A new fleet of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks are being launched by Waste Management. This is the first time such trucks are being launched in Northwest Florida, and by 2013 end, there will be close to 30 trucks plying in Okaloosa County. CNG trucks will reduce greenhouse emissions for each vehicle by roughly 8000 gallons per year. … [Read more...]
Design for Eco-friendly Tanks Proposed by BAE Systems
February 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BAE Systems has proposed a design for hybrid-electric vehicles to replace the tanks currently in use by the US army. It aims to replace the 33 ton Bradley tank with a more fuel efficient 70 ton tank having a stronger armor, a bigger gun, and a capacity to hold 12 people, up from the Bradley’s current capacity of 9. … [Read more...]
Make a Style Statement with Tire Bags and Custom Canvas Bags
January 31, 2013 by Leave a Comment
LED Bulb – An Energy-efficient Replacement for Traditional Lights
January 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
All individuals, who use incandescent bulbs, would be happy to hear that the lighting industry has come up with an energy-efficient replacement for these bulbs, which is the LED bulb. In terms of appearance, these bulbs look similar to traditional incandescent bulbs, but they are priced higher than the latter. Since these bulbs are energy-efficient, they last for a longer period of time, and … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly Wedding Gowns – A Fashion Trend for 2013
January 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Eco-friendly fashion has gradually captivated the bridal market. Tara Lynn Scheidt, a designer of eco-friendly wedding gowns and a native of Long Island, states that over the years the market for eco friendly promotional items has increased drastically. As a matter of fact, many people enjoy using eco-friendly items. So this year is expected to be an exciting one for all the eco-friendly fashion … [Read more...]
Celebrities Promote Eco-Fashion and Custom Eco Bags
January 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Eco-fashion has been propagated by many celebrities in the past few years and this year, Bradley Cooper joined this list as well. Bradley Cooper wore a spectacular eco-friendly tux at this year's Golden Globe Awards and was appreciated for his sophisticated attire by all fashionistas. Some of the other celebrities that have supported eco-friendly attires on the red carpet in the past few years are … [Read more...]
Edible Cups That Will Help Reduce Waste Generation
January 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
With the increasing awareness of eco-friendly products, a small group of people have taken up the initiative to produce edible cups named Loliware. Food companies have become very particular about the materials that are used while packaging their food items, and have taken many steps to try and reduce their environmental footprint. Loliware is a perfect example of this; individuals can place their … [Read more...]
Cooking Oil Recycled as Biodiesel in Jacksonville
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To try and curb the dependence of people on fossil fuels, Metro-Rooter Plumbing and JEA in Jacksonville, Florida have decided to launch an initiative in which used cooking oil is going to be converted into biodiesel. This biodiesel can be used in automobiles such as trucks and cars and will help reduce the dependence of the people on fossil fuels, stated the spokesperson for JEA, Gerri Boyce. … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly Diapers in Pittsburgh
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
To help establish an eco-friendly market in the baby product industry, Changin' Time Laundry Services, a Pittsburgh based business has launched a new range of eco-friendly baby diaper services. These diapers are old-fashioned, as in parents are encouraged to use cloth materials as diapers for their children. Once the parents have a pile of cloth based diapers ready for disposal, they can have them … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly Battery Solutions
December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An interesting research pointed out that lithium based batteries can be made using eco-friendly ingredients. According to this research, purpurin, an extraction from the madder plant, can be used to make batteries. Purpurin is a substance that is extracted from the madder plant's roots. It is yellowish or reddish in color, and is also used to dye cloth. … [Read more...]