Aspiring green inventor, Knut Karlson, has come up with an innovative design to recharge batteries and reduce the toxic waste associated with battery disposal.

He created his DIY prototype, the SunCat solar rechargeable battery, by affixing flexible solar cells to existing NIMH rechargeable batteries. Though still a prototype, I suggest he contact his local patent office forthwith … via: crave/cnet

a green stimulus package for your eyes, ears and mind – good green stuff from around the blogosphere

• Receiving the Audience’s Documentary Award from last month’s Sundance Film Fest, Josh Tickell’s Fields of Fuel.  We caught a screening at last year’s Go Green Expo in NYC.  Link to the film’s Screening Calendar and Sundance.
• A breath of fresh air — The Coen Brothers direct a spot on how ridiculous the idea of “clean coal” really is, on behalf of thisisreality.org. (more…)

Maku Furnishings makes handsomely designed, indoor/outdoor, patio and deck furniture that is a great expression of the casual ‘beachy’, lifestyle of its surfing founders.

The furniture’s raw material is reclaimed, plantation grown Indonesian teak.  Maku donates 1% of sales to 1% For the Planet which supports environmental organizations worldwide.

Great looking eco friendly furniture…now how does it get to the USA?

available @ 2modern