WTU: Home Technologies

Egg-shaped Jacuzzi Shower

2010-01-29T18:44:00.000-08:00

This mood-lit, egg shaped shower pod doubles as a jacuzzi and was designed by Arina Komarova. More pics and info at Yanko Design

Turning air into water

2009-08-08T07:43:00.000-07:00

Marc Parent is breathing new life into the idea of extracting water from air by using wind energy. High up in the Haute-Provence mountains, he has created windmills which produce clean water gathered from the humidity in the air.

LINK TO YOUTUBE VIDEO of water producing Windmill

Helix Wind Turbine

2009-06-18T18:15:00.000-07:00

Ken Morgan, the founder of Helix Wind introduces the Helix Wind Turbine, a grid tie or off grid power system. For more information please visit the company web site. http://www.helixwind.com

Michelle Obama's Organic garden!!!

2009-04-24T07:39:00.000-07:00

Michelle Obama has begun an organic garden at the White House.

"...to the consernation of Big Ag, Mrs Obama has said the project will not use chemical products to tackle pests or give her plants a boost, the Times reports.
Shortly after the digging began, Mrs Obama received a letter from the Mid-America CropLife Association (MACA), which represents the companies producing the pesticides and fertilisers underpinning "conventional" American agriculture, the paper said.

The carefully-worded letter also "respectfully" encourages Mrs Obama to recognise the role played by conventional agriculture in feeding America's growing population."
- www.telegraph.co.uk

Michelle Obama, You are an inspiration. I hope you continue to stand up for what is right against those that would harm us and poison our environment.

EcoDrain Shower Heat Exchanger.

2009-03-25T18:58:00.000-07:00

Reclaim your waste heat from the hot water that literally goes down your drain.

"The EcoDrain™ is a unique patent-pending heat exchanger which transfers heat from hot shower waste water to cold incoming water. This cuts water heater use by 25%-40%." - EcoDrain

GeoBulb™ LED Light Bulb

2009-03-02T04:14:00.000-08:00

"The first 60-watt direct replacement, Premium Quality High Brightness (PQ-HB) bulb that uses less than 8 watts. The GeoBulb is the same size as a conventional incandescent bulb suitable for direct replacement in any indoor open fixture. It puts out more light than a standard 60-watt bulb but uses less than 8 watts. LED bulbs last 3 years of continuous use or 10 years at about 8 hours per day. Every part of the GeoBulb is built for long lasting durability. The GeoBulb is the first bulb built to withstand 10 years of use." - ccrane.com

Living Machine Systems Treats Wastewater

2008-08-11T07:07:00.000-07:00

"Living Machine® systems are decentralized wastewater treatment systems that mimic processes found in wetland environments. Our patented technology uses mechanical and computer systems to enhance natural biological processes to treat wastewater." - Living Machines

Kite Power to Generate Power!!

2008-08-11T06:41:00.000-07:00

"If we told you that a free-flying kite could provide enough energy to power your house, you might consider us crazy. How about all the homes on your block, or even an entire city? Scientists at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands recently tested just such a technology, tethering a 10 square meter kite to a generator to produce 10 kilowatts of power (enough energy for 10 homes). They are currently planning to scale the experiment with a 50 kilowatt kite and a 100 megawatt array called the Laddermill that could potentially power 100,000 homes!" - Inhabitat.com

Stationary Bike Power Generator

2008-04-13T18:14:00.001-07:00

"The Assembled Pedal-A-Watt allows you to drop your own bicycle in the included stand, pedal and create 15 to 25 vdc at 5 to 10 amps. The Assembled Pedal-A-Watt includes the bicycle stand, generator, adjustment knob and instructions. The Pedal-A-Watt is built with off the shelf components to reduce waste and carbon footprint. The stand is designed to work best with 26 or 27 inch wheels. This is the standard size for road and mountain bicycles. Weighs 23 lbs."
-Convergence Tech, Inc.

World’s Largest Solar Kitchen 38,500-meals/day!!!

2008-03-18T16:29:00.000-07:00

Installed as a collaboration between the Academy for a Better World and Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, with technology from Solare-Brücke, Germany this solar kitchen in Rajasthan, India.

Water independence with Nubian Water Systems

2007-02-23T11:47:00.000-08:00

Nubian Water Systems introduces the latest technology in greywater recycling with its new age slimline treatment unit. The system can be installed beside your house, requiring no excavation or disruption to your garden. It is as easy to install as a hot water system or other household appliance.

They also manufacture drinking water purification and wastewater recycling units!!!
(LINK)

LaundryPure by EcoQuest

2007-01-01T16:55:00.000-08:00

LaundryPure hooks up to a wash machine to treat incoming water with silver ions for killing odor-causing bacteria, and the cleaning power of oxygen and bubbling peroxides to break down and lift away grime, without the need for detergent or hot water.
(LINK)

Envirolet Composting Toilets

2006-12-31T17:11:00.000-08:00

www.envirolet.com

Solatube Lighting

2006-12-28T07:13:00.000-08:00

Solatube lighting provides sunlight in your home from sun up to sun down.
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Vacuum Shoes

2006-12-22T18:42:00.000-08:00

Electrolux has design shoes that clean up as you walk around. These gems are still in the concept stage.
(LINK)

Fantastic Stainless Steel Lunch Box

2006-12-01T09:41:00.000-08:00

Based on the idea of the Japenese Bento Box, the lightweight To-Go Ware has two stainless bowls that sit on top of each other with a stainless plate in between keeping the compartments sealed, separated and providing a nifty place to keep your fruit, cheese, or chips. All pieces stack and fit snugly inside the frame that snaps and doubles as a handle.
(LINK)

Soybean Crayons!!

2006-12-01T09:34:00.000-08:00

Made from environmentally friendly soybean oil.
Blend them together for an even more extensive color palette!
(LINK)

Solar-Powered Sun Bricks!

2006-11-30T06:04:00.000-08:00

With no external power requirements or wires whatsoever, Sun Bricks are flush-to-the-ground and utilize integral solar panels that generate up to 8 hours of light each night.
(LINK)

The ROLLERtoaster!!!!

2006-11-30T05:58:00.000-08:00

This one wins the WTU best device improvement award. The ROLLERtoaster! Great on space, just don't get it mixed up with your laminator
(LINK)

Recycled Denim Insulation!!!

2006-11-30T05:38:00.000-08:00

Made by Bonded Logic, this recycled denim insulation is the perfect alternative to fiberglass insulation. Insulating against heat and noise, it is also fire-retardant, mold-retardant and made of 85% post-industrial waste.