Nokia has added another feather in its cap as far as going green is concerned. Most companies today are trying to figure out a way to go green and Nokia, a known cellular phone giant manufacturer, has just offered the world another dimension towards green living standards by using recycled materials and offering an OLED screen to reduce power usage of these phones.

No pricing has been divulged but it is sure to be costly. This is only normal considering new mobile phones in the market are always coming out at expensive rates which eventually diminish over time.

It is pleasant to see that Nokia is stepping up with technology that will give it nurturing care to the earth. The Nokia Eco-Sensor is manufactured with eco materials combined with sensors that keep an eye on pollution levels. The phone uses recycled materials such as plant based plastics and 100% recycled steel for its casing.

The phone goes a step forward with pollution control by using an OLED screen to reduce power usage by the phone. The phone also checks the weather information by checking the humidity and Nokia plans a health version as well, which will monitor the heart rate. To add icing to the cake, Nokia has plans of inculcating a solar powered battery as well.

(Source) Mobiletor.com

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Here is something that most computer geeks will be looking forward to. We all want to make our stuff as green as possible and apparently Apple has taken the initiative in trying to make their laptops and notebooks adhere more towards green standards today.

Apple is best known for its Macbook and Macbook Pro. While most of these mobile computing devices have had their share of eco-friendly standards, at least now you can look forward to better laptops to use and consider.

Apple is all set to revamp its existing MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. The laptop series that will receive the biggest uplift will be the 13-inch series. The upgraded laptops will be switching from the default plastic used to more eco-friendly materials such as aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel.

(Source) Tech2.0

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Buy this for the person who has trouble getting up in the mornings and they will never have a decent excuse for being late for work ever again. The solar powered alarm clock is actually one of the first products to have been awarded the Blue Angel environment label; this is an internationally recognised award.

This clock is so cool that even if there was no sun, the rechargeable battery will last over a year. So this clock has it all covered. Even all of those other excuses, like the seasonal time changes and the clock was slow or fast, these do not apply with this clock as it is updated via radio control, so the time is always the right time.

You get an alarm and snooze button too; you just cannot go wrong with this clock.

Priced at $60.00

Source [Solar Frenzy]

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Our Keetsa eco-friendly mattresses were on The View earlier this morning on channel ABC, a show hosted by Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi was missing in action today), Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and Sherri Shepherd with one of my favorite HGTV green show host, Carter Oosterhouse!

The most ironic thing is that I started watching Carter’s shows on HGTV about a month before this show aired. That show is awesome and Carter uses everything eco-friendly and green to rebuild your kitchen, backyard, etc…etc… My favorite is the backyard make-up for that basketball coach.

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Being eco-friendly is the distinction that any company looks forward to and in the gadget and technology world, mobile phones are bound to be fighting for that right. While other companies are trying to battle for this, Sony Ericsson has been given the nod as the eco-friendly phone today.

Many are expecting Nokia to garner this award but anyone can get their time of fame. In this case, Sony Ericsson just made one and most of it is thanks to the components that make up the mobile phone mania that most people are going crazy about today.

In its study “Searching for green electronics,” environmental organization Greenpeace called for computer and phone manufacturers to put forward their most eco-friendly products, ranging from cellular phones to notebooks to gaming consoles.

After examining the products’ environment-related aspects such as amounts of dangerous chemicals, energy efficiency, recyclability and marketing strategies, Greenpeace heralded Sony-Ericsson’s phones, out of 37 other products from other manufacturers, to have obtained top honors for the most environmentally-friendly gadgets.

(Source) All Headline News

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Sony has been a popular brand in the world of digital imaging and technology. With all the frenzy about eco-friendly gadgets, Sony has one of its own and it comes in the form of the Sony odo project.

While we all know that most companies are coming up with their own, do not expect the market leaders to be the last to come out with these eco-friendly devices. Here is a video of this prototype in action.

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This is a nice piece of design and creation, which would look great in any home and in any place around the home.

It is made from an old recycled bicycle chain ring, which everyone knows because it is the part that the pedals go through and the chain around. The clock face is merely a piece of printed paper, but when the whole thing is combined it just looks great.

Requires one AA battery which is included, the clock measures around seven inches across.

Priced at $20.00

Source [The Green Loop]

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Mobile phone batteries a demand especially since most people find themselves getting into a frenzy whenever a new mobile phone hits the market. But while everyone is concerned more about studying and learning how to operate it along with its features, batteries become an issue after some time when they have lived out their useful life.

There are a lot of batteries out there like lithium ironed produced ones but as far as adhering towards green standards is concerned, few have considered it before they actually buy alternative eco-friendly batteries. The green mobile battery is a good consideration and can be a good help to people who want to help the green effort the world is currently trying to build on.

The Green Cell battery is made without toxic chemicals and is safe and environmentally friendly. It can also be recharged or replaced at a local vending machine. Yep, that’s right, there’ll be no more need for all those batteries and power sources, you’ll be able to swap your battery over and get a can of soft drink from the machine next door. Simple, eco-friendly and sustainable

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(Source) Gizmag

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Flushing a toilet does not really produce anything for us other than sanitation in our bathrooms. But while we underestimate such a practice, a new device was developed where rushing water will be used as another alternative source of energy.

Hydroelectric power is another source of energy that can help improve the energy demands we all need in our homes. Finding out an innocent way of making it occur in our homes has been developed and it all can be instigated by a simple flush of a toilet.

Electronics giant Philips is all set to create a sensor bed that keeps a close watch on the health of heart failure patients, a project being funded by the European Union.

One of the aims of the ‘My Heart’ project is to help spot heart problems several days before they become life threatening, reports said.

(Source) The Times of India

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One other consideration that people place when they go eco-friendly and green is to retain the level of ambiance that their homes carry. Such is the concept that the Gravia Lamp aims to achieve outside the usual green standards that this new lighting that is cordless provides to people who consider them among their furnishings.

If there is one thing that should be noted, it should be the drive for people to conserve energy consumption and use lighting in the safest way possible. The Gravia lamp is sure to be a good buy especially for people who look at ambiance and conservation in the green compliant standards that we are now placing the world in for our own good.

We’re all looking for the next interesting eco-friendly offering, but I don’t think many of us considered the role gravity might have to play in lighting… except Virginia Tech’s Clay Moulton, designer of the Gravia lamp.

In basic terms, it makes use of a slow-falling mass to turn a rotor. This powers the 10 high-output LEDs which are diffused by an acrylic lens. Silent, cord free, soft lighting with an output equivalent to about 40 watts, just by moving some weights from the bottom of the elegant casing to the top.

(Source) Shiny Media

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If you are somebody that likes to spend their time down at the beach but at the same time would like to blast out you music really loud, then maybe this is the sort of thing that you could do with.

The DIY solar power speaker system for your tiny Mp3 player, this thing can be made for around $75, the most expensive item is the amp, and the solar panels are around $15. But maybe these could be bought second-hand at half the cost, which really reduces the overall cost.

Source [Planet Green]

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Kids love the technology given for radio controlled cars and such has become a demand in leading toy stores today. They are in demand today and without question kids will always look up to them as far as itemizing which toys to look at first the next time that their parents bring them to the toy store.

This has been acknowledged by Corgi International and has used it as a tool for identifying green toys that should be out in the market today. Eco-friendly radio controlled cars are out in the market and they don’t rely heavily on the usual batteries that have been associated with lead issues with today.

Using their specially devised H2GO’s, it is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, where sun and water supply renewable, clean energy for unlimited play.

“Today marks a new chapter in the global toy market,” said Michael Cookson, CEO of Corgi International. “The H2Go is not only a fascinating real-working fuel cell powered radio controlled toy that can be refuelled using plain water, but marks a change in how the toy industry will need to transform and adapt to a clean energy future.”

(Source) PR Newswire

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Nokia is not far behind when it comes to eco-friendly and green ideas. Known for their fine line of mobile phones today, Nokia is set to unveil a green phone, the Remade. Catchy brand name really. It is a phone made of recycled cans which composed the corrugated casing and flat, touch sensitive keypads. For sure this phone will be talked about and reviewed once it hits the store shelves.

“It really shows what can be done with materials”, he told the crowd. “It is only a concept now - I cannot make a phone call - but it gives you an insight into how we think we can break new ground.”

(Source) Sky News

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To counter the huge rise in the plastic cases for the iPod, it’s about time that someone brought out a nice eco friendly case which looks great and does the job that it claims it should do.

This green and white case is made from ninety per cent recycled paper and so fits the job nicely.

CEO of Imoeba, Lawrence Leung said:

“Our Alpine iPod cases are ideal for consumers wanting to make greener lifestyle choices. The look, feel, quality and durability of the cases is as close to genuine leather as you can get, does not harm animal and are incredibly stylish. To top it all off, the packaging is made from 90% recycled and/or recyclable paper, making the Alpine case better for our planet overall.”

Prices from $20

Source [Eco Friend]

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Now here is something useful for people who love to go biking, especially in the night time when everything gets dark. As far as lighting is concerned, most bikers need some form of reflectors to be sure that they don’t run into any accidents. Additionally, lights that help them see where they are going in the late nights or early mornings is a must to avoid bumping to anything or anyone when lighting is not all that good in the places they reside.

The Wind-Up Bike Torch from answers the issues of running out of batteries. Lighting is important for people who have turned to biking, another eco-friendly way of cutting on pollution and greenhouse gases. It’s wind-up feature provides you with up to 90 minutes of use with no bulbs or batteries needed.

This great wind up bicycle light from Trevor Baylis means you’ll never have the problem of running out of batteries again when you’re on your bicycle. It’s weatherproof, shockproof, and comes complete with a bicycle clamp.

60 seconds winding gives up to 90 minutes light. and there are 3 modes: 1 LED, 3 LED, 3 LEDs blinking. No batteries or bulbs required, ever.

(Source) Nigel’s Eco Store

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