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Eco Factor: Portable, non-electric water purification device.

We have seen some really ingenious low-tech water purification systems in the past, but none of them are practical enough to be used to provide relief after natural disasters like…

Eco Factor: Building crafted from recycled materials powers itself using solar energy.

Berkeley is all set to unveil a $28 million state-of-the-art mixed-use building, which is made of 53% recycled materials and has received the highest rating for.

Eco Factor: Green roof used to grow vegetables for the restaurant below.

The Flat, an old Holiday Inn Motor hotel, which was converted into luxury apartments with an attached restaurant three years ago, has gone through a green makeover in the…

Eco Factor: Wind Energizer by Leviathan Energy increases wind output by 30%.

Wind turbine designers have always believed that the best way to increase the output of a wind turbine is to increase the size of the blades. However, with a dearth of…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered window blinds for the eco-minded homeowner.

Industrial designers Yoon Lee and KC Chung have designed modern window blinds that do much more than protect the harsh rays of the sun from heating your interior space. SuniT, ..

Eco Factor: Modular and sustainable furniture system for outdoors.

Designed by Mitch Crawford, the Infuego offers a stylish, trendy and green alternative for outdoor entertainment. The modular furniture system is ideal for garden environments and..

Eco Factor: Energy-efficient batteries by Hitachi for electric and hybrid cars.

Hitachi claims to have developed a new lithium-ion battery that tops its previous versions by 70% in output density. The batteries are intended to be used in next-gen..

Eco Factor: Crop protector powers itself using solar energy.

Protecting farmlands from animals using scary objects is a thing of the past, and inventors are using the latest advancements in technology to do the same job in a more refined way. The..

Eco Factor: Fireplace fueled by denatured ethanol.

Winter is still months away, but we believe that there is never a wrong time to buy the right thing for your home. Designed by Marc Philipp Veenendaal, the “Fusion” fireplace is a product…

Eco Factor: Hybrid Hummer H3 gets 100mpg.

Hummers are known to be polluters, and with their monstrous size, fuel-guzzling engine and the materials involved make them some of the most un-ecofriendly rides. However, Raser Technologies is trying to…