Archive for January, 2010
By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 18th, 2010

The Eco Dry Hair Dryer has been created by Babyliss to use significantly less energy to dry hair than a conventional hair dryer. Using new air flow and heating technology it provides the same drying power as other hair dryers while only using half the electrical power.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 15th, 2010

The Solar Powered Dragonflys made by Tamiya allow you to see realistic movements of dragonfly wings up close. They come as a model kit to be constructed, to help educate about solar power through the fun of construction.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 14th, 2010

This conceptual mobile phone designed by Daizi Zheng aims to replace conventional mobile batteries with an eco friendly version. It was designed for Nokia as a phone battery that is cheaper to produce, uses less resources in its production and its life time of use, while also being able to be disposed of in an environmental manner.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 13th, 2010

Using wind up technology, Mitaki-Japan have produced this FM/Weather Radio which has a LED flashlight built into it. With this one item you can listen to the radio, weather warnings, and be able to light your way.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 12th, 2010

The Frightened Grasshopper is a little solar powered toy bug that moves around mimicking a real grasshopper. It is a life size model of a grasshopper that you construct yourself. Once built it will shiver or bounce around while under light.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 11th, 2010

The Portable Solar Panel Battery Charger has a robust clam shell design which houses a twin solar panel system that can charge many different commercial electronic products quickly. It provides a portable source of power for electronic goods that can be replenished anywhere there is sunlight.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 8th, 2010

A team of children from California have invented a system to help detect forest wildfires. By using CCTV images of forests and a team of volunteers watching the footage, the Forest Guard system hopes to spot fires in early stages while they are easier to control and put out.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 7th, 2010

Industrial designer Jacky Wu has designed a simple artificial leaf to aid us in our plant watering. This concept design has been named Dew Drop and aims to keep your plants watered without you ever needing to move a watering can.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 6th, 2010

The Flexy reminds you of the simple joy cardboard can bring. Shaped and pieced together from cardboard, it is designed to work like the famous metal slinky.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 5th, 2010

The Hydropal Filter Water Bottle is a simple idea that could have a large impact on both your wallet and the planet. The bottle filters water so you can fill it from any tap and get that fresher filtered water taste at any time.
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