Environment

Double Cell Phone Catches Rays To Run

by Doug Bonderud

From design house ZTE Corporation comes the Double Cell phone, a solar-cell using design that lets you talk as long as the sun is up and store that power for use overnight.

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Eco-friendly Christmas Trees Stands in Haifa Shortly After Devastating Fire

by Gloria Campos

Today in the center of Haifa there is a 38-foot Christmas tree made of 5,480 recycled plastic bottles. The eco-friendly tree was finished a few days after devastating fires left over 40 people dead and millions of trees destroyed. The green project could not have been done without the help of Haifa's local residents.

Better Marriage Blanket Neutralizes Nasty Gas Under The Covers

by Kim Patterson

There is a little talked about problem between most couples. Even if the rest of your relationship is sweet, sometimes the smell under the blankets is not. The issue comes from one or both of the people emitting gas, either knowingly or unknowingly, under the sheets. The Better Marriage Blanket was created to take care of exactly this problem.

The Mass Electric Vehicle Era Is Underway

by Brilliant

An historic week for mass-produced electric vehicles, the first Nissan Leaf made its way off of the lot and Chevy began shipping Volts to dealerships.

Fujitsu's Hybrid Generator: Body Heat Generates Electricity

by Amanda Hinski

The Hybrid Generator, introduced by Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. on December 9^th, will do what no other energy-harvesting device can - generate energy from two ambient sources. Using both thermoelectric (heat) and photovoltaic (light) sources to harvest energy for generating electricity, the Hybrid Generator is both cost effective and environmentally friendly.

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Ancient Chinese Biotechnology Could Bear Fruit In Africa

by China.new

Organic farming in Africa is set to get a boost from traditional Chinese biotechnology, though the key to protecting mango and cashew crops may make some a bit antsy.

DIY Invention: Pedal Powered Snowplow

by Amanda Hinski

Kevin Blake's self-made, pedal-powered snowplow is both effective and environmentally friendly. Taking some of the strain out of shoveling snow, the pedal-powered snowplow uses an old riding lawnmower, a plow V-blade, and old bicycle parts. The apparatus is 100% free of emissions and composed of mostly reused items.

Gisele And The Green Team: Supermodel Goes Super Green

by Amanda Hinski

Supermodel, Gisele Bündchen, presents an ironic new web series for AOL.com entitled, "Gisele and the Green Team." The show is geared toward teaching green-living skills and empowering young girls. The team of svelte superheroes fights evil environmental villains such as loggers and developers using beauty accessories that double as weapons.

Lava Me Tender: Big Rack Rock Invades Japanese Beach!

by Steve Levenstein

A five foot wide anatomically correct lava bomb resting on the beach near the Japanese seaside town of Reihoku has got tourists lining up to ogle Mother Nature's bouncy bounty.

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Unique Eco-friendly Winter Ornaments for 2010

by Gloria Campos

There is just something so special about a finding a unique and eco-friendly ornament. They seem to be filled with love and it is easy to tell a lot of time and thought went into making them. Take a look at the festive and unique list of eco-friendly winter ornaments below.

Bite Off More Than You Can Chew At China's Mineral Banquet

by China.new

Welcome to the REAL Hard Rock Cafe. A mineral-rich exhibit at the Stone Museum in the southern Chinese city of Liuzhou City featured marbled roasts, stone cold side dishes and glittering rock candy.

Green Building From Top to Bottom: Eco-Conscious Roofing

by Amanda Hinski

From rooftop gardens to more traditional yet green options, roofing has come a long way. Conventional roofs have surprisingly detrimental effects on our environment, but the ecocentric homeowner can rest assured with these three alternatives.

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Magic Carp-pet Swims Into Your Living Room - Nothing Fishy Here, Folks

by Doug Bonderud

From ClarkeHopkinsClarke Architects comes the cleverly-named Magic Carp-pet, a fuzzy little rug image of carp that appear to swim when viewed through a special glass coffee table.

A Green Home is A Warm Home: Eco-Friendly Heating Options

Eco-friendly Heating Systems: Geothermal, GeoSpring, and Radiant Panels

by Amanda Hinski

Stay both green and warm this winter using eco-friendly, innovative alternatives to traditional heating systems. Geothermal heat pumps, GE's GeoSpring Hybrid, and the Complete Radiant Panel all promise to save energy and money while keeping your home toasty.

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China Panda Researchers Find Panda Suits Suit Pandas

by China.new

Researchers at China's critically endangered Giant Panda sanctuary are offering panda parents a helping hand raising their cubs... a warm, furry, and oddly familiar helping hand.

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iPhone Battery Charger Idea Powered by Wind

by Gloria Campos

A Dutch designer, Tjeerd Veenhoven has come up with a concept that may save all iPhone users some money on their electric bill. Instead of plugging in to constantly recharge Tjeerd has designed the iFan concept. It powers the iPhone by wind.

More On Eco-Building: Walls That Talk Green

by Amanda Hinski

The materials traditionally used for walls and ceillings can often contribute to pollution, CO₂emissions, and waste, but GreenDepot.com provides a wealth of innovative options for the eco-conscious builder. Many of these materials qualify for LEED credits and all of them help reduce our carbon footprint.

If You're Going Green This Christmas, Think About Metal

by Toby

The guilt goes on year after year. Do you buy a real tree or bring the plastic one down from the attic. Hmm. That plastic one is so tacky and it's not like it fools anyone. Why pretend? Michelle Weingeist has solved the problem elegantly with the sustainable aluminum spiral Christmas tree she named Tannenboing that doesn't pretend to be a real tree.

Solar Power Helps Lessen Tree Lot Carbon Footprint During the Holidays

by Gloria Campos

In San Diego, Stellar Solar is coming up with innovative ways to use their solar powered products during the holidays. This year they are powering the world's first solar powered Christmas tree lots. Contradicting idea? Maybe.

Shoe Phone? Old School – Try Shoe Radar Instead

by Doug Bonderud

GPS systems are a great way to find your way – when they work. For those times that GPS doesn’t live up to its moniker, North Carolina State University is developing the shoe radar.