The Staber Washer is good washer if you are interested in saving electricity, water and detergent. It is the only top loading, horizontal-axis clothes washer made in the U.S. It operates in a similar way to an efficient front load washer, but you get top loading convenience. Compared to conventional vertical-axis agitator washers, the Staber… [Continue Reading]
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Marko Travel Toothbrush by Ohso
October 17, 2005 by 1 Comment
This Marko toothbrush by Ohso holds toothpaste in its handle, and dispenses it within its own bristles, making it a self-contained device for travelers. Last year we reviewed the “Clever Toothbrush” which was similar, but it was made out of plastic, and was not very durable. This toothbrush looks better — it’s composed of chrome… [Continue Reading]
Recycled Steel Fire Pit
June 5, 2005 by 7 Comments
Here’s another recycled creation from John T. Unger — it’s a fire pit made of 100% recycled steel, called the Great Bowl O’ Fire. The piece is a bit of a visual pun, because it is hand cut with a torch from decommissioned propane tanks! The heavy steel of the pit actually radiates heat like… [Continue Reading]
Recycled, Biodegradeable Footwear: Solemates
July 17, 2005 by 2 Comments
Made from recycled newsprint, these remarkable and disposable slippers cost less than 50 cents each. The color is natural and no bleaching agents/chemicals have been used — even the cord and the support tube are made from twisted unbleached paper.
Centrifugal Clothes Dryer: Spin-X
July 11, 2005 by 11 Comments
Drying clothes with centrifugal force is efficient and quick. The centrifugal dryer Spin-X rotates at 3300 RPM (revolutions per minute) — using 1420 G forces. Most washing machines only spin at 500 RPM. The dryer removes a quart of water from clothes using the same amount of energy a regular clothes dryer uses in the… [Continue Reading]
Red LEDs to Grow Lettuce
April 14, 2005 by 19 Comments
Apparently red LEDs are 60% more efficient than fluorescent light when growing vegetables hydroponically. According to IEEE Spectrum Online: Of all the colors of the rainbow, red is lettuce’s favorite. Chlorophyll, the electrochemical engine of photosynthesis, runs on red photons. So if you are growing the vegetable indoors in a factory, why waste energy on… [Continue Reading]
Rooftop Wind Turbine Prototype From Australia
June 27, 2007 by 32 Comments
Here’s an interesting wind turbine from an inventor in Perth, Australia. See the full press release over the fold..
The Stealth Toilet Uses Only 0.8 Gallons Per Flush
December 17, 2012 by 12 Comments
In the U.S., toilets account for 30% of indoor water use, but this is mostly due to their inefficient designs. So I was pleased to find the Stealth Ultra-High-Efficiency Toilet toilet by Niagara. This is probably the most water efficient flush toilet available for residential use. The Stealth (great name by the way) uses only 0.8 gallons… [Continue Reading]
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