Helmets inspired by brain fluid to offer better impact protection
by: Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine, 2012-03-02 01:11:05 UTC

Inspired by the fluid that wraps your brain in a protective, wet blanket, Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS), which is the name of both the technology and the company behind it, claims to offer superior protection for your head. Major helmet manufacturers are starting to turn on to what is self-hailed as the "next generation" of helmet design. .. Continue Reading Helmets inspired by brain fluid to offer better impact protection

Section: Sports

Tags: Brain, Helmets, Protection, Safety, Sports

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7 Sexy, Sporty Hybrid Cars Hitting the Streets Soon
by: Inhabitat , 2012-03-04 07:40:29 UTC

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Green Building Incentive Trends: Strengthening Communities, Building Green Economies
by: Sustainable Design News, 2012-03-04 03:09:47 UTC
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) released a report that finds that the most attractive incentives for greening American communities are also the most basic: tax incentives, density/floor area ratio bonuses and expedited permitting.

The report also found that communities should select incentives based primarily on a local government's financial situation and desired impact on the construction industry. And, the simpler the policy, the more likely for it to be implemented successfully, the report concludes.



Osram’s Latest Oslon SSL-LEDs ‘Are 25% More Efficient’
by: Environmental Leader, 2012-03-02 14:55:55 UTC
Osram Opto Semiconductors has launched the new generation of its high-power Oslon SSL-LEDs, which feature improved performance and are about 25 percent more efficient that their predecessors, the company says. The increased efficiency is the result of a combination of higher luminous flux and a reduced forward bias voltage of 3.1 V, Osram says. The [...]

Johnson & Johnson Expands Green Product Range
by: Environmental Leader, 2012-03-02 15:00:06 UTC
Johnson & Johnson now has 30 products in its Earthwards portfolio of environmentally conscious health care and pharmaceutical products. The company added 19 products to the range in 2011. It is how halfway towards its goal of having 60 products in the line by 2015. However, Earthwards is not a certification seal and will never [...]

Study finds Eco-Friendly Hotels in Spain to be More Profitable Than Regular Hotels
by: Inhabitat , 2012-03-03 07:40:56 UTC

As we see an increasing number of eco-friendly holiday destinations popping up around the globe, a study from Cornell University has some great news for hotel owners and green vacationers alike: Spanish hotels that have earned the international environmental standard ISO 14001 show greater earnings and stronger performance than those who have not.

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recycled bike tire cuffs by oye modern
by: Designboom - Weblog, 2012-03-03 18:22:00 UTC

jeni oye, an avid cyclist creates jewellery out of recycled bike tires.
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Energy savings to finance the Bridgelux-Chevron LED deal
by: Ecofriend, 2012-03-03 12:14:58 UTC
Pratima Kalra:

While cities around the world are all set to upgrade themselves for a sustainable status by spending colossal amounts of money, Companies like Bridgelux and Chevron are out there with a brand new idea of modernizing infrastructure by financing projects through energy savings. The two have collaborated to upgrade street lights with LED lighting and the whole project endeavors to highlight the benefits of LED lighting in cities.

Whereas Bridgelux is a producer of LEDs; Chevron Energy Solutions develops projects related to solar power and other energy conserving technologies. Thus, their collaboration seems but obvious and fruit bearing.

The project in totality is meant for municipalities that will switch over to the use of LED lighting. LEDS are definitely more long lasting and energy efficient and require no upfront costs. There maintenance cost of the system would be minimal, thus allowing good monthly savings that will be used for financing the project.

At present cities like Dublin, Calif, etc. are ready to test their streets with this lighting system and if successful, Bridgelux will expand the scope of expansion. Both the companies believe that this project is not an end in itself, but a new beginning. It has the capability of inspire new business models and maybe soon such this way of financing would be replicated for homes, corporation houses, etc.

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Lok shower panel makes you more considerate while using water
by: The Design blog, 2012-03-03 13:27:25 UTC
Shallu Sharma:

Our habit of using water lavishly has forced us to think about ways of saving water as it is one of the major problems our planet is facing nowadays. Adding to the problem are people habitual of bathing for 15 to 20 minutes as there is no logical rationale behind such water wastage. In an effort to resolve the problem, designer Alan Javier has created a shower panel christened as Lok that helps in lowering the showering time to just 5 minutes. It comes with an analog timer to keep track of the time spent showering, which could be activated by pulling the knob to begin the countdown.

Lok features a customizable grid system for easy and quick access of the things you need while showering to save time as well as water. You can insert add-ons to the grid to keep your stuff approachable according to your stature. It also features a low flow shower head, which uses only 2.2 gallons of water per minute. The shower panel is crafted using chrome that adds to its style and makes it an attractive part of your bathroom.

To use it you just have to slide the knob to the extreme right to begin the countdown. Knob slides back to indicate that the time is running out and you need to hurry up. But even if time runs out shower won’t turn off, so no need to worry about being left half cleansed. This customizable shower has nothing to do with water supply and it just serves as a reminder of the time spent bathing. The idea behind visual representation of time is to make people more considerate and responsible while consuming water.

"Design Activist" Bridging African Traditions with Modern, Re-Invented Basket Lamps (Video)
by: TreeHugger Design, 2012-03-01 19:46:38 UTC
These bold creations are a hybrid of African basket-weaving traditions and modern design sensibilities.