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EcoFactor: Energy efficient lights

With the rising cost of electricity and the comparatively low efficiency of the incandescent light, it no longer remains the most desired all-around lighting source for general use. The importance of LEDs and…

EcoFactor: Alternative energy obtained from landfills.

Anybody with the slightest amount of common sense would know that landfills aren’t entirely bad as people consider them to be. They mostly are grounds with a high potential for useful…

EcoFactor: A sustainable dance club.

I never thought I would ever be able to coin a term like “green disco” in my entire life, but the newest dance club at Rotterdam proves me wrong by being eco-friendly. This is by far the first initiative…

EcoFactor: An electric public commuting vehicle that cuts down on carbon emissions.

Designed by Nuno Teixeira, Mybus is a concept electric vehicle of the future that aims at giving a new green face to urban commuting. While the concept vehicle is..

EcoFactor: Solar powered lights.

Here’s an interesting renewable design by Damian O’Sullivan called the Solar Lampion. It is nothing like your typical solar powered lamp, as these are indoor lights unlike the other widely available ones on the…

EcoFactor: Green furniture made from natural fabrics and recycled steel.

We all love elegant furniture that could match our home furnishings, and what better thing to pick than an organic sofa? The Babylon Sofa designed by Robert Craymer comprises.

Eco Factor: An electric vehicle that is fit for the long ride and is also affordable with its price tag.

The Triac is an electric vehicle that gives you confidence in the technology that is driving the next green revolution in the automobile…

Eco Factor: A facility that produces power by burning coal in Oregon intends to turn the carbon emissions into bio-fuel with the help of algae.

Algae are strange and opposite to us in their basic survival skills. While we thrive on oxygen and…

Going green is cool both in terms of style and for the sake of the planet. Being a green-head is no longer a geeky thing, and to save the planet from an impending disaster has now become an active and vibrant movement. No wonder then that the net…

Eco Factor: A fire hose that not only helps firefighters douse flames but illuminates the dark areas during rescue and is powered by integrated turbines.

Firefighters often deal with grave situations where even the tiniest detail could mean the…