Category: Recycling

April 22, 2010April 20, 2010
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CompoSphere Composting Tumbler

The is a composting tumbler system which can be rolled around to aerate the  composting materials within to help it to decompose quicker into compost. This ability to roll it around also means it can be easily moved to where it is needed for you to place cuttings and such like within it.

September 24, 2009March 10, 2010
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Deluxe Battery Wizard – Standard Battery Recharger

It’s not unusual these days to get through loads of batteries, since we seem to have an increasing number of gadgets. The can help you save money on the batteries you buy, simply by charging up non-rechargeable batteries (i.e. standard alkaline batteries) up to 10 more times! You can charge up to 4 batteries at...

August 31, 2009April 12, 2010
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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.

August 26, 2009August 24, 2009
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DIY Cardboard Eco Speakers

Ever wanted to make your own speakers? These DIY Eco Speakers by Merkury allow you to decorate and create your own speakers. The speakers are compatible with most MP3 and music players that have a standard 3.5mm headphone socket.

August 20, 2009September 1, 2009
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Source Water Bottle And Dispenser System

The Source Project by Oliver Craig is an innovative concept that encourages us to drink tap water rather than using plastic bottles that play havoc with the environment. You purchase a re-usable drinking bottle from a shop, and then you’re able to top up the bottle for free using a handy water dispenser. Each time...

June 16, 2009July 13, 2009
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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...

June 1, 2009May 29, 2009
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10 Ways to Recycle your Gadgets

It’s all well and good getting these fancy energy saving gadgets, but what do we do with all the old gadgets we’ve got? Recycling electronic devices is not that easy, so here are 10 eco-friendly ways to recycle your gadgets rather than send them to landfill.

May 22, 2009May 14, 2009
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100% Eco Friendly Packaging for Gadgets

These smart packaging ideas use corrugated cardboard instead of any plastics for packaging popular consumer gadgets. The designer Emile Bertrand-Villemure wanted to protect the environment, re-use cardboard and create attractive-looking packaging in a single design.

May 8, 2009June 19, 2009
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Eco-Friendly Scented Pencils – Smencils

If you want a fantastic eco-friendly gift that’s a little different, then these are made from recycled newspaper and use biodegradable erasers at the end. The pencils are designed to keep their scent for at least 2 years, and are available in scents such as Bubble Gum, Blueberry, Orange, Cherry, Toasted Marshmallow, Chocolate, Strawberry, Cinnamon...

May 1, 2009April 24, 2009
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Recycled Plastic Motorola MOTO W233 Renew

With how pervasive mobile phones are, it’s about time there was a phone that was completely green. The Motorola MOTO W233 Renew is a phone made from recycled plastic, made from 100% recyclable materials, comes with eco-friendly packaging, RoHS compliant, and comes with a postage-paid envelope so that you can send your old phone back...