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Rickshaws have been around especially when it comes to coming up with some eco-friendly forms of transportation but adding some electric juice should all the more spice them up.

Apparently these Electric Rickshaws which were on hand at the Peugeot Concours Design in 2006, makes use of the concept of gyroscopes and travels on a set of just two-wheels instead of the usual three rickshaws around the globe use instead today.

The wheels are each attached to an asymmetrical axle permits them to change their relative centers enabling it to have different configurations.

To enter, one must use the front of the vehicle. The Rickshaw also has individually powered wheels, allowing it to rotate on the spot making parking a lot easier. This one can seat two.

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The Electric Rickshaw Concept

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In another potential charging solution for your many gadgets, Duracell comes out with a new wireless charging pad that should keep your devices juiced up. It can charge multiple devices simultaneously without cables needed.

The myGrid drop-and-go charging system can handle up to four devices at once. Users simply have to add a Power Sleeve or Power Clip accessory to their device and place it anywhere on the pad.

The myGrid starter kit costs £69.99 compared to the Powermat which is available for £55.55.

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Duracell Eco-friendly Wireless Chargers

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Honda is set to unveil a new vehicle at the Paris Motor Show 2010 with its new Honda Jazz Hybrid. The new Jazz offers practicality and flexibility, coming with reduced CO2 emissions which should cover fuel consumption concerns.

The only sad news here is that the vehicle will only be offered in the UK. No word if Honda plans to offer it internationally so only the UK motorists can truly say if this is one eco-friendly vehicle to die for!

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The Honda Jazz Hybrid Set to Be Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show 2010

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Though just a concept for now, the O3 Oxygen bottle comes with some perks and eco-friendly concerns. For one, this concept by Pedro Gomes should help urge people to realize the seriousness for the need of oxygen by turning it into a luxury which only some can afford or may be interested in.

While it is not something that should be taken seriously for now, the fact remains that the O3 oxygen bottle will someday be a commodity as well. Weird? Well perhaps but you will agree that the air we breathe these days are no longer as clean and healthy compared to before.

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O3 Oxygen Bottle Makes Sure You Got Lots of Oxygen Left

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You knew it was coming. A cell phone case that powers up the iPhone 4 via the Sun and it’s now here.

The earth-friendly iPhone 4 case comes from Frostfire and features a regular hard shell case with a solar panel attached at the base. You insert the phone like you would any other case, place it in direct Sunlight for at least 30 minutes and you’ll get enough juice to talk for about 5 minutes. The longer you leave it by the Sun, the longer the charge and longer talk time. Retails online for about $70.

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Juice Your iPhone 4 Via the Sun

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Holden has unveiled a new vehicle for the eco-friendly consumers with the VEII Commodore. The car was unveiled at the Melbourne head office and is set for a full release this September.

The Holden VEII Commodore has been made to run on E85 bio-fuel, made up of 85% ethanol and 15% unleaded petrol. The VEII range powered by the three-liter V6 and the six-litre V8 engines can run on petrol or E85 (85 per cent ethanol); the 3.6-liter V6 is planned to be flex-fuel ready by 2012.

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Acta of Italy is hitting two birds with one station. Aside from boasting of solar powered stations, they will reportedly offer hydrogen re-fueling. The pumps will solicit power from the sun to produce hydrogen fuel from water using electrolysis.

Hydrogen doesn’t require long recharges like batteries would and it makes emission-creating production lines unnecessary. Also, they can work with another energy source like batteries.

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A bit gross but the whole concept does offer a neat waste-to-power solution. This is with regards to the X-runner, an ingenious brainchild that brings poop or waste to good use. Apparently it all starts with a waste barrel which is is sealed and nano-coated in a way that allows them to be used for a week at a time without emptying or cleaning.

Once full or ready to be emptied, the barrel is brought by an individual or a multi-barrel servce to the local Biogas Plant. Waste is traded for energy in the form of cooking gas, warm water for showers, or electricity.

All of these forms of energy are generated by processing the human waste at the Biogas Plant.

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Here is another idea for you creative geeks out there. Whether you aim to use it as a flash light or a lamp, this idea from designers Lie Zhong-Fa, Lee Sang-Bong & Ji Jung-Ah should ring a bell of sorts.

The creation is a flash light that was integrated into a PET bottle which eventually allows you to use it as a lamp or a portable light source, depending on what you need. The +(Plus) Conjunctive Flash Light and PET Bottle lamp is another unique idea, giving you something to use at home or outdoors.

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+(Plus) Conjunctive Flash Light and PET Bottle Lamp

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Have you heard the story of Marisa Lynch who turns used dresses into new hip dresses for a dollar a day?

Her story is modeled after Julie and Julia, the book and movie that featured a blogger cooking a recipe from Julia Child’s and then writing about it daily. Her story is similar she wanted to find something to do everyday that would give her meaning and purpose, not too mention bring some fun back into her life.

After seeing the movie one night and having been recently fired from her job, Marisa gave herself a challenge. The challenge was to make a cute new hip dress every day out of a vintage dress found in thrift shops. She has since amassed quite a collection on her blog and as of this writing; has created, photographed, styled, modeled, up-cycled and written about more than 200 dresses.

How does she do it? She sources her “fashion disasters” at thrift shops around town, then gets inspiration from magazines or her own head and recycles the dress into something fun, unique and fashion forward. See all her vintage finds at New Dress A Day.

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Tree Huggers has opened a new shop at the Westshore Mall, a 5,000 sq. ft. store that will carry various green cleaning and household products. The products include the likes of dishwasher and laundry detergent to housewares, clothing and baby toys.

Aside from the products, the whole shop is energy-efficient thanks to the use of conservative lighting products. The store will also be backed by wind-power electric generation systems that can produce and store 500 to 1,000 watts of power.

Tree Huggers is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

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Bioserie is planning to unveil new accessories made for the iPhone with these eco-friendly iPhone cases which are reportedly made from plants. They are made from Ingeo biopolymer, which is combined with bio based components with the finest accuracy to develop the iPhone 4 cases ‘made from plants’.

The new iPhone 4 cases weigh just 0.4 ounces and contain no toxic element in it. These cases are set to be available by September and will cost about $35 a pop.

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A CFL bulb is already an eco-friendly creation on its own but adding an infrared motion sensor all the more makes it interesting. The bulb apparently turns off after it senses some movement which should help churn down your electric bill.

A couple of settings dials allow you to program how long the bulb will stay on for, from 10 seconds to 5 minutes, or specify one of 5 different luminance levels when it’s activated. The bulb is rated for 8,000 hours of use and presumably, the motion sensor can be switched off when you need it to stay on.

They retail for about $25 each.

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There are a lot of various materials, both used and not, which could be turned into something. And in this case, it looks like we may soon be seeing another fashion craze with the use of computer wires.

You have to admire the people behind this one. Computer wires used in lieu of yarn or strands to create a dress? Simply laudable and unbelievable!

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Dress Made of Computer Wires

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Here is an idea for you, although you may need a lot of resourcefulness and imagination to make one if you intend to on your own. These are stunning looking boxes made from old circuit boards made by New York Artist Theo Kamecke.

Using the metal traces as a wood artist would do for wood veneer, these metal traces are cut up and matched with mirror image parts to create the alluring patterns. In addition to the boxes, Kamecke has also created larger works including cabinets and chests.

A cool idea to perhaps aid in the process of properly disposing of e-waste or in this case, recycling them into something useful and artistic.

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Here is a new eco-friendly concept that is bound to start a new trend in the music systems manufacturing industry. It takes the shape of a ball and can be charged via solar power.

Thus, if it does come out of being a concept, the Eco Ball is something that you can take anywhere without worrying about running low on power to back it up.

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The Kerala government is set to embark a green mission with the launch of a new line of eco-friendly silk sarees for their market. They will be known as ‘Thiruvananthapuram Silks’ and are specially woven on handlooms and expert designers from South India. They have been roped in to bring out exquisite designs.

Without using machines or electricity, the branded silk would be produced exclusively through traditional weaving techniques. The skill and creativity of weavers are the sole input for the new variety.

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Washing your hands and taking a leak just got easier with this space saving and ingenious Eco Urinal Concept. Designed by Yeongwoo Kim, the whole design incorporates wash basins above urinals which should help save some water as far as flushing time is concerned.

Other than being able to accommodate many more people who hafta go, this is one ideal concept to check out. Sensible and hopefully something that will move out of the concept stages!

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Windmills are already eco-friendly on their own but Gijsbert Koren seems to be far from content. At least that is what we can make from these windmills that he created which make use of bamboo materials.

Bamboo is a super plant that grows remarkably fast. Bamboo windmills could be made with a lower cost and operate more efficiently then their non-bamboo counterparts. These bamboo windmills are still a concept but you have to admit the idea is pretty neat.

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Gijsbert Koren’s Bamboo Windmills

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New eco-friendly sandwich packs made for kids have been outed by Bebeloosh Mini. These bags are made from 55% recycled hemp and 45% organic unbleached cotton. They were made specifically for babies and kids and come with a Velcro fastening.

The bags/sacks can carry all the nuts and Cheerios kids would want and come in cute handmade designs at that.

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