10 Fantastic Eco-friendly Inventions
Published by These amazing inventions are contributing to a greener earth and provide great coping mechanisms to handle changes in our ecosystem.
We are now aware of our environment, and the stage it is in. Scientists, researchers, and inventors are all working towards a greener earth.
Here are 10 spectacular inventions that will make a difference in the race to a better environment. If you
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Zero Pollution Motor
Popular Mechanics confirmed that the Tata Motors Company will bring the first air-power cars production to the United States later in 2009 or early 2010. These cars break a 1000-mile-per-fill, and a top speed of 96 mile. The price of this car is estimated at $18,000.
Ivanhoe Reservoir
In an effort to block the formation of a carcinogen, the Los Angeles Water Department and Power had dropped 400,000 plastic balls into the Ivanhoe Reservoir to protect the drinking water supply for 600,000 customers.
This invention is designed to shade the water from the sun, since sunlight presents a potential harmful mix with bromide and chlorine in this 102-year-old reservoir.
TV Remote Control
This is a TV remote control that powers by human. Japanese firm SMK Corp has invented an eco-friendly device and contributes a significance change to reduce global warming.
This device can turn the power on/off, channels surfing, and controls volume when the user pulls the trigger on the remote control.
Virtually Waterless Washing Machine
The researchers at University of Leeds have come up with a way to wash clothes that uses less than two percents of water and energy. The washing machine, Xeros, can also remove virtually all types of stains. The clothes come out of this washer are almost dry, thus reduce the need for dryer usage.
Xeros uses as little as one cup of water for each washing cycle!
Green Tower
These two views of the Green Tower are in Siberia, and designed by Foster&Partners. The tower will be made of glass to absorb as much light as possible during the winter months, and constructs with sustainable materials, which uses renewable energy sources.
Eco-Boat
Meet Earthrace, a state-of-the-art speed-craft that runs on human fat, beside other biodiesel fuels. The Guardian states that Earthrace runs on 100% renewable biodiesel fuels, and has zero carbon foot-print.
Pete Bethune, a New Zealand skipper of Earthrace, underwent liposuction, and donated enough of his body fat to make 100ml of biofuel.
Eco-Laptop
The Asus notebook’s case is covered in bamboo, and all the plastic inside it is recyclable. There is no paint, no spray, or electroplating uses on its components, and lines with cardboard.
These laptops are scheduled to be release at the beginning of next year.
Water Solar Heater
William J. Weber wrote this article in Mother Earth News about his experiences with building his own solar water heater, with detailed on materials, and how much it costs, as well as how to construct it.
Chicago Eco-Bridge
Chicago is on a race to make the city a greener place with many projects under way. The eco-bridge in Monroe Harbor will serve as a recreational space for residents and visitors. The bridge is designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, and offers view of the city, rowing and sailing on calm water. It is two miles long, and connects two opposite ends of the city center, and Grant Park.
Floating Ecopolis for Climate Refugees/Lilypad
Architect Vincent Callebaut called this the Lilypad, but it is also known as the Floating Ecopolis for Climate Refugees since the forecast for the ocean level will rise from 20 to 90 cm. This auto-sufficient amphibious city will become a reality in 2100, and is a future retreat for only 50,000 rich people though.
These fascinating inventions are incredible, and committed to cope with the changes in our environment.
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On June 12, 2008 at 8:33 am
The Ecolaptops really caught my eye.
On June 12, 2008 at 8:34 am
Very interesting
On June 12, 2008 at 8:51 am
A good read! Thanks and take care!
On June 12, 2008 at 8:51 am
Fantastic article, Icy.
On June 12, 2008 at 9:09 am
The Floating Ecopolis is cool.
On June 12, 2008 at 9:12 am
Great Article
On June 12, 2008 at 9:37 am
These are all really good ideas. Thanks Icy.
On June 12, 2008 at 11:15 am
Very interesting. Clever stuff here, icy!
On June 12, 2008 at 11:47 am
This is a fine article Icy, was submitting it to digg when I realised that someone else has beaten me to the punch.
Great stuff and fantastic pictures. This is bound to do well here and on Digg.
On June 12, 2008 at 1:55 pm
excellent article, well done.
On June 12, 2008 at 2:12 pm
….Hi,IC this is very well presented,
and an interesting read. Take care.
On June 12, 2008 at 4:22 pm
The are ingenious ways to preserve our earth’s resources. Great pictures, research, and article.
Thanks, Icy, and take care.
On June 12, 2008 at 5:49 pm
very interesting article,nice research IC,i hope all of these will materialize one day soon,
On June 12, 2008 at 7:27 pm
All these inventions are more than wonderful. Maybe the powers that be are getting a handle on the greening process.
On June 12, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Nice article, i would love to own the eco friendly laptop! and as for the loating Ecopolis, wish i live long enuff to hear more about them, if not see them.
On June 12, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Wow, wow, wow! I want to sail in the Eco-boat and visit and ecopolis! Great article.
Best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
On June 13, 2008 at 12:32 am
GREAT ARTICLE, WELL DONE ON THIS ONE ICY.
On June 13, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Another classic by Icy! =)
On June 14, 2008 at 6:46 pm
fascinating..
On June 14, 2008 at 11:17 pm
very cool. one of my dad’s great philosophies he tried to pass down to us was that we always have to adapt.(to life, the environment, etc.) seems people are working in that direction! nice article.
On June 15, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Thank you, thank you for all your support and comment!
On June 15, 2008 at 11:17 pm
There is much going on in this world and I have faith we can make this world a better place! Nice article.
On June 17, 2008 at 7:26 am
Wow I really love the designs on some of these things.
- Nicki B.
On June 17, 2008 at 8:35 am
I’m excited about the car and the Chicago bridge; it’s encouraging to know inventors are adapting. Great article!
On June 18, 2008 at 10:11 pm
amaising! so many creative ways of doing things… ha i thought that plastic ball thing was retty cool lol
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On June 19, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Loved the laptop, Chicago Bridge and the lilypad. Great research and interesting article.
On July 15, 2008 at 8:46 pm
It’s good to see so many efforts going into making the earth ‘greener’. Go Chicago! But, are remote controls really that harmful to the environment?? I had no clue. :O
On July 15, 2008 at 9:08 pm
I love this very much especially the bamboo laptop as it will somehow promote a very abundant resource in our country. Thanks!
On October 21, 2008 at 7:53 am
I simply liked all the above articles specially the laptops & ecopolies.Great job.
On February 10, 2009 at 11:32 am
i luv the ship idea
On March 25, 2009 at 8:25 am
reaallllyyyyy coool invention i have ever seen in my life
On April 22, 2009 at 1:45 pm
You need more earth friendly invertions
On February 13, 2010 at 1:39 pm
i wish i could go to ecopolis but im not rly that rich
On May 29, 2010 at 11:06 pm
I FELT VERY HAPPY WHEN I GOT TO KNOW THAT SCIENCE HAS TAKEN STEPS TO SAVE OUR EARTH.I WISH IF I COULD HELP OUR SCIENTISTS IN DOING INVENTIONS WHICH CAN SAVE EARTH.
On September 12, 2010 at 5:44 am
Lol i couldnt help the irony of plastic balls in reservoir
On January 14, 2011 at 8:01 am
it is an awesome inventions.hope it could be utilised in our world to stp all types of hazardrous.
On January 14, 2011 at 8:04 am
godd inventions but not going to be utilised
On January 14, 2011 at 8:08 am
not that good.i did not like it all stupid ideas.
On January 14, 2011 at 8:27 am
wow amazing invention.the govt should open their eyes and look at this inventions and try to utilise it.awesome,hope i could get the waterless washingmachine.by the way excellent creations.
On May 28, 2011 at 12:33 am
waterless washing machine is best
On January 19, 2012 at 5:40 pm
Well, If I were you, I would have picked all those. because scientists are working really hard to make those.
On October 21, 2012 at 8:58 pm
i think if we all start usng these inventions that the world can become a better place to live in
On November 5, 2012 at 1:13 am
i think the floating ecopolis for climate refugees/ lilypad is not real
On February 15, 2013 at 1:56 am
lets pray for all these creations to fulfill….