Yes that's right; it's another device that alleges to give you the power to switch off climate change using a hand-held remote control. But let's hear out the claims...
The One For All Energy Saver works roughly on the same principles as Bye Bye standby and EcoElectricals' auto switch off lead, i.e. by appealing to the laziness of the user. It basically allows you to switch off a number of appliances from standby with a single button press, so you don't have to root around under the sofa or behind the TV turning off gadgets individually. So how does it compare?
Related: Hippyshopper's guide to saying goodbye to standby
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Launched in the States last week, Efuel 100's new 'Microfueler' is a handy device that allows motorists to address and effectively bypass the whole biofuels dilemma without even leaving the house.
Any vehicle that runs on petrol can run on ethanol, and the Microfueler lets you make gallons of your own out of water, sugar, and yeast. It's not cheap, at $9995, but its makers say it will pay for itself in about a year and a half. Shipping at the end of the year, the machine is available to pre order now. There's no word of when it'll be available outside the US, but it'll be interesting to see how many Americans choose to take the hotldy debated fuel issue into their own hands. [Via Gizmodo]
Going green is big in Japan! And as you'd expect from the country that brought you Hello Kitty and the self-heating bra, they're embracing the green lifestyle in inimitable style.
Recent Japanese innovations in green gizmology include Eco Tokukun, a product to make your household fish grill more environmentally friendly. It contains small stones, made from recycled paper sludge and silica, aluminum oxide, and calcium oxide, which are designed to lie in the bottom of the gas grill, promising to cut carbon emissions from the cooking process by 25%. They also increase thermal efficiency, cutting cooking time by 25% and thus your gas usage (and bill). Considering that the fish grill is common to pretty much all Japanese homes, and used on a regular basis, these are pretty significant numbers. Now, I wonder if that means the country will take a more responsibly attitude to fishing? [Via Kilian Nakamura]
Related: the Hello Kitty solar charger
It looks like something out of a cyber-punk movie and it'll give you power wherever you go. What more could a cool, urban eco-worrier possibly need?
This newest addition to the Solio family is the Magnesium, and it stores 40% more power than the Solio Classic. Said to be the most 'powerful and versatile hybrid charger ever made', the Magnesium stores energy in its rechargeable battery and will hold the charge for up to a year.
£99.95 at Ethical Superstore
From everyone's favourite search engine come these cute, colourful ergonomic and best of all recycled wireless computer mice; a great sign that the company is serious about its green pledges and tackle the growing problem of e-waste.
The mini wireless mouse is made completely out of recycled plastic and a nice touch is the integrated WiFi dongle for instant USB connectivity. They've even ensured the packaging it comes in; an all too common oversight in the so-called 'green' products that land on my desk! Available in red or blue (no green!) at $19.20 at the Google Store
You could almost see the future in this crystal ball-like lantern from windup power pioneer Trevor Baylis. Let's hope it's a future where renewable power reigns supreme, and small innovations like this one have become part of everyday life!
With its 5 x 5mm LEDs, the windup and rechargable lantern gives 4 hours of constant light when on full charge, 3 days of standby time on full charge. It's also weatherproof, so would be an ideal companion on camping trips.
£24.95 at the Green Apple Store
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]
Yes that's right; it's another device that alleges to give you the power to switch off climate change using a hand-held remote control. But let's hear out the claims...
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