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Stirling Engine Kit – powered by your hands!

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 15th, 2011
Stirling Engine Kit

The Stirling Engine Kit is a unique educational kit that can help illustrate to children how effective even small amounts of energy can be. The engine apears to run from air alone, however it is the temperature difference caused by your body heat that powers this little device.

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Organic Herb Growing Bottles – Made from recycled wine bottles

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 11th, 2011

Organic Herb Grow Bottles

These Organic Herb Grow Bottles are a great way to grow your own organic herbs at home. The kit uses a recycled wine bottle, cut in half to create the pot for the herbs, and includes all the bits and pieces required to grow healthy happy plants that will easily fit on a windowsill.

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Fixing, Not Replacing with Moonputty – Epoxy Putty

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 1st, 2011

Moonputty Epoxy Putty

This Moonputty Epoxy Putty is a wonderful substance that allows you to easily fix a multitude of household items. By simply cutting off the amount you require and mixing the colours together you created a putty that is able to bond all manner of materials together so strongly that it can support up to 150kg once dry!

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Energy-Saving and Washing Dryer Cubes

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 27th, 2011
Dryer Cubes

These Dryer Cubes are a great way to help your clothes to dry faster and softer without the need for chemicals. Simply placing the cubes with your wet laundry into your tumble dryer allows them to help speed up the drying process and soften your clothes without the need for fabric softeners or tumble dryer sheets.

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Eco-pulse: Novel Electricity Monitor

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 24th, 2011

Eco-pulse: Electricity Monitor

The Eco-pulse is an novel way of keeping track of your electrical usage. The device acts in a similar way to a doctors stethoscope, visualizing the electromagnetic fields of a device into a pulse informing you of the power usage of the item you are ‘listening’ to. The device is a fun way to see the energy usage of each electrical device, even on standby to help make you and your family more energy aware.

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Solar Powered Magic Globe Light

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 22nd, 2011
Solar Powered Magic Globe Light

This Solar Powered Magic Globe Light can bring a touch of fantasy to your garden. The light smoothly changes through a rainbow of colours after dusk has fallen, creating an attractive feature in your outdoor area. The light can be placed on any surface and can even float in water!

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One Acre Natural Attractant Mosquito Trap

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 20th, 2011
One Acre Natural Attractant Mosquito Trap

The One Acre Natural Attractant Mosquito Trap allows you to take control of your outdoor spaces. The trap attracts mosquitoes and other such flying pests to itself, trapping them away safely, freeing you from their presence so you can enjoy your outdoor areas both day and night .

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Recycled Circuit Board Trinket Box

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 15th, 2011
Recycled Circuit Board Box

This Recycled Circuit Board Box is a great little box for storing all those bits and pieces that often end up strewn around your computer. Made from recycled rectangles of motherboard, the box is an ideal way to keep your desk tidy while displaying your environmental and technological interests.

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Midland ER102 – Emergency AM/FM Weather Crank Radio

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 10th, 2011
Midland ER102 Emergency Radio

The Midland ER102 radio is a handy multipurpose device which provides you with tools useful for both everyday use and for emergencies. The radio is powered through a wind up/crank handle, allowing you to provide the power whenever it is required ensuring that it is always ready for action.

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Anemometer & Wind Data Logger Kit

By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on June 8th, 2011

Anemometer & Wind Data Logger Kit

The Anemometer & Wind Data Logger Kit allows you to accurately gauge how effective a wind turbine can be for you. The kit provides you with all the tools to build up an accurate picture to evaluate a site’s potential for a wind turbine, or to give accurate readings for those monitoring weather for things such as environmental studies or for outdoor events.

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