Inspiration for a Brighter Future
March 27, 2016
Countries with little or no oil reserves are often drawn to alternative fuels or biofuels. These non-conventional fuels offer protection against fuel security issues that can occur in our frequently hostile world.
Additionally, biofuels produce less greenhouse gases than fossil fuels when burned.
You may be familiar with some common biofuels: Ethanol, Green Diesel, Jatropha and Soybean.
February 28, 2016
Do you remember when wind-up radios first hit the market in the 1990s?
They were certainly popular. But, they were also bulky and heavy.
I used to have one of the early Freeplay radios. It was great fun, but it involved far too much winding for my liking!
Twenty years later, technology has moved on in leaps and bounds. Wind-up radios are now cheap, lightweight and feature-packed.
A few months ago, I bought myself a $29.99 Duronic Apex. This is a radio, torch and alarm clock, that can be powered in three ways:
January 24, 2016
As regular readers of Eco Tech Daily will know, I’ve been fascinated by the rapid transformation of lightbulbs in recent years. (Please see my article 2015: The Year of the LED).
Not so long ago, consumers had only three options when choosing a lightbulb.
The traditional incandescent lightbulb. Which offered warm light, but suffered from short lifetimes and expensive running costs.
The halogen lightbulb. This improved on the technology used by incandescents, and offered smaller bulbs with high-intensity light. Halogen lightbulbs also had better energy-efficiency (i.e., were cheaper to run) than incandescents.
January 10, 2016
Meet ZAR: The world’s lightest and smartest electric scooter that fits in a backpack.
This innovative, environmentally-friendly scooter has surpassed its $50,000 target on crowdfunding site Kickstarter in just four days.
What’s the buzz all about?
January 2, 2016
I’ve always been fascinated by circular buildings.
Think of the elegance of lighthouses, and the robustness of round castle towers.
You’re probably familiar with famous circular buildings such as the Colosseum in Rome, the Royal Albert Hall in London and the Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles.
November 22, 2015
Hydrogen cars promise clean, green driving – but several factors could stop their mainstream adoption.
Firstly, a quick explanation of hydrogen cars.
They are sometimes referred to as Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV), and are cars powered exclusively by oxygen from the air and compressed hydrogen.
People tend to be amazed when they hear that hydrogen cars only emit water and heat from their tailpipes. And this is true – these cars emit no nasty pollutants whatsoever.
October 25, 2015
The company says it well: “Flat is the new round.”
The memobottle A6 is a reusable water bottle that, due to its unique design, allows it to fit comfortably into your computer case, handbag or pocket.
It’s made from food safe recycled plastic, which is both strong and leak proof.
August 21, 2015
This incredible video got me thinking.
Surely, the immense heat emanating from lava rivers could be captured and transformed into electricity?
The question can be answered in just three words – yes it can.
July 27, 2015
We are proud to announce that we are the latest organization to sign the Worldwide Charter for Fair International Commerce.
The charter was conceived by the International Businesses Standards Organization (IBSO).
They are a worldwide independent non-profit organization that creates, promotes and maintains evaluative and ethical standards for international market players and for the global business community at large.
July 24, 2015
Every time a vehicle brakes, energy is dissipated.
A US company believes this energy can be captured and used to power nearby equipment such as stop lights.