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    Timeless Garden for a plant and a clock

    Posted on February 13, 2009 by shilpa

    Now here’s a great idea that will help you have a real green spot in your home, no spare batteries to charge and keep a watch of time. The Timeless Garden is a brilliant concept by designers Francesco Castiglione Morelli … Continue reading3 →

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    Win an eco-friendly Matt & Nat bag by tipping about ways to recycle plastic bottles

    Posted on February 7, 2009 by deepa

    Readers, it is time to take a break from reading about all the green products and technology on Greenlaunches. Spare a few minutes to churn out some interesting recycling ideas for used plastic bottles. Instead directing them to the landfills, … Continue reading3 →

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    A liter of Orange juice spawns triple carbon footprint than bottled water

    Posted on February 5, 2009 by deepa

    We have been harping about the plastic menace, thanks to the trend of quenching thirst with bottled water. Not many prefer to carry a bottle of water from home and opt for a bottle of water or juice of the … Continue reading3 →

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    Grab the chic Matt & Nat bags recycled out of plastic bottles

    Posted on February 4, 2009 by deepa

    Every time I sip from a bottle and chuck down a bin, I keep pondering about an alternative use of that plastic bottle. Think beyond using them only as a water bottle or sapling holder. Bags from are not only … Continue reading3 →

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    Power Plastic – Super flexible, see-through solar material of the green future

    Posted on January 30, 2009 by deepa

    As we turn to sun for powering up every possible thing on earth, latest innovative materials are being designed to reduce the cost and increase the efficiency. One such ingenious material on the horizon is Konarka’s Power Plastic. This super-light … Continue reading3 →

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    Eco-friendly Toy – Amphibian Rover sails on recycled plastic bottles

    Posted on January 28, 2009 by deepa

    These days, even the toys manufactured for kids are being ruled by the eco-wave. Makers are pushing the idea of recycling, especially with clear plastic bottles which are difficult to recycle. In order to educate the young generation to be … Continue reading3 →

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    Solarmer Energy creates efficient plastic solar cells for geeks on the go

    Posted on January 23, 2009 by deepa

    Fossil fuel energy comes with its share of limitations like exhaustive reserves, environment pollution and greenhouse gas effects. Hence the need for a alternative energy sources arise. Though silicon solar cells have been in the spotlight as a source of … Continue reading3 →

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    Toyota’s future hybrid cars will flaunt an Ecological Plastic interior

    Posted on December 19, 2008 by deepa

    It’s not only the hybrid engines that will lend a green tag to Toyota’s forthcoming eco-friendly car. Toyota Motor Corporation is also intending to put the Ecological Plastic in use in the interiors of the cars. Usage of such plant-derived, … Continue reading3 →

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    Plastic bottles recycled into life-saving jackets for Japan’s coast guards

    Posted on December 16, 2008 by deepa

    The Baywatch of Japan portrays a green image as it is reported that Regional Japan Coast Guard offices are resorting to life-saving jackets recycled out of discarded plastic bottles. Along with being easy on environment, such eco-friendly vests are undemanding … Continue reading3 →

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    Walt Disney’s eco-friendly movie to be premiered in an eco-friendly Pavilion

    Posted on November 18, 2008 by deepa

    A green dome to house the premier of a green cartoon! Since kids love to watch cartoon and learn a lot in process, Walt Disney has come up with an eco-friendly cartoon, Trilli. And to complement the premier of this … Continue reading3 →

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