Eco Factor: Zero-emission motorcycle with an electric engine.
The brainchild of industrial designer Tian Lingrui, the Kumoi is what the world of today desperately needs. The Kumoi is an all-electric lightweight motorcycle that promises a zero-emission drive with great efficiency. The electric motorcycle is designed to offer an ergonomic ride at a fast speed.
Eco Factor: Concept device to monitor water and energy usage.
Out of the many ways to save energy, being aware of one’s extravagant use seems the most promising. Industrial designers haven’t left any stone unturned in designing energy monitoring devices that apart from maximizing conservation are appealing as well. The M.O.E. (Monitoring Our Energy) by industrial designer Liz McKibbon tries to encourage conservation by smiling or crying on your energy and water use.
Eco Factor: Floating development harvests solar, wind and tidal energy.
The Gyre by Zigloo is a conceptual floating development that has been designed as an underwater skyscraper. The development will bring scientists and vacationers together to understand the ocean, without polluting its delicate ecosystem. Peaking at a depth of 400m, the development will provide space for a comfortable living and working environment, including space for shops, restaurants, gardens and recreation.
Eco Factor: Collapsible shipping containers to reduce carbon footprint.
Going by the statistics, about 26 percent of all containers shipped every year originate in China, and most of them are returned empty, but they take up the same amount of space on a ship. Dutch firm Cargoshell is demonstrating a new breed of shipping containers that can collapse to one-fourth of their original size, meaning that more containers can be shipped back to the source in less space.
Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electric motors.
Ford will unveil the production version of its upcoming Transit Connect electric delivery van at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show to be held later this week. The company announced last year that it will be building an all-electric version of its popular delivery van, which will be offered to fleet customers in the U.S. later this year.
Eco Factor: Sustainable pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo 2010.
Latvian architects Mailītis A.I.I.M. have commenced construction on the Latvia Pavilion to grace the Shanghai World Expo 2010. The Latvian Pavilion has been inspired by nature and its façade will symbolize nature and its various facets including the forests, the sea, the land, the sky and the wind.
Eco Factor: Charger harvests renewable energy from bikes.
The demand for eco-friendly gadget chargers has made manufacturers think about solar and wind-powered devices that are great if it’s sunny and windy, but make you go back to the wall socket if the climate isn’t helping. Now a California-based company called High Tide Associates has come up with a device that harvests pedal power for a green recharge.
Eco Factor: New material promises to power hybrids and EVs without any additional batteries.
Hybrids and electric vehicles of today need heavy battery packs to generate power for their onboard motors, which does degrade the efficiency of the vehicle. Researchers at the Imperial College of London are developing materials that can store and discharge electric current just as a conventional battery does, but also serve as the bodywork of the car.
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The 4 cup holder collapses to fit in your vehicle or desk drawer for easy storage. Unfolded it becomes a stylish eco-tote with side pockets for coffee condiment carry. Ideal for transport on the front basket of a bicycle or securely in your car. A great bag for quick runs to the coffee shop, giveaways and green events. Exterior covering and coffee cup divider are made of non woven polypropylene material. The interior thermal insulation helps ensure a hot drink for e… More >>
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Just for fun do you ever consider changing up your Writing Pad Envelopes or Note Cards? These additional envelope designs coordinate with either one. Each lime green envelope is lined with a Whoops Bunny print and coordinates with our other paper products. Make it fun with mix and match envelope from Whoops bunny. Ten 54.38″ x 5.75″ Envelopes to a Set. FSC certified, post consumer waste recycled paper, printed with vegetables based inks right here in the USA. Recy… More >>
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