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It’s for hobbits.
A Low Impact Woodland Home
The house was built with maximum regard for the environment and by reciprocation gives us a unique opportunity to live close to nature. Being your own (have a go) architect is a lot of fun and allows you to create and enjoy something which is part of […]
Does this mean that there will be a grape shortage and thus a wine shortage?
Digital World Tokyo | Sony Bio Battery powers gadgets on grape juice and sports drinks
Sony Japan has just posted a short video and press release detailing its latest fuel cell - a device that uses not ethanol or methanol this time, […]
I need one of these for my garage - but I’m going to need a bigger box.
Hemmings Auto Blogs » Blog Archive » almost free garage heat - just drink a lot of soda
I decided instead to take advantage of the south-facing side of the garage and build a solar furnace to collect some of […]
Neat, cheap. I like the part about the back massager.
“How to make a solar power generator”
Using parts easily available from your local stores, you can make a small solar power generator for $250 to $300. Great for power failures and life outside the power grid. Power your computer, modem, vcr, tv, cameras, […]
Nice. I’ve been waiting for something like this.
Luxeon LEDs - Fluorescent Tube LEDs
The future of lighting is here today with the introduction of the EverLED™ TR LED powered 48″ fluorescent tube replacement. Take that old fluorescent tube out, put the new EverLED™ TR LED tube in, and start to enjoy all the benefits of […]
Cheap, easy, but not so quick water desalination.
Watercone® The Product
A Product that enables anyone, in a most simple fashion, an independent, cheap and mobile solar Potable Water generation from sea water or brackish water on the base of condensation by solar still.
Neat concept. I wonder how practical it is in real life.
Bicycle Design: Navitas bicycle trailer/generator concept
As a final year design student at the University of Derby in England, Paul Smith designed a bike trailer that doubles as a generator. “It’s a pure concept in sustainable transport” explains Paul. The trailer concept, called Navitas, is […]
Nifty!
HOW TO - Make a solar thermal water heater for less than five dollars
This project will create a DIY solar hot water heater for less than five dollars (if you have access to a garbage dump). It will allow you to see the principles of solar water heating in action, and is highly customizable.
Its […]
It’s interesting how they state that while they would never use these devices in their homes, it’s perfectly acceptable to use it in their place of business.
Amish-run businesses eye modern tech - USATODAY.com
“What we might do in our business, we would not do in our homes,” said Miller, who runs the family’s furniture store in […]
On this scale, it may be difficult to find enough sources of items to recycle, considering that many people are giving up fried food.
The Scotsman - Coach giant drops biodiesel trials amid doubts over ‘green’ benefits
The transport giant’s decision flies in the face of moves by its main rivals, who are converting vehicle […]
