It's about time CFL bulbs had a makeover. Aside from the incandescent war being waged by a newspaper that has a bit of a thing about eco-bulbs, they're not doing themselves any favours by being so downright plain. Hulger hasn’t tried to tackle those who fear for the future of their dimmer switches, … [Read more...]
Cardboard vacuum cleaner? Neat idea
I'll be honest, I thought nothing could tear my love away from my darling Henry vacuum, but my mind may have just been changed by this new product from Vax. Student Jake Tyler designed the world's first cardboard vacuum cleaner as part of his final year degree project after working with Vax under … [Read more...]
How to green your website
The aviation industry gets a bit of a bum rap when it comes to energy consumption. OK, it's hardly the poster child for energy efficiency, but there are other industries out there guzzling power without a care in the world. The tech industry for example. Now, it's not gone unnoticed that web … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly iPad and iPhone cases
A few months ago we did a round-up of the latest iPad covers and cases in anticipation of its UK release. At the time choice was extremely limited, but we're now inundated with options, matching the variety available to the iPhone. Happily, there are also a few eco-friendly options available. One … [Read more...]
How to make reusable microfibre baby wipes
Call me a total nerdlinger, but I can't resist a microfibre cloth (aka e-cloths). And being something of an eco-bore, I'm trying to assuage my guilt about procreating (possibly the single worst thing we can all do for the environment) by reducing the little one's huge carbon footprint. You can … [Read more...]
RSS
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest