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Eco Factor: Solar charging module for cellphones.

Sharp Corp. has announced the development of a new and improved solar cell for mobile phones at Green Device 2009. Measuring 65.5 x 41 x 0.8mm, the module is capable of generating 450mW of power,…

Eco Factor: Treehouse made from sustainably sourced wood gets powered by renewable energy.

Working with Dans mon Arbre, Industrial designer Benoît Fray has unveiled a sustainable treehouse that is constructed from locally sourced wood. The “Tree..

Eco Factor: Hybrid motor yacht expected to lower fuel consumption by 40%.

Ferretti Group has announced that its new 78-ft motor yacht is the largest zero-emission pleasure craft in the world, and will be powered by a hybrid diesel/electric engine..

Eco Factor: Zero emission car to be powered by electricity.

With most car manufacturers looking at possible ways to green their existing cars and launch new green vehicles, a leaked Lotus document hints that the company might be planning an…

Eco Factor: Zero emission electric car for two.

Out of the total amount of greenhouse gases that get emitted in the atmosphere, a major percentage comes from vehicles that are powered by fossil fuels. While most auto manufacturers are unveiling…

Eco Factor: Sustainable mixed-use development with a green roof.

Daniel Libeskind has unveiled a stunning design for Kö-Bogen, a mixed-use development for downtown Düsseldorf, Germany. The complex will provide retail and office space, while…

Eco Factor: Solar energy harvesting device offers renewable energy at the cost of coal.

In an effort to lower the cost of renewable energy and make it available at the price of conventional sources of energy, inventor Roger Angel at the University.

Eco Factor: Prototype airplane made from ecofriendly and lightweight materials.

Southwest Airlines has announced the development of an ecofriendly prototype airplane that will be used to test more eco-conscious materials and products to lower its.

Eco Factor: World’s largest cruise ship designed to minimize waste and consume 25% less power.

After two and a half years of construction and environmental consideration, the world’s largest cruise ship commissioned by Royal Caribbean…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered lighting system.

Designed by Mu-kai Shen, the Solar Table is prototype furniture that uses a solar panel as the tabletop. On exposure to sunlight, the solar panel produces electricity, which is then stored in an onboard…