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Eco Factor: Photo luminescent material embedded inside a mirror. For many power failures, a dark washroom is synonymous to peeing under a streetlight. To keep your privacy intact Sotirios Papadopoulos has developed a light-emitting mirror, which creates a glowing effect when the lights go out. The ELI (Eco Light Inside) is based on a photo luminescent material that is embedded inside read more »
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Eco Factor: Soundproof barrier for Amsterdam Airport allows algae cultivation. The “Create a Barrier of Silence” design competition hosted by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has been won by an innovative noise-reduction facility developed by Toine Van Goethem. Dubbed the Ecobarrier, the design got appreciation because of its simplicity and innovative character. read more »
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Eco Factor: Solar-powered LED lights for multiple uses. Industrial designer Robert Lipinski, the designer of solar street lights we showcased on EcoFriend earlier, is currently installing solar lights manufactured by Italian manufacturer Luceplan on the pathways of a park in Mali. The lights known as “Sky” have been designed by Alfredo Häberli and rely on the energy of the sun to pow read more »
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Eco Factor: Watch charged with kinetic energy lowers carbon footprint with a built-in CO2 scrubber. Industrial designer David Keith, along with his team of researchers, has designed a stylish watch that does more than just tell you the time. The watch powered by the movement of the hand is designed with a built-in CO2 scrubber that tries to make you a carbon neutral person... read more »
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