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Eco Factor: Water and energy saving shower enclosure.

Shower units are mostly associated with a waste of both water and energy. However, there aren’t many individuals who’ll give up the experience of a hot shower during a cold morning to get…

Eco Factor: Sustainable pavilion generates solar energy.

Jacques Ferrier Architects have unveiled their design of the French Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010. The plan needed to be green and the architects have done wonderful work in achieving…

Eco Factor: Making artificial clouds to prevent the sun’s rays from heating the planet.

Climate change is a result of rapid industrialization and our quest to possess the latest in technology, which only came after emitting tremendous amounts of…

Eco Factor: Process to clean wastewater and generate electricity using a modified microbial fuel cell.

The world today is facing two major issues, one is the unavailability of energy and the other is the decline in the sources of fresh water. New..

Eco Factor: Unmanned aerial system powered by hydrogen fuel cells.

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) used for military purposes have to be quiet and emit a low heat signature if they’ve to protect themselves from the enemy. The requirements can be..

Eco Factor: Solar plant to provide energy to the track and add power to the local energy grid.

In an effort to add green to the thrilling NASCAR races, Pocono Raceway has announced the development of a 3MW solar plant. Fueled by 25 acres of solar.

Eco Factor: Newly developed technology makes OLEDs up to five times more efficient.

Organic Light Emitting Diodes, or simply OLEDs, have started a new revolution electronics and displays, as they don’t essentially require a backlight to…

Eco Factor: Recycled plastic bottles converted into light sculptures.

Renowned designers Lisa Foo and Mah Su Sim collaborated in an effort to bring about a change in the habits of people by crafting fashionable light sculptures from discarded…

Eco Factor: Furniture made from recycled plastic stirrers.

Coffee might not actually be a beneficial addition to your diet, but those who don’t want to sacrifice a cup of hot coffee after a tiring day at work, should think about the environment..

Eco Factor: Off-grid home generates solar energy, harvests rainwater.

LSarc Architects are working to give San Francisco its first totally energy neutral home, which is scheduled for construction in 2010. The house is powered by an eight kilowatt.