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Sony launching eco laptops 2007-11-14 22:04:33 Sony
is selling some very stylish and colorful laptops
that have eco friendly features. The Vaio FZ series are slim in design and come in four designs. There is a pink laptop and a leapard print laptop that will surely turn heads.
Eco friendly features include
-Slim design for minimum use of natural resources
-Easy to recycle materials
-Packaging for recyclable materials
-Laptop and battery are eligible for future recycling through sony.
-1% of sales go to Environmental charities through the program “1% for the planet.
Its a good start and these initiatives are something every computer maker should be doing. It seems like the average laptop owner goes through a laptop every 3 years. Most of these end up in the basement storage and then the landfill.
Prices start at $1400 for the
- Spotted Life
- Clay Earth
- Caribbean
- Bloom
Via Engadget
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Solarroll is a solar panel with charger that rolls up 2007-11-19 22:43:03
Another cool find by Inhabitat. With this invention you can quickly charge up your gadgets. Put in on the window sill or the dashboard of your car to quickly charge up your gadgets. A famous mountaneer has already used in in an expedition inn the Himalayas.
It will cost you for this one at $199 to $499. If you are a high tech camper that can’t live without the laptop then this gadget is for you. You will never be disconnected! Especially with a lot of laptop batteries running out in just a few hours.
Get it at Brunton
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Toy Model Rocket uses water to launch 200 Feet 2007-11-19 22:27:57
This rocket operates on hydrogen using tap water
as its main fuel source. You can teach your kid the power of renewable energy. It comes is with an electronic command center that teaches the virtues of hydrogen. Once launched the rocket comes down to earth with a unique helicopter recovery system. The rocket will go up to 200 feet in the air.
Discovery Hydrogen Fuel Rocket
Only $39.95 at the Discovery Store
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Eco friendly carousel toy for toddlers 2007-11-19 22:16:28
Cute little colorful Carousel toy by Tolo. This is a classic toy that every toddler must grow up with. Toddlers can also learn to fine tune there motor skills. I think it just makes a cool ornament!
This the number one selling toy by Tolo in the UK and Europe. Its made of eco friendly non wood and uses no chemicals and according to the product discription its made with no child labor. Imagine that kids are slaving to make toys for other kids. This one is certified as a fair trade toy!
Tolo ® First Friends Carousel
$19.95 at the Discovery Store
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Pyramid Building Blocks made with untreated wood 2007-11-19 21:59:34
These blocks are made of untreated wood and thus are more environmentally friendly. They are made from untreated beech wood.
They can also develop a child’s motor skills, and allow for creative expression. You can combine with other block sets for more possibilities.
PyramidBuildingBlocks
$39 at the Discovery Store
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New Stylish Sexy Eco Fashion online shop 2007-11-17 19:08:06 Fashion
-Conscience is a new online
eco fashion store from the UK. Their mission is to be totataly stylish and trendy, while also being eco friendly at the same time. This is what this website is all about.
All there clothes are hot, sexy and stylish. They also have designer clothes and they are designed from new talent in the USA, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Brazil, Australia, and the UK. The collections are growing as more designers realize the benefits of going green and ethical.
The clothes are made from eco materials such as organic cotton, bamboo… They also stay away from sweatshop, child labor. They try to be as fair trade as possible. All with style…
The packaging is all eco friendly made with recycled, recyclable, or biodegradable materials. The paper is from sustainable wood forests…
The store only ships to the UK but you can still see the mission of this company which is being duplicated by many stores both new and old throughout the world. The have a goo Read more:Stylish
Ferrari makes a Limited Edition Segway 2007-11-17 18:33:42 Ferrari
now is dabbling in the Segway business. Since it is all electric its green. There are no carbon emissions from this red transport gadget. Its only a limited edition..
I wonder how much more this Ferrari Segway is from a regular segway. How much are you paying for the logo. 6000 pounds UK or 12,000 US $$$.
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Sea Glass platter plates made from recyled glass 2007-11-17 18:10:51
These elegant subtle colors can compliment most of your other decor. The colors from left to right are gold, copper, celadon, or citron. They are made by Hand in western Pennsylvania, USA. Go eco friendly and support the US economy instead of China for once! Also 10 percent of the proceeds go to these local Pennsylvania organizations–
Gold: AIDS task force
Copper: Habitat for Humanity
Celadon: Alzheimer’s Association
Citron: Court Appointed Special Advocates
Explore more recycled alternatives at Uncommon Goods.
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Recyled bottle table centerpieces 2007-11-17 17:58:17
Put a set of fresh natural flowers or even some fake ones into this cool looking table centerpiece. Each is truly unique with 4 different colors from different types of wine bottle
s. They are handmade in Wisconsin, USA.
Remember to throw your used wine bottles in the recycling bin. Via Uncommon Goods
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Baskets made from recyled flip flop material 2007-11-17 17:44:33
Cool colorful wastebaskets made from the scrap rubber generated at flip flop factories. The excess rubber is made into something functional instead of going to the landfill. They are handmade in the Philippines and each waste basket has a unique color pattern.
It will cost you $120 for a set of too though! If you got the money then they would look great in a childs room or a play room. They can also be used for storage. Something to throw all those toys in , instead of all over the floor!
Via Uncommon Goods
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Cute storage box made of recycled materials 2007-11-17 17:34:11
Cute storage
box made from recycled rulers, roller skate wheels for the feet, and a reclaimed water faucet. Its made in Trenton, New Jersey, USA.
It measures 8″ L x 8″W x 8 ” H
Available at Uncommon GOods
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Gap starting some environmental initiatives 2007-11-25 23:30:59
While surfing the web doing online shopping I like to check the “about” or mission statement sections to see about a shops environmental
initiatives. One of my favorite clothing brands is Banana Republic and their parent company is The Gap. I was pleasantly surprised that they have an Environment section now. The Gap has had social responsibility initiatives for a while mostly pertaining to fair labor in the textile factories, but now they have expanded on their social responsibility just like many major companies have recently.
The Gap is exploring the more use of organic cotton, which is cotton that is grown without the use of pesticides and fertilizers that can be harmful to the environment. Did you know that a quarter of all pesticides are for the apparel industry? Well the Gap has been offering, at select stores, Men’s T-shirts and tanks made of 100% organic cotton. These t-shirts are not chemically dyed too. Call 1-800-GAP-STYLE to find the Gap locations where these item
Hydrocar toy runs on renewable energy 2007-11-25 00:50:42
Cool looking toy car operates on hydrogen. You add water to the tanks in back of the car and it combines it with oxygen to produce hydrogen. The car also has some cool blue led lights from inside the cockpit.
Hydrocar
$79.95 at the Discovery Store.
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Renewable Energy miniature House Kit 2007-11-25 00:33:30
Learn the power of sustainable energy with this kit. If it can be done with a model kit, it can be done with real housing. With this kit you can do over 70 experiments by building 20 projects.
Seems like a cool gift for adults or for an adult to learn with your young teen or 12 year old.
The kit includes windmill, greenhouse and desalination system. The energy taught includes solar heat and light energy, wind power, and electrochemical and plant energy. You will be able to build an electric train, solar cooker, solar hot water tank, electric motor, sail car and more…
It comes with a 96 page illustrated experiment book.
Power House
: Sustainable Living in the 21st Century Science Kit
$149.95 at the Discovery Store
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Clear sustainable habitat ant farm made from special gel 2007-11-24 23:52:53
This cool looking ant farm allows you to see ants at work. Its based on a 2003 space shuttle experiment. It actually requires no food as the ants feed off the special clear non toxic gel.
You have to order the ants by mail order though. I wonder if you can just get some ants from the yard… Anyways the ant farm is an affordable $19.95 from the Discovery Channel Store.
Discovery Ant Gel Habitat
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Recycled Bike Parts Wall Clock 2007-11-24 23:04:33
Most eco décor is very tacky I have to admit, but these wall clocks by Uncommon Goods come of as stylish if you are a bike rider or are planning to give as a gift to a rider…
Each clock is made in the USA in Oregon out of retired bike parts. Portland, Oregon happens to be a top bike friendly city with lots of riders. They got to do something with all those left over bike parts. Nothing goes to waste in that progressive green city!
Recycled
Bike Parts
Wall Clock
$64 by Uncommon Goods. Measures 8″ in diameter
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Storage box made of recycled hockey sticks 2007-11-24 22:47:38
This storage box is perfect for that hockey
fan. Its made out of vintage hockey sticks
. Even the handle is made of a reclaimed faucet knob.
The box measures 12’L 10’ W 9” H and is available at Uncommon Goods. Unfortunately they are out of stock for now.
Hockey Stick Box
$230
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Recycled glass platters made in the USA 2007-11-24 22:30:31
These recycled frosted platters are simple, but artistic. 10% of profits go to a non profit that provides volunteers to advocate in court for children who are victims of abuse in neglect in western Pennsylvania. They are handcrafted in the USA too.
Recycled
Glass Platters
$72 by Uncommon Goods
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Gadget Cases made of Recycled Billboards 2007-11-24 22:15:53
This stylish case packs small gadgets like MP3 players, cell phones and Ipods. Its vibrantly colored. Cool for that young look. Each case is made of recycled billboasZrds. The cases have a Velcro-lined back flap that lets you attach to a belt.
Gadget
Cases made of RecycledBillboards
$28 via Uncommon Goods
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Solar Charger for Ipods, and other gadgets 2007-12-02 00:59:13
The Solio Universal Hybrid SolarCharger
can store energy for up to 1 year! It is capable of charging many of your gadgets
like your Ipod. It comes with many interchangeable tips for your different gadgets, so as to eliminate messy cords. To charge, one hour of sunshine gives you one hour of playtime.
Available at BoystoMenGifts for $119
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Solar powered toy car 2007-12-02 00:50:26
This cool looking futuristic car toy operates on solar. It comes with a transparent body to show inner workings or can be painted… You also have the option to use battery power.
From BoystoMenGifts.com $49.99
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Eco friendy baby gift box 2007-12-02 00:43:06
This eco friendly gift box is made of organic cotton goodies. Included in the bouquet are 2 onesies, 1 t-shirt, 1 bib, 1 hat and 2 pair of socks.
Available at BoystoMenGifts.com$69 Site says even Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt received some for baby Shiloh.
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Secret book boxes made from recycled books 2007-12-02 00:16:19
Secret book boxes made out of real recycled books. Makes an ideal hiding spot for hiding documents, jewelry, or that ipod of yours.
From Boystomengifts.com
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Root of the Earth reclaimed wood baskets 2007-12-17 23:47:17
Cute baskets made out of reclaimed Chinese fir trees. They can act as a centerpiece on the dinner table or as a fruit bowl or as a caddy for tableware. Each basket is unique with its own markings. They make perfect gifts for the holidays, housewarming or as a shower gift.
Root Basket (medium)
$79
Root Basket (large)
$95 Via Vivaterra
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Holiday wreath from eco shop Vivaterra 2007-12-17 23:33:34
Lovely wreath for the holidays and the rest of the winter. The wreath is made of eucalyptus leaves and interlaced with pepperberry strands. This wreath will with stand frost and deep freezes.
Merry Berry Holiday
Wreath
$69 Via Vivaterra
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Holiday stockings made from recycled sweaters 2007-12-17 23:15:27
Cute holiday stockings made from recycled old sweaters. Now thats a good way to reuse all those sweaters from the 1980s! No two stockings are the same pattern, but all of them come from wooly and they all have a white cuffed top. Each has and extra front little pocket.
Only problem is that they are $69. You should at least get the set of 3 instead of just 1.
Sweater Stocking
Via Vivaterra.
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Recycled Metal Tree with Tealights 2007-12-17 23:07:49
This cool ornament shows off tea lights or little candles. It will gracefully elluminate the dinner table this holiday season or on any day for that matter. It is low enough to allow eye contact at the table between dinner guests.
Tree of Tealights Holder
$115 Via Vivaterra.
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Living Ecosphere table ornament 2007-12-17 22:55:46
This ornament is alive with live. It is an actual environment encased in a hand-blown glass. Inside are plants, live shrimp, algae and other microorganisms. The only requirements are sunlight. Make sure you open up right away if receiving in the mail.
Living
Ecosphere
Via Vivaterra.
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WWF Stuffed animals helf coservation efforts 2007-12-16 23:25:32
You get a cute stuffed animal like one of these and the real life version gets donated funds for conservation efforts through the World Wildlife Fund. You can teach your child the lessons of animal conservation.
You can also donate one of these stuffed animals to WWF's toys for tots program…
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Eco friendly reusable water bottles by SIGG 2007-12-16 23:08:39
SIGG has a lot of cute reusable bottles that are stylish. The easiest eco friendly thing you can do is convert to a reusable bottle. Most plastic bottles end up in the landfill, and even if recycled use up a lot of energy to produce and then to keep recycling… Stats show that 8 out of 10 bottles end up in the landfill.
Check SIGG out for more reusable stylish bottles.
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