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December 11, 2009December 7, 2009
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Eko Stoplight Timer for Road Traffic Lights

Industrial Designer Damjan Stanković has designed a simple, but very practical system for helping drivers to save fuel and drive a little more efficiently. The idea is a countdown timer that encircles a standard red stop-light. The idea means that drivers can tell how long it will be before the red light changes to amber...

December 10, 2009December 7, 2009
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Pedalite Self-Powered Safety Bicycle Pedals

The are a great example of simple, but highly practical innovation. The award-winning pedals light up as you cycle along the road, except that they don’t need any batteries! The Pedalite pedals replace your existing bicycle pedals to give you a battery-free and maintenance-free safety light system for your bike.

December 9, 2009December 7, 2009
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Oregon Scientific RMR802 Solar-Powered Thermometer

The is an ultra-thin and attractive temperature station that displays both indoor and outdoor temperature, in addition to maintaining accurate time via the radio-controlled clock display. The thermometer also uses a solar panel to extend the life of the internal battery.

December 8, 2009December 2, 2009
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The Ethylene Gas Guardian (Egg)

As fruit and vegetables ripen, they release a gas called ethylene. In a self-perpetutating cycle, ethylene gas accelerates the ripening, and eventually the rotting of fruit and vegetables. Therefore if you don’t want your fruit and vegetables to ripen quickly, you need to control the release of the ethylene gas. The amusingly named is a...

December 7, 2009December 1, 2009
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World’s Smallest Solar Powered Racing Car

The is basically a tiny racing car powered exclusively by solar energy. Using a tiny solar panel, the car moves along any smooth flat surface using it’s tiny electric motor. Just shine a bright light on the car, or put it into sunlight to get it to move.

December 4, 2009December 7, 2009
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Regen’s ReNu Solar-Powered Docking Station Charger

Personal solar panels are finally becoming more portable and functional – making alternative sources of energy like solar power a reality for many consumers and gadget fans. Regen’s ReNu is an example of an emerging breed of solar products that promise to bring solar energy to the masses. Regen’s ReNu packages a solar panel in...

December 3, 2009December 1, 2009
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Eco Button PC Energy Saving Device

The is a retro-fit device that you plug into your PC’s USB port that makes it quick and easy to put your computer into an energy saving mode. The button is designed to suspend your computer when you disappear to answer the phone, have some lunch, go to meetings, etc. When you return to your...

December 2, 2009December 1, 2009
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Wall-Mounted Rain Water Butt

With it being the wet season, particularly in Europe, it makes sense to collect as much rain water as possible ready for the spring. Due to growing populations, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce. Rather than use fresh drinking water to water your garden, why not just collect rain water? It’s free! If space is...

December 1, 2009December 1, 2009
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Water and Energy Saving Efergy Shower Timer

The Efergy Shower Timer is a simple gadget that helps you save water when having a shower, simply by beeping when it’s time to get out. If you have an electric shower, you’ll save on your energy bills as well as your water consumption. Once you’ve calibrated the timer, you simply press ‘start’ when you...