Working together, Cuisinart and Viva Terra have developed their own custom set of Green Gourmet earth- and health- friendly cookware. This set includes the five basic pieces any cook needs in their arsenal; a 10" skillet, 11" grill pan, 12" wok, 1 quart saucepan with lid and 4 quart dutch oven with lid.
They've combined a revolutionary non-stick ceramic technology-petroleum free, PTFE (teflon) free, and PFOA-free-with peak performance. They are energy efficient thanks to the high thermal efficiency. The pure aluminum bases spread heat evenly and quickly, and riveted 70% recycled stainless steel handles stay cool on the stovetop. Lightweight, but durable, oven- and broiler-safe these are a great value.
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Researchers at Stanford University recently announced that they have developed a new artificial retina implant that uses photovoltaic power and could help the blind see. The problem with previous implants was that there was no way send power to the chip in order to process light and data inside the eye. Now, miniature photovoltaic cells are being used to provide power to the chip as well as to transmit data through the eye to the brain. The new device has great promise to help people afflicted by the loss of photoreceptor cells by using the power of the sun.
The device is placed behind the retina and is essentially an array of mini solar devices. In addition, the system utilizes is an external video camera that captures images, a pocket pc to process the video feed, and a bright near-infrared LCD display built into video goggles, which transmit infrared light pulses to the photovoltaic device in the eye. The light pulses then produce electricity in the device, which transmits data through the eye so the brain can process it into a hazy picture.
The implant is built to a width of 3 mm wide and 0.03 mm thick, and includes 3 layers of flexible photovoltaic cells mounted with silicon posts. This new system is capable of producing vision of 20/200, which is beyond what is considered legally blind, but the researchers reasonable expect to achieve 20/100, which would produce a picture clear enough that a person could recognize faces and read large print.
Source: Inhabitat.com
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Performance luxury and "green" look good together in Audi's A3 TDI. Earning the prestigious title of 2010 Green Car of the Year® the 2010 Audi A3 TDI® arrived at US dealerships at the end of last year. Initial sales are promising to keep this fuel efficient car on the production line. The TDI® clean diesel product line offers clean diesel technology developed by Audi over 20 years ago. Fun to drive, the A3 will give you 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque while having a fuel economy rating of 42 mpg. This is the best of any luxury car sold in America.
Have you ever wanted to grow a vegetable garden, but didn't have the space? Or maybe you had some space, but didn't want to use it for the leafy greens like lettuce. Here's a quick and inexpensive way to get your garden growing without taking up much of your valued backyard space.
Wherever you live you probably have a wall. You'll want to use the wall that gets the most sun exposure and then you can start mounting rain gutter planters. Take a look.
There is a ton of room to hold several varieties of plants. You can have a vegetable garden, a lettuce garden, a succulent garden, or maybe a place to hold pretty flowers.
Have you ever wanted to grow a vegetable garden, but didn't have the space? Or maybe you had some space, but didn't want to use it for the leafy greens like lettuce. Here's a quick and inexpensive way to get your garden growing without taking up much of your valued backyard space.
Wherever you live you probably have a wall. You'll want to use the wall that gets the most sun exposure and then you can start mounting rain gutter planters. Take a look.
There is a ton of room to hold several varieties of plants. You can have a vegetable garden, a lettuce garden, a succulent garden, or maybe a place to hold pretty flowers.
{Designed|Intended} to store everything needed by someone taking care of an infant, whether a day trip or longer outing, the diaper bag is made to multitask. From {an abundance of|numerous} pocket-like spaces to straps meant to attach to any stroller to fun designs, diaper bags have more style and {utility|purpose|function} than ever before. And even the most {designer|trendy|fashionable} minded have an {outburst|explosion} of colors, designs, and styles to choose between that will fit every function you desire.
Sometimes something simple catches my eye. I just came across some 100% Organic Gourmet Dog Treats. The chicken flavor is in the shape of a baby chicken, or chick, and the peanut butter flavor is in the shape of a peanut. I love the simplicity. And of course they are nutritious for your beloved canine as they are 100% organic. Visit Alaska's Bakery and search for something special now.
A classroom composting experiment demonstrates why worms are called "nature's recyclers." Students will observe firsthand how earthworms transform garbage into compost.
Objective: Students will learn why some people call worms “nature’s recyclers.” They will discuss how worms can help solve environmental problems.
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100% Eco-friendly gifts for that someone special, all for under $100. Give your special gift and help create a healthier planet for us all.
Organic cotton reusable lunch bags are announcing your stand for organics without your need to say a word.
Anja. Launched in 2007, this ethical fashion collection is deeply connected with nature. Nature is the inspiration for Anja. You'll see it in the organic shapes, natural fabrics and earthy shades. Designer Beryl Man wants to promote global fair trade and emphasize a sustainable lifestyle. She envisioned a shift towards a healthier lifestyle and saw that fashion was a reflection of our era.
