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SoliCharger Rocks Tunes While Recharging

Nov 23, 2011 11:00PM

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DIY Solar Charger Meets Standard Briefcase

Nov 18, 2011 12:00AM

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Phix - an all-natural, organic and vegan energy drink

Nov 16, 2011 2:18PM

Designed as a pick-me-up solution that’s all natural and made with organic ingredients by a team of leading naturopathic physicians and licensed dietitians to enhance the body’s natural he...


NBCUniversal GREEN is UNIVERSAL - $100 Gift Card Giveaway

Nov 16, 2011 2:16PM

Do you volunteer for your local beach clean-up, pick-up trash on the street, donate electronics to a nonprofit, donate books to your local library, compost organic waste instead of throwing it in the ...


98% of Smart Meters in North America to be Covered by a Meter Data Management System by 2018

Nov 04, 2011 8:42PM

Meter data management (MDM) systems are software systems that accept data from utility meters, validate those data, and make the data available in many applications. Historically, MDM systems collect...


Cynical Eye on Sprint's ECO-commitment

Oct 20, 2011 6:43PM

Recently, I stumbled across a stat that surprised me. Sprint ranked #6 on Newsweek’s 2010 list of the 500 greenest “big companies” in America. (Click here for the methodology.) Consi...


Smart Utilities are Embracing Social Media as a Key Part of their Customer Engagement Strategies

Oct 18, 2011 4:53PM

As in other industries, social media has begun to penetrate many utility companies in recent years. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, company blogs and other forms of social media offer a degree of inter...


Natural beauty care for skin and hair

Oct 17, 2011 4:10PM

A personal time-out with Whole Living (formerly, Body + Soul) … early this morning I was catching up with the October issue and got a sneak peek at November.


Knitted wine bottle vase cover

Oct 17, 2011 4:03PM

Here’s a stylish way to transform, and re-use a wine bottle. Hand-knitted by Dutch designer Erica Hogenbirk, the Bloom vase cover is felted so it is soft, firm and slightly elastic. Each cover f...


VisionSpring: A Model TOMS Shoes Would be Wise to Adopt

Oct 17, 2011 3:09PM

The world of international development has so many buzzwords floating around, it's hard to know what is legitimate and what isn't. Over the past 10 years or so, the phrase "sustainable ...


The Ray solar charger features a suction cup design

Oct 11, 2011 10:10PM

“Ray” is solar charger for small electronic gadgets that features a unique suction cup design. Inventor Brandon Craven created “Ray” to provide a portable power source for ind...


Reclaimed vintage lockers repurposed into set of drawers

Oct 02, 2011 3:43PM

Ah, those nostalgic memories of stanky jock straps, muddy tube socks and the frightening prospect of tussling with the parallel bars...I digress. Designer Wes Bennett has an eye for upcycling. He buil...


Green halloween treat - EnviroKidz Organic Koala Crispy Rice Bars

Sep 27, 2011 8:47PM

Don’t be afraid … bag in hand and ready to dole out samples, we made our way to our 12-year-old nephew’s soccer game. Adults and kids alike gave these eco-friendly and healthy treat...


Vinyl Clock - sign of the times

Sep 27, 2011 8:31PM

A new spin when we recycle that vinyl … Some 45′s and 33 rpm’s become collectors’ items, others wind up in landfills. Here’s one that was upcycled and transformed into a...


Honeydrop - healthy teas sweetened with honey fight Colony Collapse Disorder

Sep 22, 2011 2:56PM

Honeydrop Beverages</a> is a healthy line of teas and juices powered by honey. The Brooklyn, NY-based company is a leading producer of natural teas and juices made with a spoonful of pure wi...


Dimplex's Air-Eau heat pumps offer variable water flow temperatures for maximum space heating comfort

Sep 19, 2011 6:38PM

Dimplex's new Air-Eau inverter-driven heat pumps offer market-leading energy efficiency and performance, low noise levels and easy installation. With outputs from 6-16kW, the range covers domesti...


Set sail with products made of upcycled sailcloth

Sep 16, 2011 8:20PM

There are some cool fashion and home decor products made from recycled sailcloth. Here are just a few personal faves:


Taking lunch on the road - sleek reusable meal

Sep 14, 2011 8:27PM

Take that hot lunch on the road in a classy reusable container. This nifty food container system is part of Black+Blum's updated product line. Each container of the two-pot canister has a waterti...


Custom designed eco friendly wedding rings

Sep 14, 2011 7:27PM

You’re probably already familiar with Brilliant Earth jewelers. They make jewelry with conflict-free diamonds, ethically sourced sapphires and eco-friendly precious metals.


Cleantech News Footnotes – July 25, 2011

Jul 26, 2011 2:56AM

Here at EarthTechling we spend a lot of time pouring through news feeds looking for interesting cleantech news items to highlight for you. We don’t get to all of it, just owing to the fact of th...


Solar Gadgets Galore Review Round Up

Jul 13, 2011 9:00PM

So many different types of solar gadgets have hit the market in the last year or so that we’ve found ourselves with a bulging box of solar gear that needs some review attention. Since these devi...


Solar Power Gadget Shopping Guide

Jul 11, 2011 7:54PM

We all like gadgets, right? Whether it is something you hook to your computer, put out in your yard or use to do this or that with, gadgets make life a little more enjoyable. Gadgets draw energy off t...


Voltaic Spark: 8-Watt Solar Powered Carrying Case for iPads and Other Gadgets

Jun 24, 2011 7:12PM


Hatsuden-Nabe Uses Heat to Charge Phones and Gadgets

Jun 15, 2011 4:33PM


New Eco-Charger Device Powers Everything

Jun 10, 2011 7:00PM

Electronic gadgets are great for travel but, as anyone who has taken a trip recently knows, along with with all those great gadgets comes a rat’s nest of charging adapters that take up valuable ...


Green Gadget Gifts For Father’s Day

Jun 09, 2011 10:14PM

Father’s Day is right around the corner, but there is still time to get dad something totally cool and totally green. Let’s face it, men love their gadgets and, as high-tech gifts go, gree...


Cork furnishings from Corque Design

May 10, 2011 7:17PM

The Portuguese design firm, Corque Design, creates innovative organically-shaped furnishings from renewable cork. (The cork tree’s fire-resistant bark regenerates and can be harvested every 10 y...


Eton soulra xl iPod speaker dock packs a bigger sound & solar punch

May 09, 2011 7:47PM

Eton has created a beefier brother to its original Soulra iPod speaker dock for those seeking a bigger audio experience. The new Soulra XL – now available for pre-order – delivers twice th...


Terra dolce: a tried and true green product review

May 03, 2011 4:03PM

As a big believer in exfoliants to help keep skin nice and smooth, I could hardly wait to dive in and try Terra Dolce's Floridian body scrub. After just one application in a half-filled tub (cons...


What it means to have a green stroller - a green product and a green lifestyle

May 02, 2011 4:58AM

For parents who are trying to set an example for their new baby, going green is the way to go. Not only are you helping the environment by supporting socially responsible companies, but you'...


Novothink Surge Solar Charger for iPod touch

Apr 22, 2011 3:43PM

This carrying case includes state-of-the-art solar panels that fit right in your pocket. You can charge your iPod Touch anywhere you go. Whether you're running, hiking, biking or just laying on t...


Light catcher solar battery charger

Apr 21, 2011 4:11PM

What a great idea: The Light Catcher is a 2011 iF Cesign Concept Entry that turns the power of the sun into a reuseable AA or AAA battery.


The Earth Day Green Gadget List

Apr 20, 2011 9:00PM

With Earth Day only a few days away, we thought we would bring to you some of our favorite green gadgets that we believe are shining examples of the many ways we can celebrate our environment and have...


MIA solar flashlight and lamp

Apr 16, 2011 4:25AM

Solar powered flashlights have been the butt of many jokes in the past, but this technology means that you will never be left in the dark again, especially if you’re far away from any batteries....


Green Crafts at American Craft Council Atlanta

Mar 29, 2011 5:43PM

I was fortunate to score a free pass to this year's American Craft Council show in Atlanta, and of course my mission was to scope out the best of the eco-friendly crafts on show there to share ...


Public Solar Charger Juices Portables

Mar 26, 2011 5:00PM

Much has been made recently about electric vehicle charging stations and attendant public infrastructure–but what about all of our power-hungry gadgets? Sure, we won’t be stranded if they ...


Public Solar Charger Juices Portables

Mar 26, 2011 5:00PM

Much has been made recently about electric vehicle charging stations and attendant public infrastructure–but what about all of our power-hungry gadgets? Sure, we won’t be stranded if they ...


Earthquake preparedness: 10 eco friendly products & tips

Mar 22, 2011 4:16PM

Living on a fault line? Scenario: your town's been hit by an earthquake powerful enough to cut your power, disrupt communications and inhibit travel. Here are few products to put into your ear...


Five Eco-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Projects

Mar 08, 2011 7:23PM

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. If you've got party plans in the works, why not spice things up with a little bit of DIY action? By focusing on using eco-friendly materials, y...


Alternative home: recycled stiletto succulent planter

Mar 01, 2011 3:44PM

Their process: take one repurposed dominatrix-style stiletto, remove the top of the shoe, sand it, drill holes for drainage, and then plant with two succulents (graptopetalum). One a pinkish blush col...


New "Wireless" Electric Bicycle Can Charge Your iPhone

Feb 28, 2011 5:57PM

Daymak has a new, completely wireless (as in, no wires on the bike) bicycle you may want to check out. There is actually a tiny bit of wiring in the bike, but it is fully sealed in the bike's f...


Alternative home: outdoor solar security light

Feb 21, 2011 4:29PM

Save some money on electricity and shed some light on those hard to light outdoor areas like, driveways, patios and backyards with an off-grid, solar powered light like this Concept SL-100 solar power...


Rainperfect solar-powered rain barrel pump

Feb 17, 2011 9:25PM

RainPerfect is a solar-powered pump for use with rain barrels. The RainPerfect pump system enables homeowners to more fully utilize off-grid water harvested in rain barrels by providing enough pressur...


Alternative Medicine: Spoonk - a tried and true green product review

Feb 17, 2011 8:57PM

Spoonk Space is an acupressure massage mat. We received a freebie for the purposes of this review, put it to the test, and here’s what we found. It’s painfully cool.


Powertrekk fuel cell charger for small gadgets + devices

Feb 15, 2011 11:32PM

Soon to be released: A pocket-sized, portable small device charger that just needs a sip of H2O to instantly charge your battery power-sucking iPhone – nice. Swedish fuel cell technology company...


XPAL's solar egg small device solar charger needs less sunlight

Feb 15, 2011 11:14PM

XPAL, a company that specializes in rechargeable battery technology, and Invitation have announced the launching of the Solar Egg, a “high-performance, portable solar charger that operates in mo...


Kayu - Sustainably sourced accessories

Jan 29, 2011 8:21PM

Kayu markets eco-fashion accessories that both look great and make a difference. Through Kayu (meaning wood), designer and founder, Jamie Lim, endeavors to help artisans of developing countries preser...


Collapsible Solar Tree Concept: Gurdeep Sandhu

Jan 29, 2011 7:29PM

Space and energy are two commodities that will only increase, in both expensive and demand, as our population grows. This solar power concept from English designer Gurdeep Sandhu features solar panel ...


Energy (+ Money!) Saving Green Gift Guide

Jan 29, 2011 7:25PM

Give greener this year by gifting goods that will help the lucky ones on your holiday list save energy and money in the months to come. Take a closer look at five of our favorites below.


Hydroleaf: solar-powered rainwater capture & purification station

Jan 28, 2011 11:07PM

This futuristic public hydration station was conceptualized by Mostafa Bonakdar, a design student from that bastion of green tech innovation - Tehran, Iran. Rainwater captured on the Hydroleaf's ...


Super cool clocks made from recycled stuff

Jan 28, 2011 10:58PM

Pixelthis creates these stylish timepieces from an eclectic variety of recycled items, including: Apple keyboards, bike parts, old turntables, computer entrails, and a variety of magnetic tape reels....


Upcycled iPad cases, folios and sleeves

Jan 28, 2011 10:56PM

For those lucky enough to have found a new iPad in their Xmas stocking – here are a few snazzily designed iPad cases to keep that precious new device in pristine shape. These upcycled babies eac...


The house of marley to offer green electronics

Jan 28, 2011 10:48PM

Love, peace and sustainable electronics...This year's CES has seen the intro of the usual cavalcade of gadgets, gizmos and electronics. One that caught my eye was The House of Marley's new a...


Take your iPad off-grid with Voltaic's Spark solar case

Jan 28, 2011 10:43PM

Features: 8 Watts solar power - panels available in silver, charcoal or orange, 30 Watt hour battery with low and high-power USB ports (charge tablets faster). Charging cable with 5 standard adapters ...


CookUp200 collapsible solar grill

Jan 28, 2011 10:37PM

The COOKUP200 solar grill from the French company iD Cook, is a portable solar cooker that can be taken on the road and assembled in a few minutes - just add some sun and you're ready to cook. No...


Kinetic Energy Power Gadgets Guide

Jan 13, 2011 11:55PM

Kinetic energy–from the Greek word kinesis, meaning motion–is energy supplied by moving things. Wind turbines make use of kinetic energy in the form of wind, while water-wheels and other f...


CES 2011: Low-Energy IR Remote

Jan 10, 2011 9:40PM

As more and more things around the house fall under our mechanical control, RF remotes gain in popularity. Just think about how Z-Wave is being used today. But the humble IR remote lives on for most o...


CES 2011: Idapt e1 Eco Universal Charger

Jan 08, 2011 3:31AM

It’s not solar, and heaven knows a lot of solar chargers showed up at the CES. But Idapt makes a big play that its new dual universal charger – which comes with a USB port and an interchan...


CES 2011: Control4 Gets Wolf, Sub-Zero

Jan 08, 2011 3:27AM

The high-end kitchen items from Sub-Zero and Wolf, are smartening up. Control4, which makes operating system for the smart home, announced a partnership with the brands, allowing Sub-Zero refrigerator...


CES 2011: Energizer Solar Product Line

Jan 08, 2011 3:18AM

Energizer came to Las Vegas with a broad range of gear to show. Solar-powered devices weren’t the items the company headlined, but the growth of the line was another indicator of how mainstream ...


CES 2011: Kodak Digital Picture Frame

Jan 08, 2011 3:13AM

Kodak is upping the ante on its Pulse digital frame, the one that has its own email address so you or your family and friends can zip the latest digital-snapshot gem right to it. In time for the CES, ...


GM invests $5 million into wireless charging

Jan 07, 2011 12:40AM

General Motors has announced that it is investing $5 million in wireless charging as sales of its range-extended Chevrolet Volt car begin in the US. The US car giant has signed a commercial agreemen...


Solar Powered Airplane Sets UAV Records

Jan 06, 2011 10:15PM

The FAI has confirmed that the solar-powered Zephyr, the U.K.’s own HALE UAV has broken not one, not two, but three world’s records, giving it the nickname, ”the eternal plane.&rdquo...


Salt Lake City Gets New Solar Map Tool

Jan 06, 2011 9:49PM

Critigen, a global technology consulting firm, has developed solar maps of San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles County, Anaheim (California) and Portland (Oregon). Now it has turned its sights to sun...


Lawn Beetle Collects Clippings, Not Dung

Jan 04, 2011 2:19AM

Here’s one beetle most of us would be happy to find in our lawns–the Lawn Beetle. This unique concept design by YunJin Chang of Seoul is a cute little automatic lawn mower equipped both to...


Solar Pants Charge Your Cell w/Style

Jan 02, 2011 5:58PM

The latest in solar chargers doesn’t fit in your purse, roll out of your backpack, or hook up to your bike. This solar charger is actually a pair of pants, and a rather spiffy pair at that.


Karpen's Pile: A Battery That Produces Energy Continuously Since 1950 Exists in Romanian Museum

Dec 27, 2010 5:22PM

The "Dimitrie Leonida" National Technical Museum from Romania hosts a weird kind of battery. Built by Vasile Karpen, the pile has been working uninterrupted for 60 years. "I admit it...


An Organic Lap Pillow Rest For Your iPad

Dec 11, 2010 4:33PM

If you’re one of those who has recently adopted an iPad or similar e-reader tablet, you may share Kyle Voltz’ former frustration at not being able to sit with your gizmo down and get the h...


Turnstile Concept Generates Office Power

Dec 11, 2010 3:41PM

Turnstile Concept Generates Office Power


MN103L: The Newest 32-Bit Microcomputer From Panasonic That Has Green Features

Nov 18, 2010 7:30PM

Panasonic has just announced a new type of 32-bit microcomputers specially built for saving power and for flexible designs. Their main achievement of Panasonic is a built-in flash memory, which is the...


Plogg Smart Plug Tracks Energy Usage

Nov 17, 2010 2:32PM

Even as smart plug start up ThinkEco was debuting its modlet smart plug for commercial installations, across the Atlantic UK based Energy Optimizers Limited (EOL) was announcing a new version of its s...


 
 
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