clothing

Power your cell phone while you walk

Scientists in Australia have developed clothing that's capable of charging electrical devices with the power generated by the wearer’s movements. Their first application is military (typical!) but they foresee other practical civilian ... More

Laura submitted 364 Days Ago, www.tfot.info
1 comments, Tags: energy, alternative energy, technology, (More)

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Old clothes, new life... turn your bridesmaid's dresses into home decor

Too often we forget that there's a trio of actions we can take to remove less from the environment. It's REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE. Reusing things is one of the harder parts of being a good eco-citizen in our consumerist culture where ... More

Jessyca submitted 361 Days Ago, www.latimes.com
1 comments, Tags: reuse, recycle, clothing, (More)

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TONIC fashion. Good for you, good for the planet. Pass it along.

A company that asks "What if?" A difference you can make with your purchasing power. TONIC takes 40% of its revenue and supports a cause that you pick. This season, they're planting 62,500 trees in North America, sending 7,500 orphans to ... More

tluvv submitted 340 Days Ago, www.tonicgen.com
1 comments, Tags: environment, poverty, education, (More)

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Microfiber that makes it's own electricity!

U.S. scientists have developed a microfiber fabric that generates its own electricity, making enough current to recharge a cell phone or ensure that a small MP3 music player never runs out of power. The nanogenerator takes advantage of ... More

Goodfelllow submitted 321 Days Ago, news.yahoo.com
1 comments, Tags: energy, clothing, sustainable technology, (More)

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