Deluxe Battery Wizard – Standard Battery Recharger

It’s not unusual these days to get through loads of batteries, since we seem to have an increasing number of gadgets. The Deluxe Battery Wizard can help you save money on the batteries you buy, simply by charging up standard (non-rechargeable) batteries up to 10 more times! You can charge up to 4 batteries at a time, and you can recharge all of the major battery types, namely AAA, AA, C, D and 9v PP3 batteries. (more…)

Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things Book

Sneaky Green Uses for Everyday Things Book is a new book by Cy Tymony that takes recycling and craft to a whole new level. The book features 40 different projects using everyday objects for eco-friendly projects. All projects have step-by-step instruction as well as diagrams. The book is aimed at both adults and children, and is also useful for teachers too. (more…)

DIY Cardboard Eco Speakers

Ever wanted to make your own speakers? These DIY Eco Speakers by Merkury allow you to decorate and create your own speakers. The speakers are compatible with most MP3 and music players that have a standard 3.5mm headphone socket. (more…)

Source Water Bottle And Dispenser System

The Source Project by Oliver Craig is an innovative concept that encourages us to drink tap water rather than using plastic bottles that play havoc with the environment. You purchase a re-usable drinking bottle from a shop, and then you’re able to top up the bottle for free using a handy water dispenser. Each time you top up your water bottle, you also earn credits or points, which you could then redeem at any participating store. (more…)

10 Interesting Facts about Batteries

We seem to take batteries for granted these days, barely giving them a second thought. Most gadgets need batteries in one form or another, and most batteries are not great for the environment. Rechargeable batteries reduce the number of one-use batteries that we use, but rechargeable batteries still use harmful materials.

Well here are some interesting facts about batteries to encourage you to think a little more carefully about what batteries you buy. (more…)

10 Ways to Recycle your Gadgets

It’s all well and good getting these fancy energy saving gadgets, but what do we do with all the old gadgets we’ve got? Recycling electronic devices is not that easy, so here are 10 eco-friendly ways to recycle your gadgets rather than send them to landfill. (more…)

100% Eco Friendly Packaging for Gadgets

These smart packaging ideas use corrugated cardboard instead of any plastics for packaging popular consumer gadgets. The designer Emile Bertrand-Villemure wanted to protect the environment, re-use cardboard and create attractive-looking packaging in a single design. (more…)

Eco-Friendly Scented Pencils – Smencils

If you want a fantastic eco-friendly gift that’s a little different, then these scented pencils are made from recycled newspaper and use biodegradable erasers at the end. The pencils are designed to keep their scent for at least 2 years, and are available in scents such as Bubble Gum, Blueberry, Orange, Cherry, Toasted Marshmallow, Chocolate, Strawberry, Cinnamon Candy, Grape, Pineapple, Raspberry, Green Apple and many more! (more…)

Recycled Plastic Motorola MOTO W233 Renew

With how pervasive mobile phones are, it’s about time there was a phone that was completely green. The Motorola MOTO W233 Renew is a phone made from recycled plastic, made from 100% recyclable materials, comes with eco-friendly packaging, RoHS compliant, and comes with a postage-paid envelope so that you can send your old phone back for recycling. (more…)

Recycled Paper and Wood Stool

Eco-friendly furniture is definitely a growth area, and something I’m sure we’ll be seeing much more of. These paper and wood stools have been made by layering wood veneers with alternating coloured papers. The resulting effect is a colourful cross-section in the stool’s wood. (more…)