Eco Friendly Product Guide

This product is pretty cool (pun intended!), and for those of you who are remodeling your home, it’s a perfect way to cut down on energy costs. From the green minds over at Current Energy comes the Solar Attic Fan. This device provides natural attic ventilation. Instead of using electricity, it’s powered by a solar panel…cutting down on your energy bill.

In fact, since it’s powered by solar energy, there are zero operating costs involved.

It’s a nice, energy efficient way to cool the attic area down, and in the long run can save you quite a bit of money. It comes with a 25 year warranty, which is also nice and reassuring. Do your part, and make your home a little more green and eco-friendly by saving some energy, and save some money as well.

There are two models, a 10 Watt fan ($500), and a 20 Watt fan ($600) and is available from Current Energy.

I can remember the Simple Shoe Company starting out when I was a kid. We were skaters, and it seemed like a great idea to have another skate shoe on the market. Since then, the Simple Shoe Company has stepped up it’s game considerably. They have come out with the Green Toe Shoe Line, which is very eco-friendly and is a perfect way to keep your wardrobe stylish, while still doing something good for the environment.

One shoe in particular that comes to mind is the Men’s Toemorrow. This stylish shoe is made from washed organic cotton and linen uppers, has bamboo linings, uses water based chemicals, has 100% post consumer recycled paper pulp foot forms, and jute shoe laces!

Lots of information is available on the website relating to Simple’s commitment to creating eco-friendly, green products. Have a look around, chances are there is a shoe that will be exactly what you are looking for.

The shoes are $90 a pair, and come in a variety of colors.

There are other styles offered by simple as well, for both Women and Men.

With more innovations in style, and more uses for recycled bottles comes more interesting products. Combine your love of beer and your love of earrings with these Recycled Bottle Large Hoop Earrings from GiggleFishGifts.com!

They are light weight, and easy to wear, not to mention they look really cool, and are totally unique. Dress to impress is the key…finding products like these ensure you will always be on top of your game.

They are an amber color (yes, from a beer bottle), and are $40…a totally new twist on recycling those bottles at the end of the night, or the next day after a long party.

Recyclables and paper should really go hand in hand. Therefore, when it comes to the Birdbrain Journal Notebook, it’s easy to see how this can be a clear choice for the eco-friendly shopper.

Perfect for keeping your notes, poems, daily tasks or anything you need to jot down in one spot, these 5″ x 7″ pads are so cute and were designed by Carolyn Gavin. These journals are made from 100% post consumer waste recycled paper, and in addition, all glues and inks used are vegetable-based.

They would make a great gift, are made from 100% recyclable material and are totally recyclable, as well. Not a bad find at all.

Buying recycled products helps to close the loop of recycled materials. This recycled material journal will cost you $11, and is available through JournalsandBooks.com.

Let’s be honest here: throwing away that coffee filter is a bit of an annoyance. Some of us who are hardcore coffee drinkers also know it’s troubling when you go to make that perfect cup-a-joe in the morning, and realize you forgot to buy coffee filters at the store. It’s not the most pleasant way to wake up in the morning.

There are a variety of reusable coffee filters out there, but you can’t always find one that is green or eco-friendly…something good for the environment. Well, over at Nubius Organics, they sell reusable coffee filters made from hemp fabric. All you have to do is rinse with water or a natural dish soap, and you are set to use the same filter the next day.

At $5.95 per filter, it’s the perfect way to help save paper, do something good for the environment and still retain that wonderful, dark roast that you love to wake up to every morning. Don’t forget to add your old coffee grounds to your compost pile or bin when you empty out your reusable hemp coffee filter!

Water Saver Technologies certainly lives up to their name. They are the creators of the AQUS System, which is an easy to install device geared towards water conservation in the bathroom.

Essentially, the main function of the AQUS System is to take water from the sink, filter it, disinfect it, and then transfer it right over to the toilet. This way, it can be used for toilet flushing. Think of all the gallons of water you can save a year just by installing an AQUS system to your home!

According to the Water Saver Technologies website, the AQUS “can save in excess of 8 gallons of fresh water per day for two person bathrooms with normal activities” (don’t question what abnormal activities are. Some things are left better unsaid). When you do the math, that’s more than 2,900 gallons per year for a two person household and quite a bit more per family of four.

You can purchase the AQUS system for your restroom from Vivavi.com for $295, and if you want to do some additional research of your own, stop by the Water Saver Technologies page at WaterSaverTech.com. As awkward as this may sound, happy flushing!

“Eco-Friendly” and “yoga” seem to be two words that are easily compatible when thinking of the green, healthy lifestyle. Therefore, while stretching those muscles and doing something healthy for your body, it’s also a great idea to do it on a mat that is great for the environment.

The Terra Pure Eco Yoga Mat is a nice solution to the problem. Coming in 3 different colors (Ocean Blue, Charcoal, and Sunset Orange), the mats are formed from TPE (thermal plastic elastomer), and have zero PVC, zero toxic materials used during production and no heavy metals.

The mat weighs approximately 3 pounds, and is available for $36.95 through Mats Mats Mats” (three times the emphasis means they are serious business).

Fair Indigo hits a home run with their Organic Authentic Fit Jean. Not only are the jeans made from organic materials, but they also adhere to Fair Trade standards. Way to go, guys.

The straight, easy fit of these jeans will work for some, but depending on your style, these may be a little close to what some of us like to call “dad jeans.” However, not to be discouraged, if the style isn’t for you, you could always buy them for Dad on Father’s day, or even his birthday. This way, everyone wins.

There’s a wide array of stuff available at FairIndigo.com, so feel free to cruise on over there and give it a look. There are plenty of stylish, eco-friendly products that adhere to Fair Trade guidelines. Happy shopping!

These earth friendly jeans are also reasonably priced, at $69. The pop will be proud of this purchase!

Cutting boards…they’re in every kitchen. You are always going to need one. There’s no escaping that fact. The guys and gals over at Preserve Everyday have come up with one that will fit your green needs…it’s a Cutting board made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper.

The board is knife friendly and dishwasher safe, and as mentioned, it’s made of 100% post-consumer recycled paper. You can’t really go wrong with a cutting board like this. When you are making that wonderful salad full of natural organically grown vegetables, what better cutting board to cut them on than this one?

Coming in two different colors, olive black and pesto green (because just calling them black and green would be too simple), the board also comes in two sizes: bar (8″x6″), and Prep (13″x8″). The Bar size goes for $12.99 and the Prep size goes for $24.99.

Gas prices are on the rise. Sometimes, you don’t want to spend the money on gas, other times you are just looking for a more eco-friendly way to get around town. Some people buy a scooter, which will conserve gasoline usage, but eGO Cycles has come up with an even more environmentally friendly, green solution to getting around the city.

A 10 year warranty is available, and the cycles are an excellent way to conserve energy usage. If you want a little bling to your sweet ride, the SE model even comes with some 5 spoke alloy rims. There is a model available for everyone’s unique lifestyle needs.

Introducing the eGO Cycle 2. Electronically powered, rechargeable, and gasoline free, these different models of scooter range from $1549-$2149 and can travel up to 25 mph…perfect for getting around town, around the city, and running those errands day to day.