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Sustain-o-bin thanks you when you drop trash into it

Posted by DeshRaj on 18/11/2009

Designed and developed as a course project by the Industrial Design Center (IDC) students at IIT-Bombay, the Sustain-o-bin is an interactive dustbin with three sensors to follow people, to demarcate its boundaries and to acknowledge the good work...

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NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 is the vessel of the future

Posted by DeshRaj on 17/11/2009

With a reduced vessel weight and a minimal drag, supplementary deployment of fuel cells, solar panels and wind turbines, the concept NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 went on to bag the Japan Good Design Award 09 for its outstanding design and eco-credentials..

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From Sewage to Fuel and Other Biofuel Developments

Posted by Environmental Leader on 16/11/2009

A new process being developed at the University of Kansas aims to turn treated sewage into biofuel. Meanwhile, the Department of Energy and USDA are putting $24 million into research of other biomass and biofuel projects.At KU, researchers are testing a process by which microbes munch through tre ...

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US/South Korea: Obama Should Raise North Korea Rights Issues

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 16/11/2009

(New York) - President Barack Obama should take a strong stance on North Korean human rights issues during talks in South Korea on November 18 and 19, 2009, Human Rights Watch said today. Obama is scheduled to visit to discuss North Korea's nuclear capabilities and the US-South Korea Free Trad ...

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Panasonics new series of white goods uses sensors to save energy

Posted by AditiJ on 14/11/2009

Japans Panasonic Corp has unveiled its new range of white goods that come equipped with sensors to cut down on energy usage. Dubbed as Eco Navi, the sensor-driven, energy-saving function will curtail wasteful operations. Eco Navi has a...

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