Battery Organiser and Removable Tester

Even if you’re as eco-friendly as possible, you probably still need a few batteries. Don’t you find it really annoying when you need a battery, but you just can’t find any? It’s just as annoying when you have no idea what condition your batteries are in either! The Battery Organiser and Removable Tester is a simple gadget that allows you to store all of your batteries in a single place within a neat rack. To make it really useful, you can also test your batteries in the same place! (more…)

Fuji EnviroMax Eco-Respectful Batteries

Fuji have released a new battery product called the Fuji EnviroMax Eco-Respectful Batteries. The batteries have been designed to be equivalent or better in performance compared to conventional batteries, but being 100% eco-friendly. The batteries contain no harmful mercury or cadmium compounds, nor are they packaged in harmful and non-recyclable PVC. Essentially, if they were disposed of in normal waste systems, they wouldn’t harm the environment. (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…)

SunCat Batteries – Rechargeable Batteries with Solar Cells

A chap by the name of Knut Karlsen has been playing with flexible solar panels, and developed a basic solar-powered rechargeable battery concept. Using some specially cut solar cells, the cells have been wrapped around NiMH rechargeable batteries. (more…)

Stylish Powered Cycling – IZIP Trailz Enlightened

One of the many ways of being more eco-friendly is to appreciate the great outdoors more. Walking, jogging and cycling are fantastic ways to enjoy fresh air, the environment and get a little exercise. The IZIP Trailz Enlightened bicycle has a special power-assisted cycling mode, which can push you along without peddling up to 18 miles an hour, up to a possible 23-30 miles! (more…)