72 Small-Scale Solarized Innovations
From Solar Tables to Solar Sunglasses:
Meghan Young — Nov 19, 2009 — Eco
With the eco-craze becoming less of a fad and more of a way of life, it’s not surprising that companies are creating and releasing more accessible environmentally-friendly products. By encouraging greener living, they are also supplying growing demand. Small-scale solarized innovations are just one way of bringing green technology into every facet of our lives.
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Build Your Own Solar Panel Out of Pop Cans
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Solar Powered Purse
Solar Panels on Clothing and Accessories?
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Solar Powered Bags
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Inflatable Solar Panels
SolarStore Helps Heat Your Water
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Solar-Powered Pen is a Wireless Spy Cam
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Peel & Stick Solar Panels
Lumeta PowerPly
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Eco Workstation of the Future
Solar Power Desk
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Solar Tables
Sun Table Charges Your Electric Goodies
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Chic Solar Bags
Noon Solar Collection
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Solar Powered Dress
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Solar Powered Air-Conditioning
Greencore
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Solar Skin Cell Phones
Eclipse Intuit
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Solar Powered Laptop Case Actually Charges Laptops
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Solar Power Wheelchair
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Honeycomb Eco-Room Dividers
The Jenny Redd Solar Wall Provides Privacy and Energy
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Solar Powered Air Conditioning
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Solar Panel Handbags
Solar by C'N'C Costume
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Solar Cycling
'The Solar Man' Bicycle by Chen Weiping Does the Pedaling For You
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Hydrogen Ion Toothbrush
Japanese Toothbrush Uses Solar Panels and Semiconductors
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Beach-Approved Electrical Outlets
The Solar Tree Provides Sun-Powered Fun in the Sun
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Simple DIY Sun Power
Budget-Friendly Snap Together ‘Veranda' Solar Panels
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Made in the Shade Solar Panels
GreenSun Solar Cells Generate Energy From Indirect Light
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Glowing Tents
The Orange Solar Tent Communicates With Other Campers
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Savvy Solar Curtains
Some Shine Solar Energy Storage System Uses Daylight to Charge at Night
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Solar-Powered Computers
The LawnPC
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DIY Eco Kits
Sunforce Makes Home Solar Charging & Wind Generation Easy
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Solar Panel Necklaces
The Eco-Friendly Lux by Mae Yokoyama Emits Light at Night
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Solar LED Capsules
'Capsuli' Spreads Eco-Friendly Light In Case Of Emergency
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Compact Solar Panels
Take Energy With You With Sanyo Eneloop Portable Solar Panels
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Solar Powered Linux Computer
Aleutia E1 Runs on 8 Watts of Power
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Solar Powered Tree Chargers
The Photonsynthese
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Solar Powered Loungers
The Tech Chair
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Leaf-Shaped Lights
‘Sinthesya' Solar Lamp Mimics Photosynthesis
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Onion-Shaped Energy Savers
UVonion Turns Solar Energy Into UV Light
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Solar-Powered Outerwear
Zegna Ecotech Solar Jacket Makes Going Green Fashionable (UPDATE)
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Solar-Powered Insect Lures
'Sundew Flower Trap' Attracts Insects to Carnivorous Plants
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Recycled Solar Bags
Sakku Bags Made From Sails
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Teenie Tiny Solar Powered Cars
The Mini Solar Racer
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Domestic Eco Interiors
Solarheart Engine by Cool Energy Can Power Your Home During the Winter
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Solar-Powered Netbooks
The iUnika Gyy is Comprised of Bioplastics & Biodegradable Materials
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Curtains as Solar Energy Collectors
The Soft House Project
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Solar Bluetooth Speakers
'Solar Sound' by Devotec Makes Tunes Green
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Solar-Powered Postcards
Send Sunny Greetings with the HYMini MiniNOTE
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Solar-Powered Fridges
Emily Cummins Develops Portable Cooler for Developing Countries
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Solar Powered Messenger Bags
The Voltaic Generator Looks Surprisingly Ungeeky
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Solar Chronometers
Citizen Designs 3 Watches Stocked With Solar Cell Features
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Eco-Friendly Digital Books
Snippy the Solar-Powered E-Book Reader Is A Truly Novel Concept
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Solar Tables 2
Lounge Table by Intelligent Forms Design
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Solar-Powered Tents
Daniel Thomas' 'Star Gazer' Tent Has Illuminated Interior
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Mini Eco Chargers
Solar Charger Keyring
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Flower Pot Gadget Chargers
Solar Concept Fuses Green Energy and Interior Decor
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Solar-Powered Hanging Planters
The Smart Solar Roto Basket Rotates Your Flowers
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Wearable Eco Chargers
The Solar Vest Lets You Charge Gadgets Anywhere
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Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
Swedish 'Solvatten' Ensures Sipping Safety
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Solar Panel Home Lights
The Kiran Solar Lamp Recharges in Just 8 Hours
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Super-Green Gadgets
Samsung's 'Blue Earth' Solar Phone Walks the Eco-Friendly Talk
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Solar Sunglasses
SIG Sunglasses Give You Free Energy
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Radiant Plant Pots
These Solar-Powered Planters Brighten Up Your Garden
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Solar-Powered Beach Totes
Charge Your Gadgets With This Handy Juice Bag
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Solar Birdhouses
Glowing Perch by OOOMS Attracts Insects for Birds at Night
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LED Flower Lights
Garden Tulip Lights are Sweet & Solar-Powered
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Super-Solarized Blinds
The Energy Curtain Absorbs Sunlight to Give You Free Lighting
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Forever Green Stop Lights
The Solar Traffic Light is Eco-Friendly Traffic Controller
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Solar Powered Smartphones
NTT Docomo Reveals Sun-Charged, Waterproof Mobile
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Solar-Powered Stereos
'Sunny Song' is Based on NXT Panel Technology
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Solar Tables 3
SOLo Lounge Table
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Solar Powered Fridges
Using the Power of the Sun to Keep Things Chilled
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LED Garden Lights
These Solar Lanterns Are Eco-Friendly and Stylish
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Eco-Friendly Earpieces
Solar Bluetooth Headset Lets You Save the Environment and Look Ridiculous
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A Plant With Solar Cells
The Latest Japanese Breakthrough
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Solar Panel Wetsuits
Billabong SG5 Suits Make Surfing in Winter More Comfortable
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Solar Energy-Capturing Tents
The Jackery LightTent-AIR Has its Own Eco Energy System
Solar-Ready Portable Power Banks
The GoSun Power 266 Has a Highly Mobile Design
Origami Travel Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Offers Tech for Powering Farther Off the Grid
Discreetly Connected AR Sunglasses
Everysight Maverick AR Glasses Have a Sony microOLED Display
Modular Storage-Equipped Pet Sofas
The Conceptual Grid Sofa from Sunriu Design is Multifunctional
Solar-Powered Blankets
Mireille Steinhage Designs a Ground-Breaking Blanket
Solar-Powered Skincare Tools
Omni Hiraya Launched a Unique 24-Karat Gold Plated Facial Gua Sha
Beer-Cooling Billboards
This Heineken Billboard Chills Beer with Solar Energy
Rotating Solar-Powered Benches
'A Solar-Powered Bench That Spins Ever So Slowly' is Interactive
Modular Electric Toothbrushes
Suri Develops a Sustainable Electric Toothbrush Alternative
Solar-Powered Smartwatches
This Smartwatch Doesn't Require Battery Charging With Adequate Sunlight
Energy-Producing Furniture Designs
The yA-18 STOOL by Beomseok Chae Features Solar Panels
Sustainable Beauty Bars
Sunniemade Offers an Array of Hand + Body and Hair Sustainable Swaps
Luxe Folding Sunglasses
The Oliver Peoples x Brunello Cucinelli Folding Sunglasses are Pocketable
Chunky Eco-Friendly Sunglasses
The Ray-Ban Corrigan Bio-Based Sunglasses Come in Five Colors
Wireless Solar-Powered Lights
Lund University Students Explore the Benefits of Solar Power
Biodegradable Smart Glasses Frames
Morrama's Issé Design is a Forward-Looking Concept
Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats
The GoSun Elcat Solar Electric Boat Has a 1.3kWh Motor
Smart Glass-Topped Lookouts
These Picturesque Cabins Offer Stunning Views Of the Sky
Efficient 70s-Style Timepieces
The Citizen Eco-Drive 365 Series Includes Three Styles
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The Stil Water Purifier Leverages the Sun's Energy
Transforming Liquid-Lens Sunglasses
The 32 Degrees North Muir Sunglasses are Modular
Eyewear Eclipse Campaigns
The Warby Parker Solar Eclipse Promotion Offers Free Glasses
Self-Closing Smartphone Mounts
The Smart Car Life 'Marvo' Solar Smartphone Charger Streamlines Use
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
Recycled Ocean Plastic Backpacks
The Solgaard Shore-Tex Daypack is Sleek, Stylish and Eco-Friendly
Chic Solar-Powered Timepieces
The NIXON Time Teller Solar Watch Comes in Four Color Options
Plastic-Free Mineral Sunscreens
Sunly's SPF Sticks are Packaged in Biodegradable Cardboard Tubes
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Inclusive Sizing Eyewear
Sol Kyst Offers 3 Sunglasses Sizes for Varying Head Shapes
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
The Levante Origami Solar Panel is 50% Lighter Than Alternatives
Immersive Solar-Powered Installations
Marjan van Aubel & Lexus Unveil the 8 Minutes and 20 Seconds
Modular Flat-Pack Side Tables
SUNRIU Design's Tai Side Table is Sustainability-Conscious
Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes
Solar Scooters' 'E-Clipse 2' Has Free Charging via Solar Power
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
The 'Stil' Water Purifier by Hans Ramzan is Sustainable
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
Alternative Energy Illuminators
The IKEA x Little Sun 'SAMMANLÄNKAD' Collection is Elegant
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Organic Gradient Sunscreens
COOLA's Sunscreen Packaging Designs Convey Efficacy & Innovation
Furniture-Like Solar Panels
The ES 30W Solar Panel Captures Power and Works as a Table
Customizable Smart Windows
Gauzy's Switchable Smart Glass is Energy-Efficient and Stylish
Eco-Friendly Bio-Composite Roof Tiles
Studio SKLIM's Lo-Hi Tech Project with Solar Paneling
Sustainably Designed Timepieces
The Majestik Solar Watch Passively Captures Energy
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Intergalactic-Themed Furnishings
Djivan Schapira Presents the New Solar Sailor Collection
Hands-Free Reading Devices
The Sol Reader is an E-Ink Goggle Presented During CES 2023
Electric Solar-Powered Campers
Lightship designs the L1 Trailer with Futuristic Elements
Battery-Powered Outdoor Appliances
The BLUETTI SwapSolar Ecosystem Features Three Products
Chic Tinted Technology Eyewear
The Ember Niche Runway Collection 2023 is Stylish and Protective
Chunky Turquoise Sunglasses
Black Optical and Jacques Marie Launch Two Pairs of Statement Shades
Sizable Solar Panel Pavilions
V8 Architects & Marjan Van Aubel Studio Build an Installation
Solar-Powered GPS Navigators
The Garmin eTrex Solar Has a Compact, Handheld Construction
Tree-Inspired Solar Panel Systems
The SolarBotanic Energy Tree Works in Public or Private Spaces
Direct-to-Consumer Hydropanels
Source Global Seeks to Answer Impending Resource Depletion
Recycled Cyclist Sunglasses
The VALLON Watchtowers Cycling Sunglasses are Sustainable and Stylish
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Solar-Powered Electric Boats
This Boat's Batteries are Powered With the Help Of Solar Panels
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Stylish Sleep-Improving Eyewear
The Filter Optix Premium Blue Light Glasses Support Quality Sleep
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Ultra-Thin Solar Panel Coatings
Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics Develop a Coating
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Solar-Powered City Cars
Squad Mobility's SQUAD Car is a CES 2023 Innovation
Posh Plant-Based Sunglasses
The Walden Pilot Sunglasses are Stylish Yet Protective
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Sleek Tonal Portable Lamps
Quesar Designs the Perfectly Balanced Technical Portable Lamp
Folding Solar Power Panels
The 'DEXPOLE' Solar Power Bank Has a 24,000mAh Capacity
Solar Rainwater-Storing Roofs
Researchers in the Netherlands are Developing 'Blue-Green Roofs'
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Thin-Based Angular Glasses
Tesla Expands its Offerings to Create a New Drinkware Design
Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
The Vollebak Solar Charged Hat Glows for Greater Safety
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
Off-Grid Solar-Powered Generators
The Jackery 1500 Solar Generator Pro Offers Sustainable Energy
Skin-Caring Hybrid Sunscreens
The HoliFrog Solar Daily Mineral Sunscreen is Skin Barrier-Boosting
Exceptionally Efficient Solar Cells
These Saudi-Made Solar Cells Use Groundbreaking Materials
Protective Color Cosmetics
Screensaver Makes Color Cosmetics with Blue Light-Blocking Benefits
Human-Centric Biophilic Designs
Greenmood Develops Acoustic Innovations Stemming from Biophlics
Minimalist Gradient Glass Desks
The in.water Concept by Nicola Morelli is a Metaphor for Pollution
Colored Glass Solar Panels
inQs Beautiful Solar Panels Look Like Stain Glass
Modern Cycling-Ready Sunglasses
MAAP Presents its New Roster of Eyewear for the Season
Athletic Training Eyewear
'FalconFrames' Track Eye Movement During Visual Training
Recycled Sunglasses Collections
For Earth Month 2023, RAEN Launched the Recycled Black Collection
Sunlight Simulating Shades
Hunter Douglas Presents the Progressive Aura Illuminating Shades
Sleek Ventilated Adventurer Sunglasses
The Julbo Explorer 2.0 Sunglasses Maximize Performance
Eco-Friendly Adventurer Headlamps
The Coleman PEAK1 Headlamp Supports Solar Charging
Sun-Mimicking Smart Fridges
Defy's NatureLight Technology Extends the Shelf Life of Stored Food
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Adaptive Interior EV Models
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Has a Solarbay Panoramic Roof
Origami-Inspired Solar Panels
Sego Innovations Develops a New Foldable and Portable Solar Panel
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
Sustainable Portable Solar Generators
BLUETTI Presents its New Battery-Powered Solar Generators
Climate Crisis-Fighting Glasses
Paradigm Eyewear Launched Its ISCC-Certified Winter Collection
Focus-Enhancing Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Latch Panel Lifestyle Sunglasses
Sleek Solar-Powered Headphones
The New adidas RPT-02 SOL Headphones are Powered by Sunlight
Eco-Conscious Mineral Sunscreens
Stream2Sea's Sunscreens Boasts EcoSafe Zinc™ & WetBoost™ Tech
Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps
The New Sunne Lamp by Sunne is Powered by Solar Energy
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Alternative Copper Solar Panels
SunDrive is Creating Solar Panels with No Silver Included
Updated Sustainable API Features
Google Adds New Features to its Ingenious Project Sunroof
Trendy Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Bajío Sunglasses Adds the New Sunglasses Styles Ahead of Spring
Solar-Powered Food Trucks
Planted Unveiled a Sustainable Food Truck for a Tour Across the UK
E-Bike Charging Partnerships
BikeFlex Partnered with Solarcycle on Renewable Bike Charging
Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems
The 'Vitovolt 300' Can Power Homes, Buildings, Vehicles and More
Naturally Backlit Monitors
Eazeye is the World’s First Naturally Backlit Monitor
Exaggerated Vintage Eyewear
Nicholas Daley Teams Up With Sub Sun for the '60s-Inspired Sunglasses
Eco-Friendly Cafe Vehicles
This Conceptual Solar-Powered Coffee Truck Operates Anywhere
Solar-Powered Bike Deliveries
IKEA Rolls Out Deliveries in the Netherlands with the SunRider
3D Solar Panel Modules
The TIPA Design is Made with a Chamber of Mirrors to Maximize Energy
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Flexible Solar Film Energy
Heliatek and Solar Cloth Design the New HeliaFilm Panel
Sustainability-Focused Home Decor
Williams-Sonoma GreenRow Has Items for the Whole Home
Adaptive Reading Sunglasses
32N Sunglasses by Deep Optics Seamlessly Switch Betwee Modes
Circular Sustainable Apparel
The PANGEA Mangrove Sunglasses Help Fund the Mangrove Cleanup
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Affordable Eco-Conscious Eyewear
Walmart Introduces a New Sustainable Eyewear Brand Called Karün
Eco-Friendly Window Glasses
'EcoMAX Glass' from ClaytonGlass is Sustainable and Insulated
Crystal-Clear Smart Telescopes
The 'Odyssey' Telescopes Diminish Interference From Light Pollution
Powerful All-Electric Solar Trailers
Living Vehicle Designs the 2024 HD Trailer on Solar Power
Floating Solar Power Plants
This French Power Plant Will Deliver Clean Energy to 2,000 Homes
Rotating Solar Powered Benches
ENESS Launches a Spinning Whimsical Bench Installation
All-Electric Restaurant Concepts
This Chipotle Restaurant Design Harnesses Wind & Solar Power
Discarded Theater Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim Transforms Waste into Lighting Designs
Smart Glass Coating Materials
'Albotherm' Offers a Glass Coating that can Automatically Adjust
Sunlight-Reflecting Paints
Stanford University Researchers Develop an Innovative Color Paint
Next-Gen Solar-Powered Headphones
Urbanista Los Angeles Over-Ear Headphones Have Powerfoyle
Outdoor-Centric Smart Televisions
Samsung Presents the Terrace Full Sun Television
Solar Cell Cycling Paths
These Dutch Cycling Paths Are Sheathed In Photovoltaic Cells
Solar Panel Angle Calculators
The Solar Angle Calculator Shows the Optimal Position
Eco-Friendly Mobile Accessories
Samsung Unveils its New Eco-Friends Accessory Collection
Electrochromic Lens Sunglasses
ONESEC Eyewear Transitions Instantly Depending on the Environment
Affordable Polarized Sunglasses
Island Optics is a Fifth-Generation Sunglasses Company
Heritage Building-Blending Solar Panels
Dyaqua Designs the New Invisible Solar Panels
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Solar-Powered Heated Seats
The GoSun Solar Seat Offers Warmth on Cold Days
IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses
The Kolari Shades Offer Protection and Comfort in All Environments