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Eco-friendly Candles in time for the Holidays

Brian Yalung — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:15:48 +0000

For the people prepping for the Christmas dinner, candles may be a great way to spark some ambiance and class into your celebration. And just in case you are looking for a good candle to buy, try to figure out their make. There are soy-based and beewax candles in the market which you can get. Hence, don’t just get a candle from the store shelf. Check out what it is made from and then get the best one that you feel is worth giving a try. Make your Christmas celebration green and healthy with a different styled candle light dinner to spruce up the occasion.

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Eco-friendly Candles in time for the Holidays

The Ionic Bulb

Brian Yalung — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:14:19 +0000

Eco-friendly bulbs are no longer surprising to us. As more people turn to shift towards better light emitting ones, here is one that should give the new bulbs in the market something to think about. The new bulb is called the Ionic bulb, an energy-saving bulb that comes equipped with a patented air purifying microchip ion emitter. The Ionic bulb emits negative ions that help clear smoke dust and odors which should free the room of any airborne virus. The Ionic Bulb can be purchased here.

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The Ionic Bulb

mPower Emergency Illuminator

Brian Yalung — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:27:18 +0000

Whether the intent is to be prepared for power failures or to have something handy in case you enter dark areas, these mPower emergency illuminators may be great alternative to the usual battery-using flashlights. These illuminators make use of CR123 batteries and Lithium Reserve batteries and has a life of 20 years. With two sources of energy and long-lasting lighting, this is one that should help resolve lighting problems and e-waste control as well.

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mPower Emergency Illuminator

Google Launches PowerMeter All Across the UK!

max — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:35:38 +0000

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Google has partnered up with energy company in the UK to provide accurate, real-time energy tracking all across the UK with their new service PowerMeter. The point of this? When people can measure how much energy they use, they can save more energy. Read more over at the Network Blog.

According to Mark Daeche, first:utility’s CEO, “At the end of the day, if you can’t measure and view your energy use, it’s very difficult to make savings.”

This is so true, especially since residents can see how much impact they have on their energy bill by turning off unnecessary gadgets and appliances in their house.

Furthermore, this might prove to be a good testing ground for future integration of Google’s PowerMeter in the U.S. or other countries.

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Google Launches PowerMeter All Across the UK!

Kiran Solar Lantern

Brian Yalung — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:20:38 +0000

Here is a neat lantern that you can perhaps use when you go camping or at times when blackouts occur. Rather than turn to expensive kerosene lamps, here is one that recharges using solar power. The Kiran Solar Lantern is 5 times brighter than a kerosene lantern and is good for use up to 8 hours on a full charge. It can be plugged in as well but just in case you find yourself in calamities where electricity is cut, at least you can harness the power of the sun to get some lighting solutions your way.

Price: $10.00

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Kiran Solar Lantern

Frost Scroll Solar Powered Lantern

Brian Yalung — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:10:13 +0000

Perk up your garden with some energy-saving lanterns with this Frost Scroll Solar Powered Lantern. You don’t have to plug it in. It gets its power from the sun, a stylish new device you can place in your backyard. If you want to know if it can be used indoors, yes it can. Just as long as you place it somewhere where sunlight can pass through, the lantern is good to go.

It comes with an on/off switch, so that you can choose when to use up the collected charge. You can purchase the lights individually for £24.99 or about $39.

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Frost Scroll Solar Powered Lantern

Ceramic Solar Sphere Lantern

Brian Yalung — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:02:46 +0000

Lantern or camera, the important thing is functionality. That is what perhaps best describes this ceramic solar sphere lantern which many say is a candle in disguise. So what makes it eco-friendly? One is of course where it draw its power, the sun. No word though on the materials used for the outer ceramic encasing although it seems to be helping a lot in the illumination prowess. It has a replaceable NiMh battery that is rechargeable. One full charge is good for up to 8 hours of use. If you are interested in this lantern, you can get it for around $19 at Envirogadget.

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Ceramic Solar Sphere Lantern

Panasonic Eco-friendly Washing Machines Released

Brian Yalung — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:25:38 +0000

For all the home owners out there looking for reliable appliances, Panasonic has announced the availability of its eco-friendly washing machines. These new washing machines produce 20% less power and reduced water consumption. There are two new models released, the NA-14VA1 and the NA-16VX1. The feature 3D acceleration sensors which helps assist in lower sensory and noise vibration.

Panasonic designed the models with ease of use and convenience in mind. With the large double-layer window acting as a heat protection surface and the door operating on the one-push-open principle, the tilt-angle design makes for easy loading and/or unloading. There is a time-saving 15-minute Rapid Program for small loads of lightly soiled items and a 60-minute Quick Program for larger ones.

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Panasonic Eco-friendly Washing Machines Released

Dell Reports 18% Decrease on Carbon Emissions

Brian Yalung — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:43:55 +0000

With most companies doing their share of employing an eco-friendly responsibility for operation, the latest company to report such an accomplishment is Dell Computers. According to Dell, they have cut their carbon emissions by 18% in its fiscal year. This includes a 12.4% drop in scope 1 emissions such as heating and the use of company vehicles and an 18.8% reduction in scope 2 emissions that covers mostly the on-site activities. The company also reduced scope 3 emissions, associated with employee air travel, by about 30.3 percent.

The company offsets its remaining carbon impact by purchasing credible, third-party-verified renewable energy credits. This investment helped the company become the only company in the computer industry to achieve operational carbon neutrality in August 2008, five months ahead of schedule.

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Dell Reports 18% Decrease on Carbon Emissions

EcoTex Advanced Oxidation Laundry System

Brian Yalung — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:56:14 +0000

Doing the laundry produce a lot of overlooked carbon footprints. This includes wasted energy and water which should be addressed properly with this new commercial laundry system. The new technology is called the EcoTex Advanced Oxidation Laundry System which reduces which promises to bring down the environmental impact and produce the quality and healthy laundry that people deserve.

By using mostly cold water, this system saves up to 50% of operational costs. Among the beneficiaries of this new technology include hotels, motels, spas, salons and so on. With this new laundry solution, business can be green for the environmental aspects and of course the money generated from leasing out the usual laundry machines.

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EcoTex Advanced Oxidation Laundry System

Allsop LED Solar Lantern

Brian Yalung — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:59:40 +0000

For people who want to perk up their backyards with some energy-efficient lighting, the Allsop LED Solar Lantern should be something worth having. Let by LED lights and soliciting its power from the sun, you don’t have to worry about illumination any more. They are independently controlled and would matter on when the sun would rise and set.

They are made from durable nylon making them sturdy and ideal for having around your home. They include a wire hanger and a rechargeable AAA battery.

Price: $15.95

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Allsop LED Solar Lantern

The Kindle is Eco-Friendly!

Brian Yalung — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:08:02 +0000

Unknown to many, the Kindle has some eco-friendly features. To most, it is an alternative reading device but apparently this new gadget that has been adored by millions seems to be providing its part of environmental contributions in terms of energy consumption and materials.

The Kindle can produce a potential savings of 1,074 kg of CO2 if it replaces three books a month for four years or a whopping 26,098 kg of CO2 when used to its fullest capacity.

The Kindle can still break even if it replaces 22.5 books over its lifespan, although its impact can turn to a negative if folks continue to buy books and print periodicals in addition to e-books and don’t recycle them. But that would eventually depend on a person’s needs and wants.

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The Kindle is Eco-Friendly!

Eco-Friendly iPhone Charger Launched

Brian Yalung — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:33:44 +0000

MotionTouch unveils the Powcell, a light powered mobile phone charger compatible with the iPhone and Blackberry smartphones. The charger works on usual solar energy which originates from an internal battery which has solar panels that uses light to charge it.

The Powcell sleeve slides onto the back of a mobile phone handset not only making the product environmentally-friendly, but also continuously keeping the phone charged thereby, reducing the chance of a low battery

For now, the Powcell is available for the Apple iPhone 3G at £59.99

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Eco-Friendly iPhone Charger Launched

Solar Powered Flashlight By SunNight

Missy — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:23:54 +0000

The premise of the SunNight solar powered flash lights is something to get excited about.

Light is something we take for granted. We don’t realize how important and omnipresent it is in our lives til it’s gone. Or until we read an article slapping us in the face with this reality.

The solar powered flash lights from SunNight are special in that their mission is to illuminate places that need it the most. Places like poor towns in Africa, Asia, Latin America and other undeveloped countries.

They offer a unique BOGO deal in which when you buy one you can also send one for free to a designated country.

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Solar Powered Flashlight By SunNight

Eco Friendly Trailer Homes

David Allen — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:00:37 +0000

This design is in response to a programme run by the Andes Spouts Society, the idea of which is to design a small portable housing unit that has been made with environmentally friendly materials and is virtually self sufficient when it comes to power, water and waste.

This idea has been designed by Nice Architects from Slovakia; the idea being that is crosses the boundaries between gypsy caravan and RV trailer. Each unit has around 270 sq ft to play with and should be able to easily provide accommodation for two people or more if they were not fussy at all. Its collects rainwater, has solar or wind power and actually in general just looks really cool and futuristic.

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Eco Friendly Trailer Homes

Pinguino Portable Air Conditioner

Brian Yalung — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:14:44 +0000

With summer coming up and the heat wave getting out of hand, the turn of most consumers towards cooling and ventilation needs can still carry that eco-friendly responsibility. Stuff such as this Pinguino Portable Air Conditioner can be a great solution, especially if you want to stay cool and be an eco-friendly contributor.

The air conditioner uses the new R410a ECO friendly refrigerant gas to help protect the environment. The air conditioner has an integrated dehumidification system. It features drip less operation so there will be no bucket to empty. It has an energy-efficient adjustable thermostat and 24 hours energy saving timer.

The product has electronic controls with an LCD display and an easy to use control panel. Easily portable thanks to its durable indoor and outdoor castor wheels and side-carry handles for cooling where you need it. The new A series performs quietly thanks to the high efficiency compressor and components The fully featured LCD remote control helps the easy use of the air conditioner.

Price: $673.99

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Pinguino Portable Air Conditioner

The Future Is Electric, Maybe!

David Allen — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:00:43 +0000

Here in the UK, pollution from vehicles, especially large vehicles, is a constant problem. The UK’s roads and buildings are crumbling under the stress of the weight and pollution. The attempts by the government and local councils to reduce pollution are simply not working because public transport is not up to the job either.

Fortunately, there are alternatives being brought out, like this new style bus from Optare. They have produced an electric vehicle that is totally green and produces zero emissions. The Solo EV could be the answer for public transport. But there are millions of buses on the UK’s roads and these buses take eight hours to charge up and then there is the cost to consider, so is this really an eco friendly alternative?

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The Future Is Electric, Maybe!

Was Earth Hour a Success?

David Allen — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:00:11 +0000

Obviously, with Earth Hour happening around the world at ironically different times, it would be a day or so before the full story would be known. In fact, as expected, Earth Hour was a success in many cases and it has been refreshing to see iconic landmarks and government buildings from around the globe taking part in the one hour switch off.

The date was the 28th March and at 8.30 pm in whatever time zone people lived in, the switch off happened. Starting in the Chatham Islands located in the south Pacific Ocean the lights began to go dark this trend continued around the world to include almost four thousand cities in eighty eight countries in twenty five different time zones, was it a success? You Bet!

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Was Earth Hour a Success?

Fifty Per Cent Of US Workers Leave PCs On

David Allen — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:00:31 +0000

Around a couple of years ago, it was found that the cost of workers leaving their computers on when they left work was costing US businesses around $1.7 billion per year in energy that is simply wasted. But instead of getting better, the amount of wasted energy has now risen to $2.8 billion according to a report by 1e.com.

This is a problem that could easily be sorted, by companies ensuring that their staff simply shut down their computers when they leave yet half of employees are guilty of doing this according to the survey. But at the same time sixty per cent of US employees think that their employers should be doing more to reduce the amount of energy that they using.

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Fifty Per Cent Of US Workers Leave PCs On

My Take on the Earth Hour

Brian Yalung — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:34:55 +0000

Come this March 28, the call has been made to join the fight against global warming by not using any electricity for an hour. While the call does seem common have you ever asked yourself, does it really help save the earth and make a difference or are we just saving ourselves an hour of kilowatt consumption?

The environmental situation has grown so bad that global warming seems to be endless. It has covered all areas like energy, pollution and dampened natural resources. While we all want to make the world a better place, the fact remains that it may take more than an hour to help heed the call for the fight against global warming.

The Earth Hour is really more of a mixture for a publicity stunt as well as perhaps start somewhere. But would it matter? The thing is it shouldn’t even be just an hour. An hour can make a difference but it will take more than that to stave off global warming.

But if they really want to make this Earth Hour work, I feel that it should all start from commercial establishments. Asking private home owners to cut off electricity for an hour is easy. But have you ever considered the fact that it is an opportunity for business for people who may be powered off at home yet are somewhere out there having dinner in business establishments?

Perhaps a broader announcement would be good. But simply saying that people should turn off the lights out on March 28 doesn’t really quite cut it.

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My Take on the Earth Hour

Earth Hour The World Responds

David Allen — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:00:22 +0000

As the world suffers at the hands of pollution and other perpetrators of climate change, we have to think, how do we get the message across to those who haven’t heard it yet? If one day could change everything, then Earth Hour could just be that one time when the people of the world get together and respond to what is happening around the world.

Earth Hour will take place on the 28^th March at 8.30 pm local time. People are encouraged to take just sixty off from using their lights and spend this time outside with family and friends. This has been running for two years now and every year the movement gets larger, this year’s target is one billion people. Just turn the lights off and take an hour off, imagine the result is everyone did that?

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Earth Hour The World Responds

Sony Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Battery USB Charging Station

Brian Yalung — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:36:05 +0000

Device or gadget chargers are growing in demand these days and one thing we see common is the turn towards solar powered or other forms of alternative means of recharging a mobile phone or portable media device. Sony, known for producing a part of these gadgets has come up with a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Battery USB Charging Station that is sure to be adored by these gadget geeks to help charge up their devices.

Current DMFCs are limited in the power they can produce, but can still store a high energy content in a small space. This means they can produce a small amount of power over a long period of time. This makes them presently ill-suited for powering vehicles (at least directly), but ideal for consumer goods such as mobile phones, digital cameras or laptops.

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Sony Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Battery USB Charging Station

Surya Eco-Friendly CFL Lamps

Brian Yalung — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:38:08 +0000

Everyone is going green and shifting to the CFL bulb era. To make sure, Surya aims to make life easier by unveiling their line of eco-friendly CFL lamps. Surya Roshni Limited launched PH+ technology CFL lamps, which gives higher lumen and energy saving in CFL lamps. The CFL is eco-friendly green lamp made with Green Technology by using DPT technology. Superior quality fluorescent powder is used to make the lamps, which gives higher lumen output.

These lamps also have inbuilt power stabilizer to control a wide range of voltage fluctuation prevailing in many parts of the rural areas. The energy saving lamps last up to five years and gives energy saving of 80 per cent. It means, if the electricity bill is for Rs. 100 per month, with the use of Surya CFL, it will be only Rs 20 per month and the savings will be Rs. 80 per month. Replacement of a normal GLS build with Surya CFL will save the electricity charges up to Rs 500 annually.

Surya sells 15 crore lamps every year. Its products are sold to as much as 15 crore households/families in the country. It has reach even in the remote corners of the country and its products are being sold through its business network of 30 branches and 1,00,000 retailers across the country.

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Surya Eco-Friendly CFL Lamps

ECO3 Systems Help Optimize Energy Efficiency

Brian Yalung — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:12:58 +0000

With heat waves practically experienced everywhere, a single air conditioner cannot do it all alone. Worst, it can pose to be a problem as far as energy consumption is concerned. However thanks to this new system called the ECO3, you can get better temperatures and potential savings on your next electric bill.

The ECO(3)(TM) is a revolutionary product specifically developed as an easily installed secondary controller for air conditioning and refrigeration systems. It provides extensive cost savings and environmental benefits by optimizing the energy efficiency of air conditioning and refrigeration systems with one or two compressors. These cooling units are found in millions of buildings worldwide.

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ECO3 Systems Help Optimize Energy Efficiency

Purely Anion CFL Bulbs

Brian Yalung — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:15:43 +0000

With this bulb choice, you not only get to save energy thanks to CFL technology but also get a bonus with the inclusion of a negative –ion generator. Negative ions are said to have beneficial effects to indoor environments, which are typically flooded with positive ions from things like TV screens. With negative ions counteracting the glut of positive ones, Purely Anion claims its bulbs allegedly can:

Remove cigarette smoke and dust

Reduce e. coli and ozone in the air

Create 900,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter

If you’re interested, the company also have 20-watt (75W, $22) and 25-watt (11W, $24) bulbs for sale.

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Purely Anion CFL Bulbs

Eco Tree Lights

David Allen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:04 +0000

In these days of energy saving and recycling it is great when you find a product that covers both of these features, but with the introduction of LED lamps lighting is becoming more and more eco friendly but at the same time interesting because of the tiny LED bulbs.

This is where this Eco Electric Tree comes in to their own, they are made from recycled plastic and can be made into virtually any shape or style that the user wants, this can be tall and thin or short and wide. The twigs contained LED’s so there is always going to be an even amount of LED’s no matter how it is put together.

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Eco Tree Lights

Hand Cranked Washing Machine

Brian Yalung — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:21:09 +0000

Doing the laundry systematically takes a new route with this hand cranked washing machine. No more worrying about escalating electric bills with this new handy gadget to assist you in washing your clothes.

The washing cycle takes as little as 10 seconds and could be as long as a couple of minutes to keep your laundry fresh and clean, although we’re sure it won’t be able to do a bang up job as that of a dedicated washing machine.

Still, it is better than wearing stale-smelling clothes even at the end of the world, eh? This portable washing machine will retail for $49.99.

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Hand Cranked Washing Machine

Could This Be The Greenest House

David Allen — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:00:02 +0000

Iceland would probably normally not be the first choice for someone to set up home, yet this country has some very unique and natural qualities that make Iceland an interesting place to set up home. Take this house designed by Studio Granada Architects who have used salvaged materials from around the site to build the Hof House.

This building literally blends into the countryside, the builder have used old telegraph poles, basalt pillars, grass on the roof geothermal heating and passive solar heating. It is incredible to think that this building lies just outside the Arctic Circle. However, the clever use of geothermal heating means that the heat flows through the stone floors and any excess provides some of the electrical power.

Source [Inhabitat]

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Could This Be The Greenest House

Yamaha Announces New Lightweight Generator

Brian Yalung — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 21:50:24 +0000

For the people who hate to risk losing backup power generators, here is a lightweight power solution that you can check out. Yamaha recently launched the lightweight, fuel-efficient EF2000iS generator, the latest model in Yamaha’s inverter generator lineup.

Taking close to three years of research and development, the EF2000iS provides a practical, versatile machine that can go anywhere with ease.

The EF2000iS is a quiet, long-running device with a new retro-modern design and — like all Yamaha generators — the most advanced Yamaha technology and performance. Weighing in at only 44 pounds, this mighty mouse has enough power to run a microwave oven or a television — making your campsite a much more comfortable place to be.

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Yamaha Announces New Lightweight Generator

Eco Friendly Z Frame Bike

David Allen — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:27 +0000

The use of technology and design has seen the development of bikes reach new heights you only have to look at the cycle events at the Olympics to notice that. However, this technology is now filtering through the consumer level and Organik Motion is another development that is set to shake up the world of bike design.

The Organik Motion bike is based on a Z frame, but the bike offers more than that with every feature being thought of, such as the brakes using a level system, reflectors and tail light built into the frame itself. It uses design and materials to create a true green machine.

Source [Trend Hunter]

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Eco Friendly Z Frame Bike

Eco-friendly My Book Mac Edition Unveiled

Brian Yalung — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:19:09 +0000

Western Digital has unveiled a couple of new products, the My Passport for Mac and My Book for Mac, offering larger storage (about 1 Terrabyte) and boasts of energy-efficient and eco-friendly designs.

My Book Mac edition boasts of eco-friendly design enabled by the Green Power technology and energy-efficiency, noiseless operation sans fan, full recyclable product packaging, shock-resistance, formatted HFS+ Journaled, easy- plug-and-play set up and 1 year of limited warranty.

“From the sleek design of the new My Passport for Mac, to the use of the eco-friendly hard drive technology on the My Book Mac Edition, WD continues to deliver what Mac users are looking for,”

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Eco-friendly My Book Mac Edition Unveiled

A Better LED Light On The Way

David Allen — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:00:31 +0000

In the UK the sale of 100 watt light bulbs has been phased out, in fact there are none to be found in the stores, so in effect they have gone. Yet the light bulbs that are intended to take over from these power hungry lights are not popular with the UK public.

CFL light bulbs have not been received very well because of the lack of light and the fact that occasionally when they go wrong they can take out the entire fuse box with them.

The alternative is LED lamps, but these are expensive at the moment, although there is a glimmer of hope with the new gallium nitride (GaN) LED lighting technology being developed in the UK. These are expected to last for 100,000 hours and could cost as little as $3 each.

Source [Good Clean Tech]

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A Better LED Light On The Way

Trash Into Energy

David Allen — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:00:06 +0000

Producing your own energy normally means the use of wind turbines or solar panels, but now there is another way of producing power and it also deals with most the waste too. IST Energy has means to dispose of an organisations waste products and turn it into energy all in a container sized unit that sits in the car park.

The Green Energy Machine (GEM) could revolutionise the way businesses, hospitals and other large organisations dispose of the trash and deal with their energy requirements. The unit takes up about three parking spaces, it will take food, cardboard, plastics and anything similar, but glass and metal will need to be recycled.

Source [Cnet]

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Trash Into Energy

Sky TV To Go Green

David Allen — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:55:32 +0000

It is not all of the time that you can think of a TV broadcaster as being green, especially when they are a satellite broadcaster, but in the UK Sky TV are doing just that when they introduce their latest set top box download.

This download will mean that the set top boxes will go to auto standby in the day time now, whereas before this the system only came into to operation during the night. Sky estimate that this will cut back on their carbon footprint by almost ninety thousand tonnes. While their customers will be benefitting from saving £20 million on their energy bills.

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Old Style Light Bulbs Phased Out

David Allen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:00:34 +0000

In the UK, it is the end of the line for the older less energy efficient incandescent light bulbs, in fact since the announcement of this phasing out; stores have been selling out of the old fashioned to the point that it is virtually impossible to any of these lights bulbs anywhere in the UK.

This should be cause for concern, rather than celebration because it means that there are many household in the UK who still wish to use this type light bulb, in fact they have stocked up and will be probably be using them for years to come. This is slightly worrying when we think that the decisions to take these light bulbs off the market are due to public demand.

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Keeping Tabs On The Power That You Use

David Allen — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:00:33 +0000

There are two good reasons for reducing power consumption, the first is to save money and the other is to the save the planet, so whatever way you look at it there are good reasons for finding new ways to cut back the power that we use.

Efergy is described as a smart electricity meter which can help users keep a very close eye on the power that there home is using, this easy to install device will probably pay for itself within the first year if take notice of where the power is going and do something about it.

Priced at $145

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Lemon Powered Clock

Brian Yalung — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:00:45 +0000

The design is great and so is the concept. But as far as using oranges or lemons to power this clock is something that is really intriguing. Apparently the clock operates on the citrus levels of lemons or oranges via the copper and zinc of the clock but it is really intriguing if other forms of fruit will be used.

While the use of citrus fruits are something to ponder on, some people may not be that too enthusiastic about using citrus for energy. Though their odor can help raise the ambiance level of a room, it is something that consumers may find a total waste of time and energy as far as soliciting the power for the clock is concerned.

Via Envirogadget

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OLED Christmas Tree

David Allen — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:45:49 +0000

When think about it, this time of year so much power must be used just in keeping the lights on Christmas trees flashing on and off or making so pattern that give everyone a headache after a while.

Thankfully, there is some work going on which looks as if the power surges at Christmas may be a thing of the past. Engineers at the OLED research department in GE have come up with the ultimate Christmas tree powered by OLED technology. It looks ok at the moment, but would a commercially OLED Christmas tree work?

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Batteries Not Required

David Allen — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:00:09 +0000

At last the remote control that requires no battery power at all, which is great because how many time do you find that you go to change the channel and the TV ends up stuck on some programme that everyone hates.

With this device, there are no nasty batteries to go flat, because it works with the flick of the wrist, a couple of shakes and the electromagnetic device generates enough power to change the channel or turn the TV down.

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Sony Solar Desk Lamp

Brian Yalung — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:32:16 +0000

Are you looking for something different to put on your table yet eco-friendly? Solar powered gadgets are abundant these days and the ideas will never cease to amaze us. Add the Sony Solar Desk Lamp to that list as it not only thrives on solar powered energy, it also helps enhance the room ambiance by providing proper lighting in without hurting your energy bill.

This Hana-Akari fixture is built from panels that take after the photosynthesis process, making it able to stash away energy in a low-cost, thin membrane that won’t hurt the pockets when it comes to the manufacturing process.

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Revolving Door Generates Power

David Allen — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:00:16 +0000

If you imagine how many revolving doors there are in the world, then imagine what it would be like if they all generated power every time that somebody used one of them. This would indeed produce a huge amount of power.

This use of kinetic energy means that after the cost of installation has been met, each time that the door is used it produces a small amount of power, each door is estimated to generate around 4600 kilo watts per hour. Within the system the there are LED’s which change colour when the unit is generating power, very cool.

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Water Powered Pool Lights

David Allen — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:00:53 +0000

There is nothing that looks better than a swimming pool at night with the underwater lights on, it looks so cool and inviting, but there are some problems with this. First up is the electricity used to power the lights, this does not mix very well with water and sometimes things go wrong. There is also the power consumption, pool lights tend to use a lot of power because they are on for a long time.

Fortunately, designer Lysandre Follet has thought up a great way of having the best of both worlds, they are called eco lights and have a turbine built into them, which generates enough power to turn the light on. Because these use the filter system, these lights have to be put in during the building of the pool and they will only work while the filter is running, good idea though.

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Eco Friendly Hair Dryer

David Allen — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:00:03 +0000

With the credit crunch biting it is often difficult to find eco friendly items that are also reasonable in price, but electrical manufacturer Babyliss have done both with the Eco Dry hair dryer. This device uses only half the amount of electricity of that what a standard hair dryer does, making it possible to save around $15 per year.

Features:

Incredibly light and powerful

Eco-Air™ technology encompasses an advanced heater and fan design that rebalances the heat and airflow, producing a drying rate as fast as the top 2000W hairdryers but with only half the energy consumption

Ionic conditioning for frizz-free shine

Two heat / speed settings plus cool shot

Slim concentrator nozzle for straight smooth drying

Eco-friendly packaging

Three year guarantee

Priced at $25

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7 Easy Tips To Green Your Christmas

Missy — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:12:14 +0000

Top 7 Tips To Green Your Christmas Holidays

Sure you have read a few of these but you haven’t read my list. Below i cover a few easy ideas to green up your upcoming Holidays.

1. Rent Your Christmas Tree
2. Support fair trade and or socially responsible gifts
3. Use reusable shopping bags when going out for in store shopping
4. Walk to the nearby mall or carpool with neighbors, make it a neighborhood event.
5. Load up on the veggies instead of meats. There are so many delicious meat-free recipes. You would be surprised and delighted to find out about the variety of tasty and nutritious veg recipes that exist especially for the holidays.
6. Set a limit on the amount per gift this year. Say $20 or $50 per gift, and no more.
7. Use as many energy efficient lights as possible for your decorating. There are numerous solar lights out now to decorate the outside of your home. Or you can try energy saving LED lights as well. Try a Google seach for “solar christmas lights” or visit Amazon.

There you have a quick and dirty list of easy ways you can green up your upcoming Christmas celebrations. Hope you enjoyed it and feel free to share your own quick ideas below.

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Foot Pump Battery Charger

David Allen — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:00:55 +0000

Here is another idea that can save your sanity when your laptop battery fails and you have no way of charging it up. Normally this is a nightmare situation where the only solution is to take some time off work until you reach civilisation again, where you can plug the adapter into a wall socket.

However, it longer has to be like that, this is the Yogen Max, it is a foldable and light weight foot charger, which will after a few pumps on the foot pedal, bring back life into the batteries of a laptop. Nevertheless, this will also charger up any rechargeable battery like Mp3 players, cellphones and just about anything else. The only problem is a little bit of physical exercise is needed.

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Eco-friendly O2 Phone Charger Released

Brian Yalung — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:10:44 +0000

Charging mobile phones is a need but the matter of how to go about it has been a problem for most. Chargers of new concepts adhering towards the growing eco-friendly needs are rising and here is a new logical charger that can help save electricity of up to 70% the standard ones.

The O2 phone charger does this through an in-built power control system that cuts power usage once the phone is completely charged, or when the phone is unplugged from the charger.

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Brighten up Homes with FireWinder

Brian Yalung — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:28:55 +0000

The holidays is about making your home festive and while many people are turning to the conventional Christmas lights, here is something you can check out and it is called the Firewinder. It operates mainly on wind power and is sure to be a hit especially if you want your home to be that well-lit and decorated.

Firewinder’s helical wing captures the wind from any angle, and it’s so light it will catch the lightest of breezes. Simply attach it to a tree, roof terrace or wall using the included hanging kit (featuring sturdy stainless steel quick release fixing points) and wait for the wind to blow.

It is being offered in the market at £99.99 a pop.

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Will The White House Be Going Green?

David Allen — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:00:44 +0000

It seems that there could be some eco friendly changes going on in the White House at the end of January when the Obama family move in. Because the President elect has some green plans that he wants to go over with the buildings chief usher.

There are a couple topics that Barrak Obama is interested in, but the main change will be in energy efficiency. Anyone walking past the White House next year may be surprised to see the lights off more than before and inside energy waste will be kept to a minimum.

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Wind Powered Lighting

David Allen — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:00:54 +0000

This is nice idea where wind power can be used to power seasonal lighting, these lights are only tiny LED builds, but they use a small 2.4 inch propeller, which is very similar to one of those that children play with.

The lights stand on pole and because of the way, that propeller is made it only takes the smallest breeze to get the thing moving and begin to produce light. However, what is great about these is that they can be used in large groups to produce a spectacular design that does not use any power at all, excellent!

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Cooking Pasta The Eco Friendly Way

David Allen — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:00:31 +0000

Some people believe that the traditional way of cooking pasta is not too eco friendly this is because of the amount of water and energy needed to cook the pasta. After the pasta has been served its carbon foot print is huge.

However, with this great little device known simply as the New Pasta Pot from Japan, completely changes the way that pasta is cooked. Because of the design, the pasta cooker only requires a small amount of water; it takes less time and therefore uses less power.

Priced at $235

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