Could Sun-Reflecting Mirrors Replace the Light Bulb?

Source: wired.co.uk Published: October 29, 2013 Credit: luladot.com By Tom Cheshire Lucy Norman knows how much we need natural sunlight, so she set out to get more of it into our lives. “I did a lot of research into optical physics, hanging out at Imperial College...

Hydraulic Seafloor Carpet Could Harness the Energy of Ocean Waves

Source: treehugger.com Published: February 18, 2014 © TAF Lab In the quest for another renewable energy source that can potentially provide a constant source of carbon-free power, researchers at UC Berkeley are working on extracting the energy of ocean waves, and...

Hybrid Solar Oven Can Cook on Cloudy Days or At Night

Source: treehugger.com Published: February 4, 2014 © Sun BD Derek Markham derekmarkham Solar ovens are a remarkable low-tech and low-impact accessory for off-grid cooking, and can make sense even if you have access to plenty of cheap electricity, as long as you have...

Eco Stroller

Source: inhabitat.com Published: February 12, 2014 Environmentally conscious parents don’t have to compromise on quality or design when taking little ones on an adventure in the Bumbleride Indie 4 stroller. A new addition to its popular line of high-end stroller...

iPod-Powered Scarecrows Could Help Subsistence Farmers Protect Crops

Source: treehugger.com Published: February 7, 2014 Derek Markham derekmarkham © WKU When your life depends on the survival of the crops in your garden, as it does for many subsistence farmers across the world, one raid from the animal kingdom can be a serious setback,...

How to Make Seed Paper for Valentine Cards

Source: schoolrecycling.net Published: February 7, 2013 When is a recycled product better than the original? When it’s paper that turns into flowers. Here is a good way to recycle used paper and make a beautiful greeting card for someone special. Make your own artsy...

Oxgut Products Are Made from Genuine Retired Fire Hose

Source: sfgate.com Published: February 5, 2014 Photo: Sean Dagen, Dagenphoto.com Oxgut Hose Co. of Emeryville creates mats, furniture and accessories out of decommissioned fire hose, which is resilient, indestructible and colorful. Exclusive Designs with a heroic...

Recycled Flipflops Turned into Playful Animal Toys

Source: treehugger.com Published: February 4, 2014 © Ocean Sole Bonnie Alter Abandoned flipflops are an environmental disaster. Thousands upon thousands of them are washed up onto the beaches and coast of Kenya. They destroy the natural beauty of the beaches, clog...