September 5, 2008
In order to boost its eco friendly image, power provider British Gas is to fund a new children’s television programme imaginatively named “Green Up Your Life” which is going to be a series of ten five minute long shows.
Children will be given a challenge, which is directly related to the environment, these may include recycling, or water conservation. At the end of the series, the child who comes out on top will be crowned the “Eco Range
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September 4, 2008
The PS2 by Sony is probably still going strong in some households, but there are those that are good for nothing or so we thought.
Recycling has become the in thing when it comes to designing, and the eco friendly chair by Pli Design is just that as it has been made from old PS2’s.
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August 13, 2008
For people who are frequenting Facebook, you may want to check out their new list of applications. Facebook is a popular site that most people log on these days. Outside of securing old ties and making new ones, applications have added another spice for registered Facebook users each time they log on. Check out these new eco-friendly Facebook applications:
1. Lil’ Green Patch
2. I am Green
3. Do the Green Thing
4. Green my Vino
5. Big Green
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July 18, 2008
A music festival is one of those things where it is hard to think of it as being eco friendly, after all, there are huge demands on local resources such as water and there is always the waste too. However, the Latitude festival, which just happens to be down the road from where I live, starts today and is known as the UK’s greenest festival.
Every ticket holder gets a special waste kit, which comprises of a compost bag for food, a bag for plas
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July 10, 2008
These may like the replicators off of Stargate SG1 but we are assuming that these solar powered robots are totally friendly and apart from the occasional burst of energy when it begins to flap its wings the bug will remain where it has been placed.
They are brain child of Tiny Minds and although they are priced at $80 the value is in how different something like this is when placed on a desk or table near the window.
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This clock quite simply has to be considered as a great eco object as it does not require batteries or any other power source, all that is needed to make this clock work is a drop of water and a little bit of salt.
The clock has not been released yet, you will have to wait until August to get your hands on this little one, when it will cost you just $16 from Bedol What’s Next.
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July 8, 2008
Over at my vegetarian blog, i am having a groovy vegan giveaway. Do head on over for the details. It is very easy to enter, and although the freebie is geared towards vegans and vegetarians, anyone can join it.
To win the vegan freebie, you have till Thursday, July 10 @ midnight to enter. The prize winner will be announced on Friday, July 11th at my vegetarian blog.
Good luck to all.
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July 7, 2008
Wow, this has to be the most eco-friendly chess set ever!
With all the nifty little stuff people can create out of recycled parts, here’s another cool chess set made from recycled auto parts. Nice…
Combining art and function, Ramirez sculpts each piece from automobile parts — even the heads of the bishops are made of NGK and AC DELCO spark plugs!
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July 3, 2008
They do say that best ideas are the simplest ones, but although this design may not be that simple, the idea of making a portable brolly which uses materials such as newspapers and plastic bags is. The whole thing has been designed by Shiu Yuk Yuen and when in the compact mode will fit in the palm of your hand.
However as some of you may have already figured out, the use of newspapers as a protector from rain may not be the best idea, although a
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July 2, 2008
Virtually everyone knows about carbon footprints and many of us try to reduce them by cutting down on travelling and other things that can be adding to the amount of Co2 being produced because of our actions.
But do we ever think about our pets and in particular the carbon footprints of our dogs, this can cover everything from where the dog food and collars are made, to what the dog leaves behind in the park. There is a quick survey to take on P
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June 30, 2008
Boating is not a very green way of getting around, some boat leave oil and fuel on the surface of the water, not mention the damage that is done to shoreline etc. but what if there was a way to use the river and coastline in eco friendly manner, would that be better?
Of course it would, and a company based in the South of France has the idea of using the sun to power their boats to great effect.
Technical Data for the 550 Solar boat with 800 W
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Hemp has so many uses, most of which can replace something or other that we use in our daily lives, whether these products are a direct replacement is down to individual tastes. There are some food alternatives that leave a lot to be de desired.
However there are also those products which need no explanation and have no problem replacing its non eco friendly counter part. Twine made from 100% Hemp is just one of these products; it is totally nat
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June 18, 2008
One thing we all know when it comes to raising and educating our kids is to use visuals and aids such as flash cards. This can range from letters, numbers and images that help build the understanding most kids are seen to be using these days.
For P Crew, LLC, introducing their earth-friendly product which is only available through their website, Write Way to Learn. With this, you not only teach your children the basics they need but also help i
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June 10, 2008
If you have ever received a letter that has been written on one of those sheets of paper that has been made out of a rare or strange material, then you would know how special it makes you feel.
Even if you have experienced this material, imagine a really old piece of paper that was hand made you should be almost there. That is what makes this Mango Paper from Eco Paper so special, every time that use this stationary the person who receives this
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June 9, 2008
At one time of our lives, we have certainly heard of the game of Monopoly. The usual buying and selling, investing to get to the millions, Earthopoly is basically designed after it. The only difference is that it is based more on eco-friendly issues governing the world today.
Additionally, the whole game set itself is made from eco-friendly materials such as recycled paper and vegetable-oil based ink. If you want to know more about how to go ec
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May 22, 2008
These swings are really wonderful, they not only look fantastic, and they also look as if they could really a natural occurring thing, which has been there in the garden forever. But in reality they are made from recycled materials. The pumpkin swing has been made from copper and waxed to preserve it.
Features:
Material: Copper
Dimensions: H1.4 x W1.4m - Weight 130kg
Price: £18,000 ($36,000)
Stand: £1200. ($2,400) Full circular stand 3m high
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May 17, 2008
I wrote about Washington DC GreenFest and the San Fransisco GreenFest a few months ago, and now it is time for the Chicago GreenFest. Green Fest hits Navy Pier in Chicago, this weekend, May 17 and 18.
With over 350 businesses and 150 speakers, this eco friendly minded festival shakes up Chi-Town. This is a rather large event, in 2007 there were over 31,000 attendees, and this year sets the stage for an even bigger event.
You can do all of the fo
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April 28, 2008
This has been a very long time coming, it the green basket ball, well actually its black and is eco friendly because it uses forty per cent recycled rubber. Now that may not seem to be much, but surely anything that is recycled is better than nothing.
However it has been estimated that when seventy of these balls are purchased, then that will be the equivalent of a car tyre, now that really does makes sense because tyres and land fill sites just
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Sometimes there is a need to replace that trusted old skate board, it may be damaged or just out of fashion which quite simply needs to be replaced.
But with all of those skate boards being replaced surely there must be another purpose for them, there must be life after the skate park for these colourful and lively skate boards?
Thankfully there is and it is a most unlikely future that lies ahead for these retired skate boards. Beck(y) will tak
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March 11, 2008
What on earth do you do with all of those old computer keyboards which end up lying around the office, often with one or two keys missing? Well there are a couple things that can be done, like throwing them away or making something out of them.
In this case the designer Choi Jung Hyun has put the keys to good use by creating something worthwhile. This viper has computer keys instead of the normal scaly skin that you would expect to see on a sna
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February 17, 2008
Kids love the technology given for radio controlled cars and such has become a demand in leading toy stores today. They are in demand today and without question kids will always look up to them as far as itemizing which toys to look at first the next time that their parents bring them to the toy store.
This has been acknowledged by Corgi International and has used it as a tool for identifying green toys that should be out in the market today. E
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February 6, 2008
What could be better than buying something like this for your loved one?
Size (appx. 1.25″ x 1.5″ - or 3.175cm x 3.81cm)
These are made from old part used crayons that have been melted together and moulded into the shape of a heart, make a really great gift and is eco friendly too.
Priced at $5 for a set of five.
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January 28, 2008
This is a great little product which will stun your friends. Made from an actual pool ball this ring has the colour and style still even after the ball has been cut up.
You can choose from all of the pool balls, whichever takes your fancy, maybe the colour or the number, whatever suits you, for your lucky ring.
Colour-Number Key:
Deep red- 7, 15
Bright red- 3, 11
Yellow- 1, 9
Green- 6, 14
Purple- 4, 12
Blue- 2, 10
Orange- 5, 13
Black- 8
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January 5, 2008
Having the batteries go dead while in the middle of a game is a real nightmare, especially if you are playing one that needs to be saved in order to advance to the next level.
But fear not for help is at hand with this solar powered charger, this device is essentially a battery and charger complete in one pack, which is very handy and cost effective, after all buying two or three lots of batteries a week can cost quite a lot.
Priced at $28.76
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October 29, 2007
One thing about having this latest gadget craze in the from of iPods and MP3 players, their energy source and useful life is always a concern for most owners. Relying heavily on batteries that come along with the whole pack, recharging them at times would usually become a hindrance in enjoying continuous listening pleasures today.
An alternative iPod which needs no batteries to operate has been introduced in the market and for sure, many people
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