A Solar-Powered Plug That Sticks to Windows and Out from The Crowd

Source: mnn.com Published: May 3, 2013 Sure, there are a few kinks to be worked out, but the designers behind the clever and unfussy Window Socket are onto something: A solar converter-charger that serves as an outlet on windows, not walls. Photos: Kyuho Song and Boa...

Jane Fonda’s Newest Project: A House Powered by Exercise

Source: curbed.com Published: May 2, 2013 by Sarah Firshein What’s Jane Fonda up to these days, other than spending millions on real estate in Beverly Hills? The empress of exercise, along with Spanish design firm Elli Studio, may have put forth the craziest...

Brazil’s Inhotim Is A Sustainable Art Park

Source: treehugger.com Published: April 26, 2013 Bonnie Alter Inhotim is part sustainable botanical garden, part artistic wonder. Located in Brazil, its 240 sprawling acres sit on what was once a mining site. Today it’s a carefully tended landscape that includes lush...

Build a Solar Cooker for Just $5

Source: treehugger.com Published: April 29, 2013 © sclausson at Instructables Derek Markham A lot of the solar technology that hits the news tends to be a bit on the high-tech side, such as photovoltaic and concentrating solar power devices, but taking advantage of...

101 Uses for Beeswax

Source: mallorymarket.com Published: April 25, 2013 Thank you Crafting Montana for coming up with this great list 1) lubricant for very old furniture joints. 2) Smooth movement for doors and windows. 3) Component for mustache creams. 4) Prevents bronze items from...

Are These ‘The Most Efficient Vehicles on The Planet’?

Source: mnn.com Published: April 22, 2013 This electric-assist tricycle is ready to win hearts and take on the city streets. Here’s how a veteran of the luxury car market is making his vision a reality. Photo: Organic Transit By Sami Grover Walking into the...