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Archive for the ‘Eco Gadgets’ Category

August 12th, 2008

The Green Gift

Well, I was browsing through YouTube looking for some of the coolest videos there. Then I came across this one which was about a green gadget which you could actually want to give as a gift to someone who is very much concerned about the environment and about climate change.
This green gadget is actually a […]

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August 9th, 2008

Colorado Is Solar Pit Stop

Of course, we all are familiar with the Amazing Race. And we know that there is such a thing known as the Pit Stop.
For Louis Palmer, there have been pit stops and one of upcoming pit stops that he would be doing would be in Boulder, Colorado. Yes. The solar powered vehicle that Swiss Palmer […]

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August 7th, 2008

Mobile Phone Case Is Also A Charger

With the emergence of various types of high-end mobile phones, people have thronged to get one for themselves. Most people are attracted to such mobile phones because of the features that the most high-tech phone offers - colored screens, 3G, cameras, data storage, and MP3 player among most things. However, because of such features, the […]

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August 6th, 2008

McDonald’s Goes Green

Well, they are not exactly changing the color of their store or their logos. See, what the popular food chain is doing is that they would be going green. Figuratively.
See, in a news report today, it was reported that GreenCore Technology, Inc. has successfully proved that their sales pitch work. See, they have sold units […]

By Noel -- 4 comments

August 4th, 2008

It’s The Top 10 Solar Chargers

It’s all about power, right? I mean, sure, we’re talking about getting power from the sun. So it’s really about power. Not really about the politics and all.
Anyhow, while browsing the net, I came across the top 10 solar chargers. Now I’m sure you would like to take a look at this list for you […]

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August 2nd, 2008

Hoping To Get Free Power From Wind

In Minnesota, some areas are hoping that they would be taking advantage of what the wind has to offer and hone the power that the wind has into usable energy. In fact, 11 cities are hoping that they would be able to soon install wind turbines to help them convert the wind’s power into usable […]

By Noel -- 2 comments

July 31st, 2008

Tips On Purchasing Those Solar Panels

So now you have decided that it is high time that you go solar. But your question is, how do you find out just which solar panels to purchase? Your research has only lead you to more confusion because of the technical terms that you are not so sure about. What do you do exactly […]

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July 29th, 2008

Create Your Own Solar Charger

I was browsing through YouTube early today and I came across some really cool videos. And one of the most interesting videos that I found was this one about how you can create your very own solar USB charger. And that is why I have decided to share this with you.

So come to think of […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Top 5 Homemade Wind Turbine Instructions

I’ve checked out a lot of sites on DIY homemade wind turbine / wind generator. I’ve narrowed it down to the top 5 based on the completeness of information, and how detailed it is. On top is what I considered the best one because it is composed of 3 videos on […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Solar Cars Speed Through Calgary

In Canada, many people have become interested when a number of cars which got power from the sun competed in a race which is the North American Solar Challenge. Who wouldn’t? It is not everyday that people get to see solar-powered vehicles?
For this race, the cars had to travel from Texas to Alberta and that […]

By Noel -- 1 comment