We all probably have a bag of plastic bags in our house. I don’t mean garbage bags, I mean bags from grocery stores and gas stations that we’re saving up to reuse because we know just throwing them out is wasteful but eventually, they’re going to end up in a landfill or worse. With Avani Eco Bags, you can just toss them because these bags are 100% biodegradable and safe.
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Tesla Solar Roofs – check out this super attractive solar roof tiles
The sun is a great big ball of energy that we can harness for our own needs which leads to a cleaner earth over all. Solar roofs have been around for a long time but Tesla’s new tiles promise to keep your home attractive and green, and all for less money.
Read MoreRe-Cycled House – LEGO homes for the homeless
We’ve talked about using recycled plastic before in building processes but that was for things like insulation. The Re-Cycled House project is one that aims to make livable homes out of usually unusable waste material.
Read MorePavegen – sustainable energy through walking
As we become more energy dependent, there is a need to create more energy for our use. Although we’ve relied on nonrenewable resources in the past to create our energy, in today’s world the focus is on sustainable. To that end, Pavegen wants to turn our footsteps into power.
Read MoreFarmBot Genesis – our robot overlords just want to keep us fed
Growing your own food is one way to become more sustainable in your life but not everyone has a green thumb or time to spend digging into the dirt (no matter how therapeutic it may be). For those that want to grow their own food but are better with a keyboard than a trowel, check out FarmBot Genesis, the open source farming robot.
Read MoreEco-Cooler – check out this electricity free air conditioner and learn how to make your own!
It’s really hot out there and in some countries, it’s deathly hot and not everyone has access to air conditioning. One of the places dealing with this particular issue right now is Bangladesh, India. In order to help keep people cooler, two companies teamed up to create the Eco-Cooler, an air conditioner that doesn’t use any electricity.
Read MoreCarbFix – the project that wants to put CO2 back where it came from
CO2 emissions are slowly killing our planet so it’s no surprise that science is pretty dedicated to finding solutions to the problem. The CarbFix project is an innovative way to store CO2 by turning the gas into rock.
Read MoreSprout Pencils – you can still create something with these pencils long after they don’t write anymore
Despite or technologically advanced world, we still need a pencil from time to time but why not add more use to our pencils? With the Sprout Pencil, your used up writing tool becomes a starter for growing your own plants, and bonus, they come in color too.
Read MorePlumen Drop Cap And Pendant Set – keep stylish lighting while keeping your carbon footprint low
Low energy light bulbs are very in vogue because saving the planet is everyone’s responsibility. But despite what you may think, living a greener lifestyle doesn’t mean that you have to be unfashionable. The Plumen Drop Cap and Pendant Set are the first designer low energy light bulbs.
Read MoreWaterpebble – save the Earth and a little bit of money on your next shower
Saving water is an important thing. Everyone knows that showers use less water than baths but there’s still some issues with knowing when you’ve used enough or even worse, too much water. The Waterpebble is a shower activated timer that lets you know when it’s time to get out and dry off.
Read MoreFood Cycler – stop wasting your food scraps and use them on the garden instead
Compost is usually something that you associate with people who are really into nature. Like, really into it. I mean you would have to be since it’s basically turning biodegradable waste into, well, dirt. It’s good for the environment and all, but if you’re kind of averst to having a rotting pile of trash in your backyard, why not try the Food Cycler, an indoor composter instead?
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