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Saturday 27 April 2013

10 ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS FOR THE HOME


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10 eco-friendly products for the home
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CBS News, 23 April 2013.

Did you know you could make your own yogurt, or run an alarm clock on water? Check out these products that help you save the planet.

1. Bedol Water Powered Alarm Clock

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Never be late again with this handy dandy little device. The alarm clock doesn't need batteries, chemicals, or electricity. All you need to do is fill up the tank with tap water and it'll run correctly for eight to 12 weeks on its own. More information.

2. Dash Yogurt Maker

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With the Greek yogurt craze gaining momentum it is hard to not want the healthy protein filled snack, however many environmentalists hate the plastic packaging. With the Dash system you can make your own preservative free yogurt as well as ditch the packaging for reusable glass containers. More information.

3. Sodastream

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This product is not just a cost saver, but it also eliminates all the plastic and aluminium waste that comes from soda bottles and cans. Consumers can make their own sodas using reusable containers, and naturally sweetened soda syrup. When the CO2 containers are empty you can get a discount by exchanging it for a new one when it's empty. More information.

4. Lunchskins

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Lunchskin reusable bags make it easy to eliminate the need for disposable sandwich bags. These bags are dishwasher safe and BPA, lead and phthalate free. More information.

5. Evolve Ladybug showerhead adapter

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This easy to install product sits right behind the showerhead helping to control water flow. It is compatible with all industry standard showerheads, and according to Evolve it will save you over 2,700 gallons of water yearly. More information.

6. Vapour Anti-Bottle

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These collapsible containers make it easy to drink on the go without creating the plastic waste from bottled water. They are designed to stand when full, but roll up to fit into a purse or pocket when empty and are able to be used over and over again. More information.

7. Seventh Generation cleaning products

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This Vermont-based company established in 1988 provides household cleaning options that not only have less chemicals but leave less of a destructive footprint on the environment. The company focuses on everything from product transport logistics to packaging and greenhouse gas emissions to make sure their products are the best for the environment. More information.

8. Eco-Nuts

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This laundry detergent is actually a berry that grows on a tree and naturally contains soap. It's USDA certified organic and a great option if you're trying to find natural ways to clean. More information.

9. Voltaic Solar Laptop Charger

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Never go without power again, this case has a V60 battery and an integrated 16.8 watt solar panel. This device can keep laptops, cell phones, tablets and cameras up and running without ever touching an outlet. More information.

10. Bio Bag dog bags

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This biodegradable tool will help any pet owner. The bags are made from plants, vegetable oils & Mater-Bi and can be broken down by micro-organisms that live in our soils. More information.

[Source: CBS News. Edited.]


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