Portable eco friendly lighting
Environmentally friendly toothbrush
SodaStream
Use it:
- If you like your water source and like soda water it is a no-brainer.
- Save money and reduce the need to recycle
- Fun for kids
- No need to buy extra… make it as you need it
Lose it:
- There are many places to recharge the CO2 but I found I stopped using it for quite a while as I kept forgetting to get a refill
- If you are not a big soda water drinker it will just take up counter space
Mom’s take:
They’re good. They save read more
Glee Gum - Environmentally Friendly Chewing Gum
Glee Gum is one of many gums on the market now that carry the claim of “eco-friendly.” We at TGP decided to test them out on their claim.
While it’s not the kind of product that is a priority among eco activits, gum is a pretty bad environmental product, aside from it being a nuissance when you step on some. Yet, its one of the most popular products sold in the world. One of the most sold products in the Western world? read more
Solio Solar Chargers
Solio Solar Charger
Not much tops sitting in a wood fired sauna next to a lake in the deep woods… Unless maybe you have some special beverages and a fully charged Ipod bringing the sounds of Al Green, Ray Charles, or a marathon of funk. But what do you do when the charge runs out? My first choice would be to go into the lake for a swim but I can also understand the allure of portable energy to keep the IPod and the party moving. That is where the Solio comes in.
Solio makes portable solar chargers for the purpose of powering small gadgets. The solio solar chargers have internal batteries that allow for charging now and transferring power later. The chargers are relatively compact and come in three versions – Classic, Magnesium, and Hybrid. The batteries can be charged by the sun or via a wall socket.
The Classic and Magnesium are similar. Both are compact and open like a fan so that there is more surface area for charging. The Hybrid is a solar strip with a clip. One of the benefits read more
Pure Fiber Bamboo Towels
Pure Fiber bamboo towel
Enjoy the sensual softness of Bamboo.
Discover the Pure Fiber’s sumptuously plush and durable bath linens. Our bath linens are made of 100% bamboo yarn to give you the softness and silkiness of cashmere, yet the absorbency that surpasses cotton. Pure Fiber’s Bamboo Towels are the perfect finishing touch to a warm comforting bath. So go ahead, indulge yourself in these natural luxury because not only are they good for your body and soul, but also our environment. These bamboo Towels are naturally hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial and odor resistant which makes it ideal for hygienic environment. So go easy on the cotton.
Discover the Pure Fiber’s sumptuously plush and durable bath linens. Our bath linens are made of 100% bamboo yarn to give you the softness and silkiness of cashmere, yet the absorbency that surpasses cotton. Pure Fiber’s Bamboo Towels are the perfect finishing touch to a warm comforting bath. So go ahead, indulge yourself in these natural luxury because not only are they good for your body and soul, but also our environment. These bamboo Towels are naturally hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial and odor resistant which makes it ideal for hygienic environment. So go easy on the cotton.
Baby Avalon Infant Skin Care
Babies smell good. Savvy organic skincare product manufacturer Avalon Organics kept this in mind, when it started developing a new baby line. The result is Baby Avalon, clinically tested, hypo-allergenic, paraben free, and 100 percent vegetarian formulas, packing botanical punch. Tapping into nutrient-rich, organic plant emollients, these products are completely unscented. “Babies smell good naturally so there is no reason to expose their sensitive developing skin to the harsh, irritating chemicals found in mainstream baby products,” says Morris Shriftman, senior vice president of marketing at the firm. With what it calls a “baby-safe promise,” read more
Preserve Triple Razor
Preserve Triple Razor
An innovation in shaving, the Preserve® Triple Razor provides an eco-friendly shaving option that doesn’t sacrifice performance. With our titanium-coated blades and lubrication strip for comfort, Preserve’s Triple Razor delivers a clean, close shave for both men and women. Available in four vivid colors, the ergonomic handle exhibits contours and gripping regions that enhance performance and control. Like the Preserve toothbrush, the Triple Razor’s handle is made from recycled plastic, including Stonyfield Farm® yogurt cups, and is fully recyclable. And the blades are easy to replace just squeeze the arms of the Razor handle, pop off the blade cartridge, and press in a new blade. The Preserve Triple Razor package doubles as a reusable travel case and can be returned for recycling using our postage-paid label.
Each Triple Razor package comes with two of Preserve’s titanium-coated blades. Replacement blades are available wherever Preserve Triple Razors are sold.
Eco-DenT Replaceable Head Toothbrushes
Eco-DenT Replaceable Head Toothbrush
The Terradent by Eco-DenT lets you keep your handle forever, it’s only the bristles you replace when they are worn out, not the whole toothbrush. Like, when did you last wear out a toothbrush handle, huh? And because of how the bristles are affixed to the head, it has been rated as the most hygienic in independent European tests of many toothbrushes.
Eco-DenT products are available at most major natural products stores and online retailers. If you shop at a store that does not carry the item you are seeking, please ask them to carry it as it is available from their distributors in most cases.
Apricus Solar Thermal Collector Water Heater
Solar water heaters—also called solar domestic hot water systems—can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use—sunshine—is free.
Solar water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors. There are two types of solar water heating systems: active, which have circulating pumps and controls, and passive, which don’t.
Most solar water heaters require a well-insulated storage tank. Solar storage tanks have an additional outlet and inlet connected to and from the collector. In two-tank systems, the solar water heater preheats water before it enters the conventional water heater. In one-tank systems, the back-up heater is combined with the solar storage in one tank.
Solar water heating systems almost always require a backup system for cloudy days and times of increased demand. Conventional storage water heaters usually provide backup and may already be part of the solar system package. read more
Earth Shoe
Earth Shoe by Gaiam
There’s an old saying that your feet are a window to your soul. But even if your footwear philosophy is mainly along the lines of “always wear comfortable shoes,” you’ll also love our styles for the way they step you into a more healthful and aware way of walking through life.
From Earth® shoes with patented posture-correcting design to styles made from planet-friendly natural materials or humane leather-free alternatives, our footwear is made to be mindful of how you want to tread through life every day.At a mere eight ounces - and with a completely foldable shape - this casual, completely vegan shoe easily fits in a suitcase or commuter tote. Its deeply grooved sole offers unmatched flexibility and incredible comfort, and the perforated, breathable uppers offer maximum ventilation. Kalso® Negative Heel® technology from Earth Shoes strengthens your feet and legs while properly aligning your entire posture. Vegan certified. Imported.
Dlight Designs Portable Lighting
Dlight Design Lamp selling in India, coming soon to USA
Dlight Design is selling three lamps at $30 or less beginning in India and several African countries. Its LED (light-emitting diode) and compact fluorescent lights come in forms that resemble a flashlight or a desk lamp and offer solar-charging options. The venture-backed start-up recently moved headquarters to New Delhi, India. CEO Sam Goldman explained via e-mail that Dlight aims to reach mass market distribution. He and co-founder Ned Tozun developed the idea as students in an emerging markets design course at Stanford University in 2006.
Safe and affordable lighting can be key to development efforts in poor communities. With better light, people have more time to work and study. Hazards of fire from kerosene accidents diminish. And in war zones, potential attackers may be better recognized or deterred. Lighting innovations created for emerging markets are also bouncing back to the developed world. Dlight will be selling its portable lighting units in the USA soon.