Tag Archive for 'green'
The Woody Bamboo flash drive is an interesting green alternative to your standard plastic storage device. It’s the perfect choice for someone looking to “go green” in every aspect of their life.
The future is upon us! In New York City, a few LED streetlights are being tested. And if they’re approved, look to see brand new lampposts that sport LED lights.
Researchers at Iowa State University came up with a pretty cool tie. But this is no ordinary tie. It’s a Solar Tie, that utilizes photovoltaic textiles in a unique and sensible way. After all, what better way to take advantage of the solar shell pattern than on ties, which are known for their checks and [...]
Wind power is growing at record speed. Texas even has plans to connect its remote area turbines to the grid in order to bring in massive amounts of energy. And despite these positive developments, one thing prevents wind power from being accepted with open arms. It’s the noise.
If you’re tired of replacing the batteries in your remote controls, why not opt for one universal remote? Many have already made the switch, but now you can get rid of those batteries for good with the Gizoo Wind-Up Remote Control.
Remotes don’t use much energy, anyway. I mean, most of the time they’re just getting [...]
I read something interesting yesterday that got me thinking about technology and its effect on the environment, again. I saw a post over at Gizmodo about bio-degradable flash drives and how they are a positive step toward reducing e-waste. And while this is certainly a step in the right direction, isn’t it a bit misleading?
Will all the talk going around about how “going green” is a fad due to media saturation and its status as pretty much a buzz word, I started thinking about how environmentalism affects technology. Are they mutually exclusive? While the very essence of the green lifestyle is natural, technology is its polar opposite. It is [...]
It turns out HDTVs are a bit hazardous to our health, well eventually. Actually, it turns out, all flat-panel displays aren’t so great.
The Antro Solo is a gas electric hybrid weighing in at a low 600 Lbs. With its carbon fiber chassis, this hybrid gets 150 MPG and has solar panels across the top to help power the electric portion of its engine. Other than weighing 600 Lbs. and getting 150 MPG this Hybrid gas electric solar [...]
Nokia has decided to try their hand at a green phone, it is a growing trend so perhaps it’s time for them to jump on the bandwagon as well. Although this is still a concept design, the fact that they are trying their hand at it even is a good sign.
