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Nokero Solar-Powered Lightbulb Uses 200 Times Less Energy Than a Kerosene Lamp

Nokero, a Hong Kong-based company, has debuted the world's first solar-powered LED lightbulb. Costing $15, the Nokero N100 has kerosene lamps in its sights but, at $15 a pop (although that drops to $10 if you buy 48 or more) it's ...READ»

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Ecomat's Lego-like Sustainable Bricks Are Earthquake-Resistant Building Blocks of Life

On show in Milan last week were Ecomat's Lego-esque building bricks. They're made from sustainable materials, are earthquake-proof, and suitable for both permanent and temporary structures. Do you think the fact that some of the ...READ»

Paper House for Disaster Zones Makes 3 Little Pigs Jealous

Grandiosely titled The Universal World House, a new temporary home is being touted as a solution to homelessness and displaced persons in disaster areas around the world. And amazingly it's made of paper.Well, cellulose from recycled ...READ»