Green Solutions Product Picks

1. Electric Cars - Good things do come in small packages

Is it a car or a motorcycle? Something so small yet powerful that it seems too good to be true. A first look at it, tells me it's a car, but when I go into the details, it gives me the impression that makes it much more than just a motorcycle. A car, that is as compact and efficient as a motorcycle in the busy traffic, only superior to it in safety and performance. Meet Tango, an urban automobile solution that is being offered with zero emissions and high speed performance, well suited for the city.

2. Biodegradable plastics are winning their way to green

Whether produced from corn or oil, biodegradable plastics are making an impact. Instead of throwing out the trash to fill another landfill, we can send it to compost. What a great impact on sustainability.

3. Compact fluorescent light bulbs, light up your wallet

A study performed by Popular Mechanics show that the new fluorescent bulbs aren't just better for both your wallet and the environment, they produce better light.

4. The dual-flush toilet

This Aquia toilet can save up to 7,000 gallons of water a year for the average family of four by using a standard flush for solid waste and a lower-volume flush for liquid and paper.

5. Non-biological Washing Powder

Non-biological washing powder like Ecover, is a superb environmentally friendly solution to doing laundry while incorporating green into your household. It uses plant- or mineral-based ingredients and none of its products contains phosphates. Now that takes a load off your mind.

6. Save a tonne and lower your carbon footprint

Looking for an alternative to bulky desktop computers without paying laptop prices? Then here's an option. This Koolu Works Everywhere appliance is a quiet and reliable fan-less operation that's energy efficient and uses less than 10 watts! Best of all, it's affordable and compact. At 13.5 x 13.5 x 3 cm, you can place this pack of power just about anywhere.

7. Solar Cell Phone Charger

Portable Pocket Power! When & Where You Need It! The InPower Portable Solar Chargers let you recharge all your personal electronic devices anywhere the sun shines. And, even if the sun isn't shining, your charger can also store energy using the included AC and car adapters.

8. Biodegradable Trash Bags

Breaks down in weeks - not centuries! Biobags and other biodegradable trash bags take the guilt out of plastic bag use with their compostable feature. Cleaning up the environment just got a little easier when taking out the trash.

9. Earth friendly plant containers

Say good-bye to ugly plastic pots! Here's a smart alternative: EcoForms pots are perfect for home and garden. These all-natural pots are made from by-products of renewable and sustainable crops. They contain no wood or petroleum ingredients, do not deplete natural resources, and decompose in the landfill. Suddenly, gardening is both easy and guilt-free.

10. Biodegradable Paints

EarthBorn paint products are made from natural, biodegradable ingredients. The formulations are based on traditional recipes and all ingredients are declared. Ideal for those who suffer from allergies and asthma!