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Wood Chips as Fuel?

Tue, 09/27/2011
By converting cellulosic biomass (or wood chips), Renmatrix may have a timely solution to the growing issue of fuel and oil today. By turning these agricultural wastes into something useful, fuel for vehicles in this case. Aside from wood chips, other materials such as switchgrass, nonedible parts of crop are bound to offer better fuel [...]

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Lunchskins Reusable Sandwich Bags

Mon, 09/26/2011
Just in time for back-to-school kids, here is an alternative sandwich bag that should point kids and parents to a more eco-friendly direction. These are the Lunchskins Reusable Sandwich Bags, durable and made of high quality European fabric. The sandwich bags are dishwasher and food safe and carry a modern design. The Lunchskins should be [...]

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Guacamole And Mango Bagel Recipe

Mon, 09/26/2011
For something refreshing and completely out of the ordinary, this guacamole and mango bagel recipe from Healthy Happy Life will do the trick. It’s original, fun and dare way say it – tasty. Guacamole and Mango Bagel Recipe 1 bagel, sliced and toasted (the more grains the better) 1/2 avocado, diced 1/2 lemon, squeezed 3-5 [...]

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5 Foods For Good Eye Health

Mon, 09/26/2011
Without good eye sight there would be no Mona Lisa, no Monet and no Rembrandt. Fact is that good eye sight is essential to everyday living, work and just about everything else, so it’s imperative we take special care of our eyes so as to not loose them. There are measures you can take to [...]

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Rimac Concept One Electric Car

Mon, 09/26/2011
Set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, we catch an advanced glimpse of the new Concept_One EV. The vehicle was designed by Croatian Mate Rimac, featuring a sleek design to go along with some impressive specs that include 1088 hp, 3,800 Nm of torque, 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.8 seconds, a top speed [...]

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eBrompton Electric and Foldable Bicycles

Sun, 09/25/2011
More bikes for you today. While electric-powered bikes are nothing new, this one is foldable. This is with reference to the eBrompton, electric bikes that are portable thanks to its foldable feature. With fuel and oil prices being unstable as each day passes, bikes are seen as a keen solution to address such an issue. [...]

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The Flexi Bin

Sun, 09/25/2011
Jon Liow offers an alternative trash collecting solution with the Flexi Bin. This is a minimalist and low maintenance solution to make sure that you put garbage in its place, mainly designed using polycarbonate ribs. The Flexi Bin can hold garbage of any size and should be something better compared to those standard trash cans. [...]

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400 EV Charging Systems to be installed in the U.S.

Sat, 09/24/2011
For the many people who have or are planning to purchase an electric vehicle in the U.S., here is a piece of good news for you. Thanks to 350Designs, about 400 ChargePoint charging stations are set to be installed across New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana and California to somehow address the issue of using up [...]

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Brightening Eye Roller: Best (Natural) Bet for Dark Circles

Sat, 09/24/2011
When it comes to our face, only natural ingredients will do and that is precisely what you will find from the Yes! to Carrots line of skin care. Specifically we are dotting on the brightening eye roller which is made up of blueberry extract, Horse chestnut and Bearberry leaf extract – all meant to relieve [...]

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Solar Powered 3D Printer

Sat, 09/24/2011
Using only sun and sun, here is an interesting 3D printer that should solicit the creativeness using natural resources. The printer is solar powered where the suns rays are beamed onto sand which in turn produces a variety of glass shapes of various forms. The solar printer comes from Markus Kayser and was on hand [...]

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Battery Powered Chainsaws

Fri, 09/23/2011
Chainsaws normally need the aid of electricity to make them work but now it looks like a new breed of chainsaws running on batteries will change all that. The Oregon PowerNow 40V MAX Battery Powered Chainsaw was made for the eco-conscious consumers, something that is reportedly quieter than the usual chainsaws. Aside from that, the [...]

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Disposable Diapers To Get Recycled Into Roof Tiles

Fri, 09/23/2011
A company based in the UK by the name of Knowaste – love that name by the way – is planning on taking used wet diapers (not soiled) and recycling them into products such as roof tiles. The idea is to divert the tons of disposable diapers that end up in local landfills and instead [...]

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Razor Spark Emitting Electric Scooters

Fri, 09/23/2011
Scooters are seen as the future solution as far as eco-friendly transportation alternatives are concerned and the Razor Spark Emitting Electric Scooters should do just that. The only thing is that this scooter was designed for children only so you can forget about it if you plan to look up to it as a daily [...]

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Recycled Divine Chairs

Thu, 09/22/2011
As far as resurrecting old furniture such as chairs is concerned, the design may be the only thing you would need to do so. However, add some eco-friendly intent into it and perhaps you may find these creations by designer Kitty McBride inspiring or even as a benchmark to put forgotten chairs back to good [...]

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Your Eco Friendly Sofa Options

Thu, 09/22/2011
Manufacturers know there’s great demand for green and eco friendly products, such as furniture and house decor items. And as such, many manufacturers have furniture that is made with sustainable fabrics, wood, metal and or recycled components. Some of the most popular at the moment include brands like Metro Sofa and RC Green. Joyce from [...]

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Hive Battery Concept

Thu, 09/22/2011
Batteries bunched in a way to serve as authentic and specially made energy-serving sources are nothing new although their shapes may vary depending on the requirement of manufacturers. Nevertheless, here is a new shaped battery for you called the Hive Battery Concept. The intention is good although the need to figure out which company would [...]

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The Lockheed Stratoliner

Wed, 09/21/2011
As far as aerial navigation is concerned, nothing definite yet has been released as far as the offering for an alternatively powered plane is concerned. There have been attempts to use electric and solar powered planes but for now, nothing seems positive pointing towards the direction. However, we spot another potential aerial voyager in the [...]

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Swap Old for New at Annual Halloween Costume Swap

Wed, 09/21/2011
Have you heard of the 2011 Halloween Costume Swap which will take place October 8th. Essentially the idea is simple, to trade in last years costume for a new one from  someone who is trading in as well. Hence the name – Costume Swap. This is a great money saving and eco friendly idea that [...]

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Electree Solar Charging Bonsai Now Out

Wed, 09/21/2011
The Electree Solar Charging Bonsai is a side table and also a solar charger rolled into one. The Electree was designed by Vivien Muller where the branches offer flexibility as far as being measured into a desired place. It features a base that is clad in smooth white that closely resembles a porcelain sculpture and [...]

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Video Tips on Being Eco Friendly

Tue, 09/20/2011
Wells Fargo has put out a video that delves into a number of eco friendly tips in just a tad over 2 minutes. If you’re a visual person and prefer to see examples of how to green up your home, office, or your driving habits – watch the video. The video discusses how going green [...]

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