All things green and planet saving.
Climate change is a topic that won’t go away, and thankfully it looks as though more and more people are beginning to understand the real dangers that man-made warming is likely to create. Sure there are still deniers out there, mostly paid shills for the industrial combines, but even hardened deniers are now starting to see the light and switch sides.
Electric bicycles are definitely becoming more popular as a form of commuter and leisure transport. They’re relatively cheap, very economical to run and have the added benefit of improving our health at the same time as we travel. In fact the only real drawback to them has been the meagre range you can get from a normal bike, unless you’re prepared to carry two batteries or a charger with you to work.
We’re not ones for spreading alarm and despondency, oh no. Things are going great, there’s no cause for panic. Just keep on keeping on and everything will work out fine, the economy will rebound swiftly, jobs will return, Mother Prosperity will wave her spatula of love over our bowed heads and we’ll all retire on full and generous pensions to live out our days.
This ECO-iP4 DIY Paper iPhone Dock can be made from any stiff paper or cardboard material and can be built in around 15 minutes if you’ve got a nice sharp pair of scissors and a printer handy. You can print it out on a variety of coloured (and/or recycled) stock and even customise it with text or a logo if you’re feeling especially corporate. And if you need a landscape version all you have to do is make ‘two little cuts’….
Have you ever wondered how much water you use while taking a shower? In any given bathing period, you’ll likely take time to shampoo your hair, wash off, and contemplate issues like world peace. Obviously standing in the shower to think is not such a good thing for our water bill, or the environment. So sometimes you need something to snap you back into reality, other than the hot water simply running out.
When going to clean up a mess in the kitchen, you more than likely grab for the roll of paper towels. Normally, this would be fine, but seeing as you’re likely going to pull off twelve sheets for a tiny spot on the ground, it might be a little wasteful. Not to mention it’s just one more hit for the environment. Which is important to consider, if you’re into this whole �green movement,� that is.
When you go camping, one of the ideas is to disconnect from our world of technology. However, if you’re faced with an emergency, or someone else desperately needs to get in contact with you, it’s good to have your phone on hand. Of course, if you’re out in the wild for days, there’s a good chance that your phone won’t last. That’s why you need an alternative way to keep it charged. Solar power is an obvious choice, but why…
We all need to cut down on spending one way or another, and sometimes you have to spend money to make money. The UFO Power Center is a somewhat pricey item that will save you money in the long run. By using this device, it’s possible to save over $150 in a year, just from shutting off power to your gadgets.
If you’ve been trying to latch onto the �green� movement, and haven’t had much success, why not start with something simple, like switching to solar power for charging your phone? Normally, the problem would be acquiring a clunky case that needed to sit out in the sun for several hours, which would also make it hot to the touch, but there are better methods now.
When you want to get around the city, you have a few options. Cars are expensive, not only to buy, but to drive as well. Bikes are cheap, but you might not feel like putting that much effort into your transportation. After all, no one likes to show up to work sweaty. Mopeds can be a great compromise, so long as you have somewhere that you can store it. If you don’t have room for a traditional moped, you might…
When wireless mice first went mainstream, people were overjoyed to finally be rid of that annoying cable. While the appeal was there, they weren’t exactly the greatest of devices. Early receivers still had a cord, and still needed to be positioned on your desk to get a strong signal. And of course, battery life is still a problem these days. Sure, companies like Logitech have made mice that will go many months without needing fresh batteries, one company is taking…
Our generation seems to be rather concerned with �going green�. This means recycling, using less plastics, and trying to reuse things as opposed to throwing them away. If you happen to have a canning jar lying around, then Cuppow might just be a first step for reusing an old item if you haven’t started already.
We’re all looking for ways to cut corners in this bad economy. Of course, we still want to �keep up with the Joneses� as the saying goes. The only way we can do that is if we spend money knowing that we’re going to get a huge return on what we’ve spent. It seems that the EverSense thermostat is trying to be one of those items that will not only save you money, but will combine several functions into one…
It’s no secret that I have a love for steampunk. I’m always on the lookout for items that incorporate the style into functional objects. One of my favorite things to see steampunked is a pocket watch. Unfortunately most of the ones I see look interesting, but are still nothing but battery-powered timepieces at their core. However, this Solar Powered Turbine Fob Watch has a bit more to it.
It seems that books are starting to slowly filter out of homes, and eReaders and tablets are taking their place. Though it is a bit sad to see them go, the environment is probably a little happier about the shift. Even with these kinds of devices though, it takes energy to power them, which can be costly, and still have some adverse effects on the environment. Which is why cases like the SolarKindle can come in rather handy.
