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infmom: We put a big pan of water on top of the floor furnace. It probably doesn't do enough to matter, but it makes us think it does. more »
Fractal the Meek: For some reason I suddenly want to play Oregon Trail. more »
cauzeneffeckt: how much does this puppy cost? more »
Alfisted: This will look great next to my origami boulder. [www.origamiboulder.com] more »
Curves: Just a hint for any type of humidification: Add a drop or 2 of bleach to the reservoir in order to keep mold from forming in the water. more »
Lite: hates Illinois Nazis: Looks cool. Now is there an english website I could order it from? more »
OCEntertainment: Hey, hey hey! Who let the Amish zen-masters onto Gizmodo? more »
RuBBa_cHiKiN: Rollin' in my Lada, ridin' Spetsnaz: Our products are kosher. Not a big deal. -Steve Sent from my iPhone. more »
Mikestan: I used to feel bad that I donated to Greenpeace and completely $upported Apple products. I can rest easy tonight more »
Noobs-R-Us: Thanks to Al "Lock Box" Gore! more »
#humidifier Click here to read A Wooden Humidifier That Requires No Electricity

A Wooden Humidifier That Requires No Electricity

If you live in a place that is cold and dry right now, do yourself a favor and pick up a humidifier. This particular model from Japan definitely has an elegant "ancient tech" kind of charm. More »
#apple Click here to read Greenpeace Ranks Apple Highest Among Tech Companies: Whaaaaa?

Greenpeace Ranks Apple Highest Among Tech Companies: Whaaaaa?

Given their long and storied feud, you would think Captain Ahab would have a better chance than Apple of being accepted by Greenpeace. Believe it or not, the impossible has actually happened. More »
#pc Click here to read Get Wood With Design Hara's Home Theater PC

Get Wood With Design Hara's Home Theater PC

Amongst the deluge of mediocre CES product updates this week, let's take a breather here with this eco-friendly Design Hara home theater PC. It comes in cypress and rose wood options, and the front cover is encased with sheep's leather. More »
#christmas Click here to read This City's Christmas Tree Lights Will Go Off Unless 15 People Ride Bikes

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 Click here to read No Cars Allowed On The Eco-Friendly Kurilpa Bridge

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 Click here to read Forget Silicon, This Teenager's Solar Panel Uses Human Hair as a Conductor

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 Click here to read South Korea Building Self-Sufficient Super-City at What Cost?

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 Click here to read Kindle is More Environmentally Friendly Than Old-School Books

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 »
#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 Click here to read Loowatt: The Benefits Of Pooping In a Toilet Made From Poop

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 Click here to read Samsung Crest E1107 Solar Cellphone: Sun-Powered, Dirt Cheap At $59

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 Click here to read The Power Pump Charges Your Cellphone With Air Pressure

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

#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

#cars

Plug-in Prius Averaging 65 mpg in Tests, 15 More Than Standard Model

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