Biodegradable golf balls made from lobster shells
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2011-04-25 20:00:37 UTC
Golf balls may be small and the ocean may be huge, yet traditional plastic-skinned balls that are whacked into the sea are nonetheless a source of pollution, and a potential hazard to marine life – anyone remember the
Seinfeld episode where a whale got one of Kramer's golf balls down its blowhole? It would certainly stand to reason that biodegradable balls would be the logical choice for golfers who want to use the ocean as their driving range, and such balls do already exist. A team from the University of Maine, however, have recently created golf balls made from lobster shells ... and they have a couple of advantages over similar products...
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Puma to Publish Profit-and-Loss Statement for Eco-Impacts
by: Greener Design, 2011-04-26 12:00:00 UTC
Puma plans to put a dollar figure on its impact to clean water, natural resources and other ecosystem services.
Everything we need to know about Micro wind Turbine
by: Ecofriend, 2011-04-26 20:59:07 UTC
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Overview
Where water, light, or any other source fails to convert kinetic energy into mechanical energy, wind comes into power. This kind of situation prevails in the remotest rural places. The device which does this is called wind turbine. It was made official to use wind turbines for power needs of the people living in such places.
Turbines interestingly generate four times as much electricity in rural environments as compared to urban environments. According to a report, 0.4 per cent of all the UK’s electric power needs could be provided using small wind turbines mounted on rooftops and in gardens. Costs involved in installation of a large turbine can be cashed back. For just $150, a row of eight gear like turbines can be linked to adjust anywhere.
Trends
For commercial production of electricity
The arrangement of such micro turbines can be a eco-friendly source of producing electricity. Lucien Gambarota has invented new micro-turbines capable of generating electricity using 2mph wind speeds! That means that the slightest of the breezes keep turning the micro-turbines at all times. The inventor, Gambarota got inspired by the fitness clubs in Honk Kong, trying to generate a bit of renewable energy by converting cardio into voltage power. Energy produced by mounting the mills in different shapes and sizes and the slightest breezes, can be supplied to a battery for power needed to run appliances in the building.
For reliable green energy
Though the small turbines create energy efficiently in rural settings, the urban settings of roof wind turbines may produce more carbon in the generation of electricity than the carbon produced otherwise! That means that the setting is eco-friendly in rural areas than in urban areas. Eco-conscious city dwellers must make a note of it. The grass would not be green this side!
For traveling purpose
Sergej Kuckir has designed Ventus, a portable and fold-able wind power station that can be carried while traveling. Imagine charging done through this turbine which can be packed in a tube of 10cm diameter. Energy harvesting done while one is trekking or during scientific expedition , sounds cool!.
Advantages
The greatest advantage of using micro turbines is that they are cost effective in eco-friendly way. They pay back their costs with in a small period of time. However, for a big project of power the number of such turbines would be more. Nevertheless, they save a lot of amount by being economic, return paying and bill saving. When compared to a larger one, the micro turbines score more points until used in a rural set up.
The lowdown
Wind turbines can not promise 100 percent power output at any given point of time due to wind speed fluctuations. They are noisy, cause land erosion, hazardous to birds, and need back up energy during wind fluctuations. The energy needed to produce a steady supply of wind energy is very small and thus it proves the argument that it needs the energy consumed for energy generation nullifies it’s advantage.
Impact
Micro wind turbines are fast replacing many alternative sources. Thus they are becoming very popular for all good reasons. The current replacements include sources of remote telephone call boxes and electric fences. They are highly reputed for portable applications. Considering all these, its no wonder if wind turbines powerfully start ruling the world of energy with ecological and economical advantages.
5 Portable gadgets powered by hydrogen fuel cells
by: Ecofriend, 2011-04-26 23:46:28 UTC
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Wondering what a hydrogen fuel cell is? It is an electrochemical battery which converts hydrogen’s chemical energy and oxygen or air to form electric energy. The cell works with the help a fuel pack and water which is recommended, you have at all times. If you are an outdoor person, then you definitely need to know about the following gadgets that use hydrogen fuel cells which are listed below to take along with you.
1. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Kettle:
An industrial designer, Mathew Smith designed a wireless kettle which works on hydrogen fuel cells; it is compact, eco-friendly and can easily be transported wherever you go especially when camping out. The electricity is made by converting the hydrogen with the help of hydrogen fuel cells which are placed at the bottom half of the kettle in turn boiling the water in the top half. There is a ring of LEDs circulating the hydrogen cartridges which light up when the Kettle is switched on. It is easy to handle and has a big enough control button. The kettle is constructed for the future, to be used in the year 2100.
2. Powertrekk Portable charger:
A gadget with which you can charge anything you need to anywhere. It was designed in order to provide the user with charging facilities which consists of a Li-ion battery pack, it can also be used as a fuel cell. Powertrekk consumes water in order to get the hydrogen which is then required to generate electricity. It is a convenient pocket-sized, eco-friendly gadget with hardly any weight. It is an efficient power generating source which works immediately, with the support of a PEM 4-cell unit, 1000mAH fuel cell placed within a waterproof case. Enjoy yourself with no worries of your cell-phone dying out, or your torch when you’re out in the dark without a plug point or any other source of electricity.
3. Horizon’s MiniPak fuel cell charger:
The Horizons MiniPak provides a person with 1.5-2W of constant power with the help of an integrated micro-USB slot and multiple choice cable to charge other devices. One can use rechargeable hydrogen fuel cells with which energy can go up to 12W. A blend of the products highly produced PEM fuels and a metal hydride storage solution is used, which reserves the hydrogen as a dry, non toxic and non- pressurized material which is also non-harmful. An eco-friendly gadget in which hydrogen is stored and changed into a metal hydride with the help of a metallic sponge present in the fuel cell.
4. G2 Portable Fuel Cell Power Source:
Charging your Cell phones, PDA’s, digital cameras and other gizmo’s without having to worry about a power source has become more efficient with the help of the G2 portable Fuel Cell Power Source. Designed by Angstrom, it comes with a USB Port. It consists of a 2.0W fuel cell system which is charged up due to a cluster of 8 V60 fuel cell modules. The only downside to having this product is that the hydrogen cells used need to refilling for that you need the station.
5. Fuel Cell Sticker:
myFC, a Sweden based firm, has come up with a wireless, sustainable and portable fuel cell system which as small as a lithium battery. The fuel-cell-sticker, as the name speaks for itself is an adjustable 0.11 inch thick fuel cell weighing only 0.2 ounce. It contains a proton exchange membrane which enhances power density and efficiency. It produces 0.9W of power at 0.5W. It is a plan for the future.
Play your favorite music in water
by: Ecofriend, 2011-04-27 02:46:09 UTC
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Ever wondered if there is a common factor between music and water? Well, both can relax your mind and body. Music can soothe your mind instantly. If you are in one of the swimming pools, you are surely rejoicing in another form of relaxation. The combination of the musical world and the water world is the next big thing. Bringing them under one roof would allow us to explore new boundaries of relaxation. And why not, creativity demands relaxation.
Ting Feng from China has come with a unique design to generate musical notes in water. The design constitutes of two parts, a blast-off machine base and a player. The device uses the kinetic energy of water to generate electricity to power a specially made battery and hence drive the player to play your favorite music. The player is designed to stay afloat throughout its operation. Water is powerful and sensitive enough to damage any electronic device. If this design works out, we need not fear water when enjoying the music through a portable player. Now, that‘s creativity coming out of a relaxed mind.
Next time, you are in one of the swimming pools, you have to just place several of these players all around the pool. You would surely relish the fun of floating in a musical world.
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Dynamic Life by Matali Crasset for Campeggi
by: Dezeen, 2011-04-26 10:53:03 UTC
Milan 2011: French designer Matali Crasset launched this convertible sofa for Campeggi at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan earlier this month.
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Taking remote-sex to the next level (NSFW)
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2011-04-21 07:12:01 UTC
Absence not only makes the heart grow fonder, it can also make for a pretty unfulfilling sex life. While technology has allowed lovers to bridge the tyranny of distance in terms of sight and sound, getting touchy feely is a different matter. Men and women have been looked after separately with devices like
RealTouch and the
OhMiBod, but we haven't really seen technology designed to allow couples to engage in remote sex. Hong Kong-based Remote Pleasure is looking to change that with a set of sex toys that can be controlled by your partner over the internet...
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Geely McCar is a combined car and motorcycle
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2011-04-21 11:39:09 UTC
One of the most imaginative concept cars we’ve ever seen turned up at
Auto Shanghai this week and it didn’t come from Japan, Germany, France or America – it was the result of two years work in China by Geely engineers and is the synthesis of over 60 IP-protected ideas. In essence, it’s an ultra compact, two-door, four-seater with a built-in, folding three wheeled electric scooter in the rear. When the scooter is docked, the car shares both its battery and electric motor to extend the all-electric range or ensure the scooter is fully charged. The vehicle is proposed as having choice of gas-electric hybrid or fully electric powerplants. Sheer genius … and a catchy name which must surely attract a legal challenge...
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Alessilux Lamps Designer LEDs Will Seduce You Into Saving Energy
by: Inhabitat , 2011-04-25 20:30:45 UTC
LED’s are coming for us in a big way and they are soon to be a fixture in all of our homes. Recently, the designers of Alessi teamed up with Foreverlamp to produce a entire series of designer LEDs that pretty much redefine the image of the ribbed energy efficient bulb. With light quality almost incomparable when placed next to the bare bulb we’ve all become accustomed to, the Alessilux Lamps embody the seduction of design and energy efficiency, making saving power a pleasure.
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Green Consumerism in Doubt
by: Environmental Leader, 2011-04-22 06:32:01 UTC
As companies push to capitalize on eco-sensibilities this Earth Day (see our wrap-up), a suite of reports suggest mixed prospects for such products and marketing efforts. Sales of Green Works, the Clorox environmental cleaning line launched with great fanfare and a Sierra Club endorsement in 2008, have fallen from about $100 million to $60 million [...]
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