California-based Modwalls now has ModRocks in stock.  The product is made with 100% post-consumer recycled glass on a mesh backing.  A single interlocking sheet (12″ x 12″) has ~1024 pebbles, each with a diameter of ~0.39 inches.  The pebbles come from crushed consumer bottles (no melting required), and ModRocks can be used in residential or commercial applications in both wet and dry areas.  One sheet is $25.95. [+] ModRocks 100% recycled clear glass pebble tile.

Today Cree unveiled a concept LED light bulb with seriously impressive numbers.  Third party testing confirmed the delivery of 1,331 lumens at 8.7 watts with a CRI of 91 and a warm color of 2800 K.  With these numbers, the concept light bulb exceeds the 21st Century Lamp requirements in the L Prize competition, according to Cree. The LED delivers an astonishing 152 lumens per watt (1,331 lumens/8.7 watts). By comparison, a standard, 75-watt GE incandescent puts out about 1170 lumens for a dismal 15.6 lumens per watt (1170 lumens/75 watts).  The recently-announced Philips 75-watt...