Eco Factor: Chandelier and fan combo, with energy saving technology.

This two-in-one delighting combination of lighting and fan mechanisms, “Fan-tastic Chandeliers,” is the latest design introduced by Meyda Lighting. This customizable fixture with a diameter of 44 inches and a height of 41 inches can be adjusted to accommodate flat or vaulted ceilings of any pitch or height. A treatment with Silver Mica shade and coniferous trees around the functional casement for a 29-inch fan gives it cool looks and style. The design offers unlimited custom options, and energy saving technology surely saves some bucks you spend to pay your electricity bill.

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Eco Factor: Electric bike with zero emissions.

Good news for those who like bikes with speed, strength and cool looks. Still better is the eco friendly advantage it will provide over other sporty bikes. Simultaneously, this electric bike will reduce noise pollution as well as air pollution. Designers from MOTOrepublic are busy working on a full-scale prototype of the bike and are trying to deliver a performance motorcycle free of the constraints of an internal combustion engine. A new ultra-thin exoskeleton frame is being tested to include all necessary running gears. A battering ram-like headlight on the solid, single-piece body gives it sporty and speedy looks. Nothing can be said about its production, but if it saw real roads then it will be a blessing for humanity.

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Eco factor: Greenhouse made out of recycled plastic bottles.

Plastic products have become one of the biggest hazards to the environment today. Throwing plastic waste into the trash after using it is what we do to get rid of it. But how about managing that waste in a creative and useful way? Have a look at the latest project at Blue Rock Station. A greenhouse completely made up of recycled plastic bottles. Students from Clark Montessori High School gave a helping hand in the construction of this cool project that includes over 1000 2-liter plastic soft drink bottles as its walls.

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