Jin-wook Hwang is a designer that has come up with the idea of a seed bomb to allow the artificial replanting of vegetation in areas that have become arid.
May 20, 2009July 13, 2009
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Category: Home Gadgets
May 14, 2009July 13, 2009
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Electrolux Wind Washer – Dish Cleaning Re-invented
I must say, the Electrolux Wind Washer Dishwasher puts a little more fun into washing the dishes with their high-pressure air and UV-based dish cleaning gadget! The gadget looks a lot like a car wash in some respects, since the cleaner uses a 3-step process to clean your dishes.
May 13, 2009July 13, 2009
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The Earth Angel Battery-Free Wind-Up Sex Toy
I apologise if this article offends anyone, but I personally feel that it fits perfectly on EnviroGadget! The Earth Angel has been revealed as the first 100% green sex toy from Irish company Caden Enterprises. The vibrator is completely made from recycled materials, and it never needs charging up due to using a wind-up crank...
May 7, 2009July 13, 2009
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Safe Drinking Water Gadget – For Flood Disaster Areas
When there’s a flood, one of the biggest issues is the spread of disease through contaminated drinking water. Essentially sewage and drainage water gets into the drinking water supply, introducing some particularly nasty types of bacteria. The safe drinking water eco gadget uses the process of reverse osmosis to extract clean drinking water from contaminated...
May 6, 2009July 13, 2009
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Roll Charger – Battery Charging with Chinese Therapy Balls
The Chinese therapy balls have long been used in Chinese medicine as a way to stimulate acupuncture points in the hand and to loosen stiff joints. As someone who suffers from hand pain on occasion, I think that they’re a great way to improve mobility in your hands and fingers. A product designer by the...
May 5, 2009July 13, 2009
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Spoon & Box – Eco-Friendly Packaging and Utensils
Some smart designers by the names of Won-Jae Lee, Jun-Yong Lee, Sang-Jun Hahn, Sun-Kyu Kim and Yeo-Wool Kang have come up with an eco-friendly packaging solution for food that does not use any plastic. Essentially, the spoon or fork pops out from the handle of the food box. No need for plastic utensils!
April 30, 2009November 9, 2009
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Garden Solar Insect Zappers
The summer season is on the way, and the insects are out. Killing pests is hard work as it’s difficult to kill just a certain type of insects without harming animals and potentially humans. The are a set of 2 chemical-free solar-powered insect killing lamps.
April 24, 2009July 13, 2009
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Bel Air – Space-age Air Purification System
The Bel Air Purification System is a mini greenhouse where pollutants in the air are filtered out. The plants in the glass jar will metabolise and absorb many airborne toxins, passing them through a 3-stage filter, namely through the plant leaves, its roots, and a humid bath.
April 23, 2009April 23, 2009
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Recycled Paper and Wood Stool
Eco-friendly furniture is definitely a growth area, and something I’m sure we’ll be seeing much more of. These paper and wood stools have been made by layering wood veneers with alternating coloured papers. The resulting effect is a colourful cross-section in the stool’s wood.
April 22, 2009February 9, 2011
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Solar Powered Glowing Plant Pot
The is an attractive alternative to the boring old flower pots you might have around the home. Using a solar panel, the plant pot charges up during the day and gently glows during the night. Depending on how much sun light you get, you can get between 2 to 8 hours of glowing pleasure before...