Pure: A Solar-Powered Water Purifier That Looks Like a Small Animal - Blue Living Ideas

Pure: A Solar-Powered Water Purifier That Looks Like a Small Animal

Posted on Jul 24, 2009 by Ariel Schwartz.

It resembles a pet or a small garden pest more than anything else, but the “Pure” system, created by industrial designer Emilian Dan Cartis, is actually a solar-powered water purifier. The system requires almost no upkeep–just put it outside and watch as the device gathers rainwater (or sea water) and turns into potable water suitable for human consumption.
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NYK Super Eco Ship 2030 Promises to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Ariel Schwartz.

The shipping industry isn’t known for its environmental friendliness–it has been deemed “far more damaging than flying” by the International Maritime Organization–but Japan’s Nippon Yusek KK (NYK) wants to change that with the optimistically-named Super Eco Ship 2030.

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