Environment

Sno:La Yogurt: Mouth Watering and Guilt-Free Eco-Friendly Yogurt Company

by Beth Hodgson

Frozen yogurt tends to be a guilt-free desert as it's lighter on the calories and the fat content. But there's another reason to feel a little bit of remorse when satisfying your sweet tooth, because until Sno:La came along, no frozen yogurt shop specialized in a product that has 100% organic and natural desert treat.

Peugeot Metromorph Offers Low Cost Travel and a Cheap Balcony

by George Delozier

As our cities grow larger and more populated, parking will become more of a hassle than it already is. While this is a scary thought for many people, it is one that could be diverted by the Peugeot Metromorph Concept.

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Earth Aid: Business Pays You To Save Money By Going Green

by Beth Hodgson

There are tons of company out there that sell energy monitoring products to help you reduce your energy consumption and make your home that much greener, but so far there only seems to be one that pays you to save money.

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The 12 Best Designs From 2009's International Plastics Design Competition

by Myra Per-Lee

The 2009 International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC) took place in Chicago in June and the 12 winners are absolutely awesome products, innovators in their respective fields as well as in plastics engineering. And they were all designed to be sustainable, cost effective, and to reduce our carbon footprint.

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7 Unique Eco-Friendly Pet Products From The Brand New Woolworth's!

by Lady Bee

The last of the great Woolworth's "five-and-dime" general stores in the U.S. closed its doors in 1997. But the great-granddaughter of Frank Woolworth, Priscilla Woolworth, wanted to continue the legacy of her family à la 21st century. Her general store is online, it's green, and it's eco-pet too!

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T3 Motion Releases CT3 Commuter Vehicle Concept

by George Delozier

A few years ago, a company called T3 Motion began designing low cost means of transportation that were both clean and practical. Recently, the company has released details about the latest in their line of eco-friendly vehicles, which has been dubbed the CT3.

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AIR-igator: Collects AC Water For Your Garden

by Gloria Campos

In some places (like where I live) it's too hot to turn off the AC unit and open up the windows. On some days temperatures can reach over 100 degrees, that's why our AC stays on all the time. Asking us to take off more clothes to cool off and conserve energy would leave us naked, so how do we, the consumers, stay cool and cut down on our carbon footprint? We could try an AIR-igator.

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High-Flying Kites Bring Wind Power To New Level

by Myra Per-Lee

"Warning: Energy Kites Ahead" might read the electronic transmissions to pilots... that is if some of the wind energy producers have their way. They're trying to put their "kites" at 30,000 feet or so to harness more wind energy. What would that mean to you? Oh, just reducing your energy bills from 11 cents per kilowatt hour to 2 to 4 cents per kilowatt hour. Did they just win your support?

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New Aircraft to Circle Globe on Nothing but Solar Energy

by George Delozier

For the past four years, a team of engineers has been working on an aircraft that is powered only by solar energy. After countless hours of measuring, calculating and building, their aircraft was finally ready to be unveiled to the world.

Aston Martin and Toyota Team Up to Rebadge the iQ

by George Delozier

Aston Martin is known for making some of the most powerful and luxurious vehicles to ever hit the market. Unfortunately being produced in small numbers has put them out of reach for most people. A recent partnering with Toyota however, may bring the Aston Martin nameplate into reach for many new car buyers.

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Human-Powered Walkie Talkies Keep You In Touch

by Chris Weiss

An eco-friendly, reliable communication device for the backcountry, the Wind Up Walkie Talkies keep you in touch with those traveling with you. Don't get burned by dead batteries, always maintain a communication line.

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Green Home Concierge: Helping Busy People Go Green!

by Beth Hodgson

For homeowners who have been thinking about reducing their carbon footprint by making their home just a little bit more environmentally friendly, but just can't find the time to do it; there's a trendy new concierge service that can help.

Full Scale Production In Sight For Yamaha’s Hybrid Motorcycle

by George Delozier

Back at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show, Yamaha unveiled a hybrid motorcycle concept called the Gen-Ryu. Since then, it seems as though the company has been busy filing patents and gearing up to put the hybrid motorcycle into full production.

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Soon: A Once A Month Pill For Dogs And Cats

by Lady Bee

Scientists at the Merck Research Laboratories have finally come up with a once-a-month pill for dogs and cats. No, it's not for birth control; it's for fleas and ticks! And wait until you read about the other big benefit of the pill.... (important update added, June 30, 2009)

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Yuneec E430 to be World’s First Production Plug-In Aircraft

by George Delozier

Small, personally owned aircraft are becoming more common throughout the world. Not only are they becoming increasing easy to fly, but they also are becoming less expensive to operate and maintain. A perfect example of this can be seen with the Yuneec E430 all electric airframe set to go on sale next year.

Army Chic Accessory: Reclaimed Hot Water Bottle Bag

by Fashion Finds

Fashion is made from everything that can be reclaimed these days. It's about being green, and about making unique fashion items that won't be found in every retail store across America. The latest reclaimed innovation? Hot water bottle handbags.

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Caterpillar D7E: World’s First Hybrid Bulldozer

by George Delozier

As ironic as it is, the heavy machinery used for large scale earthscaping projects can hardly be considered environmentally friendly. The D7E manufactured by Caterpillar, however, may be able to change that perception.

Solar-powered Tent

by Chris Weiss

The Orange Concept Solar Tent uses photovoltaic fabric to capture the energy of the sun. A wireless hub with touchscreen LCD allows you to manage your energy consumption.

Furniture that Eats Itself: The Auto-Cannibalistic Table

by Sarah O

Who knew inanimate pieces of furniture could turn into savage cannibals? The Auto-Cannibalistic Table is a table designed to gradually eat itself.

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NHTSA Proposes New Labels for Tires...Could Satisfy California's Requirements

by George Delozier

A few days back, we brought you the news of California’s proposal to include rolling resistance information on all tires sold inside the state. While that was still in the works, it appears that the NHTSA has come up with their own means of conveying economy information to those in search of new tires.