Environment

Solar Powered Eneloop Neck Warmer, This Summer's Hot Item

by Steve Levenstein

Sanyo is barking up the right tree with their new, green, solar powered Eneloop neck warmer - though announcing it in the dog days of August isn't exactly timely.

Read And Drool: Addiction Pet Foods

by Lady Bee

Yes, I'll admit that reading the labels on Addiction Pet Foods made me hungry, and I did have to take a snack break to eat before I came back to writing this column. Yogurt... The problem was that I didn't have anything nearly as appetizing as Addiction Pet Food to eat!

Oops!....BMW’s New Concept Vehicle Makes Early Appearance

by George Delozier

With Frankfurt fast approaching, automakers are beginning to bring their latest creations out of hiding to put the final touches on them. This poses a problem as it is no easy task to keep a full sized vehicle hidden from prying eyes. This time, it was BMW who was caught in the act of moving a new vehicle, and I must say it looks interesting.

Get A Backbone, Fashion Yourself With A Belt Fit For The Spineless!

by Fashion Finds

We all have someone in our lives who seems to lack a backbone, so what better gift to give them than a fashion item with a little bit of extra spine?

NASA’s Earth-Friendly Flight Challenge

by Gloria Campos

Aviation plays such an important role in our lives today that despite the aviation industry’s harm to the environment we, as a society, cannot just cease flying. In an effort to promote more earth-friendly flying NASA recently announced the Green Flight Challenge.

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Holey Eco-Invention Saves 20 Percent Of Your Ink: Ecofont®

by Myra Per-Lee

Finding a way to beat those ink thirsty printers, the Dutch creative communications company, Spranq, should receive an award of some kind. Instead, it's giving one to you....

New Compact Folding Bicycle Is A Leading Contestant For The James Dyson Award

by Chris Weiss

A contestant for the James Dyson Award, The Contortionist folding bike is an innovative addition to the road and could quickly become one of the most functional, popular folding bikes out there.

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Bluetooth® Seeks Low Energy Inventions For Its 2009 Innovation World Cup

by Myra Per-Lee

Submitting an idea to this competition is a great opportunity for those in the healthcare/wellness, fitness, fashion, and sports fields to make an impact on your fields, using Bluetooth's low energy technology, a technology which is now in its infancy.

Portable Potty Makes Fresh Drinkable Water

by Gloria Campos

In an attempt to help people in countries in dire need of fresh drinking water Argentine designer Leonardo Manavella has invented a portable potty/water fountain.

A Primer For The Newest Health Food Craze: Raw Chocolate!

by Toby

So you've been eating 73 percent dark cocoa bars every day thinking that their antioxidant power will add 10 years to your life. Well stop. Because the latest health craze is raw chocolate not dark, processed chocolate. In fact raw chocolate, aka raw cacao, contains five times more antioxidants than the Acai berry!

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Kumho Releases Fortis Design Study...Off-Road Enthusiasts Rejoice

by George Delozier

Many people have been pointing to a future that contains very few Sport Utility Vehicles, and some are going as far as to banish them altogether. Kumho, known for tires and other rubber products, has elected to politely disagree and released an SUV based concept drawing that makes next generation SUV's look slightly more appealing.

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All Electric Audi R8 Could Bow At Frankfurt

by George Delozier

With the Frankfurt Motor Show fast approaching, rumors of "who is bringing what" are beginning to run wild. Alternative energy vehicles will once again be at the heart of the show, with several other concepts also being introduced. This year, Audi has been able to catch the attention of many people with the simple rumor that an all electric version of the R8 may be making an appearance.

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10 Positively Inspiring Product Designs Win 2009 IDEA Awards

by Myra Per-Lee

Emphasizing sustainability, functionality, aesthetics, and designs for underprivileged populations, all of the 2009 IDEA winners were deserving of their recognition. Here are 10 IDEA Gold Award winning product designs I think will inspire future product designers and manufacturers.

Innovative Planet-Friendly Bike Ride In The Sky: The Shweeb

by Gloria Campos

What do you get when you combine a human, a bike, a monorail, exercise and a roller coaster together? A pedarail? Sort of. You get a fun innovative and earth-friendly park ride New Zealand calls a Shweeb.

Awesomely Cool Glow-in-the-Dark Glow Bricks

by Jace Shoemaker-...

If you haven't seen Glow Bricks, hold onto your light bulbs folks! These glow-in-the-dark bricks are amazingly cool products that are guaranteed to be great big hit with kids and adults of all ages.

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Eco-Chic Mystique Bikini By Deux FM

by Fashion Finds

After what seems like a summer filled with nothing but rain and gloomy weather, I have a hard time picturing myself hitting the beach, even for an upcoming vacation. But that doesn't mean I'm not dreaming of donning a chic bikini to hit the surf, and I've found just the thing; the eco-chic Mystique Bikini by Deux FM.

Porsche May Have Been Caught Testing 911 Hybrid

by George Delozier

There have been rumors flying around for quite some time now that Porsche is working to develop a hybrid vehicle. While they have confirmed they are looking into hybridization, they have not yet gone on the record to say which vehicle they are planning to adapt the new drivetrain for. However, some new images have surfaced that may suggest the vehicle in question is the next generation 911.

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Eco-Crafting With Toilet Paper Rolls That Make You Smile

by Gloria Campos

Like artist Yuken Teruya, artist Junior Fritz Jacquet makes toilet paper rolls art as well. He too puts my toilet paper roll binoculars to shame. To do it he crumbles and fold toilet paper rolls until they look back at him in, happiness, disgust, anger, sadness and so on.

Nissan Introduces Next Generation of CVT Transmissions

by George Delozier

Nissan has been a proponent of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for quite some time. They have spent substantial amounts of time and money on developing CVTs that are more efficient and provide a better overall driving experience. This is why it comes as no surprise that the next generation CVT has been unveiled by the Japan based country and they are promising a lighter, more efficient gearbox that will still offer an exciting driving experience.

Hyundai Launches World's First LPI HEV Into Production

by George Delozier

A few months back, Kia unveiled their LPI (Liquid Petroleum Injected) Hybrid Electric Vehicle at the Seoul Motor Show, while others remained occupied with Diesel/Petroleum Electrics. Now, Hyundai has decided to join the LPI race and unleash a new LPI HEV version of the Elantra.