With so many products being made out of plastic, it seems inevitable that when us humans are done with said products, we toss them. They, in turn, end up in the landfill or washed ashore on some poor, polluted beach. Three friends, Charles Duffy, William Gubbins, and Billy Turvey, got together to come up with a way of communicating the […]
Shoes Made From Plastic Waste
Remote Selfies Control
The Muku Shuttr is a Bluetooth remote control enabling cellphone and tablet users to take the perfect self-portrait or group photo. Shipping from September 2013 and priced at USD 39, the Hong Kong-designed device is compatible with a range of iOS, LG and Samsung cellphones. Premium, sturdy build quality in a sleek, durable and portable design. Take great selfies, group photos and videos […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 191
Top stories in the latest BIZNESS! Newsletter:
– Cola 2nd Lives
– House Printing
– Sustainable Water Kettle
– Scribble Colour Pen
– Sprayable Energy
– Super Fast Nano Particles Charging
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High Protein Chips
Six Foods has created a brand of chips made from crickets that could make insect meat palatable for the western world. The brainchild of three Harvard graduates — Laura D’Asaro, Rose Wang and Meryl Natow — the startup’s first product is Chirps, a gluten-free, natural, low fat chip. Instead of the usual potato or corn, Chirps are created from a […]
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics And Their Different Realizations
Building-integrated photovoltaics are a recent progress made in the area of solar panels. The basic principle is to integrate them in the façade, but also in the skylights and in the roof so that they become a part of the building. On the one hand, the photovoltaic modules fulfill the normal function of glass in terms of isolating the building […]
Infinite Light for Rural Populace
Around the world, there are lots of rural households which do not have access to electricity and its implications are worrying. Upon nightfall, many families are forced to use kerosene lamps, spending approximately 25% of their weekly budgets to light them. Along with its cost, it also increases the risk of fire and causes harmful smoke. In this sense, infinite […]
Creative Pet Feeder
True to its name, PetsForPets is a pet feeder specialized for cats, dogs and birds. It is composed of waste PET bottles integrated into the main plastic structure. Serving as a sustainable simple food reservoir and a water tank depending simply on Torricelli’s law , waste bottles of 5 Lt and a 1,5 Lt are positioned upside down to complete […]
Super Fast Nano Particles Charging
StoreDot’s technology for energy storage can be applied in batteries for mobile devices, providing a sustainable solution that can replace lithium-ion batteries. Due to the size of StoreDot nanodots, the electrode capacitance is increased, resulting in next-generation batteries and super-capacitors that can be fully charged in minutes rather than hours. Nanodots are bio-organic peptide molecules that change the rules of […]
Explora Smartphone Rental Service in the US
Founded and run by travel enthusiasts, Explora smartphone rental service aims to improve the experience of travellers by making mobile telecommunication and connectivity ubiquitous, cost effective and convenient – all for $8.00 per day. Delivered directly to your hotel or residential address, Explora will be waiting for you when you arrive. Returns are just as simple with the enclosed pre-paid return envelope. […]
Bamboo Compact Charger in the Kitchen
Bamboo Compact smart assistant workstation in bamboo docks and charges your tablet or smartphone while you cook up your favorite dishes. It neatly cradles your devices, cookbooks and utensils in beautiful eco-friendly bamboo. With its ingenious cable management system, it keeps all charging wires out of site and clear of your work area. The integrated adjustable ball system provides the […]