New type of light-emitting material could rival existing OLEDs
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2011-02-17 02:22:43 UTC
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are a technology that shows great promise, as they are thinner, lighter, and less expensive to manufacture than their non-organic LED counterparts. Despite their name, however, they are not fully organic, as small amounts of precious metals are required to make them glow. A completely organic and even cheaper alternative could be on its way, though ... researchers from the University of Michigan have created metal-free organic crystals that shine with phosphorescence – until now, only non- or semi-organic compounds have displayed this property...
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HyperSolar concentrator could boost solar cell output by 400 percent
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2011-02-17 22:24:31 UTC
Solar cells are the most expensive part of a solar panel, so it would follow that if panels could produce the same amount of electricity with less cells, then their prices would come down. In order for panels to be able to do so using existing cell technology, however, they would need to get more light to the fewer cells that they still had. Mounting the panels on the end of vertical poles to get them closer to the sun is one possible approach, that might work in the town of Bedrock or on Gilligan’s Island. A better idea, though, is to apply a clear layer of solar concentrators to the surface of a panel – and that’s just what HyperSolar intends to do.
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Color-changing plants detect pollutants and explosives
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2011-02-17 23:54:47 UTC
There may come a day when certain plants in your workplace suddenly turn white, at which point everyone will run screaming from the building – those co-workers will have been right to do so, as the white plants indicated that a toxic gas was present. Before that scenario can take place, a little more work still needs to be done, and Colorado State University (CSU) biologist Dr. June Medford is doing it. Using a computer-designed detection trait, she is creating plants that stop producing chlorophyll when they detect pollutants or explosives in the air. ..
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Water is Money
by: Yanko Design, 2011-02-18 08:10:05 UTC
The +-water meter is a digital device that attaches to faucets and gives you accurate feedback about usage. It stands out from other meters by converting the consumed liters into actual cost! Now you’ll know your water bill in advance, sort of!
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Japan plans new renewable tariffs from 2012
by: Reuters: Green Business News, 2011-02-18 12:11:04 UTC
(Reuters) - Japan plans to make the power sector buy electricity from a wider range of renewable energy sources than it does currently in a feed-in tariff incentive scheme from the year starting...
Green Overdrive Video: The Electric VW Bug!
by: Inhabitat , 2011-02-18 18:00:05 UTC
Introducing the all-electric VW bug! No, you can’t buy it out on the showroom floor — DIY-er and entrepreneur Al Bullock electrified his VW bug and has been driving around Livermore, Calif. for the past three years. It cost him around $18,000 to turn the classic car into an EV, and you might think that’s expensive, but it’s a lot less than a Nissan LEAF, and it’s more stylin’. Check out this week’s episode of GigaOM TV’s Green Overdrive show!
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Faberhaus Pavilion: Tiny, Off-Grid Eco Cottage For Nature Lovers
by: Inhabitat , 2011-02-18 18:14:06 UTC
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Green Blade: New Bio-Sourced Material Made from Banana Plant Trunks
by: Inhabitat , 2011-02-18 23:15:37 UTC
French luxury tablewear specialist Pigment France recently revealed their new collection in a never-before-seen sustainable material at the Paris Maison & Objet exhibit. They are the first company in the world to use the substance, called Green Blade, which is a bio-sourced decorative sheet made from banana plant trunks.
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Colorful Orb-Shaped Vases Made From Recycled Materials
by: Inhabitat , 2011-02-18 22:57:41 UTC
These beautiful Insolit vases designed by Béatrix Li-Chin LOOS are inspired by the planets of the universe. The series plays with a mix of recycled and reclaimed materials ranging from glass to wood, aluminum, and leather. Each orb is a unique handmade eco-design that seeks to create a contrast between rugged and the finished surfaces to create a new aesthetic. Each vase has been inscribed with thoughtful eco-phrases and have just enough space for you to add on a few stems of your favorite flower.
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Iceland May Tap Liquid Magma as New Geothermal Energy Source
by: Inhabitat , 2011-02-18 23:38:45 UTC
Scientists in Iceland have been studying and utilizing the power of geothermal wells for years. In 2009 one such study hit a standstill when a group ran into magma halfway into their dig. The roadblock has become a blessing in disguise, and research has shown that the magma can act as a potent new source of geothermal energy powerful enough to heat 25,000 to 30,000 homes!
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CaseStudy Sustainable taks V; Location London published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2011-02-16 02:31:53 UTC
Sustain Talks V: Designing Better Business
16 February 2011, 6.30pm, Lecture Theatre G16, Imperial College London
Joint STIR/Sustain lecture: to ...
CaseStudy Competition; sustainable design published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2011-02-15 23:51:51 UTC
The DOEN | Materiaalprijs introduces the designs of the future. Visual artists, designers, fashion designers and architects of today are challenged ...
CaseStudy Closing the loop Product Service System by MIO published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2011-02-14 01:53:13 UTC
Loop By the Yard is a reversible, textile-like material for a myriad of do-it-yourself projects. Available in 44 inch (112 cm) wide continuous yardage ...
CaseStudy Establishing a sustainable fashion line published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2011-02-12 01:49:27 UTC
Eco-fashion label Naturevsfuture’s name was inspired by designer Nina Valenti’s belief that there is a constant struggle between nature and future ...
Product Handdrying tornado published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2011-02-11 01:31:40 UTC
For those who always thought hot-air dryers are environmental friendly because they prevent the disposal of paper tissues now there is even a better ...
Product Viking in a flat pack and no it is not an IKEA published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2011-02-08 04:31:35 UTC
The italian company Poltona Frau reconceived quality furniture with a do-it-yourself version. Sold dismantled inside a beautifully, elegant packaging ...
Product Eat your coffee cup published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2011-02-05 23:59:04 UTC
First you drink your coffee and then you eat… the cup! Cookie Cup is the edible cup designed by Enrique Luis Sardi together with the team at the Lavazza ...
Material Ingeo, a biopolymer published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2011-02-03 03:00:10 UTC
Ingeo is the trademark name for NatureWorks LLC's synthetic fiber made from corn.
The process to create Ingeo makes use of the carbon naturally ...
Product Multifunctional tatami chair published.
by: Design 4 Sustainability, 2011-02-03 02:59:23 UTC
Ori.Tami is an example of how design becomes "eco" when it creates versatile and multifunctional objects. Even when the material choices are non-sustainable ...
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