1 Litre of light project used recycled bottles to create solar lamps

In the Philippines, as many parts of the developing world, kerosene lamps are the main source of light for people living in disadvantaged areas.

 Not only are these dangerous lamps of itself also emit large amounts of CO2 and other toxic gases that cause of respiratory problems among people using them as well. This led to student MIT Alfredo Moser to get an idea for a solar lamp made out of recycled bottles water.

This idea was developed by Illac Diaz, a Filipino student who used to create Isang Litrong Liwanag AKA the liter of the project light. While his name may be a little misleading, alternative lighting system basically guarantees that people are able to use natural light without having the blazing sun in a through a large skylight during the day.


Each solar lamp contains one litre of water mixed with bleach that creates the same amount of light as a 60 watt incandescent light bulb regular. It is always better that chlorine keeps algae from water and bacteria-free for more than 5 years which gives each installation a longer life.

The litre of light basically project uses discarded one liter PET bottles, filled with water and use it to create a hybrid solar lamp/skylight that captures and amplifies the light of the Sun that works like an electric lamp and flood the Interior with light during the day. The lamp does not require any electricity to operate, although it can be a little less luminescent on cloudy or rainy days.

The project is part of the group my shelter Foundation that has invited the owners, students and volunteers to create their own makeshift solar lamps cost zero and your goal is to have 1 million

New green Nike GS coves are made from recycled bottles and beans

In an attempt to demonstrate its commitment to the creation of sustainably produced products, iconic brand sports Nike has created a new Cove of football called GS of Nike which is being promoted as the most eco-friendly shoe of the environment that the company has produced. Along its body, the trunk has renewable and recycled materials. Lightweight shoe weighs only 160 gms which makes it the fastest as well as the lightest shoe made by the company so far.

Polyester and recycled water bottles were recycled plastics used to create the tongue, lining and laces of the shoe, more than 70 percent of which is composed of these materials. Composed of 97 percent Castor beans, a vegetable source called Pebax ® Renu material is used to create the traction deck. This material is more than 50 percent renewable.

The production process in the manufacture of Nike GS kangaroo leather also emit 35% less carbon than a process that uses traditional materials. Since Castor beans require less water to grow other natural fibers, also reduces the environmental cost of making shoes. These slats are also chemical free.
However, what makes this Nike GS a great shoe for the average player is the fact that are up to 15% lighter than the traditional creeks through the use of Castor beans. Apart from the low environmental footprint, these slats can also offer high performance in the most pressing conditions.

2012 Only copies of the Edition limited football Nike GS studs will be made and will be available through the online shop of the company, starting in August at a price of $300.


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Nike’s New green GS Cleats are Made From Recycled Bottles and Beans

In a bid to prove its commitment to creating sustainably produced products, iconic sports brand Nike has created a new football cleat called the Nike GS which is being touted as being the most eco-friendly shoe the company has ever produced. Throughout its body, the boot features renewable and recycled materials. The lightweight shoe weighs just 160 gms which makes it the fastest as well as the lightest shoe made by the company so far.

 Polyester and recycled water bottles were among the reused plastics used to create the tongue, lining and laces of the shoe, over 70 percent of which is composed of these materials. Composed of 97 percent castor beans, a plant-based material called Pebax® Renu is used to create the shoe’s traction plate. This material is over 50 percent renewable.

The production process involved in making Kangaroo leather in the Nike GS also emits 35 percent less carbon that a process that uses traditional materials. Since castor beans require much less water to grow that other natural fibers, the overall environmental cost of making the shoes is also lowered. These cleats are also chemical free.

However, what makes the Nike GS such a great shoe for the average footballer is the fact that they are up to 15 percent lighter than traditional cleats thanks to the use of castor beans. Apart from the low environmental footprint, these cleats can also deliver high performance under the most pressing conditions.

Just 2012 copies of the limited edition Nike GS football cleats will be manufactured and will be available via the company’s online shop beginning August 15th at a price of $300.
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Recycled Beer bottles Used to Construct Las Vegas Building

Las Vegas is also known as Sin City for its over the top glitz, the way it appears to promote glamour over everything else and its promotion of the indulgence of one’s senses to the point of being gluttonous.

By its apparent promotion of vices, being eco-friendly is perhaps the last thing on the minds of builders which is exactly why the Morrow Royal Pavilion stands out as a beacon of eco-righteousness in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas’ Morrow Royal Pavilion is made from 500,000 recycled beer bottles

Used as a manufacturing facility, the building is made entirely from recycled beer bottles. All the bottles used in the structure were collected by Realm of Design from hotels located near the Las Vegas Strip. The project was commissioned by Scott McCombs, an entrepreneur, and was inspired by England’s Swarkestone Hall Pavilion.

With a 30,000-square-foot of floor space inside, the structure is already being dubbed the largest building in the world constructed from recycled bottled.

Las Vegas’ Morrow Royal Pavilion is made from 500,000 recycled beer bottles
The building was constructed using over 500,000 discarded beer bottles which could have filled a space as big as 8 football fields. However, looking at the exterior of the building, no one can tell that it’s made from beer bottles or any other recycled materials.

The bricks used in making the Pavilion were given a sandstone-like finish and texture by crushing the beer bottled finely into a grainy material after it was mixed with fly ash. This mixture was then melted and poured into moulds to for the bricks that are called ‘GreenStone’.




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1 Liter of Light Project uses recycled bottles to create solar lamps

In The Philippines, like many parts of the developing world, kerosene lamps are the primary source of light for people living in the underprivileged areas. Not only are these lamps dangerous per se they also emit great amounts of CO2 and other toxic gases which cause respiratory problems amongst the people using them as well.

This prompted MIT student Alfredo Moser to come up with an idea for a solar lamp fashioned out of recycled water bottles. This idea was further developed by Illac Diaz, a Filipino student who used it to create the Isang Litrong Liwanag AKA the 1 Liter of Light project. Even though its name may be slightly misleading, the alternative lighting system basically ensures that people are able to utilize natural daylight without having the sun blazing in through a bigger skylight during the day.

Each solar lamp contains one liter of water mixed with bleach which creates the same amount of light as a regular 60 watt incandescent light bulb. What’s ever better is that the bleach keeps the water algae and bacteria-free for over 5 years which gives each installation a longer life.

The I Liter of Light project basically uses discarded one liter PET bottles, fills them up with water and uses it to create a solar lamp/skylight hybrid that captures and amplifies the light of the sun which functions like an electric lamp and floods the indoors with light during the day.

The lamp does not require any electricity to function though it can be a bit less luminescent on cloudy or rainy days. The project is a part of the My Shelter Foundation group who has invited homeowners, students and volunteers to create their own zero-cost makeshift solar lamps and their goal is to have 1 million bottle lamps fitted in homes throughout the Philippines.




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