Is organic pet food efficient? It is indeed — just like people, animals need high quality food to remain healthy. The major problem with the content of conventional pet foods is the use of "animal byproducts" which are low-grade wastes from … [Continue Reading]
Syzmo: The First 100% Organic Energy Drink
May 16, 2006 by 8 Comments
Syzmo is the first energy drink to be certified 100% organic. The drink contains no artificial colors and flavors, and contains no preservatives. It is sweetened with organic blue agave nectar. (We've featured agave nectar in a previous post.) The … [Continue Reading]
Finding Local Organic Food: The Eat Well Guide
May 16, 2006 by Leave a Comment
It can be tricky to find organic food, that is grown or raised within a hundred mile radius of your home. Luckily, there a couple of online resources to help in this endeavor. The Eat Well Guide is a free directory of sustainably raised meat, … [Continue Reading]
Energy Efficient Black Lights: Ultraviolet LEDs
April 26, 2006 by Leave a Comment
LED flashlights are now available in the ultraviolet frequency range. These flashlights have the same longevity and durability of other LED lamps. Some of the ultraviolet flashlights on the market are the Inova X5 Ultraviolet (made with anodized … [Continue Reading]
Efficient Lubricant: Jojoba Oil
April 24, 2006 by Leave a Comment
You've probably heard of Jojoba oil being used in cosmetics, but it's also a great substitute for petroleum-based lubricants, which tend to be strong smelling and polluting. Jojoba is the best alternative because it is a natrual liquid wax that never … [Continue Reading]
Citrus-Based Bike Degreasers
April 21, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Citrus degreasers are powerful and much safer to use than traditional petroleum-based solvents like gasoline or kerosene. Citrus solvents are non-flammable and 100% biodegradeable. They are also strongly aromatic — so use them in a … [Continue Reading]
Reusable Aluminum Lunch Boxes by Sigg
April 20, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Sigg is a Swiss company with a reputation for producing quality, non-toxic containers. They makes these lightweight, durable boxes out of anodized aluminium. They have snap lock to keep the lid securely in place, and a rubber seal provides a … [Continue Reading]
Efficient Sleep Sacks for Travelers
April 17, 2006 by Leave a Comment
Sleep sacks are lightweight sheets for travelers that pack into a very small space. They provide a clean "cocoon" to sleep inside, when your bedding is questionable. Many European hostels actually require that you bring one along. In warm weather, … [Continue Reading]
The Pocket Survival Pak
April 17, 2006 by 1 Comment
These are the best pocket-sized "survival kits" we've seen. They are a collection of minimalist survival tools packed into a tiny case — handy to have during wilderness travel or any other time a emergency situation could arise. They also include … [Continue Reading]
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