Archive for October, 2010
By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 29th, 2010

The Radiometer is a device that spins when it is placed in light. This device, invented back in 1873, still entertains adults and children today, as the vanes within the light bulb shaped dome spin. The spinning of the vanes gives the devices its other name, the light mill.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 28th, 2010

This Glowing Planter makes an ideal feature for any garden. The planter uses solar power to light the LEDs within the planter to create a pleasing, soft coloured illuminating effect.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 27th, 2010

ecoRoute is a piece of software for sat nav systems that has been created to help encourage fuel efficiency. The software can be used to allow you to take the most fuel efficient route for a journey and track your mileage and fuel usage per trip.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 26th, 2010

Cardborigami is a quick and easy way to construct temporary housing to shelter those who have been left homeless, especially after a calamity of some sort. The sustainable cardboard structure is small enough to be easily portable, is waterproof and flame resistant, and can be constructed at anytime anywhere.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 25th, 2010

This Solar Powered Pond Oxygenator helps to oxygenate your pond when it requires it most: on bright sunny days. Ponds suffer from oxygen depletion when the weather is bright and sunny which can have a seriously detrimental effect on the pond life. This little oxygenator can sit beside the pond in all weathers, helping to produce more oxygen whenever there is sufficient sunlight.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 22nd, 2010

The Helicopter Kit is a solar powered model made from perspex. The helicopter is supplied in kit form, allowing you to construct the helicopter yourself. The helicopters blades will spin when the solar panel is placed in an area with light.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 21st, 2010

This Solar Powered Floodlight provides security to your home. The motion-activated floodlight helps to illuminate any possible intruders, which helps both alert you to their presence and scare them away while not running up any large energy bill costs.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 20th, 2010

The Firewinder is an eco-friendly garden light with a difference. Most eco-friendly lighting solutions for gardens use solar power to provide the electricity, the Firewinder differs by making use of the wind to illuminate your garden.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 19th, 2010

The King Of Urinal is a concept design for a urinal that helps to save on water consumption and promotes good hygiene. Each urinal features a sink built into the top of it which allows a user to clean their hands immediately after use and flushes the urine away without requiring any additional water.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 18th, 2010

This Ana-Digi Solar Watch allows you to be able to see two times, or the time and the date, at the same time with its combined analogue and digital face. The watch charges its internal battery through solar panels that are built into it, allowing you to have a watch that is always working when you require it.
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