Top Inventions 2010: Green Energy

Deep Green Underwater Kite ( Deep Green, an underwater, energy producing kite is in the process of testing out their first prototype. Deep Green, a new type of tidal energy,  has potential to increase the tidal energy market by 80%. The project, run by Minesto, capitalizes on the fact that water is 800 times as dense as air giving a projected result of 500 kilowatts (with an effecient turbine that travels ten times the speed of the water it flies in). A prototype, one fourth the size of the actual, will be tested in 2011 in Northen Ireland.)



Almost Water-Less Washing Machine ( A new concept for a washing machine that uses small nylon beads to remove stains and 10% of the water of a regular wash. The concept, developed by Xeros Ltd., is intended to be put out in 2011 for commercial dry cleaning and laundy businesses across North America. The reusable nylon bead system could reduce the current 330 billion gallons of water a year (U.S.) used from washing machines and help consumers save on their water bills in the process. )

Eco-Cradle Natural Packaging ( Ecovative Design, located in Green Island, NY, has discovered a innovative way to build packaging that uses compostable byproducts. The material is not manufactured, it is grown. This new type of packaging materials is made from seed husks and mushrooms. Eco-Cradle, performing the same function as styrofoam, requires less energy to produce and can be thrown into your garden after use. A complete eco friendly product that does not compromise quality. )

Power Aware Cord ( This new type of power strip reveals to it's users the amount of energy being used. It does this by a cord that literally lights up bright based on the amount of current being used. The brighter the cord, the more energy is being used. This new project, a product of The Interactive Institute in Sweden, is designed to help cosumers increase awareness about energy and decrease consumption. )

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