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more about #ecofriendly more comments → Gary_7vn: A pro biker can put out .5 hp for several hours. I find it hard to believe it takes 15 people to light up some LEDS. Their rig must be deficient. Fai... more » phunnyballs: I can see the point of 3-5 people, because if you want to go see the lights, get a group of friends together or go w/ your family but 15 is just too ... more » Caeruleas: Shouldn't that be "will go off"? more » met2art: I was expecting something more amazing... I clicked, and then there was a pregnant pause as a story about water broke... #adropofwater more » MonicaDickey: that's cool, I like the look of it. But how much do you water your plants when it's already raining enough to fill up a watering can? haha #adropofwater more » ilovexspin: deleted more » stevewoz: It's hard to say if anything is 'green'. Do cars travel a longer route? Does cost equate to energy, dollars per jewel, in the manufacturing costs of s... more » psychonaut2021:That's Mr Psychonaut to you!: That bridge was made for walking, but what if it walks all over you? Weird ass design. Reminds me of when I was a kid and used to build stick fences c... more » (Starman) Starman: Oh cool. Great to see that they've extended the concept of the walkway overpass (over the freeway) onto a bigger body of water. But I just realized t... more » delagato: useless, just step on it more » shadowthief0: Really? You know there have been manpowered can crushers forever, right? [www.amazon.com] more » zaxwashere: We have a manual one...extremely simple in design, but it get the job done just as well as that. As for laziness, i have 2 little brothers and a litt... more » jmonty: Eco? I don't think so. This thing took resources to build and also uses electricity for something that doesn't need it. In the end this thing is ju... more » Avizzv92: Why can't he put a full one on it? Atleast make it interesting... more » macpatrik: I just step on it. more » -
#christmas
This City's Christmas Tree Lights Will Go Off Unless 15 People Ride Bikes
I always feel warm and fuzzy when the Christmas tree gets put up, but it's definitely not because I'm sweating from pedaling bikes to keep the decorations glowing. I'll leave that to these crazy folks in Copenhagen. More » -
#design
"A Drop of Water" Watering Can Collects Rain
Bas Van Der Veer won a prize this weekend for this combination rain collector and watering can. More » -
#architecture
No Cars Allowed On The Eco-Friendly Kurilpa Bridge
At 470m (about 1,500ft), the Kurilpa Bridge in Brisbane is one of the longest footbridges of its kind and so eco-friendly that it generates more energy than it uses for its lighting system. Oh, and it's kinda pretty. More » -
#design
Automatic Aluminum Can Crusher Is Eco- And Battery-Friendly
It looks like a modded Roomba, but this prototype Automatic Aluminum Can Crusher will save you many forehead aches. It's BYOC (bring your own cans) with a long-lasting rechargeable battery and lotsa crunching sounds included every time you recycle. More » -
#solarenergy
Forget Silicon, This Teenager's Solar Panel Uses Human Hair as a Conductor
If eighteen-year-old Milan Karki doesn't turn out to be the next Tesla or Edison, then I'll chop off my locks. This kid invented a solar panel which uses human hair as a conductor and could solve an energy crisis. More » -
#design
South Korea Building Self-Sufficient Super-City at What Cost?
Designed by Foster + Partners, the Incheon "super-city" will incorporate biomass energy generation, hydrogen fuel cells, and hydroponic roofs in order to be the greener city on the other side. No word on how much pollution the construction will cause. More » -
#ebookreaders
Kindle is More Environmentally Friendly Than Old-School Books
According to an analysis by the Cleantech Group, the Kindle is more environmentally friendly than plain ol' paper books, assuming you're not a freak who reads less than five books a year. More » -
#concepts
Amphibious Hybrid Gives Paddle Boating Some Much-Needed Machismo
As you can see form the picture, this is no ordinary paddle boat. In fact, when the exhilarating water fun is over, there's no need to disembark. Just hit a switch and drive home. More » -
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#concept
The Intelligent Hose Keeps Your Wasteful Ways in Check
We all know that washing cars, watering lawns and impromptu wet t-shirt contests mean bigger utility bills at the end of the month. That is why designers are putting consumption meters on everything these days—including this intelligent hose concept. More » -
#toilets
Loowatt: The Benefits Of Pooping In a Toilet Made From Poop
Well, if you are going to make something from poop, it might as well be a toilet right? That's the idea behind the Loowatt waterless toilet system. The problem is, we have a poop and forget mentality in this country. More » -
#cellphones
Samsung Crest E1107 Solar Cellphone: Sun-Powered, Dirt Cheap At $59
Samsung has announced it's first solar powered GSM cellphone, the Crest E1107, for eco-friendly, budget conscious types that don't seem to be concerned with practicality. More » -
#cellphones
The Power Pump Charges Your Cellphone With Air Pressure
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for green technology—so long as physical effort is not required. That's where the Power Pump cellphone charger from Orange falls a bit short. More » -
#solarpower
Vatican Building Europe's Largest Solar Plant, Start Worshipping Sun God
What? The Earth revolves around the sun? Preposterous. By the way, I want you to give up all technology for Lent. Oh, and pay no attention to the workers installing our $660 million solar plant. More » -
#diy
Legway: A Pedal-Powered Steampunk Segway
Steampunk is tired—and you will be too if you build the Legway. There's no electric motor to whisk you to a destination—only pedal-power. That means you actually have to exercise. More » -
#architecture
Step Inside The Cardboard Office
Who knew people living in cardboard boxes could have the best pad in town? All it takes is a little ingenuity and some inspiration from the folks at Amsterdam's Nothing ad agency. More » -
#architecture
CO2 Skyscraper Scrubs Away Smog With 400 Trees
The idea is actually very simple: construct a tower fitted with 200-400 trees in areas of high pollution. Basically, it works like a gigantic filter—scrubbing smog and converting CO2 into oxygen. More » -
#cars
Plug-in Prius Averaging 65 mpg in Tests, 15 More Than Standard Model
Toyota claims that their upcoming plug-in model Prius averages 65 mpg in real-world testing. That's about 15 more than the 2010 Prius—the current leader in fuel efficiency. More » -
#greengadgets
Core77's Greener Gadgets Design Competition
The top 50 entries in Core77's Greener Gadgets Design Competition have been announced—and we have selected a group that have a good shot of making it to the top ten. More » -
#coffeeprinter
RITI Printer Uses Old Coffee Grounds as Ink
Fortunately, I don't use my printer nearly as much as I used to—but that doesn't mean I enjoy paying ridiculous prices for ink. Imagine if you could replace that pricey ink with old coffee grounds? More »
