Infographic: The Impact of Cell Phone Recycling

Recycling your smart phone when you’re upgrading to the latest and greatest technology may not seem like a big deal, but making sure your phone gets recycled rather than wasted can actually have a big impact. The U.S. sends 135 …

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Nest Labs: Automating the demand side of the smart grid

Want proof that the smart-grid ecosystem is alive and well? Nest Labs' news that it has signed partnerships with some of the US's biggest utilities should suffice. But more innovation is still needed.

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We Review the Self-Tending Click and Grow Smart Gardens

Looking to grow some herbs or veggies in a limited space? Look no further than  Click and Grow , a nifty kit that enables you to grow everything from tomatoes to veggies in a clever self-watering container. Available in  several different varieties  including mini tomatoes, chiles, flowers and herbs, Click and Grow plants are so easy to take care of you can go away for the weekend or forget about them during the busy work week and they will still thrive. READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags:        

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Are We on the Verge of a Smartwatch Arms Race?

Just when you thought that your phone was the only gadget you need to worry about, the battle is beginning to heat up over smart watches .  Samsung  recently revealed its plans to release a wristwatch-style computer;  Sony  released an Android-powered model last April; and rumors of an Apple producing an  “iWatch”  are running rampant. The question of whether smart watches will be as indispensable as their handheld counterparts still remains to be seen, but tech companies are eager to explore this relatively untapped market. READ MORE > Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Apple watch , computer watch , digital watch , eco-fashion , high-tech fashion , high-tech watch , iWatch , Samsung smartwatch , Smartwatch , Sony smartwatch , wristwatch

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How Sony strengthened its supply chain and added value

Companies never know where their next supply-chain crisis is coming from. But the smart ones are prepared.

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Tonic Design’s Energy-Efficient Smart-Stell House Opens Up to the Outdoors in North Carolina

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‘Ffrash’ is Furniture Made from Trash by Former Street Children from Jakarta

Designers at Studio Ooms have been working on a fantastic social project in Indonesia that helps to lift people out of poverty while creating great recycled products. So far, the team has spent five weeks in Jakarta working with former street children on Ffrash , an eco project that involves collecting trash and discarded materials and re-using them to produce furniture. Addressing the huge problem of waste in the capital city, the designers have created creative educational projects in order to teach about sustainability and recycling. Read the rest of ‘Ffrash’ is Furniture Made from Trash by Former Street Children from Jakarta Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: eco design , Ffrash , green design , recycling materials , Studio Ooms , sustainable design

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IBM’s Drew Clark on the Future of Smart Meters

In our last Energy 101 column , we looked at some of the home energy monitoring devices currently available and explored the ways that they can help us live more efficient, eco-conscious lives. But with smart grid technologies rapidly approaching, a new group of energy-tracking devices is emerging. We had the chance to speak with Drew Clark, Director of Strategy for IBM’s Venture Capital Group , about what the future holds for smart meter technology. Read the rest of IBM’s Drew Clark on the Future of Smart Meters Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: ecobee , energy hub , energy smart grid , ibm , power

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RoboSmart Bulb: An Intelligent Wireless LED Light Bulb You Can Control With a Smart Device

Smart Home Labs recently released a revolutionary LED bulb called RoboSmart . The innovative, new bulb has an integrated Bluetooth that enables you to control your lights using nothing but your phone or tablet. RoboSmart’s features include: dimming, an automatic timer for security, energy reports and much more. The bulb easily pays for itself many times over in energy savings, it looks just like a traditional incandescent bulb, provides high power LED illumination, and it provides the flexibility of wireless home automation from your smart phone. See a video of the bulb in action here . + RoboSmart on Indiegogo The article above was submitted to us by an Inhabitat reader. Want to see your story on Inhabitat ? Send us a tip by following this link . Remember to follow our instructions carefully to boost your chances of being chosen for publishing!   Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: bulb timers , dimmable led , dimming led , LED bulb , led lamp , LED lights , light timers , remote-controlled lights , robosmart , smart led bulb

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Buffalo’s Hotel Lafayette Restoration Preserves a Historic Landmark and Re-enlivens a Neighborhood

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