Inventors Create a Salt-Water Powered Lamp

A team of Philippines-based inventors has created a lamp that runs solely off of salt water. Taking advantage of the same science behind battery-making, the innovative lamp is able to safely and reliably convert water’s salinity into energy, powering the device for up to eight hours off of a single glass of salt water. The new technology is especially useful in the Philippines, where the …

Porterlight’s Customizable Cargo Bike

Unusually light, compact and durable, the Bringley design makes it easier for urban residents to say goodbye to cars

Young London-based company Porterlight has re-thought the cargo bike from scratch, and their debut model, the Bringley, is one that will have urban residents swapping out their car keys for bike helmets. Founder Lawrence Brand wanted to design a compact cargo bike that could seamlessly be incorporated into his city lifestyle—one that was light, durable, and could fit into small apartments. After testing his prototype …

Children’s Books That Grow Into Trees

To help encourage kids to be less wasteful and more conscious of the environment, a children’s book publishing company in Argentina has created books that can be planted and grown into trees. The first book of the Tree Book Tree program series tells the story of destruction in the Ecuadorian jungle, inspiring children to preserve the earth around them. After finishing the book, the kids …