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

The PUYL is a combined bicycle pump and a hand-powered torch in one, perfect for cyclists everywhere. Designed by industrial designerKai Malte Roever, the pump uses the motion of a magnet through copper coils to generate electricity. This electricity is used to charge a battery which then powers the LED-based light bulb at the end of the pump. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 29th, 2009

I’ve found that with most solar-powered lights for the garden, that they have a very artificial look about them. Most often, the solar lights you get are in a black or silver finish, which can look very out of place in a garden. For something a little different, the Oak-Effect Solar Post Lights looks just like wood, but still give you the useful and attractive garden lighting. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 28th, 2009

When rushing to work, many people take a trip to a trendy coffee shop to get their much-needed caffeine fix for the morning. However, the paper or polystyrene cups with plastic lids are not the ideal vessels for the eco-friendly to be drinking out of. For the most-part, neither the paper or the polystyrene are easily recyclable. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 28th, 2009

The Self Sustaining Indoor Garden is perfect if you don’t have a garden, but you want to grow your own herbs, flowers or vegetables indoors. Just like the AeroPonics Accelerated Indoor Garden, the Self Sustaining Indoor Garden provides all of the light, water, and nutrients needed to grow almost any plant you want. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on September 25th, 2009

For those of us who live in hard water areas, limescale can be really frustrating and expensive. Limescale leaves unpleasant white marks on surfaces, often providing a home for bacteria and stains to dwell. Usually, we use acid-based chemicals to break down the limecale, which is not too great for the environment. As an alternative, the Magnaloo Toilet Limescale Descaler uses very strong magnets to prevent calcium carbonate from forming the hard limescale deposits. (more…)