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HYmini alternative power source
hymini.com — Check out this micro wind power generator for that time when the lights out for good. If you desperately need a charge while out on a windless night, just blow on it like kids do with pinwheels or purchase one the attachments that enables bikes or your arm to efficiently generate wind. Though it's quiet, the turbine needs to spin ...More ( Survival )
Voltaic's new Generator solar bag
voltaicsystems.com — Check this baby out for your off the grid applications. The Voltaic Generator is the first solar bag powerful enough to charge a laptop. It uses high efficiency solar cells to generate maximum power in the limited space available. It includes a battery pack custom designed to efficiently store and convert the electricity generated. It can also charge cell phones ...More ( Survival )
Green Even After Death
coolgreengadgets.com — Here's one for when the end finally comes. I know this may be a little morbid, but I thought it was quite a cool idea. The Ecopod is a revolutionary design in coffins made from naturally hardened, 100% recycled paper. The Ecopod is the ideal product for a non toxic burial.More ( Tools )
Off Grid Bike - Man Invents Air-Powered Motorcycle
ecogeek.org — Jem Stansfield, a University of Bristol graduate with a degree in aeronautics, created the bike by strapping two high-pressure tanks onto the side of his Puch moped. The tanks are basically scuba tanks. He uses the (yes, mostly coal-fired) electricity from his house to fill the tanks. The power is then "stored" there, much like a battery, ready for use.More ( Tech News )
PowerCube makes going green easy, but weighs too much
blog.makezine.com — The PowerCube is a scalable, renewable solar energy source that includes three 200 watt solar panels, 3500 watts of continuous inverter output, and 2400 amp hours of battery storage. Think of it as a LA-Z-BOY meets green thumb engineering.More ( Tech News )
Nike ACG Terra CL Outdoor Shoe
urbanoutfitters.com — Why do companies insist on making earth-friendly products look like they're from some bizzaro future world? Did they really have to make the Prius look like a Pontiac-made spaceship? And did Nike really have to make these eco-shoes purple and yellow with giant teeth? Regardless, we like the idea behind the Nike ACG Terra CL Outdoor Shoes ($90). They feature ...More ( Clothing )
5 Urban Design Proposals for 3D City Farms
eburbanist.com — Imagine the world in 2050 with almost 80% of the planets population living in urban centers and our fruit, vegetables and even animals are grown in skyscrapers? One mans vision has sparked a series of designs leading closer and closer to what will be the first real-life vertical urban farm in Las Vegas, Nevada of all places. Here are five ...More ( Survival )
Chris Reeve Green Beret PWNED by Knifetestswatch!
The excellent knifetests.com just finished their destruction tests of the Chris Reeve Green Beret ending with a catastrophic failure. The knife cracked in two about 2" inches from the handle during the hammering tests!! I would expect more from a ...More ( Knives )
5 Homemade Chemical Free Bug Repellents That Work
gardenmandy.com — Not only can insects be a nuisance in your garden, but they can ruin a perfect picnic or hike. Here are a few totally green, home remedy suggestions to repel insects without using toxic chemicals.More ( Survival )
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Bedol water clock: just add salt water
ubergizmo.com — Everybody seems to be going green these days, be it computer motherboards, or general consumer products. This time Bedol has come up with a Water-Powered Clock, which is obviously powered by water. Instead of wasting electricity or batteries, this clock will happily run on water, with a dash of salt. This looks like a cool and innovative device, and at ...More ( Watches )
Solar Powered Necktie for the Eco geek
gadgets7.com — Clothing which integrates solar power isnt exactly breaking news. It has been done before and itll be done again. But frankly, we were yet to have seen such a cool integration of form and function such as with this Solar Powered Necktie. Designed by researchers at Iowa State University, whom have been working on inventing an effective use of photovoltaic ...More ( Tech News )