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Archive for August, 2007

August 28th, 2007

A Low Impact Woodland Home

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 […]

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August 24th, 2007

Sony Bio Battery powers gadgets on grape juice and sports drinks

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, […]

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August 21st, 2007

almost free garage heat - just drink a lot of soda

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 […]

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August 21st, 2007

How to Make a Solar Power Generator for Less Than $300

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, […]

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August 20th, 2007

Fluorescent Tube LEDs

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 […]

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August 14th, 2007

Watercone® The Product

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.

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August 13th, 2007

Navitas bicycle trailer/generator concept

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 […]

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August 13th, 2007

Make a solar thermal water heater for less than five dollars

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 […]

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August 12th, 2007

Amish-run businesses eye modern tech - USATODAY.com

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 […]

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August 7th, 2007

Coach giant drops biodiesel trials amid doubts over ‘green’ benefits

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 […]

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