Environmentally-friendly Technologies

Global warming poses a serious threat to our planet. If we don’t do our bit to safeguard the

environment, future generations may have to pay a heavy price for it. Adopting green

technologies or using eco-friendly green products are a few things that we can do to make

sure that we do not cause any further damage to the environment.

Here is a list of some innovative and interesting environmentally-friendly technologies that

can make a difference.

Zero-energy Homes – Several home owners in California have built zero-energy homes

that combine energy-efficient construction and practices. They not only reduce the

energy demand by up to 70 percent by means of latest energy-efficient technologies, but

also generate all the electricity required from photovoltaic solar panels.

Motion-powered Speed Bumps – In this method, energy is generated each time a car

passes over the bump from its weight and

movement. These energy-generating

speed bumps make use of long think

pedals whose movement generates

around 2,000W of electricity per car.

Oil Gone Easy S-200 – This is an oil stain

remover that makes use of an

environmentally-friendly technology called

bioremediation. This product does not

contain any harmful chemicals and

degrades the harmful hydrocarbons in the oil using the bacteria present in the

atmosphere. Using such eco-friendly green products that make use of green

technologies will help protect our environment.

Sewage-powered Fuel Cells – In this

environmentally-friendly technology, bacteria

used in the treatment of sewage in wastewater

treatment plants are used to generate electricity.

Energy Curtain – This energy curtain does more

than just provide shade; it provides light. The

outer side of the blind has special solar energy-

collecting cells, which store up energy during the

day and and provide light during night. All that needs to be done is to pull down the

blinds during the day for it to charge.