Archive for April, 2009
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on April 30th, 2009

The summer season is on the way, and the insects are out. Killing pests is hard work as it’s difficult to kill just a certain type of insects without harming animals and potentially humans. The Solar Insect Zappers are a set of 2 chemical-free solar-powered insect killing lamps. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on April 29th, 2009

Finding eco toys for kids these days seems to be getting easier and easier. The Bottle Catamaran kit is basically a collection of bits that allows you to create a Catamaran using 500ml or 1 litre drinks bottles for buoyancy. So essentially you’re encouraging kids to recycle drinks bottles and turn it into a toy. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on April 28th, 2009


EnviroGadget.com has been listed in Time Magazine’s The Green Design 100, which is a list of the top 100 people, companies and organisations that contribute to sustainable and eco-friendly design.
EnviroGadget.com was mentioned in the Websites section with 10 other websites, such as Inhabitat, Greenzer, and a few others.
I’d like to thank Time Magazine for the mention, it’s a huge compliment to have been nominated!
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on April 28th, 2009

I recently wrote about the PLX Kiwi MPG, which is essentially the baby brother of the PLX Kiwi. The PLX Kiwi is an eco gadget for your car that helps you learn what driving behaviour gives you the optimum driving efficiency. The Kiwi plugs into your car’s on-board computer and gives you loads of useful information. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on April 27th, 2009

If you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere, then you probably don’t have access to a power outlet. However, if you can’t live without a radio or flashlight, then the Self-Powered Emergency Radio with Flashlight might appeal to you. The radio has the standard built-in FM and AM bands, but it can also receive the NOAA weather band. When it comes to charging the radio up, you have two choices, namely solar power or hand power. (more…)