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The latest charging unit from the bright minds at Etón allows you to power up your mobile devices anytime, anywhere. The BoostTurbine 2000 is a durable back-up battery with a hand turbine power generator and a rechargeable 2000mAh lithium battery. Featuring a Micro-USB DC input along with a standard USB port, the BoostTurbine is compatible with almost any mobile device. And when the......read more
Finally, a bike basket that doesn't suck. That was our collective response after spotting Faris Elmasu's clean, elegant Bent Basket on Cool Hunting. Designed as a prototype two years ago, the carrier is designed using bent plywood. If you like Eames furniture, this is the bike basket for you. Made using vacuum forming, the Bent Basket offers ample space for twelve beers, which is important.......read more
Green-thumbed cycling enthusiasts can combine two of their favorite things with this quirky collection of Bike Planters from Atlanta-based designer Colleen Jordan. Borrowing the concept from the flower vases in the new generation of Volkswagen Beetles, Jordan created portable, 3D-printed planters that affix to a bike frame with an elastic cord, so you can bring your favorite succulent on your......read more
Go anywhere with the Polaris Vector E-Bike, which combines rugged, ground-up design with the high performance Evantage motor system. The 450-watt brushless geared hub motor is paired with a dependable 30 volts of power and regenerative braking/control system designed to limit top speed and extend range. The result is a lightweight (53 lbs.) e-bike that delivers the speed, range, and dependability......read more
Here in sunny California, there's no excuse for not using solar pwoer to charge up our portable devices. This ingenious unit from XD Design, which sticks to the window to maximize exposure to the sun, makes it simple. With the photovoltaic panels facing placed against a window, you don't have to move it around to follow the sun and avoid the shade. On the base of the device are a full-size USB......read more
Based in the golden hills of Northern California, CleanFlame™ creates the world’s best ultra-clean burning, 100% recycled firelogs and firestarters. These safe, family-friendly products deliver enchanted firelit evenings, toasty campfire experiences, and even outdoor cooking fun—all while safeguarding the environment. CleanFlame’s patented manufacturing process uses 100% non-recyclable......read more
Camping just got greener. Biolite's brilliant, portable Camp Stove rejects petroleum-based gas in favor of twigs and bits of wood. That's cool in and of itself, because it means less oil and less open pit fires (the cause of most forest blazes). But even cooler is the fact that the Camp Stove converts waste heat into electricity, meaning you can charge your gadgets while you're off-the-grid.......read more
This environmental science kit is the perfect tool to teach kids about the problems faced by our planet -- and how sustainable practices and technology can help us can overcome them. The kit is organized into five main sections: renewable energies, natural resource usage, climate change prevention, waste and water management, and energy conservation. From constructing a miniature water treatment......read more
Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to introduce you to the world's first remote-controlled LED bulb. Insteon's networked 8W LED bulb, which glows at the same intensity as a 60-100W incandescent, makes dimming the lights to set the mood as easy as a couple taps on your smartphone. Of course, remote-controlled ambience comes at a price, in this case $29.99 for each bulb plus $99.99 for the SmartLinc......read more
Leave it to Dyson to come up with the most beautiful, (pricey), and energy efficient fan. Using an airfoil-shaped ramp (like a cross-section through an airplane wing), airflow is amplified 15 times. Apparently this creates "smooth, powerful airflow," with no need for fast-spinning blades. Up to 5.28 gallons of air per second is drawn in by an energy efficient brushless motor....read more
