Want to brighten up your study, conservatory or bedroom with a some rainbows? The uses a solar panel that gently turns the attached genuine Swarovski Crystal in the sun light. As the crystal turns in the light, it causes the white sunlight to refract within the crystal, creating the array of bright colours that appear...
Most of the eco toys that I’ve reviewed probably have more appeal to the boys than the girls, simply because boys prefer gadgets a bit more than girls do. However, here’s a toy aimed a little more towards girls, namely a . The doll house is made from sustainable fast-growing bamboo, which has been treated...
The Solar-Powered Bicycle GPS gadget is the creation of Brian Nadel, who wanted to be able to get home when he’d gotten lost whilst out cycling! Made from old computer parts in his office, Brian’s gadget cost him virtually nothing. Brian estimates you could build a similar unit using items from eBay and discount stores...
I’m sure many of you will agree, something frustrating about watches is that the battery needs changing every so often. Getting a watch battery usually costs a few quid, and is usually hassle too. Solar-powered watches are slowly becoming more common and cheaper, and the is a great example of a solar-powered watch that’s both...
If you don’t fancy using hand power to charge up your flashlight, then perhaps the is for you? Just leave the torch in sunlight when not in use, then it’ll be charged and ready to go when you need it.
Rather than move your potentially cumbersome audio system outside to enjoy some music, you could just use your iPod, iPhone or any other MP3 player hooked up to some speakers. The gadget is perfect for enjoying your music out in the sun. Based on just 6 hours to fully charge the speakers, you’ll get up...
For us tinkerers, there’s nothing more satisfying than making your own gadgets, especially if you’re making eco-friendly gadgets. The DIY Solar Powered Boombox is a relatively simple speaker and amplifier unit that cost just $75 to make! The system is neatly housed using plywood, creating a very portable and very usable music system. Just plug...
With the focus on being green, there are plenty of eco-friendly gadgets that are hitting the market. However, some companies seem to be creating really bizarre gadgets in the name of being green, but serve very little real purpose. Some people might find these gadgets to be funny, attractive or cool. Me personally? I think...
If it’s a really hot summer, there’s no doubt that having an air conditioner will make the hot evenings a lot more bearable. However, air conditioners do use an incredible amount of electricity. A new company called Chromasun has announced their plan to release a highly efficient air conditioner unit.
E-Charger, a UK company, have a range of solar-powered bags that come in a range of styles, are spacious, waterproof and hardwearing. The solar panels are capable of charging most small gadgets, including mobile phones, PDAs, MP3 players, game consoles, digital cameras, sat navs, CD players, etc.
