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Green tech isn’t waiting on the sidelines while the rest of the tech world progresses. Innovations are happening daily as scientists and visionaries search for ways to tap cleaner, sustainable energy sources. Some of the things that are coming out of those big, green-focused brains are nothing short of amazing, and the folks over at Inhabitat.com have put together a list of inspiring examples. Check out the highlights below:
- Remember when solar panels were big, ugly… panels? Well, now there is a transparent nano-particle spray that can generate energy across the surface area of an entire building — or the top of a car, or most anything else.
- Freaked out at the cost of building materials? There’s a 3D printer in development that can print entire stone buildings out of sand — at less cost and with less waste than Portland cement.
- What do you think about floor titles that convert the kinetic energy you expend walking into useable energy? Wouldn’t that be a neat way to power a subway system? What about mini-generators in the soles of your shoes? You know, to charge your cell phone or power some blinky lights while you run?
Me? I think this all sounds very, very cool. My one concern would be the energy needs and waste that would result from mass production of this kind of tech. After all, if you kill 10 fish in a pond just to catch one with a “humane” hook — next season will be rather slow, yes? (* /metaphorical-wisdom *)
What do you think about these green tech advancements?
6 Inspiring Examples of Groundbreaking Green Technology [Inhabitat.com]
Josh says:
Inhabitat’s examples are indeed cool. We cans ave a lot on electricity bills. In order not to waste anything, the agency must first test the efficiency of their project before manufacturing these needed materials.
December 14, 2010 — 1:58 pm
Bobby Travis says:
Absolutely agreed. There is also the question of the environmental impact of the manufacture and disposal of the products.
December 15, 2010 — 2:35 pm
Josh says:
Yes, the agency should also look on environmental concerns because manufacturing massive solar power materials may somehow create environmental destruction.
December 16, 2010 — 12:20 pm