Bamboo is an excellent sustainable material because it grows quickly, is durable and relatively easy to grow. Because of it’s sustainability, we have seen a flood of different things made out of bamboo like towels, sheets, iPod/iPhone cases, furniture, rugs, etc. Later this year we will be seeing a new Android phone packed into a bamboo shell. No this isn’t a case that fits over the phone, it is the phone itself.
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Congress stops enforcement of new light bulb standards hurting American manufacturers
You have to love it. Congress in all of its wisdom decided to postpone the enforcement of the new 100 W light bulb standards until next September. The legislation was passed in 2007 and signed into law by President George W. Bush. American light bulb manufacturers supported the legislation and have spent millions on new equipment to produce light bulbs that will meet the new standards. Congresses ban on enforcement opens the door for inferior foreign light bulbs to make a huge killing over the next nine months.
ReVend Recycling and Repant make getting rid of batteries and light bulbs easy
Just about everyone knows that tossing light bulbs, especially CFLs, and batteries into the trash is a no-no. Batteries and light bulbs have dangerous elements that need to be disposed of properly. Throwing burned out CFL light bulbs in the trash can break them releasing dangerous mercury vapors that can damage you and your pets. ReVend Recycling has come up with an easy way to dispose of all of that hazardous waste while giving you a little something in return.
Give light this Christmas with Nokero
Nokero makes a number of affordable solar products that would make great gifts for people on your Christmas list. The company also gives you a way to give light as a gift to those in need.
The solar powered mPowerPad charges your gadgets and lights your way
But wait it does so much more! This device almost belongs in an infomercial. It might actually take an infomercial to explain how it works and everything it does.
Seiko’s new EPD digital watch combines active matrix technology with E-ink
E-Ink technology is used primarily in ereaders because it provides a paper-like reading experience and uses very little power. Seiko has taken that technology and has incorporated into a new digital watch that it is calling the Active Matrix EPD. Since this watch will be available for Christmas holidays, it bears a quick look at its gift potential.
New graphite foam from ORNL improves LED lifespan
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has developed a graphite foam that “passively cools” components used in LED Lamps giving them longer life spans. That’s good news for the customers of LED North America who just licensed the technology from ORNL.
OLED TVs are closer than you think
One of the most energy efficient displays on the market to day is the organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. It requires very little electricity while providing a vibrant display, at least on current smart phones. DuPont has developed a new manufacturing process that will allow OLED displays to be manufactured more cheaply for large TVs.