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The Water Powered Calculator seems slightly pointless

, Dec 28th 2007 Discuss [0]

If you tend to do your math in the basement or someplace where no sunlight could possibly shine into you might need an alternate form of energy. Now no one likes those pesky battery powered calculators, so here is a water powered one. Read The Full Story

Sun Table forces you outside

, Dec 19th 2007 Discuss [1]

For those that enjoy the great outdoors while trying to work on their laptop, this solar table is just the way to save on that energy bill. Now anyone can take one look at my pasty white skin and know that it is highly unlikely that I'll be toting my laptop out into the dreaded sunlight. However, I can appreciate the gesture of creating a table to make the world a greener place. Read The Full Story

Sony’s latest Green efforts turn out horrible

Check out this camera, tell me it doesn’t look like a potted Wiimote with a donut on the end. This camera doesn’t have a flash, and LCD, or if I had to guess any modes other than the standard one. Read The Full Story

Street lights powered by human waste

, Dec 14th 2007 Discuss [3]

Finally, someone uses something that we have plenty of, because lets face it we are all full of shit. In a town in India they have started using the methane gas produced by the human waste to operate a generator. The waste from an area housing complex collects in a sump, where the methane gas is then used to operate a generator. The biogas produces 3,000 watts of electricity daily, enough to keep the town going all through the night. To see the entire process of how it all happens, just follow the link below. Now if only we could create a car that can run off of a tank full of cans and other random garbage. Video: Human Waste Powers Streetlights [via national geographic]

AquaMaker AM10 pulls water literally out of thin air

This water cooler will suck the air dry pulling 36 liters of water from the surrounding air within 38 hours. That means its like a dehumidifier on crack, oh, and did I mention it also recycles and filters the water so its drinkable, and it even cools it a bit. On top of all that, its an air purifier too, because it purifies the air before it sucks the water out of it, meaning when the air comes out the other end its both water and contaminant free. So you get cleaner, dryer air, and some clean drinking water, sadly there are a couple of downsides, the first is the $1799 price tag, the second is the nearly $17 per day operating cost, at least that’s what Ubergizmo has it estimated at. I have always wanted a water cooler in my home, for several reasons, but mainly because our city water is horrible and is very hard. But I knew I was too cheap to rent one and make monthly payments to some company who brings us water, and still yet too cheap to buy the cooler myself and then just buy the water each time, I guess I have found my solution if I can come up with $1799 and some way to recoup the $17 per day it supposedly costs to run this thing. AquaMaker AM10 Extracts Water from Air [via boingboing]

Noon Solar’s stylish solar bags for both sexes

, Nov 27th 2007 Discuss [0]

Solar bags are a great way to keep your gadgets charged without using any extra energy. However, they are rarely very stylish. Noon Solar has created this line of attractive eco-friendly bags. Read The Full Story

Computer Mouse Christmas Ornament

, Nov 26th 2007 Discuss [0]

Not every bit of geekery gets that sought after 'geek chic' title and somehow I don't think this mouse is ever going to get it. There are a few bits of geeky Christmas ornaments that look great. This however, is a bit on cheesy side. I fully admit that it is incredibly witty and I love anyone who finds a new way to reuse old gadgets. It might be a great thing if your third grade child made it. Then it would be a cherished item, but to actually sell it is a whole different ballgame. Read The Full Story

Students create solar blinds

, Nov 26th 2007 Discuss [0]

Most of us have blinds hung to try and block out a bit of the light or for just a bit of added privacy. A bunch of college students from Blakewater College have come up with the idea to use those blinds to gather a bit of energy. Read The Full Story

SimCity Societies educates about the environment

, Nov 20th 2007 Discuss [0]

SimCity Societies has decided to make an attempt to educate gamers about pollution. They have stated that they are in no way an educational game, they are just wanting to sneak in a bit of knowledge in with their game. Read The Full Story

ZeroHouse offers up very “Green” house

Sure, its just a concept, meaning its just on paper, but it sounds fairly plausible. It uses LED lighting, has a giant solar panel on top, and utilizes gravity pumps in place of electrical ones. I am sure there are a lot more green features inside, but those are all the major ones. The gravity pumps will push 2700 gallons of water all over the place, and the LEDs will last 100k hours before needing replaced. Read The Full Story

Organic Cotton Laptop Sleeves helps you go green in style

, Nov 9th 2007 Discuss [0]

I generally don't go too far out of my way to get green products to go with my electronics. However, if I happen to find one I'm more than happy to snag it. This Organic Cotton laptop sleeve is cute and will help you at least seem like you're going all out on the green accessories. Read The Full Story

The Circuitboard Ornament Set

, Nov 2nd 2007 Discuss [0]

I know, it is difficult to shift gears from Halloween and think about Christmas, however, it is November already. If you're wanting to have something besides the run of the mill Christmas tree, these geek-friendly ornaments are anything but the general decorations you see around. Geeks can't have normal trees! It's too common, and we can't have that. Made from recycled circuitboards they come in a gift set of three. Read The Full Story

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