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Newton Running Energy Efficient Recycled Packaging Concept

Newton Running Energy Efficient Recycled Packaging Concept

Newton Running has commissioned TDA Advertising and Design to create the new packaging for their running shoes. Packaging can be an enormous energy sink with its limited use and quick lifecycle. It is essential to minimize weight, energy input, and maximize ease of recyclability.

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CFLs Were Just the Beginning…

CFLs Were Just the Beginning…

You’re probably already replaced most of your home lighting with energy-efficient CFL bulbs. If so, great. CFLs last longer, use less energy, and help save you money. But they’re also what you might call a transitional technology. While they are a heck of a lot better than traditional lightbulbs, CFLs pale in comparison with what is [...]

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Hulger’s Plumen Bulbs Turn CFL’s Into Art

Hulger’s Plumen Bulbs Turn CFL’s Into Art

CFL bulbs may be energy-efficient, but they aren’t exactly known for their aesthetic beauty. Hulger rids CFL’s of their uninteresting reputation with Plumen bulbs. These energy-efficient bulbs, which were spotted at the UK’s 100% Design exhibition, are named for the “plumes” that hang from their pendant fittings.

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Philips Eco TV - a Greenafied 42″ 1080p HD LCD

Philips Eco TV - a Greenafied 42″ 1080p HD LCD

Upgrade: $1400   Generally speaking large flat panel TVs, with their high energy consumption, toxic components,  and overly abundant packaging are not very eco-friendly, however, some are friendlier than others.  If you want a killer picture without killing the environment, you should take a look at the Philips Eco TV.  This 42″ full 1080p HD LCD [...]

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"Early Future" OLED Lamp

"Early Future" OLED Lamp

Upgrade: TBD OSRAM, along with designer Ingo Maurer, unveiled it the “Early Future” OLED lamp at the Lighting & Building Fair this week.  While it is not available to the public yet, this could be the first OLED light to hit the the shelves.  The highly anticipated OLED technology is known for it’s high efficiency [...]

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Energy Efficient Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)

Energy Efficient Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)

Upgrade   Here’s a quick little cost breakdown to show that besides being more eco-friendly, they are actually cheaper…

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