6-in-1 Solar-Powered Charging Kit

The A-solar 6-in-1 Charging Kit is a great multipurpose device to have on hand. With just a little forethought to charge the device, you can ensure you have power to light your way, listen to the radio charge or cool yourself with the fan all from eco-friendly solar energy.

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NoPoPo Urine Powered Mini Lantern

Recently, the NoPoPo Batteries where released. The NoPoPo batteries use urine to provide battery power. The battery is made from carbon and magnesium, and uses urine (as well as other liquids like beer, sake and cola) as an electrolyte to generate an electrical current. Well now the Japan Trend Shop is offering a NoPoPo Urine Powered Torch and Lantern gadget. The torch uses a bright white LED which can be used in lantern or flashlight mode. (more…)

AltusLumen PAD-L Led Light

AltusLumen have released a new portable PAD-L LED torch gadget, which is the brother to their TRI-L Contemporary Personal Light. The PAD-L adds a few more features that makes it more usable, including adding weatherproofing, adjustable light output, integral 360 degree hinge and user replaceable 4xAAA batteries. (more…)

Sol Jüs Solar Charger and Torch

The Sol Jüs Solar Charger and Torch is yet another solar-powered charger, but has 3 solar panels to maximise charging performance. It has a USB socket that allows virtually any USB-charged device to be charged up using the Sol Jüs. (more…)

Hand-powered Penguin Torch for the Kids

Sometimes these eco-friendly gadgets do end up being a little odd, however, this is a green gadget focussed firmly on the kids. This is a hand-powered torch in the shape of a penguin. (more…)

Hand-Powered Mini Dynamo Massager Torch

Hand-powered torches have been around for ages. Essentially you repeatedly squeeze a lever that converts the linear motion into a rotational motion that drives a dynamo. The dynamo then charges an internal battery that allows the low-powered light (often LED-based) to light up for a few minutes or hours. However, the Mini Dynamo Massager Torch, rather bizarrely, adds a massage function! (more…)