Fast charging electric bus does overtime
by: Fraunhofer Research News, 2015-06-01 07:00:00 UTC
Electric buses are an eco-friendly alternative to diesel. With several project partners, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a concept to swiftly recharge buses while they operate routes. System testing in Dresden has been underway since November last year.

Microalgae – produced on a commercial scale
by: Fraunhofer Research News, 2015-06-14 22:00:00 UTC
Many products, including food supplements, cosmetics and biodiesel, are made from substances derived from microalgae. A fully automated pilot plant operated by Fraunhofer in Leuna is capable of producing microalgae on pilot scale. The concentration of algae in its reactors is five times higher than in conventional closed reactors. The researchers who designed the plant will be exhibiting it at the ACHEMA 2015 show in Frankfurt am Main from June 15 to 19 (Hall 9.2, Booth D64).

Recover Energy While You Race
by: Yanko Design, 2015-06-22 16:05:33 UTC

From the designer of this ingenious energy recovering lamp comes the Pirelli La Cinetica Racing Bike which offers the same efficiency for serious riders. While peddling, the carbon and steel wheel rotates around a circular brush. This causes an electric direct current to build, which feeds into a capacitor located at the bottom of the frame. When demanded by the rider, the stored charge is used on a motor located at the front of the frame. The energy feedback system allows the rider to rest while the bike propels itself!

Designer: Fraser Leid

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Dell E-Waste Recycling Tops 1.4bn Pounds
by: Environmental Leader, 2015-06-23 11:50:55 UTC
Dell has collected 1.4 billion pounds of e-waste since 2007 in what it says is the world’s largest technology recycling program by geography, according to Dell’s annual 2020 Legacy of Good plan. The company’s latest sustainability report also highlights Dell’s efforts to create a closed-loop supply chain: 21.9 million pounds of post-consumer plastics have been […]

Liven up your home with clean and green furniture
by: Ecofriend, 2015-06-23 06:51:23 UTC

Furniture not only adds an attractive look to our house but also provides us a laid-back place. While choosing furniture for our home we often consider the quality, material, design, and color. However, there is another thing that we should consider while choosing furniture and this is whether the furniture is green or not.

In this era, we are surrounded with many things that can cause pollution, we have to go environment friendly. Choosing green furniture is a best way to go environment friendly. For this, you have to consider following things and they are:

Recycled material

Going for furniture that is made from waste material can be a great option to make your home environment friendly. There are different and stylish furniture available in the market that is made from waste material. Such furniture often made from recycled plastic, metal, nickel, and copper. Furniture made from waste material can help you to go environment friendly. Homes contain 20 percent more pollutants from the outside and such furniture can help you to reduce the chances of pollution at least in your home.

Do not forget about the durability

 

Durability of the product is the major thing that we consider before buying anything and this is similar with furniture. You should not forget about the durability of the furniture as non-durable furniture will damage in short interval and will add extra expense on repairing. Choosing durable furniture will last long and can save money as well.

Toxin-free furniture

While choosing furniture, you should always make sure that your furniture is free from toxins. Most furniture made from materials that contain high toxins and they can also harm you and your family. VOC is the most common type of chemical that can harm the environment of your house and can lead to pollution.

This not only pollutes the environment but also can make you and your family ill. VOC are so dangerous that can lead to problems like allergy, cancer, and other health problems. You should go for green guard certified furniture.

Biodegradable or recyclable furniture

It is better to choose furniture that is biodegradable in nature. Good furniture should lend itself to easy care and repair. You should choose a material that can be recycled if required and if not then it should be biodegradable in nature. This will help to reduce the environment pollution and rate of waste material.

Green furniture is a best way to go eco-friendly as this can help a lot to control environment pollution. You should consider different things before choosing green furniture.