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Sunlight Powers Motorized Window Shades

Posted by Scott Tharler Tue Jan 3, 2012 09:19 AM ET | 0

A discreet, convenient, energy-saving solution that's environmentally friendly and maintenance-free. Read more

Top Tips from 2011 to Help Earth, Economy: Photos

Posted Fri Dec 2, 2011 06:46 AM ET | 0

Build jobs, save money, and do the planet good - easy ways to occupy 2012. Read more

Poo-Powered Glowing Bacteria Light Up the House

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Nov 28, 2011 02:23 PM ET | 0

Consider this: lights powered by bacteria that feed on the waste of homeowners. Gross or great? Read more

Poo-Powered Glowing Bacteria Light Up the House

Inflatable Solar Light is a Major DoGooder

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Nov 14, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

For every solar powered inflatable light sold, one is sent to a person in a disaster-stricken area. Read more

Inflatable Solar Light is a Major DoGooder

Live Inside a California Roll

Posted by Nic Halverson Wed Oct 12, 2011 04:59 PM ET | 0

An architect's energy-efficient design is ideal for desert landscapes and lovers of gateway sushi. Read more

Solar Homes With Style: Photos

Posted Wed Sep 28, 2011 10:04 AM ET | 0

College teams battle for greenest, cheapest, most comfortable homes on a budget. Read more

LED Desk Lamp Sports 4-Port USB Hub

Posted by Katherine Noyes Tue Jul 12, 2011 06:07 PM ET | 0

Energy savings and flexibility set this portable LED device apart. Read more

'100 Watt' LED Bulbs Lighting Up

Posted Wed May 18, 2011 01:35 PM ET | 0

Bulbs made from light-emitting diodes have an operational life of 100,000 hours, or 11 years of continuous operation. Read more

Radio Powered by Water Flow from Shower

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:08 AM ET | 0

Water flowing through the radio spins a micro turbine to create energy. Read more

Carnivorous Furniture Powered by Meat

Posted by Amy Dusto Fri Feb 11, 2011 07:43 AM ET | 0

Some design students are giving their creations a taste for flesh. Read more

Crowdsourced Design Wins Bid to Transform Tiny NYC Apartment

Posted by Amy Dusto Tue Feb 1, 2011 09:22 AM ET | 0

Called a jewel box with an ultra-low footprint, this 420 square-foot apartment has taken first place in a Treehugger contest. Read more

Adaptive Lighting Could Slash Electricity Bills

Posted by David Teeghman Wed Nov 24, 2010 09:39 AM ET | 0

A business card-size device monitors available light and makes adjusts as needed. Read more

Are Batteries Bad for the Environment?

Posted by Cristen Conger Wed Sep 15, 2010 11:36 AM ET | 0

Without an eco-friendlier alternative to batteries, recycling rechargeables is the best way consumers can prevent those heavy metals from leeching into the environment. Read more

Home Energy Could Be Reduced by 70 Percent

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:30 AM ET | 0

One crazy ambitious energy experiment aims to cut typical annual electrical bills of $1,240 to $390. Read more

Blue Jeans for Solar Panels

Posted by Teresa Shipley Tue Jul 6, 2010 05:06 PM ET | 0

Blue jean dye molecules have the potential to revolutionize the solar panel industry. Read more

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