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Eco Factor: Artwork created from recycled materials.

Harumaki and Hirosher began as jewelry designers in 2003, but were soon to realize the shift in trends and began creating accessories and artwork using recycled materials. The artworks they…

Eco Factor: Bus shelter made from recycled buses.

We’ve seen some hi-tech bus shelters being developed and commissioned in different parts of the world. These ecofriendly shelters mostly harness energy from the sun and power up a set of devices.

Eco Factor: Solar energy harvesting bag to charge portable electronics.

Konarka Technologies has announced that the company’s Power Plastic solar panels have been integrated into Neuber’s Energy Sun-Bags, which are the lightest solar energy.

Eco Factor: Sustainable clothing made from invisible bacteria.

While some believe that hemp and bamboo, being renewable, should be used more in fabrics, an Austrian designer named Sonja Baumel suggests a unique approach. The designer is working to.

Eco Factor: Concept three-wheeled vehicle powered by electric batteries.

The TEL (Trasporto Elettrico Leggero/Light Electric Transport) is a light electric vehicle with high performance, which has been designed for public administrators and…

Eco Factor: Engineers modify PHEVs to carry large batteries.

The electric vehicles of today require an overnight charge back at your home. Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization think that the future of…

Eco Factor: Sustainable city of the future where fossil fuels will no longer be required.

Architects and designers are having a hard time envisioning the state of the planet after a couple of decades. We all know that what we require is…

Eco Factor: Outdoor lighting system runs on energy-saving LED bulbs.

Industrial designer Daniel Becker knows that out of the total energy consumed by a household, a major percentage is used by lighting systems, which can easily be reduced by…

Eco Factor: iPod dock designed to be powered by solar energy.

After making some waves with the ReNu solar-powered iPod docking station, Regen has unveiled the ReVerb, a gargantuan iPod dock that too like its younger brother is powered by solar…

Eco Factor: Portable water desalinating device harness wave energy for power.

For all those who love to spend their weekends on salty waters, here’s a precious addition to your gear. The Rewave water desalinating device by Yu-Hong Chen helps you.