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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 September 28th, 2010

The Mini Solar Racer is a toy car which claims to be the world’s smallest solar powered car. The solar panel allows the car to move from eco-friendly solar energy when the car is placed either in sunlight or under a bright artificial light.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 6th, 2010
The Enviro Battery Kit contains all you need to create many different environmentally friendly batteries and other such eco-friendly items. The kit can help you turn many different household items into batteries allowing you to power items like a LED bulb or watch while explaining the science behind why these experiments work.
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By Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 7th, 2010

The Sunbender Build-It-Yourself Solar Battery Charger Kit allows you to construct your own solar powered charger for rechargeable batteries. The kit once constructed can charge two AA batteries at a time.
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By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on December 14th, 2009

The Solar-Powered Garden Insect Theatre combines a solar-powered light with a sustainable insect habitat to attract insects into your garden and the insect theatre itself. During the day, the solar panel charges up the internal battery. At night, the theatre lights up, attracting a range of insects such as moths, lacewings and butterflies. When dawn comes along, the internal light automatically switches off, and the batteries are charged up again. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on November 10th, 2009

Getting the kids interested in the environment with eco-friendly toys is a great idea. The Solar-Powered Speed Boat Kit will keep the children occupied for a few days at least, as the toy helps children to learn about solar energy and motors. The kit includes all the parts needed to construct a boat that powers itself along water using two large paddles. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 19th, 2009

These RobotiKits are a collection of 3 mini robot kits designed for school grades 3 to 8, and possibly 9 to 12. These kits are very easy to assemble and demonstrate the principles of solar energy to children. Since the kits use solar energy, they require no batteries. (more…)