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Eco & Sustainability

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Belgium Pedal-powered table charges devices in meetings

on May 10, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability

WeWatt’s modular WeBike table uses the power of its users to generate electricity for devices such as laptops and cell phones during meetings, as well as providing gentle exercise.

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United States Airborne windmills produce fifty percent more energy

on May 8, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability

Makani Power has created a tethered wind turbine that can generate power by flying aloft in large circles, much the way a kite does.

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United States Architectural panels help clean the air around them

on May 7, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability

Aluminium product manufacturer Alcoa has developed its Reynobond exterior panels with EcoClean, which are coated with chemicals that eradicate dirt and smells, as well as reducing smog.

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United States Product placement firm serves brands with an ethical agenda

on April 23, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability, Marketing & Advertising

Green Product Placement is a New York-based company that works on behalf of makers of eco-minded goods to ensure that their products become an integral part of the production design in a film, television program or web series.

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United States QR codes used to encourage citizens to adopt neighborhood trees

on April 12, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability, Government

The District of Columbia Department of Transportation’s Canopy Keepers project has hung QR codes on newly-planted trees in the state, enabling residents to easily sign up to care for them.

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Mexico In Mexico, scheme exchanges rubbish for fresh produce

on April 11, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability, Government

Launched in Mexico City, the government-led Mercado de Trueque is a barter service which offers fresh food in exchange for recyclable materials.

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United Arab Emirates ‘Film farming’ uses no soil and just one-tenth the water

on April 10, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability

With water efficiency in mind, Dubai-based Agricel recently launched a farming system that uses a film-like material instead of soil and allows farmers to use 90 percent less water.

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United States Luxury eco-toilet includes foot warmer and music system

on April 10, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability

New from Kohler, the Numi toilet is not only water-efficient, but it offers a raft of luxury features as well.

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France App connects consumers with discounts to reduce food waste

on March 23, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability, Food & Beverage

Zéro Gâchis aims to provide a platform for businesses to let consumers know in real-time when they have food reaching expiration, for sale at discounted rates.

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Portugal Crowdmanaged farm offers participants a share of the crop

on March 22, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability

Portugal-based MyFarm.com is offering would-be farmers the opportunity to help manage a plot online and receive a share of what is produced.

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