Apr 10
Honestly, one of the most frustrating pieces of at-home technology has to be the traditional incandescdent bulb. They’re wasteful (how hot do those things get!), delicate, and just always going out at the wrong time.
Enter the LED light bulb…these have been around for a bit, but one company (EarthLED) is really taking things to the next level, and making products that are meant as everyday replacements, that perform better and more efficiently than current technology.
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Apr 10
The EcoSmart Fire, by EcoGreen Fire, hails from the land down under. The EcoSmart Fire is an environmentally friendly fireplace. It is fueled by Ethanol, which is a clean burning fuel. It’s essentially a form of grain alcohol and if like me, you hazily remember college weekends full of flaming dr peppers and everclear, you’ll know that alcohol burns very clean.
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Apr 07
It’s simple. When you use your bathroom sink, that water disappears down the rabbit hole and into your sewer system. If you are one of the millions of people who brush their teeth with the water running, then you waste water and $$. Imagine if there is a water fairy under your sink collecting that water and using it to flush your toilet?
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Apr 06
Candela, the sister product to the Candeloo, graduates to adult audiences. You can set the mood on fire, not the house.
According to Candela, these portable lights provide a warm, ambient glow that won’t blow out in the wind, or set the house afire if left unattended. They’re equally useful on the dinner table or bedside. Patented, intelligent circuitry makes them illuminate automatically when lifted from the charging platter, and start to recharge as soon as they’re put back. They also turn on automatically during power failures so you always have an emergency light source within easy reach.
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Apr 05
Remember the last time you painted? You used to use oil based paint which smelled awful, then you upgraded to latex paint and while not as offending, still pretty bad. All those fumes going into your lungs are VOCs - volatile organic compounds - that aren’t good for you or the environment.
Here comes YOLO Colorhouse to the rescue. Their paint performs like Benjamin Moore, but there’s less of that new paint funk, no harmful chemicals, 0% VOCs, and no added solvents. It’s also Green Seal™ certified.
So next time you go on your ambitious painting project, look for YOLO.
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Apr 05
Yea, you misread that right…If you’ve been looking for a solid “take-over-the-world” platform, Husqvarna (the Swedish lawn-maintenance/dirtbike company) has got just the drone for you. These guys are autonomous AND solar powered, and can mow your lawn without being told.
“This will take Automower to the next level with higher performance and further reduced environmental impact…90% of Automower is recyclable, it eliminates the need for fertilizers, it is almost silent, has no exhaust emissions at all and delivers perfect results every time without you having to lift a finger.”
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Apr 04
Building on our post about Nick Foley’s Pear Light, we bring you the Candeloo Tooli portable lights. The Candeloos are a low light option perfect for the bedside. The Candeloo’s charging base is a smart charger which charges the Candeloo via induction charging so there are no wires. It’s the same concept as your Braun or Sonic Care toothbrush - it safely charges with magnets so there’s no risk of electrocution.
These ecofriendly lights last about 8 hours, have two different light settings and remains cool to the touch. All I hafta say is these would make an awesome, safe gift for any kid. It’s a portable nightlight!
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Apr 04
Yeup, got a flyer (*cough* spam) in my email today regarding green products at Costco (yes, the warehouse store that promotes buying 6 gallons of ketchup and to throw out 2.5 of those), and I was surprised to see that they had a selection of green (and quasi-green) products. Now, we’re not talking anything too revolutionary here, but it’s nice to see products that were once probably “alternatives” go mainstream.
One of the notable items here seem to be the outdoor furniture made from 100% recycled plastics. Sounds like a great application of green tech, and it looks nice too, not your standard white plastic chairs.
The other items that caught my eye were the variety of LED-lit products. It’s about time that people start realizing the power of the LED. A few years ago, the output of LED lights was laughable, now that the technology has improved, not only are they bright and durable, but they’re efficient (blah blah light hierarchy).
Lastly, (and my favorite) were the size big solar panels. They’re producing a good max power output at 246w, and most importantly, reasonably priced at $1700. The fact that these are even available at Costco, to me, means that there’s a lot of people interested in solar power, and it’s no longer a scary foreign technology to the general public.
Most people still consider green gadgets and furniture to be more exclusive and price-prohibitive. But at Greenwix, one of the things we’re here to promote is acceptable superior products that make more sense. I think that seeing these types of products at Costco certainly brings us closer to that end.
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Apr 02
I know we’ve covered many concepts lately so I’m happy to say that this light is available now. The MIMIC light from Haworth - a company dedicated to sustainability - is a futuristic light that runs on an 18 watt CFL. Loyal readers already know our lighting hierarchy, but for those who don’t know, check out our plasma light post.
The MIMIC also includes different lighting intensities which is sometimes hard to find in a CFL product. The UFO glowing ring you see around the light incorporates a touch sensor that lets you dim the flying saucer at will. Sure to make that cubicle more Earth and Mars friendly.
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Apr 02
These air filters by Mathieu Lehanneur has been making their rounds in green media like Good Magazine for their clever design. In Lehanneur’s design, a plant is enclosed in pyrex and aluminum. Through the use of a filter, ‘dirty’ air is brought into the system and then purified air is exhaled. I can’t tell if I like the concept or hate it.
Like It: If it is effective, then it will essentially be a sustainable air filter. As long as the plant inside is kept alive, there is nothing to plug in and no expensive filters to replace.
Hate It: It seems like a waste of materials which kind of makes it seem more “green hype” than “green hope” to me. My friend has tons of plants in his apartment. I’m sure they do more to filter the air than this tiny plant enclosed in a biodome.
Now it’s only a concept and a beautifully designed one at that but unless it can present some substantial data proving it’s effectiveness, I say open your windows and save your money.
Via BLDGBlog
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