If your like me and your tired of spending money on batteries for yet another remote control, then the “Shake Control” is the device for you.

As indicated by its name, this remote control is powered by simply shaking the remote control. When the remote control is shaken, electromagnetic induction generates a 20-30mA current. Shaking the controller not only generates electricity but also controls the channels, on/off switch, the volume and other menus.

I am well known as the “zapper” in my house because of my rapid channel changing. Based on the amount of shaking I will have to do to change the channels, I expect that this device will add a lot of muscle to my arms.
Specifications

• Eco friendly, green concept
• Batteries: none
• Power: generated by a moving magnet within a coil
• Designers: Lee Sung Hoon, Kang Sooyeon, Cho Eun Bee, Lee Junehwa and Kim Jean
• Availability: unknown, concept design
• Size: Unknown
• Weight: Unknown

Shake Remote control

Paper or plastic?  Most green activists would say neither but, most stores only provide plastic.  We now use reusable grocery tote bags whenever possible but, we still wind up collecting plastic bags over time.  The Simplehuman KT1000 Grocery Bag Holder is a great way to store and recycle these bags in an attractive way.  It easily mounts on a wall or inside of a shelf for quick and easy access, while storing up to 30 standard plastic grocery bags.  Made of stainless steel to match the high end kitchens of today.  Simple to use too…  Just place used bags in the top and when ready to recycle, just pull from the bottom.  If you are going to use plastic bags, also check out the One Trip Grip Bag Holder to help you carry those heavy groceries.

Highlights:

simplehuman KT1000 Grocery Bag Holder

Packing for a camping trip some times can be tedious, especially if you have a small vehicle.

The Light Cap 200, is a small compact cap that fits on standard 2.25″ bottles, turning them into solar powered lamps. It is totally safe and only requires 2.6 ounces of water (along with some sun) to work.

Specifications

• Fits all standard 2.25” diameter bottles
• Weighs just 2.6 ounces
• Safe, tough, fully sealed light system
• Daylight sensor turns it off automatically
• Swivel retaining ring for carrying and hanging
• Four Super-Bright white LEDs
• Can be used as a solar flashlight
• Safe, long-lasting, internal NiMH battery
• High output solar panel charges fast
• Totally sealed, waterproof switch
• Leak-proof internal O-ring for tight seal

SolLight Lightcap 200 Water flashlight

Once again as summer approaches, the prices of gas are starting to sky rocket up. One day, we will all be able to laugh at the gas gouging companies that seem to take advantage of the population.

Guy Negre, president of “MDI group”, a company that has the first car to run on compressed air. It is anticipated that it will go on sale in France next year, boasting “zero pollution” and a cheaper alternative to today’s gas consuming vehicles.

The car’s engine uses pressurized air to turn the pistons. The engine only emits fresh air out of the “frozen” exhaust pipe. Monsieur Negre and the MDI group have also created other vehicles including the CityCAT and OneCAT’s. The only thing I can add to this is, I can’t wait the day.

Specifications

• Dimensions Length 2.65 m x Width 1.62 M x Height 1.66 m
• Weight 730 pounds
• Travel 93 miles/hour
• Number of Seats 3
• Inventor Guy Negre
• Airbag, air conditioning, ABS, 3 seats
• Max speed 110km/h; Dual-energy2 125km/h; Dual-energy4 140 km/h
• Co2 emission in urban use 0 g/km
• Approximate price 9200 Euros

MiniCAT

Are you looking for a great small car that will save you on the fuel expenses but yet small enough to squeeze into those small parking spaces in the city? Well Mécanique Avion TRAction or Matra has created a variety Electric assisted and propulsion vehicles that may meet your needs.

The GEM e2 is a compact 2.50m size heavy quadricycles that provide alternative transport for short distances and travel proximity, thus removing the CO2 emissions and consumption fuel.

Specifications

• Range of about 50 km (30 miles)
• Can be loaded with up to 150 kg (about 330 pounds)
• Motor: GE – 72V – 3,72 KW (5 ch)
• Weight : 517 kg
• Battery : 72v – 65Ah – 6 batteries (Lead Gel)
• Max Speed: 40 km/h

The Matra Web site

And the Jesus phone said, “Let there be light!”.  This solar charger iPhone hack will charge your phone durring solars hours and give you the power you need while away from the grid.  Nicknamed the MightlyMintyBoost, with a few simple parts and know how, you can become the green geek of the week.

Charger Features from the instructables.com:

• It’s solar powered, duh
• It’s small
• Large battery capacity- 3.7v @2000mAh
• On board charger charges via solar, USB or wall wart
• Remove the solar cell and you have a nice compact USB power supply
• Unplug the solar cell and use the Velcro to secure the MightyMintyBoost inside a backpack or bag

A great solar hack written up from the instructables.com

How to make a solar iPod/iPhone charger (via hacknmod.com)

Sing like you’ve got talent without embarrassing yourself in front of several million people with the Singing Machine Pedestal Monitor Karaoke System.

This system will let you know just you look and you sound with the built in camera and “karaoke vision” system. This pedestal-style system lets you film yourself in black and white with the included camera, then play back your performance. A great system to work on your singing, for parties or just to challenge friends and family to a sing off. Unfortunately (in my case), there are no ear plugs for people who have to listen to me singing.

Specifications

• 7″ black and white monitor
• Built-in camera and karaoke vision
• AM and FM radio, auto voice
• Front Load CD + Graphics Player
• Digital key control
• Dimensions: 32.3 x 21.1 x 13.5 inches ; 38 pounds

Singing Machine STVG-999 Karaoke System

I never thought I’d be blogging about a pizza box but, I just love great ideas that make sense and are great for the environment.  The Green Box pizza box is made from 100% recycled material and breaks down into convenient serving plates, as seen in the video, eliminating the need for disposable plates. The bottom converts into a storage container, eliminating the need for plastic wrap, tin foil or plastic bags.  So, next time you order that pizza, ask the pizza place if they use the Green Box.  If they don’t, educate them!

For more info jump over to ecoincorporated.com (via Ramdom Good Stuff)