electronics

10 Fun Ideas for Recycling Your Old Computer Keyboard

December 21, 2011

Got an old computer keyboard you’re thinking about tossing? Don’t – there’s upcycling potential there!
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The Best Ways to Recycle Your E-Waste

December 1, 2011

Image by U.S. Army Environmental Command / Creative Commons To many, recycling e-waste ranks right up there with going to the dentist and protecting your compost pile from marauding wildlife. But leaving a 36-inch TV on the curb really is … Conti…

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The Week in Pictures: Cloud Travel, a Vertical Forest in Milan, and More (Slideshow)

October 21, 2011

Image: TreeHugger

We talk a lot about low-impact transportation on TreeHugger, from bikes to electric cars to high speed rail. But this is definitely the first time we’ve talked about traveling on a floating cloud.

We also have a building in Milan t…

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DIY Solar Powered Cockroach Toy Is A Perfect Kids’ Project

October 17, 2011

Photo by Joshua Zimmerman/Brown Dog Gadgets

From the same maker who brought us the $3 solar emergency radio, and the DIY solar battery chargers for cell phones and iPhones, comes a fun toy project that is a perfect way to get kids started in learning…

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Can Robotic Deer Used To Catch Poachers Be Scaled Up for Endangered Species?

October 13, 2011

Real, or not? Makes you think twice before you shoot! Photo by jonnnnnn via Flickr CC

Wildlife officials use robotic deer as decoys to catch poachers. It’s a strategy used for years, and it’s effective. So, could it be used to catch poachers killing …

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MIT Artificial Solar Leaf Comes to Life! (Video)

October 13, 2011

Image via MIT

Following a major breakthrough this summer, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), led by professor Daniel Nocera, have announced that the much-talked-about “artificial leaf” is now a reality. According to a p…

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Wireless Brakes for Bikes Developed by Computer Scientists

October 13, 2011

Would you trust wireless breaks when heading down this hill?? Photo by thenoizz via Flickr CC

Scientists at Saarland University have come up with a brake system for bikes that may take awhile to trust. The brakes work wirelessly. It sounds a little r…

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Permaculture Video Legend to Trash CFLs. Needs Your Help. (Video)

October 13, 2011

Image credit: Paul Wheaton/Kickstarter

I’ve confessed before that I am a little obsessed with Paul Wheaton’s permaculture-themed YouTube channel. From rocket mass stoves through tiny houses to

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8 DIY iPad Covers That Are Cheap, Easy and Stylish

October 12, 2011

Photo by MJ/TR via Flickr CC

The smart cover for the iPad is nice and all. But you know what is even smarter? Making a much cheaper, customized cover yourself. We have eight of the best tutorials from around the web that show you how to craft your ow…

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Vintage Chinese Biscuit Boxes Remade As iPod Amplifiers

October 11, 2011

Photos: Jonas Design

Creatively juxtaposing the old with the new often requires skill, especially when it comes to shiny new gadgets like iPhones, iPads and iPods. We’ve seen skateboard decks transformed into colorful iPhone cases and books remade int…

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