With the days getting colder, we’re starting to think about having the central heating on once again. Given that the heating has probably been switched off for a few months over the summer, its pretty likely that you’ve got some air in the system. Having air within the central heating system can reduce the heating...
The nights are starting to draw in, but its still very pleasant outside. To combat the lack of light, having can really give a garden a fantastic look without needing to worry about expensive electricians or huge energy bills. Using nothing but the sun’s energy, you can add a touch of style to the garden...
The Human Powered Ferris Wheel, otherwise called the Star Wheel, is a device created by Paul Cesewski. The contraption weighs 2000 pounds and reaches up 22 feet into the air. There are 3 seats inside the wheel, and each passenger has their own set of peddles. As you cycle inside the wheel, you’re driving yourself...
The SolarVoice 908 created by i.Tech Dynamic is a completely wireless Bluetooth handsfree kit that is charged via solar power. In bright sunlight, the manufacturers claim it will fully charge in 15 hours. Alternatively (and for first use) it can be charged via the mains or USB in just 3 hours. Talk time is set...
Dahon has announced the , which is a bicycle charging kit that connects to any dynamo hub on the market, allowing you to charge your iPod, iPhone, mobile phone and other portable gadgets. The BioLogic FreeCharge uses the energy generated by the bike’s dynamo to charge an internal high-capacity battery. That in tern can be...
The Oxygen of Green Low Table is the creation of Industrial Designer Mingling Wang. Essentially the table uses a soil-less plant called Tillandsias to purify air in the home. The air purifying table is pitched as an alternative to energy-consuming air purification gadgets.
The allows you to grow your tomato plants downwards away from soil, allowing the tomatoes to ripen in the air rather than rotting in the soil. The planter is pretty compact too, needing only 25 inches by 25 inches of floor space. As long as you have plenty of sunlight, the planter can go anywhere,...
is a complete eco toy that allows children to experiment with different renewable energy sources. The kit includes a wind turbine, a solar cell, electrolytic cells and a hand-powered dynamo which can all be used to generate electricity. The generated electricity is stored in a built-in rechargeable battery, and the effectiveness of each energy source...
There are some eco-friendly gadgets that are just completely barmy, and the Growing Ring is a perfect example of that. Supposedly designed for people who live in metropolitan areas, the ring is meant to give a little comfort to the owner when there are no trees or plants around.
The is a perfect solution for lighting dark passages and walk-ways at night time. During the day, the solar panels charge the internal batteries. At night, the light switches on when you walk past its 100 degree motion detection field. When the light is triggered, it gives you 60 seconds of light to see where...
