If you think this fridge is pink, your eyes are deceiving you: it's actually incredibly green! Being tiny, it does not need to use any refrigerant, and runs on just 33 Watts of electricity. And size aside, it's one of the most energy-efficient fridges available.
Portable mini fridges are especially handy at this time of year, whether you want a drinks cooler at a barbeque or on your desk. But this one doesn't lose its appeal in the cooler months: it doubles up as a portable oven. £24.99 at Ethical Superstore
Related: How to make your fridge a greener place | Keep food fresh the natural way with a zeer pot
Those hardened techies over at Shiny Shiny have fallen head-over-heels in love with Mimobots (a sort of anthropomorphic USB stick that's too cute for its own good). And now, I'm told, these chunky computer chums are also doing their bit for the environment.
With GreenBot's USB flash drive recycling programme you can send in your old or defective USB drives, (Mimobots or otherwise), and they'll ship that sucker off to the recycling centre to be reincarnated. Meanwhile, you'll get a discount on a lovable Mimobot in exchange. More info on the GreenBot campaign is available here.
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Not another one, I hear you cry. But let's take a look at the latest standby- busting gadget, the Energenie, and see how it compares with its many rivals.
One advantage if you're a scatterbrain like me is that the Energenie works automatically, with no need for a remote control. In fact, it's perfect for forgetful types, as once installed, the Energenie lets you put your laptop, TV or stereo into standby mode just as you've always done, then cuts in to turn it into 'off' mode. Magic! It's also a lot cheaper than many similar gadgets, costing just £12.99.
Related: Hippyshopper guide to saying goodbye to standby | Video review: Bye bye standby
Since launching their first 'green' radio back in March, the guys at PURE have been hard at work bringing their other products up to Energy Saving Trust efficiency standards, and have managed to get seven of their models well within the trust's strict guidelines for eco-friendliness. They've also launched their first pink radio, but don't worry -- the 'Mini' does also come in white and black...
As a bit of a radio nut, I've talked before about the benefits of digital radio versus analogue. But sadly, the technology can require more electricity if no effort is made to push for efficiency. Read on to find out what PURE have done to address this issue.
Related: Roberts launches first solar powered DAB digital radio | Low-energy crystal clear DAB audio from Pure
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I'm entirely familiar with the idea of blog posts being fuelled by alcohol, but thus far, I've found that PCs and drinks generally don't mix. Particularly not when you're watching YouTube on your laptop after a few too many and give your hardware a dousing...no, they are best kept well apart.
But all that could change now that the technology exists to run a PC on methanol; a substance very close to good old booze. The prototype of this greener laptop from Polyfuel uses a 'direct methanol fuel cell' (DMFC), in which the methanol is converted into an electricity to run the computer.
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Shiny Shiny have picked out this cool little alarm clock that's powered by plain old water and a pinch of salt.
Generating electrical power from water is not as complicated as you might think, so it makes sense to use it in tiny gadgets that would otherwise be taking replacable batteries. The water powered Bedol Wall Wave Clock has electrodes that use the ionization in the water to generate enough current to run the LCD clock. I'm going to omit the part about the pinch of salt - no idea?
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Living in the city, I don't get to see a lot of stars, so these twinkly outdoor lights' from Firebox really appeal. Especially since the power they run on comes direct to you from one of the hottest stars in the universe!
The lights require about 5 hours of exposure to the sun for 8 hours of non-stop sparkly action. They're designed specially for outdoor use, with a battery that's safely encased in a waterproof container. So much simpler (and not to mention greener) than faffing around with mains adapters and trailing wires in the garden. £24.95 at Firebox
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