1. Body Heat
A building will be erected called 'Kungsbrohuset' that is all about conserving renewable energy. The building is heated by the people that are within it utilizing their body weight. The eco-friendliness of the building is only increased as they 'roll out the red carpet' for those who cycle to work with facilities including guarded bicycle parking, a changing room with showers and a work room with wrenches, pumps and it's own repair man.
In the centre of a hub, the building with have useful access to public transport being in the middle of Stockholm.
In the centre of a hub, the building with have useful access to public transport being in the middle of Stockholm.
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2. Nanotechnology
A researcher at the London Centre for Nanotechnology developed a cellphone power source that uses solar cells and light from OLED to produce an overall longer battery life. The power would derive from the "wasted light" in an OLED screen, which would be reabsorbed using photovoltaic cells built into the screen itself. It's still a long way from producing sustainable returns, but the concept could change the way we power our technology in the near future.
3. Pedal Power
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While the sustainability of constant human effort is less promising than other energy-producing resources, the grassroots movement surrounding pedal power is one that cannot be ignored. Its inherent DIY attitude helps citizens focus on novel ways to power everyday electronics, which helps to raise awareness for innovative energy sources
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4. Small-Scale Thermodynamics
Do you reheat your coffee in the microwave or dump old coffee to brew a fresh, hot pot? An easy way to be more "green" in that department and utilize some cool new technology is by dropping a few Coffee Joulies into your morning cup of Joe, and then rely on heat transfer to do the rest. These thermodynamic stones capture excess heat and then slowly disseminate heat back into the coffee, ensuring a hot (but not too hot) cup for a longer period time. Made from all food-grade materials, the stones are made from stainless steel, with a shell made of temperature-absorbing material. The only downside is it takes one stone per 5 ounces of liquid.