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How to Make Your Lawn and Garden Go Green

Dev — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:53:37 +0000

Many people are doing everything in their power to go green in their homes. Many of these people are forgetting about their yards. There are many different ways that you can go green in your yard helping conserve energy costs and helping to save the environment.

Ways That You Can Go Green

Turning your yard into a green environment is quite easy if you do a little research and check and see what ways would help you be the greenest. Here are few ideas to help get you started in going green in your yard.

Solar lighting. If you want yard lights or a flood light outside in your yard but you want to avoid the high electric bills and high energy usage, you should consider getting outdoor lights that are solar powered.
Electric/Solar powered lawnmowers. Instead of gas powered motors that use an energy source that cannot be reused, consider using an electric or solar powered lawn mower to cut your grass. Many of the energy efficient lawn mowers that use electricity only use a small amount and are energy star rated.
Pesticides and weed killer. Use only all natural weed killer and pesticides. Weed killer and pesticides that are not all natural can be harmful to the environment, to you, and even your pets.
Microgardening. Another way to go green in your yard is to create a microgarden. This is done by using a very small fold up green house. This will allow you to grow fresh fruits and vegetables whenever you want, helping you to save money.

Where Can I Purchase Green Products?

Green products for your yard can be purchased in a multitude of locations. You can purchase online, order by postal mail, or go to your local retail store and find green products there. More and more we see many retail stores selling green products as there is such a high demand for them. Online stores are very popular as there are many online stores that cater to the green movement. Remember to keep your budget in mind and what would help you most to go green.

Different Green Yard Products

There will be so many different green yard and garden products to choose from it may be hard to just pick out one. Here are few items that you may find interesting if you are going green for your yard and garden.

Black and Decker Electric Lawnmower An electrically powered lawnmower.
Organic Pesticides. Completely organic and green, this pesticide can be used until the moment of harvest.
Moonray’s Solar Lighting. Great 10 pack of solar lights.
Flower House Small Greenhouse. A great small greenhouse perfect for starting seeds or growing small vegetables.

There are also many other choices when it comes to make your yard and garden green. Using organic fertilizer as well as saving all your grass clippings can help you to conserve fuels and preserve energy as well. By simply going green in your yard, you have reduced your carbon footprint a lot helping to save the environment.

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Sunforce 39110 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module

Dev — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:40:35 +0000

Controlling what goes on and into the environment can be hard to do and most people think that there is not a single thing that we can do about it. However, just doing simple things such as cutting down on our energy usage will help decrease what energy is used and what is put out into the environment. Becoming environmentally friendly is much easier than many people think.

When I decided to become environmentally friendly I decided to do so with solar panels. So many advancements have been made off of solar panels today. They can operate just about anything imaginable and then some. Even your laptop or radio can be run off of solar energy. While on the hunt for great solar panels I came across the Sunforce 39110 123-Watt High Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module. Once I looked at the specifications for this particular model and saw all that it could do, I knew in an instant that this was the right solar panel for me.

Pros of the Sunforce 39110 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module

There are tons of pros with this model. I could go on for hours on how well this product works and how much I would recommend it to anyone. Here are some of the great things about this product.

Weatherproof. This particular solar panel is designed to withstand even the harshest of weathers; from the very cold winters to the very hot summers and everything in between. Even a hurricane or blizzard would not hurt this model.
Warranty. One of my most favorite things about this product is that it comes with a 25 year warranty. If something happens with the solar panels you can get replacement parts or the product fixed. Not many companies offer that.
Easy to install. This solar panel comes with everything you need to properly install it. The manufacturers even include extra wiring, just in case you need it.
You can set the wattage at different settings depending on your needs and what you are using.
Runs just about any electrical appliance and will even charge your RV battery.

Cons of the Sunforce 39110 123-Watt High-Efficiency Polycrystalline Solar Panel with Sharp Module

For the most part this product got great reviews from general users. I myself as a user have not one single complaint about this product. Others have had small complaints but nothing wide scale. Some of their complaints included:

Pricing. Some reviewers claimed that this product cost way too much money and they were disappointed at how much they would have to spend to get one.
Set Up. Some individuals found it hard to set this product up and had to consult someone else on how to get it working.
Amps. Some people complained that the amps were disrupted during cloudy weather.

All in all there were just a few minimal complaints about this product. I have had this particular solar panel for almost a year now and I am well pleased. Not even the harshest winter has made this product malfunction and it has served its purpose in reducing my power bill and my energy usage.

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AA and AAA Solar Battery Charger

Dev — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:31:39 +0000

Do you want to go green and help the environment but do not have a lot of money? This happens to a lot of people and in the current state of the economy it is getting harder and harder. Many people cannot afford to run out and place solar panels on their house to conserve energy but there is one simple and cheap thing that we can all get to help save energy and help save the environment.

The Solar AA/AAA battery charger and tester that is made by XTG Technologies is a great idea in taking a small and cheap step to becoming green. Instead of throwing out all those old batteries you can easily and quickly charge your dead batteries with the solar battery charger. This will save you a fortune in batteries and help you to make you and your household greener. Dead batteries left in a landfill somewhere only help to contribute to the already bad environment. Charging these batteries for future use will help to decrease your carbon footprint on the world.

Pros on the Solar AA/AAA Battery Charger and Tester

As an owner of this product I can personally tell you that I am well pleased. Many batteries that would have been thrown away are now being recharged and used throughout my house. Not a battery gets thrown away and I have not had to purchase batteries in months. With the unique battery tester, it allows me to check all my batteries so that they do not go out during a storm event or go out in something important that needs batteries. Here are some of the many pros of this product.

Most battery chargers cannot charge AAA batteries; however this one does.
Very easy to use. Just place your batteries in and the charging begins.
Pricing is excellent often running a little more than twenty dollars.
Design is very solid, has not had any breakage issues.
Battery meter is very simple and easy to read.
Does not ever overcharge the battery.

The Cons of the Solar AA/AAA Battery Charger and Tester

I myself could not find a thing to complain about with this product and would highly recommend it to anyone who wanted to become greener. There are, however, a few reviewers out there who did have some complaints about the solar charger and tester.

One reviewer complained that the tester was cheaply made.
Another complained that the tester did not have an accurate enough meter and did not read his or her batteries well.
One reviewer stated how they did not like the design of the product.
One last reviewer complained that the device did not light up upon completion of charge.

Even with a handful of bad reviews, most reviews including mine on this product are positive. I would not hesitate to recommend the Solar AA/AAA battery charger and tester to anyone. If you want to put your foot in the door with becoming greener and want to find a cheap way of doing so this product is for you. You will not only be helping your wallet, you will be helping the environment as well.

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iBamboo iPhone Speaker

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:00:29 +0000

The iBamboo iPhone Speaker is a natural and elegant way to amplify the sound of your iPhone. Made from sustainable bamboo the speaker requires no electricity and is light and robust allowing you to take it with you, perfect for when you wish to share your iPhone’s music while out and about.

Each iBamboo is unique, crafted from a single piece of bamboo. Due to its creation from a natural material there is slight variation in the appearance of each speaker, though it will always help to amplify the sounds coming from your iPhone. Designed for the iPhone 4, the iBamboo works in a similar way to the Megaphone, resonating the sound down its length and out of the holes either end producing a stereo effect.

Bamboo is a truly sustainable material, it grows quickly and easily and decomposes when disposed of. The bamboo is machine cut to size, while the opening to allow the insertion of the iPhone is lazer cut to provide accuracy, each one is then hand finished. There is very little waste in the manufacturing of the iBamboo, adding to its environmental appeal.

The iBamboo is a lightweight speaker to carry with you, for use when camping, for a picnic, or any outdoor activity where you wish to have music. Though it will not have the same abilities as electronic speakers, its ability to amplify without the need for electricity and its use of natural sustainable material make it ideal for eco-friendly iPhone users.

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Thea Solar Garden Spot Light

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:00:38 +0000

The Thea Solar Garden Spot Light is a powerful, bright light that uses eco-friendly solar energy as a power source. The light can be wall mounted, deck mounted or even staked into the ground, allowing you greater freedom to position the light wherever you require it.

The Thea Solar Garden Spot Light has been designed to provide you with a robust, versatile spot light. The light is constructed from toughened black plastic, which allows it to be outdoors in all weathers. By using 8 super bright LEDs to produce the illumination, the spotlight is able to produce as strong light source from very little electricity. The light is able to produce a light beam of up to 15m and automatically illuminates once dusk falls.

The Thea Solar Garden Spot Light uses 3 rechargeable 1500mAh Ni-Mh batteries, these can be removed and charged in a home charger on extremely dull days. The spot light is supplied with 3 different mounting options, a garden stake, fence or wall bracket and deck mounting bracket. These options help to provide you with greater flexibility in the positioning of the light, though some thought must be given to positioning the solar panel where it can best take advantage of any light present. The solar panels angle can be adjusted to help achieve this.

The Thea Solar Garden Spot Light is a great all round garden light, able to light up outdoor areas for added safety and security in the dark or to illuminate outdoor features at night. By using solar power, the light requires no complicated wiring, it is quick and easy to install and will incur no long term running costs.

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Solar Face Shield

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:00:33 +0000

The Solar Face Shield is an alternative approach to full protection for your face from any potential harm from the sun. The shield fully covers your face blocking any harmful rays from reaching your delicate facial skin. Though it may not be attractive (except possibly to starwars fans) it is an effective way to protect your face without the need for chemical blocks such as sunscreen.

The Solar Face Shield may look rather peculiar and odd and it is, however it does have some environmental benefits over the use of sun creams/sunscreen. The different creams must be applied very regularly, many make the mistake of thinking one application will last all day, additionally more is required than many often use, a thick layer is often needed to work effectively and ensure all the facial skin is properly covered. This high usage means many bottles of the creams, lotions and blocks are required, each contributing to manufacturing of chemicals, plastics, and the transportation to get the products to consumers.

The Solar Face Shield fully protects you and will last a very long time if treated correctly. Though it may only cover your face sensible clothing can help to protect your body ensuring you can be protected in the sun without the need for chemicals. The shield offers 50+UPF protection and 99% of UV protection too. The shield is adjustable, allowing it to be worn up as a visor when required and has a padded sweatband to provide a comfortable fit. The Solar Face Shield is an alternate option for those that wish to protect themselves from the sun but do not wish to use chemicals, creams and lotions.

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6-in-1 Solar-Powered Charging Kit

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:00:18 +0000

The A-solar 6-in-1 Charging Kit is a great multipurpose device to have on hand. With just a little forethought to charge the device, you can ensure you have power to light your way, listen to the radio charge or cool yourself with the fan all from eco-friendly solar energy.

The A-solar 6-in-1 Charging Kit is an easy to use multipurpose device, you simply click in whatever attachment you wish to use into the solar charge unit. The solar panel on the charge unit charges the rechargeable internal Li-Ion battery, which provides the power for the attachments. The battery requires around 12-15 hours of sunlight to fully charge, though it can be charged through USB in 3-4 hours when required. The device does require some forethought to ensure the battery is charged ready for use, it would be best to keep it in a bright spot to allow it to charge whenever it is not actively in use.

The Charging Kit comes with 6 attachments, a torch, a fan, a radio speaker, a book/reading light, a solar battery and a USB cable. The A-solar 6-in-1 Charging Kit is a handy device, a versatile item for all those who pursue outdoor activities who need devices to take up little room and that will not let them down, as long as there is sunlight to charge by.

The A-solar 6-in-1 Charging Kit is currently available for just £26.99 and includes free delivery.

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Water Saver Usage Meter

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0000

The Water Saver Usage Meter is a great little device that monitors how much water you are using, clearly displaying the amounts. By being aware of your exact water usage it is easier to start to reduce the amount, it can also be used to help ensure that you do not over or under water your garden plants.

The Water Saver Usage Meter fits in easily between a standard hose pipe and a spray nozzle. It keeps track of the amount of water that passes through it, and displays it clearly on its large, impact resistant LCD display. The device can be set to display the amount in either gallons or in liters, allowing you to work with whatever measurement you are more comfortable with, this can be changed before each use. The meter has a reset button that can clear the cumulative total before each use session, and has a 10 second auto shut off to help conserve its battery power.

The Water Saver Usage Meter helps you to be aware of your outdoor water usage. By knowing how much water is wasted in cleaning your car you can start to make improvements and see how much difference a few changes can make, helping you to use your water in a more efficient manner. The device is also useful for those watering outdoor plants, allowing you to ensure you always provide you plants with a set amount, preventing under watering or over watering them. Water is often an overlooked resource, conserving it is important, this meter can help you take the first few steps to reducing your usage and using water outdoors in a more conscious and efficient manner.

The Water Saver Usage Meter is priced at $27.60 with free shipping.

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Solar Powered Mosquito Zapper Lantern

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:00:42 +0000

This Solar Powered Mosquito Zapper Lantern is a decorative device to help keep your evenings outdoors free from annoying flying pests such as mosquitoes. The lantern uses solar power to provide the energy to power both the attracting light and the insect zapper, helping to dispose of any nuisance flying pests in an eco-friendly way.

The Solar Powered Mosquito Zapper Lantern has been created by Cole & Bright to help keep your outdoor time enjoyable and pest free. The lantern can be hung up anywhere, suitable to be taken out camping to be hung from a post or tree. It comes with a stand to allow you to place it easily on a table or other smooth surface, just in case you are lacking a suitable item to hang it from.

The Mosquito Zapper Lantern has an inbuilt solar panel located at the top of the device, this needs to be placed in a bright spot during the daylight hours to ensure that the internal rechargeable batteries will charge sufficiently. The lantern turns itself on automatically when dusk falls, getting to work straight away to attract the pests and kill them quickly. The lantern contains a UV insect attracting light which draws the flying pests towards it, into the electric core of the device which kills them instantly.

The Solar Powered Mosquito Zapper Lantern is a great way to keep your outdoor areas pest free without the need for any chemicals. By using solar power the device also frees you from concerns over energy bills, or the need for a constant stream of batteries. It also frees you to be able to take the device with you wherever it is needed, helping to keep you free from insect bites as long as there is daylight to charge it by.

The Solar Powered Mosquito Zapper Lantern is just £14.95 and includes free delivery.

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Tandem Electric Bicycle

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:00:57 +0000

This Tandem Electric Bicycle can provide you with a unique riding experience. The tandem bicycle allows two to ride together (great for couples) while having all the advantages of an electric bicycle, hills and headwinds are no longer an issue with the motor ready to provide assistance when needed.

The Tandem Electric Bicycle provides you with the ability to travel further distances and faster than otherwise possible, without losing your composure, nor producing any terrible noises or fumes. The 500-watt electric motor which drives the rear wheel allows you to be able to ride up hills or across broad flats smoothly and easily. The motor’s variable speed is controlled by twisting the right handlebar, the bike has 6 gears which can be operated by your thumb, allowing you to change them easily when needed. The motor is able to increase your speed by up to 20 mph, by pedaling you can increase your speed by a further 20 mph.

The Tandem Electric Bicycle uses a detachable rechargeable 48 volt lithium battery to provide the power for the motor. This can provide you with a boost to your riding for up to 25 miles, though this is dependent on the weight of the two riders and on the terrain. The bicycle has an aluminum frame that has a step-through design to allow the riders to mount or dismount easily, the bicycle is able to take a combined weight of 500lbs. The bicycle has two well padded seats with adjustable suspension to help provide a comfortable journey, the 26 in. Kevlar lined balloon tires also help with this, helping to provide a soft, smooth and stable riding experience.

The Tandem Electric Bicycle is a great way to get out and about with a friend or loved one. The bicycle allows you to travel further and more quickly than you could otherwise manage with pedaling alone, while still providing you with great exercise. The bicycle allows you enjoy your journeys, helping to smooth out any rough patches, like steep hills, helping you to get back into cycling, or allowing you to enjoy a day out. By using an electric motor the bicycles produces no fumes, the battery requires very little electricity to full charge making it a cost effective boost to your riding experience.

The Tandem Electric Bicycle is not too expensive at a nice round $3,400.00.

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