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Eco Factor: Energy-efficient fireplace.

With the growing concern about carbon footprints and the increase in fuel prices, home owners need to think about ways in which they can save some money without swelling their carbon footprint this winter….

Eco Factor: Portable solar generator delivers cheap, efficient, green electricity.

Researchers at the GreenField Solar Corp. have developed a breathtaking solar power generator that can provide 1500 watts of solar electricity. Unlike traditional…

Eco Factor: 5,000 animals residing in Toronto zoo can power up the zoo and thousands of Toronto households.

Zoo authorities around the world face one common problem – the waste generated by thousands of animals that has to be cleaned up for the..

Eco Factor: Found metal sculptures by artist Andrew Smith.

Trash is a raw material for some eco-minded artists like Andrew Smith. Andrew has made use of everything from an old kerosene torch to bike parts to create a human figure he calls…

Eco Factor: Lead-acid battery powered compact city car.

The Earth is not going to swell in the future to accommodate the growth in population and cars. City lanes are more congested than they ever were before and the situation is going to get…

Eco Factor: Electric bicycle conversion kit.

While bicycling is good for you and the environment, there are still some lazy people who don’t want to pedal all the way to the nearest store. This Neodymics Cyclemotor kit is just for those who need.

Eco Factor: Mixed-use skyscraper hosts multiple sustainability features.

Designed by Angel House Developments, this tower gets its nickname “Number 1” due to the distinctive shape created by the cantilevered head. The tower has been proposed…

Eco Factor: ODA showcases park design for 2012 London Olympics.

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has showcased plans for a mini Kew Gardens to be built on the 100 hectares of land between the Olympic stadium and the aquatics center. The scheme.

Eco Factor: Billboard entirely powered by the sun and wind.

Times Square will soon get the first ecofriendly billboard that is completely powered by the sun and wind. The $3 million billboard will weigh 35,000 pounds and will be placed 55 meters…

Eco Factor: Energy-efficient lamp sucks out the last drops of juice from a dead battery.

Portable batteries refined the way electronics were used. Be it our cellphones, MP3 players, digital cameras — everything runs on portable batteries. While..