How many times have you left your umbrella somewhere, only to discover that it’s missing when you’re ready to leave? It happens. The Lizard Umbrella will take the guesswork out…
Read MoreAuthor Archives: Debra Atlas
Info: Debra Atlas is a freelance environmental writer and eco-enthusiast based in Northern California, and is the Red Ferret’s Ecological Editor. Debra looks for the upside of eco-change - what’s positive, making a difference. She hunts down those interesting things cooked up by creative minds, especially if they’re strange and eccentric.
Tarot – a cool handy portable power “bank”
As more of us have on-the-go lifestyles, being able to keep our portable electronics powered up is crucial. A new portable power bank called the Tarot by Powerocks is about…
Read MoreA unique, family-friendly bicycle yet to be
For many of us, spring is finally in full force, though there’s still plenty of snow to go around. If you’re an avid bicyclist, there’s a cool innovation that will…
Read MoreGE’s new Cafe refrigerator heats and cools too
A refrigerator that dispenses cold water is nothing new. But one that heats water for tea is amazing. General Electric’s new Café French door refrigerator features a hot water dispenser…
Read MoreAn earth-friendly reusable food pouch kids and moms will love
Moms are always looking for products that are convenient, affordable and good for their kids. Squeez’Ems Reusable Food Pouches are all that and more. These easy-to-use food pouches are free…
Read MoreA different kind of ice cube tray
Let’s face it. There’s not much about ice cube trays to get excited about. They do the job and that’s about it. BUT leave it to an award winning design…
Read MoreThe Plate-Oh plate – the reusable paper plate
As convenient at paper plates are, they aren’t the most eco-friendly choice. Once used, they can’t be recycled and wind up dumped in landfills. Designer Sahar Madanat Haddad has come…
Read MoreThe Nomad – espresso making simplified
Coffee lovers LOVE their cuppa joe. Espresso lovers even more so. But it can be tricky to make. A new crowdfunding project called the Nomad could turn this into child’s…
Read MoreThe Casple-Podadera – a fold-up mini-car
There seem to be a growing number and variety of small city-focused electric cars. Although I wonder about the safety of these lightweight vehicles, you can’t deny them for their…
Read MoreA billboard that produces water – a great hydrating solution
How do you find water in the desert? If you’re in or near Lima, Peru, all you have to do is look for this cool billboard, which grabs moisture from…
Read MoreOxijet – a new way to shower with lots of water pressure but less water
Low-flow shower heads have almost become a staple here in the US. With water tables rapidly dropping and a devastating continued drought in the Midwest, conserving water is a must….
Read MoreEggxactly – a cool energy saving way to boil eggs perfectly…without water
Making hard boiled eggs has always taken plenty of time, lots of water and uses loads of energy. I’ve always wondered if someone could come up with a better, more…
Read MoreA two-edged sword – transgenic tobacco to cure rabies? No GMO’s for me thanks!
A new study from St George’s University’s Hotung Molecular Immunology Unit in London has shown that tobacco plants can be genetically modified to produce rabies antibodies. Scientists hope that this…
Read MoreThe Defender takes sandbags to a new dimension
Climate change is here. Whether or not you believe it, the evidence is plain – on-going severe droughts, steadily rising temps, rising sea levels and more frequent severe weather events…
Read MoreKeep refrigerators out of landfills – get them shredded instead!
In the U.S. alone, around 9 million fridges are tossed out or end up in landfills each year. And they, along with the hazardous chemicals then contain and the greenhouse…
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