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Solar Powered/Alternative Energy Products: Part 1
Let’s face it, solar power is extremely clean and becoming more efficient and affordable. Brunton sells a series of solar panels and accessories. They sell a variety of batteries that can be charged with solar panels. They even sell a solar powered iPod charger. The waterproof SolarRoll can be rolled for storage, or used to power video equipment on a kayak or mountain peak, and a laptop in your back yard. Continue reading
Reclaimed Wood for Sustainable Furniture and Accessories: Part 3
The Mark Tuckey furniture company is busy at work making sustainable furniture. They use solid recycled timbers from Australia. The collection of reclaimed furniture from reclaimed materials includes beds, shelves, tables and chairs. Their unique style can also be translated into a custom piece designed for you. Continue reading
Solar Powered/Alternative Energy Products Part 2
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies is a company dedicated to engineering vehicles that run on clean hydrogen. Ever wonder just how a hydrogen fuel cell car works? Among many products, Horizon has developed a few running models for sale to the public that are no bigger than a remote control car. You put them together, learn a bit about the components in the process, and they run off of water. I think this is an innovative idea that could get the next generation interested in the newest technologies and more sustainable furniture. Continue reading
Green Household Products Part 1
Method is one of the leading brands of safe, nontoxic environmentally friendly cleaning products. All products are made from natural ingredients that come from plants, no harmful chemicals, and nothing from this company is tested on animals. They have many products including laundry detergent, dish and hand soaps. They make it simple products that are safe for the earth and safe for your home. The Wood for Good product line incorporates an all natural wood surface cleaner that will clean and shine your sustainable furniture while leaving the room with a nonchemical sent of almonds, good for wood and good for you. Continue reading
Plantation Grown Sustainable Furniture and Other Products Part 2
If you like Asian style sustainable furniture you are going to want to check out Tansu. Tansu uses plantation grown materials and reclaimed wood to build sturdy products. They have sustainable furniture for the bedroom, living room, dining room, and outdoors. You will find the most amazing beds, coffee tables, and bookcases. One of my favorite is the Buddha Bookcase, featuring three drawers at the base; it has an open curved design that is a real eye catcher. Continue reading