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Solar-Powered Bamboo Doll House

Brian Yalung — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:07:15 +0000

Eco-friendly toys are hard to find these days, especially considering kids have certain requirements as far as having the ideal toy over the usually carbon-footprint riddled ones available in the market today. But now, here is one that should come close to breach that need, the Solar-Powered Bamboo Dollhouse.

The dollhouse is made of fast-growing bamboo that is treated with light water-based stain and polished with bee-wax. The large solar panel housed in the roof collects enough energy to power 5 LEDs, of which 3 are in the media room, and one in each of two rooms on the first floor. The whole house features 9 different rooms including a spiral staircase. All of the furniture has been made of bamboo too.

The Solar-Powered Bamboo Doll House will be available in November for $499 at Envirogadget.

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Solar-Powered Bamboo Doll House

Ecora Eco-friendly Paints

Brian Yalung — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:21:11 +0000

We have heard of eco-friendly paint as a better alternative towards the usual harmful toxic-based paints due to their chemical solvents. And once applied, we all know the effect how they can impact an individual as far as breathable air is concerned. But now, with companies such as Ecora, there are eco-friendly paints available for a healthier lifestyle and better looking home or spot.

Ecora’s natural VOC-Free paints provide the healthiest living environment while offering great style and color selection. The carefully selected ranges of 144 colors provide a wide pallet of choice for both internal and external decorating.

(Source) Easier.com

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Ecora Eco-friendly Paints

Platinum Rated, LEED Certified Homes from Aeonian Brick Homes

Brian Yalung — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:45:15 +0000

The sturdiness of homes today has become important, especially if you talk about environmental or weather concerns and the usual irritating pests like termites and insects. With their new initiative, Aeonian Brick Homes will commence building homes greener with their Platinum rated, LEED Certified Home efforts that will be impervious to termite and insect damage.

Aeonian is the only company in the United State that produces a waterproof, interlocking compressed brick, that can protect families and their possessions during the worst weather conditions, and life altering events.

Aeonian’s complete building system includes a wall system that will withstand hurricane force winds exceeding 240 mph, and a concrete roofing system that can withstand hurricane force winds up to 300 mph.

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Platinum Rated, LEED Certified Homes from Aeonian Brick Homes

Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats from YogaMatic

Brian Yalung — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:15:38 +0000

People are turning to various means to be able to stay healthy and yoga practice is one of them. While we have a wide array of common yoga mats (being comfortable of which is important) here is a service where you can customize and choose the image of your choice to which eco-friendly yoga mats are produced. This is all made possible by YogaMatic.

Yogamatic.com operates a fully functional design service from their studio gallery in Santa Monica, CA. When your design vision becomes a little too ambitious to produce yourself, YogaMatic would always be delighted to offer advice or a quote for design assistance at their studio.

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Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats from YogaMatic

Urban Defender and Sweet Defender Water Purification Systems

Brian Yalung — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:06:38 +0000

When it comes to being healthy, it all depends on your approach, particularly in the water you drink. And while most of us turn to distilled and mineral water supply, here is something that may just be a one-time investment. They are new water purification systems that homes or even businesses can consider.

Sweetwater’s Urban Defender whole house water purification system is used by hundreds of customers to remove chlorine, chloramine, and their carcinogenic byproducts, along with herbicides and pesticides and other volatile organic compounds.

Sweetwater’s Kitchen Defender is a unique under sink water filter and water purifier that is used by hundreds of customers to provide healthy drinking water where water quality conditions allow them to retain the natural minerals in water while removing harmful chemical compounds.

Whichever of the two you choose, the main thing is that you get the protection you need. It all starts with the water you drink!

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Urban Defender and Sweet Defender Water Purification Systems

Good Fortune Releases Eco-Friendly Faucet Soap

Brian Yalung — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:11:32 +0000

We are often told that before we eat or when we want to wash our hands, make sure that the soap we are using are really made of proper materials that can serve its purpose. And to make sure we get just that, Good Fortune releases new eco-friendly faucet soaps.

The products are mixed, poured and wrapped by hand and are created in small batches to ensure high quality. Faucet Soaps are available in Peppermint Tea Tree Menthol, Red Apple Lavender, Applejack, Vanilla Lavender Cinnamon Patchouli and Citronella Grapefruit.

Additionally, they are wrapped in recyclable paper, include beneficial oils and are encased in a loofa offering full-body exfoliation and moisture.

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Good Fortune Releases Eco-Friendly Faucet Soap

Etsy Find: Recycled Beer Bottle Spoon Rest

Missy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:36:38 +0000

image via Etsy

Looking for a cool gift idea for that renaissance eco friendly new homeowner? Then this beer bottle turned spoon rest should work magic.

The recycled beer bottle spoon rest is the creation of Minty Fresh Fusion, an Etsy seller. The bottle is put into a kiln and fused flat turning it into a lovely and very original spoon rest. The bottom is protected with silicone feet.

If you’ve been known to chug a brewsky (or two) this should be right up your alley.

Perfect kitchen conversation piece, too.

Find it online at Etsy

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Etsy Find: Recycled Beer Bottle Spoon Rest

Jade Yoga Rubber Mats

Brian Yalung — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:56:45 +0000

People who are taking up yoga to lead a better life are sure to be on the lookout for accessories that should make their Yoga experience better and comfortable. And one of those needs include that of yoga mats, most of which are made of standard rubber.

In that aspect, these Jade Yoga mats should be something worth checking. Other than being made out of natural rubber that is free from synthetics, each Jade Yoga mat sold is equivalent to one tree to be planted by Jade.

Jade mats come in two different sizes and two different “thicknesses”, an oftentimes plus for those with sensitive knees. Mats are offered in 1/8, 3/16 and 5/16 of an inch with two available lengths, 68″ and 74″. Match that with a rainbow of colors and Jade has something for you. They even have travel mats, kids mats and mats with different edges

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(Source) Examiner

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Jade Yoga Rubber Mats

Pitt Brothers Donate $600,000 for University Eco-Friendly Arena

Brian Yalung — Sun, 24 May 2009 18:32:44 +0000

Actor Brad Pitt has been known to take an active role in promoting eco-friendliness and this time around he has partnered with his brother for a green cause. This involves an eco-friendly academic project over at the Drury University where the money will be used to help the university’s sporting arena land an eco-friendly title.

The arena, now the first one to boast of the title, has ‘low-flow water fixtures’, a dedicated recycling area and a solar-reflective roof and pavement materials.

That is quite a lot of money for such a project. However, due to its intent and the continuous support given to eco-friendly promotions and causes, Brad Pitt just couldn’t say no considering the potential of the said Arena which will incidentally be renamed to the William A. Pitt Court to recognize the efforts of the Pitt brothers.

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Pitt Brothers Donate $600,000 for University Eco-Friendly Arena

Bambeco Announces New Eco-Friendly Products

Brian Yalung — Tue, 12 May 2009 05:51:04 +0000

Eco-friendly creations are coming out one by one these days and apparently there are various designs that can cater to the luxists. Recently launched on Earth Day, Bambeco.com features hundreds of hot, eco-friendly products, with head-turning style at affordable prices.

From elegant goblets made of recycled wine bottles to smart wallets fashioned from reclaimed truck inner tubes, Bambeco offers consumers unprecedented green lifestyle choices.

The Bambeco name celebrates bamboo, the planet’s most renewable and versatile resource, and ecology, the essential relationship between people and the natural environment.

Whether it’s striking furniture made from reclaimed wood, fashionable messenger bags and dog collars made from recycled water bottles, organic linens for the kitchen, or picture frames made from recycled bicycle chain, Bambeco offers cutting-edge green products for contemporary living.

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Bambeco Announces New Eco-Friendly Products

Cool Pencils Made From Recycled Newspaper

Missy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:21:09 +0000

The good folks at MyObon have devised a way to make art pencils from recycled newspaper.

Based in San Francisco, the eco friendly capital of the world, MyObon creates a variety of art pencils all made from recycled newsprint. Each pencil is coated with a non toxic coat and they come in packages of 10.

They have several adorable designs to choose from, including
the Rainbow and the Wildlife series.

Perfect eco gift for students or teachers.

via MyObon

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Cool Pencils Made From Recycled Newspaper

Econique Leather Cases

Brian Yalung — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 20:04:42 +0000

Protect your iPod or any similar gadgets in style with this catchy eco-friendly leather casing. Produced by Econique, this first climate friendly case has zero carbon footprint. Additionally, they are handmade, making them durable and reliable to use.

Softer than kittens! – Top of the Range Leather case Series Gorgeous to touch, Wonderful Aroma of fresh leather. Soft yet strong and hard wearing Beautiful & Exclusive Genuine Soft Napa leather case made for the player – from eco-nique full grain leather that is soft, strong and supple. New removable belt clip feature – when removed no protruding components Cherish the green badge!

Price: $27.99

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Econique Leather Cases

Can Plastic Bags Be Art?

David Allen — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:00:11 +0000

Well ever since the great battle against plastic bags started, we have seen them turning up in some very odd places like fabrics, sculptures and even more bags. However, for a plastic bag to become art, it would need to appear to be something else. That is exactly what the Spanish art group Luzinterruptus has done when they visited the Prado in Madrid.

The Prado has been long associated with the classical work of art holding regular exhibitions of the most famous artists in the world. But recently the group created a piece of installation art named “A cloud of plastic bags visit the Prado” this artwork was made up of almost eighty plastic bags with an internal light that were inflated by the breeze.

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Can Plastic Bags Be Art?

The Walking House

Brian Yalung — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:28:50 +0000

Is this the future of modern housing? We are all aware that people today are looking at all options as far as living the eco-friendly way is concerned and apparently the Walking House is trying to satisfy that need. The Walking House is designed by Dutch Design Group N55.

In addition to the ability to change zip codes, the Walking House also features solar panels and micro windmills for generating green energy on-the-go. If you can imagine a future where traditional trailer parks are replaced by legions of these things you begin to get an idea of just how futuristic this creation is.

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The Walking House

The Solar Birdhouse

Brian Yalung — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 05:57:49 +0000

So you think everyone is busy transforming and renovating their homes to cater to solar power eh? Well you may say solar power is going to the birds but that is exactly the concept of this solar powered house.

The Solar Birdhouse is exactly what it says. The roof has a solar panel that charges a small battery. At sunset a sensor turns on the illuminated perch, creating a whimsical glow in your garden and hopefully makes it easier for your birdies to get home. The entire thing is made out of gorgeous meranti wood and measures 7.1 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches.

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The Solar Birdhouse

G-Clean Ultimate Biodegradable Pouches

Brian Yalung — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:29:59 +0000

Pouches are storage options as well, normally made of plastic or paper. If there is one thing that these items have in common is that unless a green initiative is playing around, chances are they will be scrutinized in adding to the garbage woes of today. But thanks to G-Clean, they can simply dissolve since they are biodegradable.

G-CLEAN pouches are made from American-grown plant base oils and put the power of nanotechnology into your pressure washer without harming the environment, including ground water. Beginning this week, they are available in three 3-Pack formulations: Concrete Cleaner & Degreaser, Siding & All Purpose Cleaner and Mold & Mildew Stain Remover. G-CLEAN pouches are the only pressure washer cleaning products that can go through the pump safely for a high foaming and “greener” clean.

The new product line will be introduced and sold exclusively by TTI to The Home Depot.

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G-Clean Ultimate Biodegradable Pouches

Nurture The Home Spa Experience

Brian Yalung — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:30:43 +0000

The best thing to do right now is to ease some load off your shoulders. With rising costs and increasing job layoffs, the best you can do is invest in something handy you can turn to when you get home.

A spa experience would be nice but what if you had one at home? Actually you can and you can do it with the Nurture fixtures that can convert any bathroom into a spa-like setting.

Homeowners no longer have to choose when looking to upgrade their current showerheads. Available at Lowe’s, Moen Incorporated’s new Nurture™ three-setting showerheads provide consumers a superior shower experience with full- body, high-performance coverage– all with a flow-optimized spray that uses up to 30 percent less water.

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Nurture The Home Spa Experience

Hand Cranked Washing Machine

Brian Yalung — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:21:09 +0000

Doing the laundry systematically takes a new route with this hand cranked washing machine. No more worrying about escalating electric bills with this new handy gadget to assist you in washing your clothes.

The washing cycle takes as little as 10 seconds and could be as long as a couple of minutes to keep your laundry fresh and clean, although we’re sure it won’t be able to do a bang up job as that of a dedicated washing machine.

Still, it is better than wearing stale-smelling clothes even at the end of the world, eh? This portable washing machine will retail for $49.99.

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Hand Cranked Washing Machine

Huffermen E Volve Water Bottles

Brian Yalung — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:52:06 +0000

Sports bottles are often a requirement for people who get thirsty now and then. A familiar object you will see that people carry are sporting bottles and for sure, the materials to which they are made from carries a lot of concern as far as carbon footprints are concerned. Huffermen aims to change all that as it introduces two new sports bottle sizes which are said to be biodegradable.

Both are made with a biodegradable material that helps their polymers and other selected materials biodegrade within 1-5 years. Normally there is no effect to the e volve™ product appearance or physical performance, whether the product is designed to last 1 day or 20 years. e volve™ is made only from FDA recognized materials and regulated processes, which consists of organic and other materials.

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Huffermen E Volve Water Bottles

Eco-friendly Toilets to be Available Soon

Brian Yalung — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:06:48 +0000

If you happen to be in Tiruchirapalli, don’t be surprised if you happen to come across some zero-discharge toilets in trains soon. The toilets jointly developed by IIT Kanpur, Research Designs and Standard Organisation, Lucknow and a private agency in Chennai, ensure that all liquid discharges are converted into “pure water” which can be used as re-cycled water to flush and clean toilets and sanitary fittings.

The solid waste is converted into odour free paste by certain bio-chemicals or additives applied at the departing terminal. This can be stored for 15 days in a tank and can easily be emptied at the destination point through ‘pressurized evacuation,’ V Carmelus, Chief Mechanical Engineer of Southern Railways said.

The odorless solid waste could yield revenue since the paste would be excellent manure after being dried in the sun. After some more trial runs and studies the scheme would be a permanent feature in Indian Railways, he said.

(Source) Zeenews.com

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Eco-friendly Toilets to be Available Soon

Solar Powered Watches About Time!

David Allen — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:45:22 +0000

Solar power is cool these days and is finding its way into many different products. One such every day item is a watch, a solar powered watch that never needs winding or a battery change. This means no embarrassing lateness when the battery fails or you forget to wind it your watch up.

These two particular watches are the Ani-Digi Solar Alarm Chrono watch from Tocs and the Citizen Eco-Drive, both of these watches are powered from the sun or artificial light, so it makes no matter where you are located.

Prices start from $45

Source [Tree Hugger]

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Solar Powered Watches About Time!

This Cardboard PC May Need More Study

Brian Yalung — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 02:18:25 +0000

Who would ever thought that the standard steel casing of CPUs would be copied using cardboard? Well at first thought, you would think it would not be possible and even perhaps dangerous. But the thing is, they did do it. But of course, a lot of question still wander in the air.

What they’re doing is making more green the one part of the computer that probably doesn’t need to be greened. The components inside are all plastic, silicon, metal, and rubber, and they make up 90% of the mass of the thing. I’m all in favor of making things more eco-friendly, but this is barking up the wrong tree, so to speak. How often are cases replaced? Maybe one per year per person.

(Source) CrunchGear

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This Cardboard PC May Need More Study

Mobile Fireplaces AKA Ethanol Burners

Brian Yalung — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:17:22 +0000

Heat is something we all need, especially during the cold season. We have seen a lot of mobile fireplaces, designed to adhere to such needs and now we have another one from EcoSmart, a market leader in technology.

EcoSmart offers us the designer range of eco-friendly ethanol burners, available with either enclosed or open-air flames. Resembling a cross between a microwave and an old iMac, it’s unashamedly kitsch yet intensely practical.

The Tower fireplace is one of the most striking and elegant choices and was apparently inspired by the padella romana lighting feature used at the entrances of wealthy estates in ancient Rome. Created by Italian designers Celeste Dell-Anna and Simona Righi, its black, powder-coated steel plinth and glass fireguard takes its height to 1.4 metres and it can be used outdoors or in.

(Source) FT.com

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Mobile Fireplaces AKA Ethanol Burners

Get a Rebate for having Eco-Friendly Toilets

Brian Yalung — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:05:56 +0000

This is something that could perhaps raise the eco-friendly awareness as far as conserving water is concerned. One origin of wasting water is from the toilets. Although we have had our share of toilet solutions for better conservation of water, this rebate practice in Portland may be something other regions would do well to follow. Imagine getting a rebate of $100 for having an eco-friendly toilet? That goes a long way these days.

The Portland Water Bureau is offering a $100 rebate for replacing a traditional toilet with water-efficient model (specifically, a toilet called WaterSense)

The rebate is only available for a limited time (until June 30, 2009 or sooner if the program’s budget is spent).

(Source) About.com

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Get a Rebate for having Eco-Friendly Toilets

Disposable Sugarcane Pet Bowl

Brian Yalung — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:05:46 +0000

For pet owners, here is a good solution as far as providing proper storage or kennels as far as feeding your pets. It is called the disposable sugarcane pet bowl from everybodygreen.com and is made from 100% bagasse; the fiber – like residue which remains after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract their juice. The bowls are deceivingly durable as they are capable of holding dry food, wet food or water.

The disposable pet bowl is ideal for dog park outings, dog runs, pet sitters, dog walkers and trainers. The bowls allow for a clean and easy feeding time. Mr. Berman continues, ” Perhaps the most intriguing aspect to our creation is that our bowls are durable enough to reuse yet inexpensive enough to dispose of – guilt free, as they are 100% biodegradable.”

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Disposable Sugarcane Pet Bowl

EcoSmart Zeta Fireplace

Brian Yalung — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:55:54 +0000

Alternative fireplace solutions have come out in the open lately and the EcoSmart Zeta Fireplace joins that growing list. A great replacement from the pollution contributing smog coming out for chimneys, the EcoSmart Zeta Fireplace Bent into a perfect elliptical shape, the fireplace emits heat by setting its stomach on fire while burning ethanol.

A brainy fusion of timber, leather and stainless steel, the completely portable fireplace rests on a lustrous stainless steel swivel base. The Zeta is available in different leather shades, including Ciocolatta, Nero, Ranch Hide and Latte. The Zeta also features glass fins on either side to enclose the flame and separate the leather from the stainless steel.

Price: $12,880

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EcoSmart Zeta Fireplace

New Packaging for Eco-friendly Milk

Brian Yalung — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:34:31 +0000

In a change of marketing strategy, UK’s first eco-friendly milk will reportedly change its GreenBottle labeling made of unique concept using recycled office waste paper to create a durable outer container, with a removable inner bag full of milk, supplied by local dairy MaryBelle.

The label design was actually a brainchild by 13-year-olds Dania Brewer and Charlie Besant. These were plucked out by the inventors of GreenBottle and will hit the shelves at Asda in Lowestoft.

A new batch of GreenBottle will be available in Asda at Horn Hill from with Dania and Charlie’s label attached and it is hoped the milk will be rolled out across stores in East Anglia.

(Source) The Journal 24

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Valentine’s Gift Idea: Wrist Assured Gloves

Brian Yalung — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:35:53 +0000

For men who are starting to look for great Valentine’s gift ideas, this one may be a good find. Wrist Assured Gloves (WAGs) are pain-free workout gloves that can help prevent pain for women who work out or in this case take yoga.

It is obvious that for women, especially the first timers, twisting and turning is not as easy as it looks. So to help them avoid excruciating pain, why not something that they can use when they want to unwind? It beats the usual flowers or sweets which are often good for just a day or two.

In the spirit of St. Valentine, $5.00 from the sale of each pair of limited edition WAGs goes to CARE —a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty, especially for impoverished women. Valentine’s Day edition WAGs are available at www.GetWAGs.com for $59.95—a $10.00 discount off the regular price—while supplies last.

(Source) The Earth Times

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Valentine’s Gift Idea: Wrist Assured Gloves

GraniteCrete Your Driveway

Brian Yalung — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:47:32 +0000

Depending on design, we see a lot of people trying out some kind of design based on materials used for their home. Some may turn to rocks and stones while others try to rough them up a big. But perhaps this new material made of recycled gypsum can be a proper home design aspect up for consideration. The material has been christened as GraniteCrete.

GraniteCrete is a combination of pre-consumer recycled aggregate, gypsum by-product, fine clays and colorant. It costs 1/3rd less than concrete, and it’s supposed to age better and be less likely to develop cracks. It’s designed to look more like a natural path than other materials such as concrete, brick pavers, and asphalt.

GraniteCrete doesn’t contain any oils, synthetic polymers, emulsions or plastics, and it is made from pre-consumer recycled mining by-product. Also the material is “absolutely porous, addressing storm-water and heat island environmental concerns and yielding high LEED points in up to three categories of the LEED rating system.”

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Cigarette Butts Recycled into Clothing

Brian Yalung — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:14:41 +0000

Who would have thought that cigarette butts would be put to good use? With many smokers in the world despite a call to quit smoking, cigarette butts can be useful after all. Thanks to the ingenious mind of fashion designer Alexandra Guerrero, cigarette butts turned into fashionable clothing has become a success and a new idea towards the drive for eco-friendly ideas.

After seeing the positive results and large interest generated, Alexandra decided to turn the project into a business. After purifying the butts (she collects them from the streets), the material is combined with wool to form a raw, textured wool, which can be knit into a variety of garments.

Prices range from $50 for a beret, $125 for the adorable sweater and, our favorite, $110 for the dress.

(Source) Cool Hunting

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Cigarette Butts Recycled into Clothing

Eco-friendly Purosol Lens Cleaner for Cameras

Brian Yalung — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:23:09 +0000

Most of us have the latest cameras and gadgets in demand in the market today. But one aspect about owning these gadgets is proper maintenance. There are the suggested solutions for these gadgets and many will be glad to note that there is a new eco-friendly lens cleaner released in the market today.

Purosol is ammonia and alcohol-free and is made of organic plant extracts. It is claimed to be safe, with no soaps, detergents or solvents, is non-toxic and hypoallergenic. A one-ounce bottle witll cost $12.95. A kit that includes four bottles and two microfiber cloths will retail for $29.95.

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Eco-friendly Purosol Lens Cleaner for Cameras

Crank-Powered Portable Media Player from Baylis

Brian Yalung — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:18:32 +0000

There are a lot of new portable media players in the market, mostly boasting of solar power or using rechargeable batteries. But the best way to solicit power is to work for it such as cranking it up to juice up these PMPs.

Baylis Revolution PMP is something that is bound to get attention for people who love to invest in techie gadgets spread over the market today. Equipped with a crank on the back, this piano black device with rubberised edges which measures in at 25 x 62 x 115mm, weighs in at 170g and which, the manufacturer claims, offers ‘best-in-class 24-bit digital audio performance’ with a single minute of hand cranking providing enough charge for up to 45 minutes of (music) playback.

How is that for getting good entertainment without worrying about lack of energy?

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Furoshiki: Giftwrapping Japanes Style

Brian Yalung — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:16:43 +0000

It is called Furoshiki or Japanese Eco-friendly gift wrapping, a method by which decorative cloths are used to wrap gifts. Rather than tearing apart gift wrappers, the Furoshiki ways allows gift receivers to make use of these decorative clothings for other use if they don’t have any gift to wrap.

It is a good way to promote a new way to wrap gifts and definitely carries an added plus as far as making good use of wrappers rather than throwing them in the garbage can and adding to the waste problems we are all experiencing right now.

(Source) Eco Craftiness

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Furoshiki: Giftwrapping Japanes Style

Dapple Baby Cleaning Products

Brian Yalung — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:08:19 +0000

A healthy baby means you need to have a clean baby. And the best way to go about it is to solicit the ideas of mothers who are normally exposed to the children more than anyone else.

So what happens if you get these mothers together? Dapple! Dapple, is a maker of eco-friendly baby cleaning products. Dapple specifically worked with chemists to analyze and target the soil left on baby bottles from different types of milk, including breast milk.

Dapple’s first two products that came out on retail shelves were a dish liquid and powder. The company has been self-funded since its inception, but after winning $35,000 in money and services from Yahoo’s Seeds program, it was able to expand its line to include toy cleaners in wipes and spray formats, and travel packs of the dish liquid.

(Source) Washington Post

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Child Develops Brainchild for the Homeless

Brian Yalung — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:44:38 +0000

It is quite surprising how a child’s imagination can turn out to be something useful for the needy. That is the case of this 9th grader, Max Wallack, who seems to have a knack of inventing things that come into mind that turn out to be very useful.

His latest idea, satisfying the issue of environmentally concerns while providing some assistance in the form of portable shelter for the homeless was something quite glaring that it is satisfying both issues with one idealistic solution. And it all came from the ideas of a 9 year old!

When Max was in Chicago to accept his prize for inventing the booster step, it bothered him to see homeless people living on the streets. In the years since, he never forgot about that, and it inspired him to create his latest invention: a shelter for the homeless made from discarded materials.

“I kept that image in the back of my mind, thinking I had to do something,” Max says. “I thought I could use some Styrofoam [and plastic] bags, and put them in a dome shape.”

(Source) Christian Science Monitor

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Sony Solar Desk Lamp

Brian Yalung — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 18:32:16 +0000

Are you looking for something different to put on your table yet eco-friendly? Solar powered gadgets are abundant these days and the ideas will never cease to amaze us. Add the Sony Solar Desk Lamp to that list as it not only thrives on solar powered energy, it also helps enhance the room ambiance by providing proper lighting in without hurting your energy bill.

This Hana-Akari fixture is built from panels that take after the photosynthesis process, making it able to stash away energy in a low-cost, thin membrane that won’t hurt the pockets when it comes to the manufacturing process.

(Source) Ubergizmo

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Boston Power Unveils Recyclable Laptop Batteries

Brian Yalung — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:18:42 +0000

Here is something that many potential laptop buyers may want to take into account. One thing about laptops is the useful life of its batteries and depending on how you charge it as well as the materials used to create it, there will always come a point where your batter may not longer be as useful from first charge.

But Boston Power has that area covered. Introducing Sonata, an eco-friendly battery that is completely recyclable, users can now enjoy a longer lasting battery that provides up to 80% charge for the first 1,000 charges. This green battery has been infused in the HP laptop series so if you are planning to buy or replace your old notebook, HP laptops are your best bet in living green.

(Source) Geek.com

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Boston Power Unveils Recyclable Laptop Batteries

Eco-Friendly Dishware from Verterra

Brian Yalung — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:41:23 +0000

If you are planning to buy new dishes and dinnerware, you may want to try out this new line of dishware from Verterra. With the holidays coming up, there is no better way to celebrate the season of cheer with new dishware that carry an eco-friendly tag to go with it.

Verterra has designed a whole line of esthetically pleasing, reusable, sustainable and biodegradable dishware. These dishes come in an array of sizes suitable for using as serving platters, as well as individual plates and bowls.

Most people are turning to these lines of dishware and apparently applying the eco-friendly touch would not hurt. They weigh in a bit on the pricey side, for disposable dishes, ranging from $7.99 for a 10-pack of 6” plates to $12 for a pack of 10X12” serving platters.

(Source) Truly Obscure

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Eco-Friendly Dishware from Verterra

Recycled Plastic as Pillows?

Brian Yalung — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:57:40 +0000

We all know that pillows would have to be soft and cuddly to get a good night’s sleep but apparently recycled materials have been found to provide that as well. There are actually 1,600 recyclable materials that you can use and apparently this is something worth checking out.

Hollander Home Fashions, a major bedding manufacturer, created the Natural Elements Pillow, the insides of which are made of crushed, recycled green plastic bottles.

The pillows’ eco-friendly fiber fill – called “beepee” – requires 30 to 40 crushed plastic bottles each, depending on the pillow size. While you may find this a bit awkward, if it is a point for eco-friendliness as well as comfort, then why not? Check them out at local stores. They are under the Natural Elements Brand.

(Source) Redding.com

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Keep Hands Warm with Gordini Gloves

Brian Yalung — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:55:29 +0000

This holiday, some areas have colder than usual climate and they are bound to snug up with thicker clothing and jackets just to keep the temperature right. But along with the snug up process includes having to warm your hands and what better way to do that other than to use elegant and classy gloves from Gordini.

These Gordini gloves are made from recycled bottles and keep your hands warm with the Velcro snug straps plus an adjustable wrist strap keep the heat held by Thinsulate insulation inside the gloves.

The eco-friendly use of bamboo fabrication provides the glove with a built-in moisture management system that not only keeps you dry but also resists odor. With its solid and embossed shell, the Soda Glove is not only warm, dry and eco-friendly, but stylish too. They are priced at $50.00.

(Source) Boston Herald

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Keep Hands Warm with Gordini Gloves

Solar Powered Computers Coming Soon?

Brian Yalung — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:11:47 +0000

Personal computers have been known to consume a lot of energy and while most manufacturers have tried to lower their consumption via the energy star ratings, it remains that a full shift in the energy consumption from plugging them in towards solar power is an idea up in the air that can actually happen.

Owe it all to Intel which has been trying to come up with charging gizmos via solar and wind power.

That’s one of the futuristic scenarios Intel’s researchers are aiming for as the company develop sensors or other technologies that can grab all kinds of free energy sources from around us, such as radio waves (a type of electromagnetic energy) and the sun.

So it can happen. Aside from being a new concept, it is something that is bound to capture the ideas of most consumers especially the geeks in the technology world.

Just check out the illustration on how Intel is going about it. Makes sense?

(Source) Greentech Media

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Boxes from U-Haul

Brian Yalung — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:22:31 +0000

Eco-friendly packaging for people who want an innovative way of sending out their gifts have been introduced today and U-Haul has come up with one of its own. U-Haul holiday boxes come in red and green, with matching packing tape, all of which allows consumers to create a unique gift package that can go directly under the tree, thereby eliminating the need for wrapping paper.

So rather than overdo it by buying a box and then wrapping it up while using large amounts of tape, here is simple solution you can use. Not only is it convenient and easy to use, it is helping you do your part towards eco-friendly responsibility for the holidays or other special occasions as well.

U-Haul provides a complete line of moving and storage products designed to protect your possessions and the environment, all available from your neighborhood U-Haul Center or online at uhaul.com.”

(Source) Market Watch

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Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Boxes from U-Haul

Nanyang Optical Introduces New Eyewear Solutions

Brian Yalung — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:24:25 +0000

Eyewear both for fashion and aid of people who want better vision is something that is bound to join the ranks of eco-friendly discoveries as this company from Singapore has reportedly introduced a range of glasses made from recycled materials. The range of select eyewear brands that are significantly green includes three collections Linkskin, Flexis and Urband.

Linkskin glasses are manufactured to be RoHS- compliant, using recycled materials with no lead, mercury, cadmium or soldering. Flexis rimless glasses consist of recycled steel and polymer, also without the use of soldering and the Urban collection avoids soldering too.

(Source) Inside Retailing

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Nanyang Optical Introduces New Eyewear Solutions

Anycom Solar Car Kit

Brian Yalung — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:22:07 +0000

We are all aware that most countries have set high penalties on people who use their cellular phones while driving. But perhaps going back in time and recalling the hands-free kit would be a good option. Combine that with eco-friendly awareness and you get a modern hands-free kit going by the product name of Anycome Solar Car Kit.

The Anycom Solar Car Kit conveniently affixes to your windshield with suction cups, enabling you to have cell-phone conversations while keeping your hands on the wheel. Not only does its rechargeable lithium polymer battery provide up to 15 hours talk time; it also has a high-performance so-lar panel on the back, capable of soaking up sunlight to power your calls. With sufficient sunlight, three hours of charging will provide 30 minutes of talk time.

With this Anycom Solar Car Kit, you don’t have to worry anymore about incoming calls and answering them while on the road. The retail price for it is $56.99

(Source) InfoWorld

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Anycom Solar Car Kit

Dress In Style with Eco-Friendly TWiG Cashmere

Brian Yalung — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:42:16 +0000

So it is the season of giving and for the modern fashionistas who often look at new fashion and clothing styles, organic and eco-friendly clothing solutions are the foremost in their minds. TWiG is your best bet to land the great eco-friendly cashmere and perhaps add the Avery dress while you are at it if you want to look fashionable attending those functions and show off the eco-friendly fashion everyone is looking for and talking about.

A cashmere dress is the perfect item to buy yourself, and by looking for organic and eco-friendly companies you can know that you are helping the planet by shopping responsibly.

(Source) Examiner

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Dress In Style with Eco-Friendly TWiG Cashmere

Wudu Machine to Teach Muslims to Save Water

Brian Yalung — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:07:58 +0000

For some rituals, Muslims have certain rites wherein the use of water is done. Apparently, there is a new invention offered that not only looks fit for such rites but can also adhere towards water conservation, the environmental friendly feature that brings it in line with eco-friendly standards.

AACE Technologies Sdn Bhd chairman and CEO Anthony Gomez each machine had inbuilt washing sections for ears, face, hands and feet that allowed a Muslim to perform the cleansing ritual without water spillage.

(Source) Malaysian Star

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Wudu Machine to Teach Muslims to Save Water

Brighten up Homes with FireWinder

Brian Yalung — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:28:55 +0000

The holidays is about making your home festive and while many people are turning to the conventional Christmas lights, here is something you can check out and it is called the Firewinder. It operates mainly on wind power and is sure to be a hit especially if you want your home to be that well-lit and decorated.

Firewinder’s helical wing captures the wind from any angle, and it’s so light it will catch the lightest of breezes. Simply attach it to a tree, roof terrace or wall using the included hanging kit (featuring sturdy stainless steel quick release fixing points) and wait for the wind to blow.

It is being offered in the market at £99.99 a pop.

(Source) Coolest Gadget

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The Eco-Friendly 360 Paper Bottle Concept

Brian Yalung — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:50:24 +0000

Move over tetra pack packaging, the modern way of product packaging has arrived. Not only is it another way to enhance brand design, it has taken the whole concept of eco-friendly packaging to another level and providing a new solution towards battling the plastic bottle bug that has most people in arms as far as waste management is concerned.

The 360 is a paper bottle, molded from 100% recyclable, food-safe paper, and its simplicity makes even the venerable cardboard Tetra Pak drinks carton look outdated. These things are almost “printed-out,” they stack, are re-sealable, and look fab. These ought to be real, and when they are I hope they get the texture of the “lip” right: you don’t want fuzzy cardboardiness there.

(Source) Gizmodo

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The Eco-Friendly 360 Paper Bottle Concept

Samsung Eco-friendly Phones for Kids

Brian Yalung — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:47:50 +0000

Today we are seeing even the kids getting into the mobile phone addiction and while we as parents cannot really stop it, the best we can do is at least find something that has green standards built to go with it. Samsung hit it right on the money when they introduced their eco-friendly version mobile phone for kids, the Tobi S030 for pre-teens. The S3030 is made out of “eco-friendly and non-toxic materials.”

the colorful device looks cute and is available in a number of colors — including Sweet Pink, Bright Orange, Loyal Blue, Oasis Blue, Apple Green and Snow Silver. In addition, backside covers are interchangeable, allowing kids and their parents to further customize the Tobi.

(Source) IntoMobile

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Flushable Doggy Bags

Brian Yalung — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:47:31 +0000

How do you handle dog poop once they start spreading their waste inside or outside your house? The regular practice is to clean them up, put them in the garbage can and wait for the garbage man to carry out. But that would be just contributing to the waste problems. So is there an alternative? You bet there is.

FlushDoggy is a fully biodegradable, flushable (water soluble) dog poop bag that is very eco-friendly. flushdoggy.com offers FREE SAMPLE TO TRY! We also donate 10% of sale to ASPCA to fight puppy mills.

All you need is to collect the waste and put them in these flushable doggy bags and flush them down the toilet as any human would normally do. At least you don’t have to worry about worrying where dog poop should go. It is the modern way yet eco-friendly.

(Source) The Daily Green

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