Eco Factor: Homes built from straw could have negative carbon footprint.
Straw was used to build houses in the medieval period, where modern construction materials were not available. Presently people living in all urban areas depend more on…
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Eco Factor: Newly discovered bowl-shaped molecule could refine carbon capture systems.
Though the actual research being conducted by Maryland scientists wasn’t to find out ways to help the planet, the result did surprise one and all. J.A….
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Eco Factor: Solar-powered portable electronics charger.
The current situation of the planet demands more use of alternative energy and systems that are less polluting and more environmentally responsible. This thinking has made several designers…
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Eco Factor: Energy-efficient lantern powered by solar energy.
Most of us living in developed parts of the world aren’t actually aware of the problems people living in underdeveloped regions have to battle out each day. For people living in…
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Eco Factor: Japanese company develops solar-powered cellphone.
While Samsung took the lead in India by launching a low-cost solar-powered cellphone, it’s up to NTT DOCOMO to launch a solar hybrid phone that packs an 8MP camera as well. The…
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Eco Factor: Furniture made from waste metal.
English artist Bob Campbell (a.k.a Stig) relies on industries and trashed industrial parts for fascinating pieces of furniture that can grace any household with “green” beauty. The self-taught…
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Eco Factor: Energy saving router restricts power when you’re not in home.
We’ve been regular in showcasing ingenious devices that cut down power to your home when you’re away. Most of these concepts depend on expensive motion detecting…
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Eco Factor: New system by General Electrical Co. aims to help consumers save energy.
In an effort to make consumers learn their energy spending behavior and eventually help them save it, General Electric Co. has announced a new system dubbed…
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Eco Factor: iPhone application rates driving behavior and gives real-time feedback.
Of the millions of iPhone applications that have been launched till date there have been many for budding environmentalists who want to know their carbon footprint.
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Eco Factor: Eco-artist creates music from trees.
Who says good music can only be generated by extraordinary instruments? Music is an art and needs an artistic mind to produce it. While creating music is concerned we’ve seen several ingenious…
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