Eco products to help save you some money and the environment!
Do you want to save some money, and help save the world at the same time? These great money saving products and tips will help you achieve your aim!
What's more many of these ideas make brilliant, fun, stylish gift ideas.
Saving money and the world can be fun!
Once you've tried one of these ideas you will wonder why you didn't go 'Green' sooner.
Take a look at the ideas below and see how you can make a real difference to your energy bills.
What's more many of these ideas make brilliant, fun, stylish gift ideas.
Saving money and the world can be fun!
Once you've tried one of these ideas you will wonder why you didn't go 'Green' sooner.
Take a look at the ideas below and see how you can make a real difference to your energy bills.
Ecosavers Standby Remote Set
Saves you money and energy by turning things off!
This Standby Remote Control set from EcoSavers combines energy saving with the ability to switch electrical devices like your TV on or off by remote control, which cuts off the power so avoiding them being left in standby - saving money and energy for all the devices connected.
This set comes with a remote control and three remote sockets - you can add additional sockets (available separately and they'll work on the same remote). Several sockets can be controlled by the same on/off switch on the remote. Easy to set up, each socket can be programmed to react to 4 zones.
Ecosavers Standby Remote Set - Only £19.99
Ecosaver Energy Meter
See how much money you are saving!
This little meter will help you to work out which devices and appliances in your home or office are using most energy, and so help you calculate and reduce your carbon footprint. Simply plug your devices into it (and it into the wall) and a clear and accurate reading will show you the energy being consumed by individual appliances, and their cost.Take readings over a week for each appliance in turn and you can see the pattern of energy use for each one - which will help you to figure out how and where to cut your carbon footprint.
Ecosavers Energy Meter - Only £11.99
The Eco Kettle - don't pour your money away!
Heat only the water you need and cut your energy bill
The innovative Eco Kettle has a unique double chamber that gets you to measure out exactly how much water you want to boil, saving electricity, water, money and time, making it better for the planet... and you still get to have a great cup of tea.We think that's pretty smart thinking - the eco kettle is one of our favourite eco products, and an essential for any eco friendly kitchen or workplace.
The Eco Kettle - Hurray Now Only £34.25
Power Monkey Explorer
A powerful solar powered travel charger!
You're away from home, you really need to make that call, and your mobile phone has run out of battery, again. Or maybe you're relaxing on a beautiful beach and your iPod has just played its final tune, or your camera battery's dead.Ultra compact, tough, powerful and light (70g) the Powermonkey- eXplorer is the answer. It's a powerful universal charger that comes with its own mini solar panel, which can be attached to a rucksack, hung from a window, left in a car or taken anywhere the sun shines, so it's always ready for you to charge something, wherever, whenever.
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Power Monkey Explorer - Start saving now - only £63.99
Eton Am/Fm Wind Up Radio
Complete with Siren, Torch, and Phone Charger!
The Eton Wind Up radio is a water-resistant wind up radio with a built in LED light and mobile phone charger. With three sources of power (battery, mains and wind up) and a durable exterior it is a versatile and Eco friendly radio.It is perfect for a wide wide range of uses: as an emergency radio or for sailing, trekking, camping, listening to music by the pool, or soaking up the sunshine on the beach.
Eton Wind Up Radio - Get this brilliant Radio Now - Only £39.99
Ecobutton
Reduce your computer's carbon footprint and save money, with one small click
This great USB device enables you to power down your desktop computer every time you take a break (long or short), at the touch of a button - saving you money, electricity, and helping to reduce your carbon footprint.Every time you take a phone call, go for a meeting or a break, simply press the Ecobutton and your computer and monitor are put into the most economical sleep mode available - almost the same as when shut down. Press any key on your keyboard and your computer instantly returns to where you left off.
Buy the Ecobutton Now for Only £14.99
Wind Up Eco Media Player
Plays videos and mp3s, for eco tunes!
Loved by Stephen Fry, and dubbed the Green iPod by the press, this clever wind up (and rechargeable) music and video player lets you watch your favourite movies or music videos, listen to mp3 music files or tune in to the radio, any time, anywhere. Designed by Trevor Baylis, it has 2Gb storage (about 500 songs), and you can easily add to this with plug in SD cards.The eco wind-up system means that you never need to worry about running out of power or wasting environmentally harmful batteries - one minute of winding gives up to 40 minutes of play time.
Get playing your favourite tunes now - and Save the Earth! - Only £97.99
Solar Helicopter Construction Kit
Make a solar powered helicopter with this metal construction kit
It's simple to put together, and the rotor blades spin when sunlight falls on the solar panel - cover it and the blades stop turning (no batteries required!)Get creative now with this Great Helicopter Kit! - £17.29
Original EcoBalls® laundry kit
Lasts up to 1,000 washes, saving about 50 boxes of washing powder!
EcoBalls® 1,000 is a refillable eco friendly laundry kit that'll save you money, save water and make your laundry more eco friendly. You use them instead of washing powder and yes, they do really work.There are three ecoballs in each box. You put all three balls in the washing machine with your clothes, each one contains pellets made of mineral salts that produce ionized oxygen, which combined with the movement of the balls on your clothes, penetrates deep into your washing, lifting dirt and grime away. Because there's a lot less to rinse out, you can use a shorter cycle, and wash at a lower temperature. The kit lasts for up to 1,000 washes.
Up to 1000 laundry washes from Only £27.99
Freeplay Indigo Wind Up Table Lantern
Wind up this lantern for 60 seconds and get up to 3 hours of Free Light!
The Freeplay wind up lantern gives you great light anytime, anywhere. The wind up mechanism is super reliable - a quick wind (60 seconds) gives up to 3 hours light at the lowest setting, and you can rewind at anytime, for as much light as you want.Fitted with a dimmer switch, you can adjust the light to whatever level you need - from max brightness to a night light. Great for camping. The answer to practically all portable lighting needs.
Light up your world for Free! - Freeplay Lantern Only £29.99
Great eco products from Amazon.com
Freeplay Summit AM/FM/SW Radio
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Amazon Price: $68.95 (as of 07/11/2009) 
List Price: $89.99
Powermonkey eXplorer - Portable Charger with Solar Slave (Grey)
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Amazon Price: $109.95 (as of 07/11/2009)
List Price: $129.99
Freeplay Indigo Lantern (Green)
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Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 07/11/2009)
List Price: $42.00
P3 International P4460 Kill A Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor
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Amazon Price: $35.80 (as of 07/11/2009)
List Price: $59.95
Toastess TJK319 Eco 1,500-Watt 1-1/2-Liter Cordless Electric Kettle
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List Price: $69.99
Start thinking green!
It's easy to help the environment. Start now and you'll really see some great savings, and feel good too!
A great book, packed with 250 eco-living ideas
It's Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living
Amazon Price: $10.39 (as of 07/11/2009)
List Price: $12.99
This book has 250 brilliant tips for living a sustainable green lifestyle.
The book covers practical projects such as saving rainwater for use in the garden, switching to greener energy, and green shopping online.
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Fantastic eco-friendly books from Amazon.com
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Grow Your Own!
Growing your own fruit and vegetable is fun and economical
Growing your own fruit and vegetable is very rewarding. With just a few seeds, a patch of land, and some time, you can put some food on the table for all of your family. With a little initial planning it's not difficult to see some really good results. Take a look at my top 5 tips for growing your own, then go and buy some seeds! Top 5 tips for planning your vegetable garden
1. Before you buy any seeds make a list of all the vegetables you would like to grow. Then over the next few weeks every time you eat one of these vegetables add a tick to your list. This way you will see what you eat the most, therefore you'll know what best to grow!
2. Check out the prices of vegetables for the items you'd like to grow. Then choose those that cost the most in the shops. It might not be worth growing potatoes or onions (on the basis of saving money) as they are so cheap to buy.
3. Don't get carried away when ordering your seeds! Stick to the list and don't buy too many different varieties. You don't want to make your first season too hard!
4. Try and pick a range of vegetable crops to provide you with food throughout the year, rather than having a huge glut of food to consume in August, but nothing in September!
5. Make sure you can provide the right conditions for the vegetables you want to grow. If you live in an area with a cold climate, or on an exposed site some crops might be more suitable than others. All of this information is easy to obtain from the seed retailer.
2. Check out the prices of vegetables for the items you'd like to grow. Then choose those that cost the most in the shops. It might not be worth growing potatoes or onions (on the basis of saving money) as they are so cheap to buy.
3. Don't get carried away when ordering your seeds! Stick to the list and don't buy too many different varieties. You don't want to make your first season too hard!
4. Try and pick a range of vegetable crops to provide you with food throughout the year, rather than having a huge glut of food to consume in August, but nothing in September!
5. Make sure you can provide the right conditions for the vegetables you want to grow. If you live in an area with a cold climate, or on an exposed site some crops might be more suitable than others. All of this information is easy to obtain from the seed retailer.
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Great eco-friendly websites!
Here's a few great websites that might help you to be a little more eco-friendly:
- Create your own Renewable Energy!
- Generate your own renewable electricity, and get the power company to pay you!
- Home-made Energy!
- Another great site to help you create your own renewable energy and save money.
- Cut your heating bill now!
- All the information you need on geo-thermal heat-pumps to help save up to 25-50% off your electricity bills!
Reader Feedback
Is global warming caused by humans, or just a natural phenomena?
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LukeH says:
From the evidence I've read, it seems we're all to blame. I think we should try and be greener and make better choices about what products we use and how much energy we consume
Posted December 18, 2008
I blame planet Earth!
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Great lens! You've highlighted some great products here. When you get the chance, I'd love for you to visit my lens and say hello.
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You are one of December graduates! Come by and answer few questions to show the way to those who will follow! Wish you many, many more great lenses!
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Posted December 27, 2008
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