Recycled Cardboard Speakers by Origaudio

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Tim Hurst .

Everyone travels with their music these days. Those white iPod earbuds are about as ubiquitous as the ears they are supposed to stay in. The problem is that sometimes you don’t want to be encumbered by headphones and wires or you might want to share your music with a friend or co-worker — and that’s when [...]

Kale the Kauzbot Raises Money for Arbor Day Foundation

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Kauzbots are stuffed robot dolls that benefit various “Kauzes” from their sale. Although they are from new materials, 10% of the retail value goes to positive programs that directly benefit our planet. Karrisa, Kalvin, Kale, and Kruz are just a few of the cute front men/dolls for organizations like The Arbor Day Foundation, LifeWater International, [...]

Recycled Paper Board Flash Drives

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Paula Mitchell Bentley .

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This flash drive is made of 100% post consumer unbleached recycled cardboard. If that’s not green enough for you, it is extremely light at only 18grams and is made in compliance with RoHS specifications for non-toxicity and reducing hazardous substances. The reduction in packaging and shipping costs to the environment are substantial. The company, Promo Key Chain, also uses a web server that is 100% wind powered and has definitely found a selection of innovative products for their eco-friendly USB drive line.

Recycled Fruit Juice Pouch Bicycle Pannier

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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If you’re trying to green up your lifestyle, riding a bike whenever you can is a no-brainer. But hauling groceries or work stuff or your lunch can be problematic, even awkward, without a good set of panniers. The Toocan Juicy is a great way to support recycling and a grassroots women’s cooperative business.

Greener Gadget: Laundry POD

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Alissa Wilson-Williams .

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For those of you who want to extend your sustainable practices to your laundry basket, but aren’t into flipping your skivvies inside-out for another go, the Laundry POD should be at the top of your Greener Gadgets wish-list. Compact enough to fit under your kitchen sink, this portable laundering device washes and damp-dries small loads using a minimal amount of water and [...]

Recycling Your Gadgets Is Easier Than You Think

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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We’re a nation of gadget lovers. Our computers and cellphones and MP3 players rapidly become outdated, obsolete, or simply not-so-cool anymore, and our consumer urge is to simply replace them instead of fixing or upgrading. The EPA estimates that 2.25 million tons of electronics were disposed of in 2007, and 80 to 85% of them [...]

DIY Solar Bike Trailer: Eco Pioneer

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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The Greener Gadgets Design Competition brought tons of great green ideas into the limelight, from composters and Twittering electric metering devices to cardboard computers and public bicycle service systems. One of my personal favorites was the entry by Eco Pioneer, a DIY solar bike trailer. It’s a modern day covered wagon, ready to power your [...]

ECO-heater: Good For Chilly Rooms and Heating Bills

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Cristina Foung .

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Spring might be just around the corner, but many of us have yet to leave behind winter temperatures. There are a lot of easy ways you can cut down on your heating bills like weatherstripping your windows, getting door snakes to cut down on drafts, and turning off your kitchen or bath exhaust fans.
But what [...]

Greener Gadgets: Bware Water Meter

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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The Bware water meter is a contestant in the 2009 Greener Gadgets Design competition this weekend in NYC. Bware is meant to actively provide feedback to the user keeping them visually aware of their water consumption. The gadget can be affixed to a sink, toilet, shower, or virtually any household water source as a passive [...]

Greener Gadgets: Environmental Traffic Light

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Hernando Barragan has entered his Social-environmental Station into this years Greener Gadgets Design Competition. The idea is to display current environmental conditions that are usually ignored or not well understood. Factors such as parts per million CO2 in the air will be as commonly understood as the temperature.