March 5, 2008
This is a nice piece of design and creation, which would look great in any home and in any place around the home.
It is made from an old recycled bicycle chain ring, which everyone knows because it is the part that the pedals go through and the chain around. The clock face is merely a piece of printed paper, but when the whole thing is combined it just looks great.
Requires one AA battery which is included, the clock measures around seven inch
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March 1, 2008
Mobile phone batteries a demand especially since most people find themselves getting into a frenzy whenever a new mobile phone hits the market. But while everyone is concerned more about studying and learning how to operate it along with its features, batteries become an issue after some time when they have lived out their useful life.
There are a lot of batteries out there like lithium ironed produced ones but as far as adhering towards green
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February 28, 2008
Flushing a toilet does not really produce anything for us other than sanitation in our bathrooms. But while we underestimate such a practice, a new device was developed where rushing water will be used as another alternative source of energy.
Hydroelectric power is another source of energy that can help improve the energy demands we all need in our homes. Finding out an innocent way of making it occur in our homes has been developed and it all c
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February 22, 2008
One other consideration that people place when they go eco-friendly and green is to retain the level of ambiance that their homes carry. Such is the concept that the Gravia Lamp aims to achieve outside the usual green standards that this new lighting that is cordless provides to people who consider them among their furnishings.
If there is one thing that should be noted, it should be the drive for people to conserve energy consumption and use l
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February 19, 2008
If you are somebody that likes to spend their time down at the beach but at the same time would like to blast out you music really loud, then maybe this is the sort of thing that you could do with.
The DIY solar power speaker system for your tiny Mp3 player, this thing can be made for around $75, the most expensive item is the amp, and the solar panels are around $15. But maybe these could be bought second-hand at half the cost, which really r
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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 14, 2008
Nokia is not far behind when it comes to eco-friendly and green ideas. Known for their fine line of mobile phones today, Nokia is set to unveil a green phone, the Remade. Catchy brand name really. It is a phone made of recycled cans which composed the corrugated casing and flat, touch sensitive keypads. For sure this phone will be talked about and reviewed once it hits the store shelves.
“It really shows what can be done with materials&#
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February 11, 2008
To counter the huge rise in the plastic cases for the iPod, it’s about time that someone brought out a nice eco friendly case which looks great and does the job that it claims it should do.
This green and white case is made from ninety per cent recycled paper and so fits the job nicely.
CEO of Imoeba, Lawrence Leung said:
“Our Alpine iPod cases are ideal for consumers wanting to make greener lifestyle choices. The look, feel, quality
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February 7, 2008
Now here is something useful for people who love to go biking, especially in the night time when everything gets dark. As far as lighting is concerned, most bikers need some form of reflectors to be sure that they don’t run into any accidents. Additionally, lights that help them see where they are going in the late nights or early mornings is a must to avoid bumping to anything or anyone when lighting is not all that good in the places they re
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January 24, 2008
These coasters have sealed so that they are waterproof, after all there’s not much point in having a coaster if it is just going to collapse.
There are over 50 different bands which include: Tom Petty, Traffic, The Band, Jefferson Starship, Springsteen, Queen, and even Donovan.
Prices from $19.99
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January 21, 2008
Will Apple ever cease their wondrous innovations? I know, i know, what a terribly dumb question. Its what they do, its what they are all about. Next up is MacBook Air.
via - Living Green
Im not a techy, so i wont go into the miraculous technological advances of this laptop. But i can tell you, that it is meant for the next generation, the one that is pretty much 80-100% wireless. It comes with 2Gb of memory, Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, a 80GB
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January 16, 2008
Segway is just one of those things that just keep’s coming back in a new guise time after time.
This time the Segway is to become a personal back up machine as it fits into a compartment within the vehicle, this would be great for trips out and it may ok if you happened to run out of gas, providing that you are in range of the gas station. Mind you GM would probably put this into an electric car!
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January 15, 2008
It just had to be called iWood there is just no other name for them, but doesn’t Apple own the (i) anything? But what the hell, these 100% wood covers have real style and class, they go well with together.
You can choose from oak, mahogany, padouk and walnut, it will completely cover the iPhone leaving the screen and holes for the headphone, camera and power cable etc.
Prices at $115
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January 11, 2008
If you around your home you are bound to find an old CD, it may just be an old AOL one or possibly one that does not work anymore, either way normally they would just be thrown away or end up in the trash on its way to the land fill.
CD’s are great, they are hard wearing and shiny, they are just made to be put into something shiny and recycled, well they are made for another purpose, but recycling is better and looks fantastic.
You can see f
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January 10, 2008
Gadgets are the main target of promoting and creating a buzz when it comes towards integrating ecology and technology. Freeplay offers a new eco-friendly radio, the NR-2XS.
A radio that thrives on using the usual rechargeable batteries, it likewise uses solar energy as an alternative source. In the even that the radio would be used up, any proud owner of this radio from Freeplay can turn to solar power for aid.
The radio uses the removable rec
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January 9, 2008
Everyone is familiar with what Olympus brings and this caters more towards digital imaging through its various released cameras which people are readily familiar with. However, in the same way that most companies are criticized on their social responsibility as far as being eco-friendly is concerned, Olympus joins the ranks of brands and companies that have adhered towards the drive for a greener business and environmental outlook.
We certify
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January 8, 2008
LED’s are really cool these days, but this one is quite simply super cool, as it is not only a light, it is what can only be described as a little light show. It’s controlled by remote control which makes it easier for the user to switch colours and change the effects etc.
It fits into a standard light fitting, so there is no need for any special equipment to get this going. Even the brightness and special effects can be adjusted by the remot
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January 7, 2008
This is great recycling job, which uses old CD’s or DVD’s which would normally be going into the land fill, and turns it into something beautiful like this disco ball.
How to make your very own glitter ball:
1. Beg, borrow or steal (only from your siblings!) and only unwanted CDs.
2. Dip the CD into hot or boiling water.
3. Do not let the CD touch the bottom.
4. Take it out once it is ready and softer to cut.
5. Cut them into small squares
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January 6, 2008
One of the gadgets that people are aware of are the ones that can provide music. We are familiar with the transistor radio that often operates on electricity or batteries. But there is now an alternative wind-up radio which can even be considered a good gift idea to special people in times of occasions.
Now it may seem like a toy for most but the thing is, it is a developed eco-product aimed at starting a new whole meaning in the world of renew
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January 5, 2008
Anywhere we go today, people have become obsessed and infatuated with the various gadgets made available. These include mobile phones, PDA’s, iPods and MP3 players. These new accessories have become increasingly demanded for but one thing that most people forget to consider is their battery life.
Just like an electronic gadget, the need to plug them in to the nearest socket where you can becomes an issue. Perhaps this is a good illustration o
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January 4, 2008
Here is a good eco-friendly gadget made for men who are always in a hurry to catch the bus or avoid the traffic. Shaving has been deemed as something that most men forget and to make sure that they have the well-groomed look before they get to their respective offices, having a solar-powered shaver in hand can save them time and the embarrassment from a poorly groomed executive on the go.
This is also a good men’s accessory whenever they are
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December 29, 2007
Recharging never had it so good and finding ourselves at times in different places to recharge batteries that may run out often occurs. However, with the Weza Portable Charger, you only have to step on the pedal and the generator will spin on its own.
No more need for finding the usual electrical sockets for your chargers. This portable charger from Weza is all you need for a price of $269.99.
Rugged yet sleek in design, Weza portable chargers
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December 27, 2007
With all the clamors we hear around with regards to the conservation of energy use, each consumer may want to check out the amount of electricity that certain appliances in their wing are consuming. Of course, some people would care less and would want to continue utilizing electricity to their liking and demands but the matter of rising electricity costs is something that may be a good reason for them to consider using the Wattson Energy Meter.
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Could this be the worst type of eco friendly application there is or possibly one of the best green ideas that we have ever seen?
This is Phoenix, Arizona where the local cell phone company has decided that instead of the standard mobile communication masts that appear all around the country, they have placed their equipment at the top of very tall palm trees.
So are they a green company or creating a green image.
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December 25, 2007
So Christmas is finally here and normally we would be done with our Christmas shopping as early as some days ago. However, there are people who may miss out a person or two and when that problem arises, chances are they would find themselves searching like crazy for a good gift to give this holiday season.
For people, it is not really the price that matters but the value and though of giving a present. While most people are looking at the price
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December 24, 2007
It is evident that most people today have cellular phones and while they may be awesome to use, we just have to realize that the power of their batteries would not last long if they are not recharged. Rather than rely on recharging them by plugging in the usual adaptors to the electric outlets, there is a wind-up phone charger that can be a good alternative to help the drive in saving up the consumption of energy today.
All you have to do is ro
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