An electricity meter that resembles an ordinary kitchen clock. Designed to make energy awareness a part of everyday life, the clock “visualizes the daily energy rhythms of the household and reminds us of the ordinary kitchen clock, both in form, place and use.” Some further information from The Interactive Institute: ‘Energy AWARE Clock is designed [...]
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Eco-friendly Kitchen Appliances That Will Save You Money
For many families, the kitchen is the room in the house where the most energy is consumed. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting, refrigeration and cooking are responsible for almost 50% of a home’s energy consumption. Add dishwashers, fridges and washing machines, and you’ve got an environmental hot spot… Using environmentally friendly cleaning products, [...]
Nokia Concept Phone runs on Coke
Chinese designer Daizi Zheng has created a conceptual mobile phone for Finnish brand Nokia that could be powered by sugary drinks. Zheng proposes that the phone could run on a battery that uses enzymes to generate electricity from carbohydrates. Incoming search terms for the article:Nokia Concept Phone Runs on Cokeundefinedlara de greef
designer Philippe Starck designs micro wind turbines
French designer Philippe Starck, creator of chic hotels, high-tech lamps and modern-style furniture, has turned his attention to energy with the design of two sleek micro wind-power turbines aimed at domestic use. Starck on Wednesday unveiled the “Revolutionair” turbines, made by Italy’s Pramac, which makes power generation equipment, after two years of work on the [...]
green license plates for Ontario, Canada
The Canadian province of Ontario will now issue special license plates to sustainable cars such as plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. The new plate is part of the province’s plan to have one out of every 20 vehicles be electric by the year 2020. Incoming search terms for the article:green license plates ontariogreen license platesontario [...]
‘Bagalight’ eco-lamp series by Liqui Design
Liqui Design are a new design practice, based in the UK, who design and make innovative, statement furniture and lighting. As far as possible they make things that have a minimum impact on the environment and this is often reflected in their choice of materials such as paper and cardboard. Incoming search terms for the [...]
‘ITSOK’ fluorescents by Sighn
Artist Sighn has made fifty sets of fluorescent-painted cutouts saying ‘IT’S OK‘ as part of his ‘limited’ edition of one million.
Solar Forest Charging System for Parking Lots
With the demand for electric vehicles increasing with every passing day, researchers and designers are focusing on a completely different issue – electricity to charge all those electric vehicles. Finding green sources of electricity and harnessing them to power the green vehicles is what the world needs today…
Bamdino Kids Utensils
‘This set of dinosaur-shaped utensils includes one of each fork, knife, and spoon. They’re made from organically-grown bamboo with no bleaches or dyes. And measuring at 5.5″ long, they’re designed for small hands and mouths.’ Incoming search terms for the article:adult bean bagmeasuring utensils
‘Invisible Streetlight’ by Jongoh Lee
‘Invisible Streetlight’ emits light at nighttime by saving energy from sunlight during the day. The most innovative element of ‘Invisible Streetlight’ is that it does not require a support because the flexible body in the shape of tree branch is directly installed to the trees lining a street. Installation is simple in parks and outskirts [...]
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