The Staber Washer is good washer if you are interested in saving electricity, water and detergent. It is the only top loading, horizontal-axis clothes washer made in the U.S. It operates in a similar way to an efficient front load washer, but you get … [Continue Reading]
Bamboo Chest
December 22, 2005 by Leave a Comment
This chest, by Ecodesignz, is made out of strips of bamboo, and finished with a clear, low-glass lacquer. The bamboo laminate is made with E-1 glue, which meets tough European standards for outgassing. Ecodesignz furniture is virtually … [Continue Reading]
Wind-Up Universal Remote Control
December 21, 2005 by Leave a Comment
This is a remote control that you can charge by turning a small hand crank — thus eliminating the need for batteries. You can control six different devices with the remote, including your television, DVD player, VCR, cable, satellite, and an … [Continue Reading]
Egglings: Crack Open a Plant
December 20, 2005 by Leave a Comment
These ceramic "Egglings" look and feel like real eggs. But if you crack one open, and add water, you'll soon have plant growing. Each Eggling comes with a terra cotta tray and seed pack. The plants will grow for months in their shell and can be … [Continue Reading]
Efficient Soapstone Stoves by Tulikivi
December 20, 2005 by 1 Comment
These soapstone stoves are made by the Finish company Tulikivi. They use radiant heat to warm up your house, which is a highly desirable type of heat because it's even and non-drying. Radiant heat passes through the air in a room, and warms all of … [Continue Reading]
Efficient Sprouting: The Sprout Bag
December 20, 2005 by 2 Comments
In the growing world, it doesn't get much easier than sprouting. It's a easy way to grow fresh ingredients for your sandwich or stir fry. It takes only about 6 to 7 days for sprouts to grow. People often assume sprouts are best grown in jars. But … [Continue Reading]
Hand-Powered Night Vision Scope
December 20, 2005 by Leave a Comment
This device is a night vision scope, but it doesn't require any batteries. Instead, it's has a lever-activated power supply, so you can generate your own power ad hoc. You'll can see in the night without fear of an energy failture. It is priced … [Continue Reading]
LED Lights: Efficient Indoor Growing
December 18, 2005 by 11 Comments
LED grow lights are a good choice if you are interested in growing indoors without a lot of hassle. Traditional grow lights generate a lot of heat and use large amounts of electricity, which raises your monthly electric bill by noticeable amounts. … [Continue Reading]
Powerstrips That Detect Your Presence In a Room
December 16, 2005 by 3 Comments
This powerstrip, called the Isole IDP-3050, is unique because six of its eight outlets are controlled by a motion sensor. You could plug your monitor, desk lamp and space heater into the strip, and they will be turned off automatically when you leave … [Continue Reading]
Felt Briefcase Made Out of Merino Wool
December 16, 2005 by Leave a Comment
This distinctive felt briefcase was designed by Daff from Germany. It's made out of 100% merino wool felt that resists piling. It features a roomy interior with two main pockets and space under the front flap for credit cards and ID, as well as a … [Continue Reading]
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