December 2008

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Green Solutions Product Picks

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1. Dissolving Shaving Paper

Making a trip on an airplane or venturing out into the wilderness just got easier! The Dissolving Shaving Paper is compact, convenient and hygienic. This light weight travel accessory takes up little to no space and is easy to use. Just add water to this citrus smelling dissolving shaving paper and watch the sudsy lather appear. Perfect when traveling, camping or the gym, this innovative toiletry prevents a leaky mess from ruining your trip while the travel case can fit in your pocket or purse and can always be close at hand. Stored in a small clear plastic case, the 30 single use paper sheets will not spill or break and will go through security at the airport without any complications. So the next time you are on a business trip and or just traveling away from home, staying groomed will be the least of your worries.



2. The Solar-Powered 102 LED Light Strand


Decorate your home or lawn with a nifty string of bright LEDs.They charge during the day using a solar panel and then shine all night long. A light sensititve switch turns the LEDs on only when it's dark, so you never have to worry about turning the lights on or off. Includes rechargeable AA battery and a stake for ground mounting.





3. Wind-Up Bicycle Light


Attention: Cyclists....this is a very cool bike light! No batteries needed - simply hand-crank for power generation. One minute of cranking provides about one hour of continuous bright LED light. Easily mounts onto bike with magnetic fixture. Includes bicycle mounted bracket, magnetic fixture, wind-up crank for power generation, and adaptor to charge mobile phone.



4. Touchless Recycling Bin

This new item makes recycling convenient and fun without touching a sticky, dirty lid or stepping on a clumsy pedal! The touchless recycling center and trashcan uses latest sensor technology to make recycling convenient while also promoting a germ free environment for you and your family. As your hand enters the zone 6 inches from the infrared sensor on top of the trash can, the lid will automatically open and then close 3 seconds after your hand moves away. These new and improved trashcans can be used anywhere such as kitchens, garages, hospitals, offices, schools, child care centers and healthcare facilities.



5. Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit

The Thames & Kosmos Fuel Cell Car and Experiment Kit provide a playful introduction to one of the most significant technologies of the early 21st Century. With this kit you can build a model car that actually runs on water. First, add water and watch it separate into hydrogen and oxygen. Then, use those stored gases to power your vehicle across the floor. Now that we have your attention, roll up your sleeves and find out more through experiments and demonstrations you can do on your own, in a classroom or with friends. With this unique kit, you can build your own experimental reversible fuel cell car to learn more about this energy source. With more than 30 experiments and demonstrations, users will learn how a reversible fuel cell works to perform electrolysis as well as to create energy. The electricity required to activate electrolysis is created with a large solar cell included with the kit. During electrolysis, water is separated into hydrogen and oxygen and the resulting energy is stored as a gas. When needed, the gas is fed into the fuel cell, which then serves as the power source.



6. All Natural Fertilizers for All Grdens


Mother Nature's Cuisine complete fertilizers are specially formulated from natural components which will help build healthy soil while providing the nutrients your plants crave. Mother Nature's Cuisine is environmentally safe and will provide your plants with the 15 essential nutrients they need over an extended period of time. Slow release of nutrients gives your plants what they need, when they need it.



7. Global Sun Ovens and Enamel Roasting Pot

As energy prices escalate, more and more people are recognizing the need for resources that are better for the environment as well as your wallet. Enter Global Sun Ovens and the clean, free cooking power of the sun. The Sun Oven can reach temperatures high enough to boil water and even roast a chicken in a time frame similar to conventional ovens, yet uses no gas or electricity. In a Sun Oven, sunlight enters through a glass door, and the black surfaces inside the oven capture and transform the sun's energy into heat that cannot escape the chamber. You can bake, boil or steam your favorite recipes, and since the ovens' even temperatures prevent burning, food doesn't need to be stirred while it cooks. Also, the oven has collapsible sides, and at 21 pounds, is portable enough to be carried by a small child. So, cook your meals evenly and thoroughly while reducing your carbon footprint using the Global Sun Oven whether ice-fishing in Maine, camping in the middle of nowhere, or just sitting in your backyard.



8. AQUS Toilet Water Conserving System


The AQUS is based on the concept that using fresh water to flush the toilet is both unnecessary and wasteful. The AQUS system conserves water by reusing greywater from the bathroom sink to flush the toilet, thereby conserving the fresh water normally used. The device is a low maintenance, low cost, and highly effective water saving device. The AQUS is a small scale system for conserving water, and has a wide range of water saving applications including single family residences, apartments, condominiums, hotels, office buildings, schools, and government buildings. The system can assist architects, engineers, and developers in achieving their LEED certification and green building goals by contributing to water efficiency, waste water reduction and innovation points.



9. Austin Air Baby's Breath Air Purifiers

The Austin Air Baby's Breath Air Purifier's unique filtration process is ideal for children with allergies and is designed to help protect your infant's delicate immune system. A pre-filter, a HEPA filter and a HEGA High Efficiency Gas Absorption filter (military carbon cloth) remove pollen, dust, dander, odors, and gases that can affect your child's health. Virtually maintenance free, the Baby's Breath Air Purifier removes household allergens and harmful contaminants in your child's bedroom for many years. Its compact, yet durable, childproof design and unique colors (blue or pink) make it an attractive and healthy addition to your child's bedroom.



10. Ecozone Ecoballs 150


The orginal Ecozone Ecoballs 150. With an estimated 150 washes they are an economical way to get started with this popular technology! Pop the three Ecoballs® into your washing machine instead of detergent to clean your clothes. Eco balls ionize the water so that it can get deep into your clothes and remove the dirt. Lasting for up to 1000 washes, or just over 2p a load. (Based on a 30 minute cycle). Rinse cycles can be shortened, and the Eco balls won't damage or fade clothing. They are hypoallergenic so ideal if you have sensitive skin.