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Eco Factor: Flexible solar cells that can be printed onto any material.

Being rigid, heavy and opaque, traditional solar cells have limited uses. However, being reliable, these cells have reduced carbon emissions by a considerable amount. To…

Eco Factor: Concept passenger ship powered by onboard photovoltaic array.

With the recent developments in photovoltaic systems, we’ve seen solar panels being integrated into everything from airplanes to portable gadgets. Solar Water World is…

Eco Factor: USB-powered gadget to warn you of bad indoor air quality.

With air pollution on a steep rise, it’s always better to keep yourself and your family safe from disease-causing bacteria and viruses that might enter your respiratory system.

Eco Factor: Concept scooter designed to run on zero-emission fuel cells.

With the recent advancements in fuel-cell technology, inventors and designers have got the freedom to design extraordinary vehicles that are great for the environment as…

Eco Factor: Massive chandelier made from recycled plastic containers.

Designing artwork from junked objects is nothing new for eco-minded artist Katherine Harvey, and she has thrilled one and all with the stunning pieces of art that promote…

Eco Factor: Geostationary airship for DARPA will get power for onboard solar panels.

Researchers have long touted the idea of replacing expensive space-based satellites and Aircraft Mounted Airborne Warning And Control Systems (AWACS) with…

Eco Factor: Charger converts mechanical energy into electricity.

In Chinese tradition balls have been used as health and fitness toys for centuries. Rolling two balls in one’s hand stimulates acupuncture points and loosens bones and muscles…

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Eco Factor: Creative plan to stop desertification by greening the Sahara Desert.

Magnus Larsson, a student at the Architectural Association in London, has proposed an outrageous…

Eco Factor: Concept car designed to run on electricity.

Taking the ever increasing demand of storage space and the need to go green into consideration, industrial designer Mark Kruse has come with a concept car aimed towards the Volkswagen brand…

Eco Factor: Concept motorcycle designed to run on electricity.

A green Harley Davidson seems to be an oxymoron, but concept bike designer Nicolas Petit thinks otherwise. Petit has made sure that in a world where car and motorcycle manufacturers…