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Nest; a thermostat that is all about fun, convenience and flexibility
by: Mirjam Visser, 2012-01-31 09:23:57 UTC
technology that’s simple, fresh and helpful! The Nest™ Learning Thermostat™ programs itself in a week and adjusts itself to the schedule of the people in the house/office, to keep them comfortable and save energy. This product is all about adding value …
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European Green TV 2011/2012
by: Mirjam Visser, 2012-01-26 05:43:19 UTC
Philips Econova 46PFL6806 ECO Smart LED TV was awarded European Green TV 2011-2012. The EISA judging panel noted: “In its quest for energy efficiency, the Philips Econova ECO Smart LED TV reaches a power consumption of just 56 Watts in standard-mode, outperforming …
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Ceramic tiles out of 50% recycled material
by: Mirjam Visser, 2012-01-20 11:00:17 UTC
Arenaleaf is a ceramic tile manufactured out of 50% recycled material. It is based on modern interpretations of traditional Japanese building methods. The material recalls falling Autumn leaves, SlitBeet catches light like trees in the wind, and Premium …
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Sustainable dancefloor creates energy
by: Mirjam Visser, 2012-01-13 13:52:27 UTC
I visited a lecture of Daan Roosengaarde in Shanghai, he was showing his interactive art/products which are, very often also sustainable. Above all they are lot’s of fun and intriguing. Studio Roosegaarde developed for the Sustainable Dance Club in Rotterdam …
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A Sustainable Cooking Solution
by: Mirjam Visser, 2012-01-04 09:10:40 UTC
Since the independence of Namibia in 1990, logging of trees is restricted due to the sensitivity of ecosystems and woodlands. Trees are harder and harder to find, people are spending hours to find wood for the day and they even have to dig for root systems …
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Ceramic box cutter prevents accidents
by: Mirjam Visser, 2011-12-29 17:13:45 UTC
The first ceramic box cutter in the world. It is designed to reduce injuries on the workfloor. It’s handle is anti-slip, easy to hold and protects the hand from being cut because it wraps around the hand. The handle is shaped like a hook so that the knife …
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Air/water heat pump
by: Mirjam Visser, 2011-12-22 08:09:46 UTC
The new Vitocal 300-A is the first air/water heat pump with Digital Scroll Technology and electronic bi-flow expansion valve. This enables high annual performance factors up to 3.7 (to EN 14511) to be achieved, resulting in a significant reduction in operating …
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Re-useable waterbottle with filter
by: Mirjam Visser, 2011-12-18 08:00:57 UTC
Rusty Allen designed a great water bottle; re-usable, easy to fill due to the big fill opening, easy to carry on a finger, a mouthpiece that fits the mouth and lips, the bottle is made of clear plastic so you can see how much is still left in. It even looks …
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Lightweight lampshade with LED
by: Mirjam Visser, 2011-12-04 11:46:36 UTC
Designed by Bertjan Pot and introduced in the Moooi collection in 2002, the Random Light has become a best seller right from the beginning. It transmit a feeling of simplicity, softness , lightness and a touch of magic in contemporary style. The lamp comes …
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Extracting copper from waste ashes
by: Mirjam Visser, 2011-11-27 17:38:29 UTC
Copper is getting rare and within 20 years the resources are finished, sooner then oil. Incinerator ashes contain more copper then copper ore which till recently was not recovered. The ashes are used as material to give height in construction of highways …

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