With the push towards LED lighting (as filament lamps are due to be banned in 2012 in most countries), there is incredible research going on into lighting that offers the equivalent light output and light colour, but at the fraction of the energy consumption. The Zetalux LED light uses only 7 Watts of power, but...
If you’re lucky enough to have lots of snow in your part of the world, the pedal powered snow plough is a great way to exercise and clear the roads too! You can always give the kids the job of clearing the roads, and know that you’re doing them some good!
Due to the fairly low light output of LEDs, it’s easy to see that LEDs offer great potential for micro-illumination, i.e. enough lighting for a very small area. LEDs offer very directional lighting, and this dictates what they can be used for without using special diffusers. However, Jason Bruges found a novel use for a...
Memory Foam is a fantastic invention. If you’ve ever sat on a memory foam mattress, you’ll know what I mean. Essentially, your body sinks into the foam, which moulds to your body shape. The foam then completely supports your body in its natural posture. Essentia have patented a 100% natural variation of memory foam, which...
Most solar powered battery packs are pretty small, designed for charging iPods, digital cameras and mobile phones. The XPower Portable Solar Powerpack packs a punch as it’s able to supply 400 Watts of power at either 12V or 120V AC.
Indesit have announced 2 new washing machines to join their Hotpoint lines, the Indesit Aquarius and Indesit Ultima. In addition to the common features such as water and energy efficient usage, these washing machines are actually constructed from recycled materials.
If you’re an amateur or professional photographer, you’ll know how quickly your digital SLR cameras eat through batteries. I imagine that you use rechargeable batteries, otherwise it would cost you a fortune in standard disposable batteries. The Solar Powered Camera Bag is an ideal eco gadget that will help keep your camera batteries fully charged....
Chinavasion have released a solar powered LED lighting unit for your outdoor umbrella. The batteries in the light unit charge during the day, and at night you can switch on the LED lighting to illuminate underneath your existing patio umbrella.
If you’re stumbling home from work or from a night out, finding the keyhole can be tricky if it’s dark. If you don’t have external lighting to your home, then perhaps would would benefit from a . The eco gadget has an obvious benefit as giving you a small amount of illumination in a useful...
