Solar-Powered Garden Insect Theatre

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…)

NIX X10A Energy Saving Digital Photo Frame

Nix Digital have created the first ever motion sensing digital photo frame which will switch itself on when you pass within 2.5 metres in front of it. The interval timer can be set from between 1 minute to 24 hours before the photo frame switches itself off again. Alternatively, you can use the provided remote control to switch on the photo frame whenever you want it on! (more…)

Frosted Scroll Solar-Powered Lantern

We’ve all seen the rather bland solar-powered lights for the garden. Usually a black or silver post with a faint glowing LED light mounted at the top. If you fancy something that looks far more attractive, then the Frosted Scroll Solar-Powered Lantern might be of interest. The lanterns have an internal battery that’s charged via the solar panel, giving you a maximum of 8 hours of bright white glow per charge. (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…)

Dynamo Torch and Windmill Generator Eco Toys

For some reason, I really like kids eco toys, and the Dynamo Torch and Windmill Generator are no different.

The Dynamo Torch kit is a an educational eco toy that demonstrates how hand-motion, i.e. kinetic energy, can be transferred into electrical energy to light a light bulb. The kit contains an LED light bulb, a motor, gears, and full instructions. A drinks bottle can also be used to turn it into a lantern of sorts. Priced at $12.20 and aimed at kids 8 or older.

The Windmill Generator is very similar to the dynamo torch, but this time wind power is converted into electrical energy. The kit requires the kids to use a drinks bottle to support the motor and propeller. Then when the wind blows, the LED lights up. Priced at $9.95 and also aimed at kids 8 or older.

Solar Powered Glowing Plant Pot

The Solar Powered Glowing Plant Pot is an attractive alternative to the boring old flower pots you might have around the home. Using a solar panel, the plant pot charges up during the day and gently glows during the night. Depending on how much sun light you get, you can get between 2 to 8 hours of glowing pleasure before the battery runs out. (more…)

AeroPonics Accelerated Indoor Garden Gadget

The AeroGarden gadget (Amazon UK or Amazon US) is a kit that allows you to easily cultivate lettuce, cherry tomatoes, herbs, chili peppers and more in an energy-efficient environment in your home! The kit comes with pre-seeded growth medium, fertilizer, two daylight-spectrum bulbs and the grow pod itself. The plants start to grow within 24 hours, and the plants mature 5 times faster compared to ordinary soil. (more…)