Picture the first cars that were ever assembled, such as the Model T and what not. They look very different than the cars than the cars of today, right? I suppose that automobile design has a certain (for lack of a better word) evolution to it.

So let’s hit the fast forward button to see what the shape of cars will be in the future. I’m not certain what you were thinking, but I never would have come up with this. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that designer Ralph Tayler-Webb’s Halcyon car is ugly, I’m just saying that I wouldn’t have gone with such an indescribable, almost amorphous, shape.

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Ink cartridges get tossed in the trash plenty, so one Etsy seller decided to reuse those and turn them into a new form of technology.  These small lamps might not be bright enough to read by, but if you are going to spend the money for novelty lights, you might as well pick up ones that are recycled.  That way it’s a little more eco-friendly.  You won’t have to worry about safety concerns either, since the Etsy seller put all of the lamps through extensive testing to make sure that they are completely safe.

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The advantages of having a small solar panel are endless.  I know mine has saved my rear on numerous occasions. However, even though mine is one of the smaller ones out there and it collapses to an even smaller size, it’s still just a little too big.  I don’t like to have a lot of heavy items weighing down my purse and it does exactly that.  Something as small as a luggage tag and just as flexible would make things a lot easier.  Especially for the guys, at least I can stash my clunky solar charger in my purse.  There’s no way a guy could carry it in his pocket.  With this, it could easily slip into a larger sized pocket.

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Just when you thought that you’ve seen your fair share of USB flash drives, along comes a couple of Dutch companies, Hebbuzz BV and Pit Reclame, who are rolling out something unheard of till today – an unique, foldable and recyclable paper USB flash drive known as Boardy.

The paper USB flash drive is developed to match the increasing market demand for enviromental friendly products. The production is done in Europe to achive a low enviromental footprint. The paper USB flash drive can be used as an unique and powerful marketing tool. Compared to the traditional drives the paper USB drive has a large full color printable surface, weights only 2 grams and there is no need for additional packaging material. The paper USB flash drive is fully recyclable and available in all current memory capacities.

We wonder what happens when you leave this in your pants pocket and sent it to the laundry by accident. Will it shred into pieces just like regular tissue paper, leaving only the circuitry behind, or is it hardier than expected?

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Don’t have green fingers as every single plant that has gone through your hands inexplicably dies off sometime down the road regardless of how much love, care and attention you shower upon it? Things might take a turn for the better with the Power Plant Growing Machine.

A result of pioneering NASA technology this mains-powered box of magic lets you grow plants, all season, without soil. A nifty internal microjet system constantly sprays roots with super-oxygenated, nutrient rich water so crops grow bigger and stronger. All you do is add water to a special nutrient mix (included) and pour it over the spongy strip that sits below the brim of the Power Plant. Next, sow your seeds on the sponge, replace the lid, stick the whole shebang on the window sill, sit back and dream of Alan Titchmarsh. Once the shoots appear, maintenance is minimal. You can even use the Power Plant to grow flowers.

This green growing machine can be used over and over again, making the £34.95 asking price pretty much a bargain considering the virtually unlimited use down the road. Perfect for folks who’ve always wanted a budding garden but never quite had the talent to match their ambition.

With the SodaStream Soda Kit, soft drink fans can save 75% by making their own Pop.

If you knew anything about me, you’d know that I should probably have stock in Coca Cola since I drink so much of the stuff. I know, I know, worst thing for me. But it’s the one vice I allow myself. Considering a can of Diet Coke can run you over a buck these days, the cost can not only add up, but it’s one of the largest profit margins there is in the snack world next to popcorn. So, how can you lower your costs and still get your soda pop fix? Look no further than SodaStream.

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While you’re out traveling, especially if it’s in the great outdoors, your gadgets don’t always get the charge they really need.  Which makes having a solar panel around extremely helpful.  Well with this, not only would you have a way to charge your gadgets, but something to store them in as well.  Be it while you’re out camping or just going from work to home, this would make things a little more convenient and not to mention eco-friendly.

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It might seem odd for someone to design a household product after an onion, especially a product that is meant to sanitize the interior of your home.  However, that’s just what one designer, Yun Li, did.  As to what possessed them to create an onion shaped UV light, I have no idea.  No matter what the shape of the gadget though, it will sanitize your home.  The best part is that it does this in an eco-friendly manner, which is always a bonus.

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