Recycling Bin Turns Waste Paper Into Furniture; iCar Zero-Emission Concept Car; Power Socket Switch; ReNu solar panels announced for iPhone; Barriers loom on road to plug-in cars

Recycling Bin Turns Waste Paper Into Furniture The whole point of putting your waste paper out to be recycled is for it to be reused in yet another generation of paper products — toilet paper, printer paper, magazines, etc. But what if you could reuse your waste paper for your own products?

iCar Zero-Emission Concept Car Set to be launched in 2027, iCar, a zero-emission concept car powered by, yes…electricity. It is a fantastic resolution to ease Mother Nature’s problem and bring a new perspective to our future generation. Not sure I want to wait until 2027!

No need to unplug stuff, just twist the plug! Sometimes its the simplest things that make you go “wow, I should have thought of that!” The Power Socket Switch lets you turn off the power to a socket with just a simple turn of the plug. Genius.

ReNu solar panels announced for iPhone charger A company called ReNu has just announced a solar panel that can be used to charge your iPhone or iPod, power the device’s sound dock, or even keep your desk light shining sans mains power.

Barriers loom on road to plug-in cars After many years of buildup, plug-in vehicles aimed at mainstream buyers are set to come to the market starting next year. But even with the momentum around plug-ins, many questions remain unanswered over how this technology transition will impact the ailing auto industry and how the cars will received by consumers.