Posts Tagged ‘recycling’
1986 Motorcycle Modded to Sport an Electric Engine
Sunday, June 28, 2009 0:48 No Comments
Geoff Bjorgan is the inventor of this amazing “green” motorcycle. He successfully converted a 1986 Honda motorcycle into a 120 lbs electric, pedal-assist bike. “I was more concerned with look than function,” Bjorgan told Autopia. “The bike is heavy, definitely a flatlander, but it cruises at 21 mph so I’m happy.”
How to build a recycled solar powered stove
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 7:02 No Comments
For the beginning i want to tell you that you can build a solar powered stove without spending a penny. This invention is a combination of alternative energy and recycling. The maker used CD’s, used a discarded 62 inch satellite dish and other materials founded in the yard.
Volkswagen Golf VI contains 40% recycled materials
Friday, February 27, 2009 5:35 No CommentsVolkswagen Golf contains 527 kilograms of recycled materials. Companies like Volkswagen and SiCON have developed a method for treating materials to be used effectively to a car building. With this method, over 85% of a car can be recycled. Thus, Volkswagen Golf VI contains about 527 kilograms of recycled materials, of which 501 kg represents [...]
Did You Know That…
Saturday, January 3, 2009 8:18 No Comments…an European uses about ten times more fuel and more energy than an inhabitant from a developing country? We are the ones who produce three times more waste. … Fossil fuels – coal, oil and gas – still represents 80% of the energy used throughout the world? … If we could save 20% of energy [...]
A New Material Made From Recycled Plastic Could Replace Steal
Friday, October 24, 2008 0:22 No CommentsA Uk company has invented a new type of material named i-pas, that could replace concrete timber and steel. What is amazing is that this material is made from recycled plastic. Except for thermoset and PVC, i-plas can make use of any type of plastic waste. The i-pas company, called exactly like the material, said [...]
