It's not exactly super portable, but this hand-cranked USB charger offers a new way to charge your phone or other mobile gizmo of choice without having to resort to the national grid.
Unlike solar chargers, this gadget will work at any time of day or night provided you've got a pair of hands to turn the handle. Great for camping and festival trips, it might just help you avoid those notorious 'chill and charge' tents this year!
$39.95 at National Geographic store
[Via Popgadget]
In this week's installment of eco-friendly summer dresses, it's all about bold, funky prints. Quite a lot of the season's looks are brightly coloured and a bit retro, and here are three of my favourites that have gone in for that loud summer vibe. From left to right:
Organic cotton 'splotch print' dress by Untouched World
I'm totally in love with this black and red stylish yet casual dress by cult New Zealand label Untouched World. It's made from 100% certified organic cotton. £80 at The Natural Store
People Tree 'Jessica' dress
I don't recall there ever being a summer when gingham wasn't in, and 2008 is no exception. Made from handwoven cotton, the Jessica dress is certified fairtrade and has super-cute coconut shell buttons down the front. £32 from People Tree
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If you're planning on spilling out into the garden for food, drinks and general chilling out this weekend but don't yet have the furniture, there are plenty of green and ethically produced products designed specially for outdoor living. Here are some you might want to check out. Follow the jump for our rundown of eco-friendly garden must haves for the summer!
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The Eden Project has played host to lots of music acts over the years, from Goldfrapp to the Verve. But now, the lush green venue is to focus on comedy acts, starting with a gig from surreal musician and comedian Bill Bailey.
The Eden project has admitted that it coveted the Part Troll star for some time before he finally agreed to kick off their first comedy season: "We've been trying to get Bill Bailey to kick off our Comedy Sessions for the past five years. It's a dream come true and will be well worth the wait when this great, family-friendly show comes to Eden", said Head of Events Jane Montague.
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It may seem strange that a printer of any sort should get the thumbs up from an environmental body, but the Energy Saving Trust has just granted Epson its energy saving recommendation label; the first to appear on a printer.
The recommendation was based on three criteria; energy (Watts) used when the printer is on-ready to use, energy used in sleep mode and energy used when on standby. The only question in my mind is should the EST really be endorsing a technology that uses paper where greener alternatives may be available?
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Now that she's an international fashion icon, it's only right and proper that everyone's favourite Japanese cat should embrace the green lifestyle. And that's exactly what she's done with the launch of an official Sanrio licensed solar-power charger!
The pocket-sized charging device will juice up your mp3, mobile phone, DS-lite and other gadgets after a six hour soak in the sun. Whether you love or loathe La Kitty, it sounds like a great way to get young, fashion conscious girlies into the eco way of life. It's yours for $159.99.
[Via Ecofriend]
Getting your hair done in a salon should be a relaxing experience. It requires friendly but not to talkative staff, a selection of up to date magazines, and of course a complimentary glass of champers. However, when you're offered a wine-list from the comfort of the chair you realize you've arrived somewhere really special. Enter the world of Karine Jackson, a finalist for the L'Oreal Colour Trophy and London Hairdresser of the year 2007. She's going to sort me out with a gorgeous colour today, using an Organic hair colour system. [Via Kiss & Makeup]
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It's not exactly super portable, but this hand-cranked USB charger offers a new way to charge your phone or other mobile gizmo of choice without having to resort to the national grid. 
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