This is the first is a series of posts looking at some of the nominees for the INDEX awards (International Design Exhibition), awarding innovative design.

Many products featured at this year’s INDEX awards focused on solving global issues, environmentalism was not left out. Many products focused on green technology and recycled materials.

It was quite a day, but we got through all 10 products, with only some minor wordpress problems. Here we go, start off with number 10:

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….or, if you’re the impatient type, you can view the whole list..

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This is an interesting take on generating personal green power.

A bunch of tiny ind turbines are attached to the roof of a house. Vibration and noise are minimized, and you have a small power-plant generating green electricity for you home!

It looks a bit strange in the picture, and the company claims these wind turbines are design to operate “in plain site as an attractive complement to the building’s architecture”. I think I’d prefer a nice out-of-the-way solar system, but these are still a great way to generate some green electricity for your house and save on your bills.

AV developed a small, modular wind turbine system designed for installation on buildings in urban and suburban areas. By eliminating the support tower, reducing noise and vibration, and creating a sleek and adaptable, modular housing that installs quickly and easily onto buildings, without penetrating the roof, AV defines a new category of wind energy systems that adds value to buildings and demonstrates clean energy at work.

via AeroVironment

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How cool is this, a completely battery powered jet-ski.

It’s from Icon and sells for $499, but if you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to enjoy nature, jet-skiing has just made the list!

The electric jet ski comes with a pre-mounted 36 volt battery that can be recharged via AC power. It also has a pretty decent 600 watt motor, and can carry a driver of up to 150lbs.

via Keetsa! Blog

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Treehugger posted a list of 5 innovative bike storage options, it’s a great read!

I personally like the Cyclepod (pictured left), not only because it looks really 22nd century, but I could actually see these placed around cities to promote bike use. Much better solution when compared to the random poles sticking out everywhere, although I’ve gotta say I’m thankful for those sometimes too!

Another great idea what the Bike Tree. This is another solution for public parking of bikes. You’d swipe an access card, and attach your bike to the tree. It then lift’s it up into the air and under a protected shelter. This helps to keep your bike safe from the weather and from thieves. Quite a brilliant solution!

via TreeHugger 

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