Entries tagged Design

1. The green Olympics leave us with high-tech, eco-uniforms

   By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:27pm PDT for greenpicks

   

   Athletes wear 100% recycled polyester uniforms and shoes that use dramatically less materials than usual -- and they're still breaking records. Nike shows how environmentalism and high-performance can go together. Read full post »

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   • Sports,
   • Shopping,
   • Fashion,
   • China,
   • Recycling,
   • Design,
   • Plastic

2. Bioplastic grown in grass

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:14am PDT for ecogeek

   

   A Massachusetts company has figured out how to grow plastic inside switch grass leaves -- genuine bioplastic, no petroleum needed. Read full post »

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   • Design,
   • Plastic

3. Building green schools

   By Noah Buhayar Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 9:56am PDT for amorylovins

   

   Classrooms that save energy can improve learning and inspire kids to become eco-warriors. Check out this video of students praising their earth-friendly school. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Education,
   • Kids,
   • Design,
   • Buildings,
   • Heating-Cooling

4. Solar branches light tree-lined paths

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 8:37am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Solar street lamps are one of the easiest ways for a city to green up in a noticeable way. Either slap a solar panel on a lamp or add a little pizazz like Vienna's solar trees. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Design,
   • Solar Power

5. Dell's green computer ready for the masses

   By Nino Marchetti Posted Tue Jul 29, 2008 12:41pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   The Dell Studio Hybrid uses 70 percent less power than a typical computer, is made from mostly recyclable materials, and costs about $500. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Electronics,
   • Design

6. Would you like a little bamboo with your hard drive?

   By Nino Marchetti Posted Tue Jul 29, 2008 8:10am PDT for ecogeek

   

   The SimpleTech [re]Drive gives you 500GB of storage in an earth-friendly bamboo and recyclable aluminum case, plus it's Energy Star Level 4 qualified. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Electronics,
   • Recycling,
   • Design,
   • Electricity

7. Building blocks of sustainability

   By Noah Buhayar Posted Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:41am PDT for amorylovins

   

   What makes a sustainable city block? If you know the answer you'll want to enter this contest. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Design,
   • Buildings

8. Capturing the power of trillions of footfalls

   By Raegan Payne Posted Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:31am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Designer Elizabeth Redmond hopes her POWERleap flooring system can generate buzz and help people leap into a personal relationship with electricity. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Design,
   • Electricity

9. Folding electric car concept saves the earth, some space

   By Peg Fong Posted Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:37pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   A British designer addresses big-city pollution and crowding with an electric car that folds up to park in tiny spaces. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Design,
   • Electricity,
   • Concept Cars

10. Italian EV concept straight out of 'Tron'

    By Peg Fong Posted Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:01am PDT for ecogeek

    

    The two-person Eco-Fun is designed like a two-seater tricycle, which makes it extra-aerodynamic. And it reminds this EcoGeek of a certain 1980s movie. Read full post »

    Related topics:

    • Design,
    • Electricity,
    • Concept Cars