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April 25 to May 1, 2005
Super-strong flip flops, developed by surfers: http://www.meta
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April 18 to 24, 2005
And despite the arrival of
efficient
electric cars, large manufacturers have discontinued their production...
Ecologically responsible hostels can be
efficient
and beautiful (and a source of income and workers for organic farms)...
April 11 to 17, 2005
Here's more details on how the bus was retrofit with energy-
efficient
, sustainable materials and technology...
efficient
hydroponic growing - did you know that clorophyll runs on red light? Lettuce matures three times faster when growing under red LEDs, which also cut electric bills by 60%...
Hey, developers - check out the Green Building Products directory: http://www.meta
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April 4 to 10, 2005
Low-power FM (LPFM) radio, devised by the FCC to provide an alternative to corporate-centric radio, is now being dominated by Christian radio networks, effectively limiting the diversity of loca...
March 28 to April 3, 2005
Meanwhile, "Sales of energy-
efficient
Japanese cars soar in U.S."...
This new book provides a visual guide to sprawl: http://www.meta
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efficient
.htm...
March 21 to 27, 2005
At last, "rising gas prices threaten viability of biggest SUV sales". Note that many Americans are still buying in
efficient
vehicles and driving them farther to boot...
February 21 to 27, 2005
New super-cool solar roof tiles blend invisibly into housetops. Let's see these around town! http://www.meta
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/archives/independent-power/new-solar-tiles-introduced.htm...
February 14 to 20, 2005
Chloroflourocarbon-free expanded polystyrene housing can withstand the worst earthquakes recorded and is energy-
efficient
too...
January 17 to 23, 2005
A new solar hot water heater is 30 to 40% more
efficient
than flat plate solar systems...
January 10 to 16, 2005
The new 555-seat Airbus A380 is the world's biggest airliner ever built. And it's more fuel
efficient
than your car...
Unfortunately, it looks like the GM power train in Hawaii's new hybrid buses is not quite as fuel
efficient
as promised...
January 1 to 9, 2005
The genome of a pollution-eating bacterium has been decoded, leading to more
efficient
garbage-eating biotools...
Has Somender Singh, a mechanic from India, developed an invention that makes conventional engines 20% more fuel
efficient
...
For the ultra-sustainable lifestyle, refer to http://www.meta
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efficient
/archives/book-reviews/using-urine-to-grow-plants.htm...
December 13 to 19, 2004
Researchers find a new
efficient
way to convert water into hydrogen by using high temperature...
Precast concrete walls that use recycled material and are up to 50% more energy
efficient
than regular walls...
100% corn-based packaging now in use: http://www.meta
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November 8 to 14, 2004
Scientists have created the "photocapacitor", a more
efficient
solar cell/battery combination...
The first 15-minute charger that will recharge any NiMH battery: http://www.meta
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.com/meta
efficient
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November 1 to 7, 2004
Healthy Clothing http://www.meta
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October 25 to 31, 2004
The first spring water to be packaged in a compostable bottle. We need more biodegradable packaging...
Sustainable flooring made with cork and bamboo: http://www.meta
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.com/meta
efficient
/archives/flooring/expanko-regenerative-flooring.htm...
October 18 to 24, 2004
The first 100% solar-powered winery: http://www.reactual.com/meta
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October 11 to 17, 2004
Transparent ventilator bricks keep 85% of noise out: http://www.reactual.com/meta
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Crate & Barrel switches to "Geami", a new tissue-based biodegradable, recyclable,
efficient
packing material...
September 27 to October 3, 2004
Suburbia is a health hazard - a new study has found that not only are people less healthy due to overdependence on cars, but from a community design perspective, it's a very in
efficient
way to live...
September 20 to 26, 2004
A new permanent coating prevents glass from fogging up and can make solar cells more
efficient
...
August 30 to September 5, 2004
Are you an in
efficient
hypertasker? Workplace pressures, inadequate tools cause stress. I say this is a technology problem, not a brain problem...
August 8 to 14, 2004
What to do about the War Memorial/Natatorium on Kaimana Beach, an unlabeled hazardous collapsing eyesore that's confused tourists and annoyed locals for 25 years? The one that will cost untol...
July 19 to 25, 2004
A very cool design concept - the circular printer. It's
efficient
, fast, and small...
July 5 to 11, 2004
Genetic algorithms can help evolve a faster, more
efficient
Internet...
May 17 to 23, 2004
Rupert Murdoch's first commercial waste-to-oil plant launched and makes 200 barrels a day from the turkey processing plant next door. It's 80%
efficient
and runs on its own energy...
May 10 to 16, 2004
In 18 months Kaufmann designed six versions of her prefab "Glidehouse", making use of recyclable, energy-
efficient
materials. It's designed to accommodate solar panels and looks and feels like ...
February 23 to 29, 2004
An HP study of the transmission of ideas via blogs (online journals), with visuals. For future research: How is the spreading of ideas like the transmission of virii? Can one reliably predict the mos...
February 9 to 15, 2004
Can technology save us from the future oil crash? "Researchers say they have produced hydrogen from ethanol in a prototype reactor small enough and
efficient
enough to heat small homes and powe...
February 2 to 8, 2004
Make an
efficient
, cheap camping stove out of aluminum cans...
December 22 to 28, 2003
A new electric "in-wheel" engine can make vehicles up to 50 percent more
efficient
and is being tested on a city bus in the Netherlands...
November 10 to 16, 2003
A study of the Web sites of the ten presidential candidates found that most violated speed and accessibility guidelines. The worst offender with the most code-bloated, in
efficient
, inaccessible We...
August 4, 2003
It is official U.S. policy to encourage people to buy larger, less
efficient
cars: "The Senate rejected a proposal to require a sharp increase in automobile fuel economy Tuesday after concerns wer...