Greener Gadgets '10: Corky
Meet Corky, a wireless mouse that's made from recycled cork and plastic and doesn't require a single battery — it's powered by the motion of your hand.
Mon, Feb 22 2010 at 9:31 AM EST
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Over past couple days I’ve highlighted my favorite entrants in the running for the design competition segment of this week's Greener Gadgets Conference. Although a design from India called the Go Mechanical Charger ruled when it came to online votes (6152 in total!) it’s ultimately up to a panel of judges to pick the top green gadget at the conclusion of the conference on Thursday evening.
Last week, I featured Rocco and the Automan 500 Subwoofer, two designs made from recycled-content materials that have a certain aesthetic appeal. Earlier today, I featured the Smart Grid Home Controller, a gadget with impressive technological aspects but zero aesthetic appeal (it’s looks like a cable box). If there was a special “cute contest” at Greener Gadgets this next design would certainly win it hands down: Corky.
Designed by Adele Peters, Corky is a wireless mouse perfect for the home, office, or home office that doesn’t require a single alkaline battery … it’s charged by the kinetic energy generated by the motion of your hand. This fabulous concept that saves you money and resources and takes the hassle out of recycling batteries is also made from sustainable materials: a recycled/biodegradable cork shell and recycled plastic components.
I’m not a mouse user myself — I’m a laptop boy — but I can see Corky’s endless appeal to desktop users. Have you had a chance to check out all of the 18 finalists in the Greener Gadgets Design Competition? What’s your favorite?
Images: Greener Gadgets/Adele Peters
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Comments
Brington Early
04/03/2010 17:08 PM
Nice concept in-deed, rather interesting as well. I knew they used cork for flooring and countertops.... but now a mouse? Cork is paving the way to an eco-friendly future! :D
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mhickman
02/22/2010 23:37 PM
Hi Kim ...
Yep, as far as I know Corky is still in the concept phase and is not available for purchase. The great thing about GG is that when concepts like Corky get greater public exposure, the likelihood that they actually become retail products is increased. For example, the Tweet-A-Watt concept, the winner in last year's Greener Gadgets design competition, is now available for purchase. I'll be at GG this Thurs. and will be sure to report back on any news/updates I find out about Corky..... More
kim
02/22/2010 23:07 PM
This is a good concept (I do like to use a mouse -- I can't beat my face book friends on bejeweled without a mouse!)... but I'm wondering if it is just a concept or a real product that could be made to work and last for more than the standard life of a wireless mouse battery. My biggest problem with wireless mice is that when the battery runs out, if I don't have another one handy I'll switch back to the closest wired mouse and probably never think about it again.
On the other hand, I.... More
