Category: Outdoors
ID Cook – Takes Solar Cooking To A New Level
Solar cookers have been around for decades; solar cooking has been around for centuries. When they first came out, solar cookers had some curiosity value, if nothing else as at that time there was not much awareness of the environment. ID Cook, a French company has a range of solar appliances including solar cookers and [...]
MoreEco-Toilet – A Source of Energy
There have been compostable and chemical toilets. There have been toilets which use less water thanks to the dual flush system or reusing water. But this is the first completely eco-friendly toilet. Dubbed the LooWatt and designed by Virginia Gardener, the toilet is meant for use by the millions who do not have access to [...]
MoreCycloclean – A Mobile Water Purification System
Japanese Nippon Basic Company has invented a bicycle that can be used as a mobile water purification system. Cycloclean, is a sturdy bicycle fitted with a pump and hoses. You put the hose into a water supply and use pedal power to suck the water. The water then goes through three different water filters.
MoreBlow Sofa Made Of Recycled Paper
We never think of sofas being made of eco-friendly materials because they are usually pieces of furniture using wood or metal with upholstery. Of course you can get those which are made of cane or various plastics as well. But this blow sofa made of recycled paper is eco-friendly
MoreBboxx’s BB5 – Using Technology For Eco-Friendly Solutions
Started by Laurent Van Houcke and his colleagues, Bboxx is a new start-up which has manufacturing facilities in Rwanda, Africa. It is a company which plans to offer sustainable solutions to rural electrification problems. It is currently manufacturing portable AC boxes called BB5 which uses solar power to harness energy, which can be used to [...]
MoreMegatex Solar LED Display Saves On Power
There are many billboards and hoardings used for advertising and for entertainment. Concerts, stadia also use LED displays which usually run on power. Granted LED lights are more eco-friendly, but they still use energy for the lighting. Now Megatex, a Bulgarian manufacturer of LED displays, has come up with an innovative LED display which works [...]
MoreSundial Clock-Thermometer For Your Garden
The very fact that you have a garden means that you are doing your bit for the environment and growing plants for show or for food. Plants help oxygenate the environment and reduce pollution, particularly carbon dioxide. You can help the environment even more by adopting eco-friendly practices in the garden.
MoreThe Powerful PiCycle – A Hybrid Bike
Cycles are eco-friendly and good exercise as well. A cycle which can use pedal power and also work on battery gives you speed as well as reliability. They are easy to weave through traffic and easy to park as well.
MoreSolar Powered Tents Being Tested
A tent can protect you from wind and rain and provide shelter when you are outdoors. Now tents can also give you electricity. The US army is testing out solar powered tents, which can be used by its troops and also by campers. The tents come with lightweight flexible photovoltaic panels which utilize solar energy [...]
MoreEco-Friendly Donut Shaped Water Purifier
It is necessary to drink water, and many people all over the world drink bottled water. Bottled water is supposed to be safe to drink, sterile, sometimes with added minerals. However, the pet bottles are a pollution hazard and end up in landfills. When reasonably clean tap water is available, it is cheaper and better [...]
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