Bringing home the green is a concept that most people have embraced and to a large extent, most homes across US and the planet have some green corners which they love and cherish. To add to the beauty of your already gorgeous indoor plant life or your outdoor gardens is the new and ultra-cute Woolly Pocket Gardening Company planting bags. The specially crafted planting bags are adorably crafted from cool recycled plastic, making them environmentally friendly. The bags either can be used with in inside lining for indoor purpose or the lining-less version for outdoor planting.
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If the rich and the famous had a thing for biking, well, it sure has to be fancy. Now, a bike can’t have motors attached or a couch like seat because, then it’s not a bicycle. So, folks at ilovemybike thought of creating a real dipped in luxury two-wheeler for those who can afford it. Previously, we did hear of the Charge Plug bicycle with a huge $18,750 price tag but from the looks of it the new bike too will be a hit and with a lower price of $4,117.

Again, ilovemybike’s little creation is both compact and green; two things that one always looks in for a bike. The goldplating is 24 carat, and the bike folds pretty easily to fit into a small and discreet suitcase like bag.

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You might not need your community lawn mowner guy anymore (unless, you find yourself enjoying the deliciously sweaty looks of him), because you might want to do it yourself. One look at the Roomba-like robotic lawnmower from Husqvarna, and you will know exactly what we are talking about. Called the Panthera Leo, this concept is creating quite a buzz in home market.

It’s strongest feature matches the most popular streak in the world today — eco-awareness. Yes, the Panthera Leo has a make that does not harm nature. In fact, it is produced from all sorts of recycled materials and flaunts a zero-emission technology. Being a hybrid of two very popular mowers, Rider and Zero-Turn, Panthera is quite a beauty and is everything that you ever wanted in your land mower.

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Merc is a brand to reckon with not just because of the brand’s ability to shell out the best roadsters in the world but also for keeping in mind the well being of Mother Nature. Take their pushbikes, for instance. An elegant design with a great mechanism, this two-wheeler is aimed to make the world a greener place to live in. The latest collection was launched this week.

We admire the concept because it actually making folks quit their CO2 emitting cars and take on the pushbike instead, for it too lets you make a stylish statement. The new bikes on the market come with a cool folding feature. In fact� here are two folding options — fully fold into a small package or the partial fold that allows the bike to be pushed and steered making it easy to carry in public transport. So, you can take your bike wherever you go.

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Luxury yachts are treat for sore eyes looking on water and beyond, but the fun becomes even more with a guilt-free conscience. Yes, the trend of eco-friendly hi-end boats is catching up like the new green super yacht Soliloquy. Designed and developed by Alastair Callender of Coventry University, this beauty derives its power from wind, solar and Hybrid Marine Power (HMP) technology from Solar Sailor Holdings Ltd.

Targeted at a tree hugger with a lot of moolah, Soliloquy is meant for both who know sailing or are just starting to love the activity. We are impressed to see this yacht of the future, very skillfully utilizing renewable and hybrid-electric energy with zero-emissions. No wonder, you save the environment as well as money (in the long run).

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We should have well expected this, but frankly we didn’t — a house complete with nuclear shelter! Enter Goldenhill. A dream home with its own 15-berth nuclear shelter, a 34-seat cinema and an underground aquarium, this one looks and feels like a dream. No wonder the builders A&B Homes’ luxury developments are so proud of this property.

A lot of attention has been paid to the tiniest of details like the position vis-�-vis the sun and the landscaping to be as eco-friendly as possible. Up for sale at $12 million, many say it has created quite an impression on Chelsea football captain John Terry except for the location.

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If you have been long wanting to get yourself one of those exotic coral-fringed tropical islands, now is the time to get one. The global economic slowdown has brought down the sale price of a large number of Australian islands of the Great Barrier Reef. If our sources are to be believed, real estate agency Coldwell Banker’s Capricorn Coast branch is now selling off nice islands with a price range between $1.3 million and $90 million. This is almost half the price they cost one year ago.

Again, some of these islands come with luxury mansions. For instance, you can be the proud owner of the Avoid Island for a mere $1.5 million while the Long Island can be bought for 42% less than $6.5 million.

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Oh yes, we do need to save water, for saving the earth, for saving the forests and ourselves. But not all of us have that moral courage to practice what we are good at lecturing, not the least when we step under that shower and feel the freshness and forget the saving bit in an instant. Every Drop of Water Counts. The makers of a new product that is more important than probably the diamond jewellery you are planning to buy have named their product just as perfectly: Every Drop Counts Water Meter.

The Water Meter, is actually a device, a clocker, that meters your water usage. Meaning, it will not just meter the water used from your faucets, but also detect running, dripping and leaking pipes that can dry up the tank soon.

How does it work? The meter is secured on to the pipe, does not obstruct water flow within the pipe in any way. It is easy to fix, and automatically relays all related information to a detachable display.
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It is a good thing to dream. And dream is noble if it is an eco-friendly world at that, where everything a human does goes a step further in helping positive climate change. Renault E0, a new concept car furthers that dream.

Amazing for its aesthetic looks and features, its name E0 apparently indicates zero emission. This car is meant to be different from the other cars, for its aim at fuel use. It will have a battery charged by the solar panel it is designed to carry, whenever possible. The car has four seats and designed with an obvious futuristic purpose. The four-wheeler has however, also been designed in two different platforms, wherein, one has an electric charging mechanism, and another one includes fuelling by liquid hydrogen and electric combustion. Read the full story »

With the increased attention to the earth and saving energy, especially post the Vote Earth drama, the desire to participate actively in increasing the longevity of Earth’s life has been heightened a lot. With this also is heightened the desire to stop commuting in cars and choose eco-friendly bikes.

The Ultra Motor A2B Bike is a unique hybrid bike which can be powered by manual pedalling or using the lithium ion battery. The bike becomes ideal for slightly long trips, allowing you to save energy and use it like a non-motor bike by pedalling and giving your body some extra exercise and shifting to the battery powered motor when the going gets tough. With the motor, the bike can hit speeds of 20mph. If this isn’t fast enough for you, you can attach another battery and go twice the speed. Attached disc brakes increase safety and reduce possible risks due to the enhanced speed.

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