One Charger to Save the World

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Matt Embrey .

The major mobile phone manufacturer’s  have agreed upon a universal phone charger to cut costs for consumer and to reduce the amount of waste the industry creates.  The new standard is going to be the micro-USB standard which many other small portable devices already use.

Save the Economy, Save for Your Future and Save the Planet

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

The “thrift paradox” describes the problem of spending money to stimulate the economy without continuing down the path of consumerism that led us into our current economic state. The phrase was coined by John Maynard Keynes, yet there is a way to both spend and save at the same time…and you can be green about [...]

Energuy Show’s You How to be Efficient at Home

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

This awesome site from the AEE of Quebec, Canada (Agency for Energy Efficiency) lets you interact with Energuy in a virtual household. You literally drag him by the arm to find all the ways you can save power in the house. Its pretty funny too.

Reuse Heat, Save the Planet

Posted on December 11, 2008 by John Platt .

Electric and mechanical power produce heat. That heat, according to research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), could be a ready source of energy — enough to cut U.S. carbon dioxide emissions by 60% by 2030.

Zounds! Sound Is Energy!

Posted on December 3, 2008 by John Platt .

Solar, wind, biofuels, tidal power — all green, all sustainable. But they are not the final word in power.
In fact, your very words could create power, according to new research out of Texas A&M University.

22 Years Until Clean Energy?

Posted on November 17, 2008 by John Platt .

How long will it take us to get to a truly clean-energy economy? Five years? Ten? Twenty-two?
That number might seem arbitrary, but many organizations and scientists see the year 2030 as a reasonable and do-able goal to achieve total clean, renewable energy.
Quite a few of those scientists are gathered in Atlanta today for the IEEE [...]

Energy Seed Lamp Runs on Expired Batteries

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

Alkaline batteries are horrendous for the environment and require special care and treatment to recycle properly. Unfortunately this happens far too little. The Energy Seed LED halo shaped lamp uses the little remaining bits of juice left after the battery is otherwise unusable, and illuminates itself.

Noon Solar, Makes Jerry’s Carry-all Look Like a Purse

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: $412

This stylish "men’s carryall" is a lot more masculine than Jerry Seinfeld’s, so you wont find yourself yelling "It’s not a purse" back at hecklers on the street.  Plus, it charges your gadgets!  The Noon Solar Logan Satchel is made from Bavarian, chrome-free, vegetable tanned and dyed, full-grain cowhide leather and hand [...]

Solar & Sexy - The Noon Solar Courtland Handbag

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: $383

This stylish solar bag is made from chrome-free, naturally tanned and dyed, full grain leather with a naturally dyed hemp cotton blend liner.  It sports a weather proof solar panel that charges an internal battery to hold energy until you need it.  The panels is only on one side so you can [...]

GreenSwitch - Reduce Home Energy Consumption

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

Upgrade: $1125+

The most complete solution to the Standby Power or "Vampire Power" problem that we have seen yet.  "Vampire Power" refers to the energy that is used by electronics even when they are off.  Your TV, Computer, Printer… are all using energy even when they are switched off.  This amounts to unnecessary use of [...]