Weed ‘Em and Reap is a light-hearted but informative introduction to the free bounty of wild foods in lawns and woods, prairies and pastures. Even if you have no intentions of brewing up a crock of dandelion wine or tossing a salad of sour dock and purslane, you will enjoy reading Roger Welsch’s adventures in… [Continue Reading]
Sunscreens Without Toxins or Nanoparticles
July 26, 2006 by 2 Comments
Conventional sunscreens have a number of ingredients that have been linked to hormone disruption in animal tests and are readily absorbed by skin. Some these ingredients include: parabens, benzophenone, homosalate and octyl-methoxycinnamate. Also, sunscreens containing nanoparticles have come under scrutiny because they may be harmful to human tissue. Nanoparticles are added because they make titanium… [Continue Reading]
Saab Unveils World’s First Biofuel Hybrid
July 20, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Saab has unveiled its automotive vision for a greener future at the British International Motor Show. The Swedish subsidiary of the embattled American automotive giant General Motors has already made a name as a leading maker of biofuel cars, which can run on any mixture between ordinary gas and E85, a fuel blend that contains… [Continue Reading]
Very Efficient: Vari-Cyclone Ceiling Fans
July 10, 2006 by 4 Comments
These “Vari-Cyclone” ceiling fans from FanWorks are perhaps the most efficient ceiling fans available. The fans utilize what Fanworks calls “Gossamer Wind” blade design technology, which is said to deliver 40% more air flow without any increase in power use. They also run on DC power, which also adds to their efficiency when off-grid power… [Continue Reading]
Chainless Bikes
June 21, 2006 by 19 Comments
Besides the wheel the invention of the chain is probably what made the modern bicycle possible but ironically it’s also the bike’s biggest downside. The chain usually needs a lot of maintenance and care to keep it functioning properly and of course there’s always the risk of pant legs or loose shoelaces getting caught. If… [Continue Reading]
Ultra-Bright Solar LED Spotlight
June 20, 2006 by 3 Comments
This durable spotlight comes with its own solar panel, and uses 16 LEDs to produce light. It can run for 12 hours on a single charge. It has a weathertight anodized aluminum housing, and impact-resistant hand-soldered circuitry. The result is a solar light that will perform year after year (many solar lights are meant to… [Continue Reading]
Airstream Basecamp by Nissan
June 19, 2006 by 3 Comments
Airstream partnered with Nissan Design America and tent-maker Kelty to produce a new lightweight multi-purpose hybrid called the Airstream Basecamp tent-trailer. Designed both with low cost and flexibility in mind, the Basecamp is meant for outdoor adventures rather than just another living room on wheels. Camper comes with tent extension to double the available living… [Continue Reading]
Airstream Living: Interior Design For Efficiency and Comfort
June 19, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Airstream trailers have become known for their sleek, classic design. Modern examples feature can feature high-end audio and video equipment. Going beyond simple remodelling, these trailers are made more efficient through additions of solar panels and more effective appliance (see the Airstream Life for more information). The authors of Airstream Living sought out restored, remodeled,… [Continue Reading]
Icelight: LED Desk Lamp
June 12, 2006 by 2 Comments
Here’s a new LED Desk Lamp from Koncept. It features 66 “super bright” LEDs. The IceLight is about as bright as a 40–60 watt incandescent bulb. A single bright white LED puts out about 1.7 lumens of light, so 66 of them produce about 112 lumens. This 112 lumens is focused in a 50-degree viewing… [Continue Reading]
6 in 1 Keyring Tool by Swiss Tech
June 5, 2006 by 1 Comment
At first glance, this keyring tool looks just like any other key. When you open it up, you’ll find that it’s actually 6 tools in 1. Here’s what it contains: straight knife blade a serrated cutting surface a micro-sized screwdriver a Phillips screwdriver an eyeglass screwdriver bottle opener The whole thing weighs in at only… [Continue Reading]
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