This new 42-inch LCD “Eco TV” by Philips was announced at CES 2008 (Consumer Electronics Show). The television certainly has a lot of energy saving features that make it possibly the most efficient TV on the market.
This is the perfect wallet for going out. Just slip it in your pocket, and it will be hardly detectable through your clothes.
The Jimi™ wallet is a compact, colorful, and water resistant answer to the stodgy outdated leather wallet. (more…)
Panasonic, Sharp and Toshiba have just announced that they’ve formed a new joint venture named Electronics Manufacturers Recycling Management Company, to handle collection and recycling of their products in the US.
MRM seems to have formed in response to some new strict regulations recently passed in Minnesota, as well as similar regs that are about to go on the books in Connecticut, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, but the idea is to provide recycling programs to state and local governments and other manufacturers — and to that end, MRM already has deals with Hitachi, JVC, Mitsubishi, Philips, Pioneer, Sanyo, and Syntax-Brillian. (more…)
One of the biggest Money and energy wasters finally got solar!
SolCool Millenia has developed an ingenious air conditioner that uses solar power to power the A/C.The sunnier (or hotter) it gets, the more cooling power it has…thus, when the sun rises you have more cooling power . But just in case, the SolCool Millenia A/C is equipped with a 24 hour battery for those needing it at night.
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Electric cars really don’t get much better than this. The “CityCar” concept, designed by MIT engineers, gives compact a new meaning. In addition to being stackable, they are also eco-friendly. This high-tech vehicle has wheels with integrated motors that can also rotate a full 360-degrees while moving. You won’t find seat belts in this car because responsive seats, also called “fingers”, hold a person back during an accident. (more…)
The chimp is a one person, stand-up, electric utility vehicle . It has a top speed of 11 mph . With a capacity to carry 50 pounds this little vehicle can travel over 30 miles on a charge.
It is very simple and intuitive to drive and there is no need for lessons before driving the it. A product like this could well become a future utility item for airports, malls, amusement parks, fairgrounds, schools, universities, parking garages, parking enforcement, parades etc.
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Fed up with constantly having to buy washing powders and tablets? Most boxes of washing tablets are only good for 24 washes. With the average family using their washing machine many times a week, this works out extremely expensive. Not to mention the hassle of having to keep buying and storing these large boxes.
Eco Balls are THE choice for the modern consumer. While many green products cost more than their alternatives, these are very different. Not only are they chemical-free and environmentally friendly, they’ll save you around 85% when compared to brand leading washing powders. (more…)
Can you imagine the look on your friends’ faces when you present fresh bread and other home-baked treats while camping? They’ll be amazed, and so will you when you take a lightweight solar oven on your next trip.
The oven concentrates renewable heat of the sun to effortlessly (and deliciously!) roast meats, steam vegetables, bake breads and cookies, and prepare rice, soups and stews. (more…)
May 2008 bring you all happiness!
These Recycled rugs are intricately woven with multi colored threads made of recycled plastic.
They are woven with the same fashion as real flat weave wool rugs. These rugs are made from recycled soda bottles and milk bottles.
It won’t stain easily since it’s made from plastic, so cleaning up a soill is easy, you just need to wipe it off! They don’t trap water so they won’t produce mildew.
