Entries tagged United Kingdom

Blue Data Center will be powered by tides

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Feb 4, 2009 4:10pm PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

Scotland sure is making headlines this week. First, they're taking the lead on mapping wave and tidal energy, now the country will be home to the first tidal-powered data center.Tidal turbine maker Read full post »
Related topics: United Kingdom, Hydro Power
Supermarket plans to be waste-free by end of year

By Megan Treacy Posted Mon Jan 26, 2009 6:16pm PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

A 2008 report from the UK's Waste and Resources Action Programme found that 6.7 million metric tons of food waste went into landfills each year, resulting in 8 million metric tons of CO2 being emitted. British supermarket chain Sainsbury's no longer wants Read full post »
Related topics: Business, United Kingdom, Biofuels, Waste
New BMW 123d gets 53 mpg

By Jack Moins Posted Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:40pm PST for ecogeek 1 Comments

When most Americans think of fuel economy, they perhaps think of Toyota (even though they're #10 in fuel economy). Among the last they would think of is German automaker BMW, known for its sports and luxury vehicles.However, Read full post »
Related topics: United Kingdom, Cars
Brits create new Green Department

By Yoni Levinson Posted Thu Oct 9, 2008 10:43am PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

UK government makes a statement: Energy is a top-priority issue that requires national attention. Read full post »
Related topics: Government, United Kingdom
Train cuts engine to save fuel

By Peg Fong Posted Mon Sep 8, 2008 2:29pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

A U.K. train operator plans to shut it's car doors, and coast down hills, to cut costs. Read full post »
Related topics: Travel, United Kingdom, Mass transit
UK investing $200 billion in renewable energy

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Wed Jul 9, 2008 7:57am PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

Look for more wind turbines, solar panels, and conservation measures in Britain. Read full post »
Related topics: Government, United Kingdom, Solar Power, Wind Power
New washing machine cleans with plastic, not water

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Mon Jul 7, 2008 9:08am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

British company Xeros is testing a machine that uses plastic chips to agitate clothes clean. Read full post »
Related topics: Cleaning, United Kingdom, House
Cardboard bike a cheap solution to theft

By Peg Fong Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008 7:07pm PDT for ecogeek 12 Comments

A bicycle may be stolen every 71 seconds, but at least this eco-friendly version is recycled. Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, Recycling, United Kingdom, Design
Phone charging station gets upgrade

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:30am PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

Renewable energy powers cell phones for music fans at the UK's massive Glastonbury Festival. Read full post »
Related topics: Events, United Kingdom, Solar Power, Wind Power
Hybrid kit could cut gas use by 60%

By Andrew Williams Posted Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:57am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

A UK firm is testing a plug-in kit to turn any car into a hybrid vehicle. Read full post »
Related topics: United Kingdom, Hybrids, Cars, Concept Cars