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Eco Factor: Replacing graphite anode with nano-silicon enhances current storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries.

The only factor preventing global adoption of electric cars is the limited driving range of cars running on lithium batteries. The…

This Christmas, make sure what you gift is sustainable and doesn’t pose a threat to the environment. Check out these stunning recycled wall clocks that are made from 25 vending machine coffee cups picked up directly from the national Save-A-Cup…

Eco Factor: Electric car specifically designed for congested cities.

A brainchild of Singapore-based designer Nigel Chen, the Nissan Weave is one such concept car that if mass produced would be able to solve the ever growing problems of high…

Eco Factor: Wind turbine design for places where windmills are not efficient.

A conventional windmill proves to be efficient in open places and farms where there is no obstruction to slow down the velocity of wind. Such windmills don’t prove to..

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly classrooms feature 75% energy reduction.

Project Frog has used its Frog Zero System to design the modular zero-energy classrooms of the future. The classrooms were on display throughout Greenbuild 2008. The classrooms are..

Eco Factor: Water bottles made from recycled materials.

Statistics show that 60 million plastic bottles are thrown away daily in the United States, 86% out of them become garbage and hence a threat to the planet. While convincing people not to use.

Eco Factor: Solar-powered mobile device charger.

If you weren’t truly impressed by the solar-powered mobile phone concept due to the lack of any 3G features, here is a more conventional way to make your mobile devices green. The iCharge Eco is a.

Eco Factor: Sustainable dome house by Domespace Homes.

Manufactured by Domespace Homes, the Solaleya Dome House is a solution to the ever growing demand for clean electricity and sustainability. Designed by Patrick Marsilli, the Dome House is a…

Festival lighting can add up to $120 to the average electricity bill. Solar-powered LED Christmas Lights are something that can save much more than they cost. Perfect for gifting to your relatives this Christmas, this Solar LED Christmas Lights are…

Eco Factor: Washing machines made from recycled refrigerator plastic.

Indesit has made some changes in their Hotpoint range of washing machine with two new entrants dubbed the Aquarius and Ultima. While both the washing machines come with features.