they need comes in an eco-responsible way, which in most..

Eco Factor: Modular PV system equipped with micro-inverters.

One of the greatest barriers to mainstream solar adoption has been its complexity, since solar installation requires several additional systems including grid-tie inverters, mounting…

Eco Factor: Swimming pools heated using waste heat from sewage.

On an average the water in the city pipes of Paris has a temperature of 68°F, which means that the energy used to heat water to that temperature is simply wasted. The local greening..

Eco Factor: Sustainable tourist resort harvests solar energy.

With the need for sustainable developments on the rise, architects are envisioning developments that are as great for the environment as they are for people. Mi5 Architects have…

Eco Factor: Circuit powered by solar energy.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created the world’s first photovoltaic circuit that is being envisioned to be used in next-gen self-powered touchscreen devices or even model the…

Eco Factor: Portable gadget charger harnesses solar energy.

With an increase in the number of gadgets in our electronic gear, manufacturers around the world are coming up with devices that help our gear run in a clean manner. Scosche Industries…

Eco Factor: Sustainable school powered by on-site photovoltaic panels.

Pop star Madonna is funding the Academy for Girls in Malawi, Africa to develop an eco-friendly school that relies solely on the energy of the sun. The school is expected to be.

Eco Factor: Car rumored to be powered by a low-emission hybrid engine.

While car manufacturers aren’t wasting any time to bring their green rides on the streets, we regularly get to know about new vehicles that will bring the change. According..

Eco Factor: Luxurious yacht made using sustainable materials.

We all love to spend our weekends as far from our busy city lives as possible. However, our peaceful holiday trips on the waves aren’t so good for the delicate eco-system if we’re..