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You know how frustrating it is when you need a torch, but find out that the batteries are dead? Imagine being in an emergency situation (such as the car breaking down at night), that’s even more annoying! That’s what led a friend of mine to buy a Windup Emergency Torch, which is charged up in just a few revolutions of the wind up handle! (more…)
The Datexx SuperBattery is a hand-powered 600mA mega power battery that can be used to charge up to 1200 different devices, mostly mobile phones, MP3 players and digital cameras. The robust hand-crank device will give you 6 minutes of talk time for each 2 minutes of cranking time. A surprisingly efficient return for a little hard work. (more…)
There are plenty of hand-powered and solar powered chargers out there, so what’s new about this one? The USB Wind Up Eco Charger doesn’t have an internal battery like other chargers. Instead, it has a USB socket that can be used to directly charge any gadgets that are charged via a USB cable. (more…)
The Dynamo Pedometer with Flashlight is a number of little gadgets rolled into one. It features a pedometer which will count the number of steps as you walk or go jogging. You can also determine how far you’ve travelled and how many calories you’ve burnt off too. Great for when you’re out hiking or camping! The pedometer is charged up by using the hand crank on the side. Therefore you’ll never run out of power to run it. (more…)
The Playpump is a playground merry-go-round that harnesses the limitless energy of children playing to pump clean water out of the ground. More than 1000 PlayPumps have been installed in schools in South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland and Zambia. Access to clean water in Africa is a huge challenge, and the innovative PlayPumps achieves this nicely. (more…)
The Benex Wind-Up Front Bicycle Light is a super bright rechargeable bike light that you can charge up by turning the handle. Cranking the light for 60 seconds will give 30 minutes of light. You can also charge the light using mains power too. It’s an environmentally friendly way of ensuring that you don’t run out of light when cycling! (more…)
A group of designers (Lee Sung Hoon, Kang Sooyeon, Cho Eun Bee, Lee Junehwa and Kim Jean) have come up with a novel re-design of the beloved TV remote control. Exploiting the energy generated by a moving magnet within a coil, the remote control is powered by simply shaking the remote control. There is no need for a battery. (more…)
The Active Trax Audio Player eco-gadget is an amplifier and FM radio that can charge up using solar power, hand power (via the handle) and good ol’ AC mains power. Using a 3.5mm audio jack, you can play your iPod or any other MP3 music player that has a standard headphone socket. (more…)
In the spirit of hand-powered eco gadgets, the GettaGrip Musclephone needs 40 seconds of squeezing time to give the internal battery a full charge. (more…)
Laptops are renown for having poor battery working times, and that’s where the YoGen MAX comes in useful. By exploiting foot power, you can charge devices that need a 50-60W power supply, such as laptops. (more…)
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Handy Grey Water Siphon and Pump
An inexpensive way of reusing water from your bath or washing up bowl into the garden for watering the plants. (read more...) |
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Wild Grass Solar Garden Lights
Solar-powered LED lights that look like wild grass. The ultimate in designer LED lighting for your garden! (read more...) |
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Motion-Activated LED Outdoor Light
A low energy security light that can be powered by rechargeable batteries, and triggers the 5 bright LEDs when motion is detected. (read more...) |
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Printed Circuit Board Necklace
An unusual item of jewelery made from recycled computer circuit boards. (read more...) |
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Solar-Powered Portable Insect Killer
A solar-powered insect killer that will kill most types of flying insect, typically the ones that bite! (read more...) |
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Solio Mag - Solar Powered Charger
A hybrid solar-powered charger featuring a case made from a highly durable magnesium alloy. (read more...) |
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Solar Powered Stainless Steel Blue Deck Lights
Some seriously stylish deck lights that are completely self-contained and solar-powered. (read more...) |
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