Sometimes, handheld electronics like your phone or iPod need to be recharged when there isn’t a plug in sight. Solar device chargers are one option, but nPower has come up with an alternative: the PEG (Personal Energy Generator) turns kinetic energy from your movement into usable power.
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We love stories. And we love items that have a story behind them, which is especially true when they used to be something else. From home decorations to jewelry, from office supplies to luggage, here are some of our favorite upcycled gift options for your eco-conscious friends and family.
Several solid-performing solar device chargers have appeared on the market recently. And now the folks at Wenger (the legendary swiss army knife maker) have joined the action with a foldable, all-in-one solar charger and battery pack.
If you’re planning to do some gift-giving this season, why not pick items that are environmentally friendly as well as fun? For our Holiday Gift Guide, we’ve pulled together a few of our favorite clever designs, green gadgets, and gifts for efficient living that will satisfy anyone on your list.
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Holly Beck is widely known for her skills in the water as a professional surfer, but she’s also involved with a wide range of projects promoting positive social and environmental change. Her Hip-E Habitat website chronicles her experiences with sustainable building, focused largely on creating an environmentally friendly home base in Nicaragua.
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