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laptops

First Look: Asus Ecobook Bamboo Laptop

Holy crapola! It is double bamboo Thursday! If that bamboo LCD didn't fit your fancy, maybe this laptop will. The Asus EcoBook is a laptop set for release in 2008. It supposedly communicates Asus' eco-friendly message by being covered in beautiful bamboo. Man, I bet those koala pandas are getting pumped today! –Travis Hudson More »

5:30 PM on Thu Mar 8 2007
By Travis Hudson
5,056 views, 11 comments

gadgets

Eco Crib: for Environmentally-Conscious Babies

Listen up you tree-hugging parents. It would be wise to start your kid's eco-loving tendencies early with this Eco Crib. It is made from heavy-duty recyclable cardboard, can break down easily (always a good thing for babies) and is even fire retardant (fire retardant cardboard?). If only someone could figure out a way to turn baby poops into sunshine and rainbows this world would be a better place all around. This large, cardboard box retails for $48. More »

4:33 PM on Wed Apr 26 2006
By Travis Hudson
466 views, 1 comment

Latest by dan: Before you go looking for it, this is sold in the UK and cannot be imported to North America, amongst other places. more »

portable media

Eco-Friendly iPod Case

Breaking news, folks. We have an iPod case that is actually stands out from the already overcrowded pack of iPod accessories. The Jimi case is made from 100-percent recycled plastic and is even available in six different colors. Even more unique, this nano case has an attached mirror on the backside for any kind of general purpose. For only $26 you can have peace of mind, knowing you are saving the environment and killing the recording industry with downloaded music. More »

7:08 PM on Fri Apr 21 2006
By Travis Hudson
398 views, 3 comments

Latest by KsprayDad: Recycle my @ss...you're surrounding a hunk of plastic and components with more plastic.... Hey...I use biodegradeable soap when washing my Escalade...I'm doing my part for the environment. more »

laptops

Wal-Mart and Toshiba Get Eco-Friendly with Laptops

Wal-Mart has announced a new partnership with Toshiba to develop and sell the first Restriction on Hazardous Susbstance (RoHS) laptop. RoHS is a directive that forbids the use of a variety of hazardous substances in electronic equipment, including laptops. Green Star, a non-profit organization, is reporting that consumer electronics make up 40 percent of the lead found in landfills. More »

7:48 PM on Tue Feb 21 2006
By Travis Hudson
845 views, 18 comments

cars

'32 Ford Hybrid Conversion

Brett Singleton, a student at a Utah technology college is converting a '32 Ford from a not-so-enviro-friendly lead-fueled engine over to a primarily electric hybrid engine. The engine Singleton is designing is different from other hybrid engines because it is primarily going to run on the electric motor rather than a gas engine. Singleton is working on this project with other peers and plans to release his system into a kit that will allow any environmental savvy hot-rodder to do similar conversions. More »

6:16 AM on Tue Nov 22 2005
By Travis Hudson
1,889 views, Comment

bags

Fairpack Eco Friendly Bags

Mark Hadfield is obviously an environmental savvy hippy who is dead set on revolutionizing the way we transport goods. Mark is a student at Central Sain Martins and is working on the Fairpack project for his Master's thesis. The Fairpack project is a non-profit organization that is attempting to supply retailers with affordable environmental friendly bags. They are sporting recycled paper bags, biodegradable plastic bags and the cotton bag. Heck, they could be made out of recycled cow manure—as long as they get my six-packs from the liquor store to my apartment, I'm a happy camper. More »

11:31 AM on Thu Aug 25 2005
By Travis Hudson
394 views