Recycling is having some problems in the west. What most people don’t realize is that we ship most of our waste to other countries to be processed but unfortunately for us, those countries aren’t taking our trash anymore and we aren’t very good at making sure that our garbage is sorted properly which keeps it from getting recycled. We’ve gotta do better and this article gives some tips how.
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Astronaut Light – a night light for the space obsessed
The moon is close and yet so far from all of us, sitting up there, in the sky, all beautiful. Most of us will probably never get to be an astronaut but you can keep one at your desk with the Astronaut Light, a cute little lamp that will make you think of space.
Read MoreFindster Duo+ – no fee GPS pet tracker
GPS trackers for pets are handy as those little rascals can wander off at a moment’s notice but they end up being a bit pricey after you factor in the monthly subscription costs that go with them. Get a GPS pet tracker with no fees in the Findster Duo+.
Read MorePlastic-Free – the how to guide for dumping plastic (out of your life)
Dumping plastic is a full on lifestyle change and that can be hard. These things are much easier when you have a bit of help along the way. The book Plastic-Free by Beth Terry is a how to guide to breaking up with plastic in your life. Spoiler alert, it’s not easy but for many it’s doable.
Read MoreYotta Solar – new plans for battery and panel all in one may safe money
Solar power is probably the way of the future but it’s still a bit pricey to have installed in your home. Yotta Solar wants to solve this problem by providing integrated energy storage and panels to people looking to upgrade.
Read MorePhone to TV Streamer – watch your phone on your TV
Most of what we watch can be streamed to a TV, right through the TV if it’s new enough but that’s not true of all streaming services. Until they all catch up, the Phone to TV Streamer lets you stream directly from your small Android device to straight back to your TV.
Read MoreAcoustic Metamaterial – this innovation is a new way to block out noise
The modern world is super noisy. Technology makes a lot of sounds and many of them aren’t what we could call pleasant. They’re just loud but unfortunately noise canceling options are unwiedly and unattractive. That may change in the future with Acoustic Metamaterial, the new material that can cancel out 94% of sound.
Read MoreOwlet Sock + Cam – keep track of your baby while they sleep
When babies sleep it is both a wonderful and slightly unnerving time. If you have a baby, you have absolutely watched them sleep just to be sure that they’re still breathing. Let them rest and get some peace of mind instead with the Owlet Sock + Cam, the sock that monitors your sleeping baby.
Read MoreMousr – this robot was made to play with your cat
Cats get bored and although its fun to wave a wand or laser pointer around for a few minutes, many cats have energy levels that far surpass that. They have the rep for being lazy but man, when they’re up, they’re really up. If you need a break from playing with your cat, check out the Mousr, the robotic cat toy.
Read MoreRefurbished IKEA – popular brand makes moves to keep their product out of landfills
IKEA isn’t really known for having long lasting furniture. That’s sort of its thing, it’s the furniture you get for your first apartment and don’t care if it all gets smashed up with all the freedom you have. But honestly, IKEA has some nice stuff and to help the environment, they’re testing out selling some refurbished products, plugging straight into the reuse option of Eco-friendliness.
Read MorePollen Blocker 2 – can’t get away from pollen? Just cover your whole head
Nature is really great. Just beautiful. A real treasure. Unfortunately not all of us can handle when nature goes full nature-y and starts dumping loads of pollen into the air. Hay fever is awful and if you suffer form it, you probably feel like moving into a bubble until the snows and ice return. That’s probably not possible but the Pollen Blocker 2 is here for you instead.
Read MoreMobile Laptop Desk with Footrest – a comfortable and space saving desk
Who likes to prop their feet up when they’re at their laptops? It’s just the most comfortable typing position, let’s all be honest with ourselves. The Mobile Laptop Desk with Footrest lets you use your computer wherever with a nice little foot rest too boot.
Read MoreCompact Balcony Rain Sensor – keep your laundry dry with this sensor
There’s nothing quite like clothes hung on the line to dry. Also, it conserves energy because you’re not using your dryer which is good for the environment. The downside to that whole rain thing though. One good rain shower and all your hard laundry work is undone. Get notified when it’s about to pour by the Compact Balcony Rain Sensor.
Read MoreHive 2.0 – grow your own mealworms and keep food waste out of landfills
Food waste is something that we’re all trying to cut down on. You probably toss food in the garbage. Maybe they’re leftovers that you don’t want or parts of the food that you don’t even eat. Don’t throw them in the trash so they end up in a landfill, use it to farm mealworms instead with the Hive 2.0, your personal mealworm farm.
Read MoreGentle Pet’s Nail File – keep your pets’ nails groomed nice
Dogs’ nails grow constantly and you have to clip them or else they turn into razors. It’s unpleasant. Unfortunately, dogs don’t like having their nails trimmed because that would make life too easy. If you have a pooch who needs their nails trimmed up but fights you on it, check out the Gentle Pet’s Nail File.
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