Eco Factor: Lighting system powered by solar cells. You might be having tens of emergency lighting systems and torches, but in case of a power failure, they are either hard to find or are mostly out of batteries. Solar-powered lights do well when it comes to charged batteries, but they too like othe...

Eco Factor: Energy-efficient computer from Apple. Computer manufacturers have been trying hard to reduce the power consumption of their systems without having any significant impact on the system’s performance. Undoubtedly, they’ve succeeded so far with the help of some ingenious chip manufactur...

Eco Factor: Long-tail multi-utility bikes. Cars have gradually evolved to the modern era where SUVs are more prevalent not just because of their practical uses, but mostly because of their overall appeal. With electric engines still not up to the task of powering cars at high speeds for a longer tim...

Eco Factor: Energy-efficient television from Toshiba. Flexible OLED screens have always shown their mettle whenever it comes to energy conservation. Toshiba has now thought of another use for flexible OLED screens, which can make them more useful than simply a futuristic billboard. The paper televis...

Eco Factor: Fighter plane cockpit created from recycled materials. The passion to fly a fighter plane rests in many people, but there are just a few as passionate as Raymond Wood, who has spent more than a thousand hours building the cockpit of an aircraft that played a key role in Britain’s fight...

Eco Factor: Structures created from recycled plastic bottles encourage youth to kick single use plastic water bottles. Drinking bottled water might keep you in good shape, but the millions of water bottles discarded every day in landfills are spoiling the shape of the environment. To encourage peopl...

Eco Factor: Study light powered by solar energy. Late to realize the importance of renewable energy in today’s world, Indian electronics firm BPL has launched a dependable study light for students studying in remote areas of the country. The light should do great for students pursuing professional...

6 LOCAL ROCK BANDS UNITE TO FIGHT LEUKEMIA Six local rock bands will perform to raise money for the Leukemia Research Foundation on February 21, 2009 at Subterranean  (2011 W. North Ave.), starting at 7 pm.  The 5th annual "Winter Wingding 2009" will feature some of Chicago's favorite band...

Eco Factor: Electric car recharging station generates electricity from renewable sources. Electric cars of the future will need to be quick both in speed and in the time they need to get recharged. Current technology allows a car to be recharged within a couple of hours. This, though quick for an el...

Eco Factor: Hot tubs made from natural wood. In this era of high-end hot tubs, where Jacuzzi rules the marketplace, SeaOtter WoodWorks has something more eco-friendly, which can cater to the needs of all eco-minded home owners. The company has launched hot tubs made from natural wood. Developed espe...