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Green Gadgets - Green Holiday Gift Guide 2008

Tech toys don’t have to be power hogs – give electronic gifts that are energy efficient or even help save money.

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  • PLX Kiwi Driving Monitor PLX Kiwi Driving Monitor $300 Why it's green: The PLX Kiwi lets you track your driving style and your fuel economy. It also teaches you driving techniques to maximize your fuel efficiency, which saves you money and saves the planet from extra emissions. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle
  • Vers iPod Speaker Dock Vers iPod Speaker Dock $180 Why it's green: This all-in-one iPod dock is energy efficient, made from sustainably harvested wood, can be easily recycled, has no formaldehyde or toxic glue, and is packaged in 100% recycled and recyclable materials. Plus it sounds great! Recommended by: Green Home Huddle
  • SimpleTech [re]drive External Hard Drive SimpleTech [re]drive External Hard Drive $100 Why it's green: Being Energy Star compliant isn't the only thing this hard drive accomplishes. The casing is made of locally grown bamboo and 100% recycled aluminum, and the instruction manual is printed on the box to reduce the need for extra wood-based products. Recommended by: TreeHugger
  • Sink Positive Tank Lid Sink Sink Positive Tank Lid Sink $120 Why it's green: This inventive toilet tank accessory serves as a direct greywater system. It helps you conserve water by eliminating the need for a bathroom sink. It turns your hand-washing water into the water used to flush the toilet the next time around. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle
  • C. Crane GeoBulb LED Light Bulb C. Crane GeoBulb LED Light Bulb $120 Why it's green: For only a fraction of the energy as a 60-watt incandescent light bulb, this LED light bulb puts out the same amount of light. It’s incredibly durable and has an expected life of 30,000 hours (or more than 10 years if you left it on 8 hours a day). Recommended by: Green Home Huddle
  • Freeplay Summit Self-Sufficient Radio Freeplay Summit Self-Sufficient Radio $90 Why it's green: Instead of using batteries or a plug, the radio's solar panel charges it in a sunny window. Or for every 30 seconds of hand-cranking, you'll get an extra 30 minutes of sound. Recommended by: Big Green Purse
  • LED Shake Flashlight LED Shake Flashlight $20 Why it's green: Batteries eventually wear out and are tossed, potentially leaking toxic chemicals. This battery-free model charges through shaking instead. Recommended by: Greenopia
  • Neuton Electric Lawn Mower Neuton Electric Lawn Mower $350 Why it's green: Electric lawn mowers are exceedingly more energy efficient than gas mowers. They cut down on air pollution and eliminate the possibility for gas spills. The Neuton is not only green, it keeps your grass looking great. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle
  • HP Ionic Styling Hair Dryer HP Ionic Styling Hair Dryer $160 Why it's green: Look good and feel good about the planet with the only energy-efficient hair dryer that's made in the U.S. It uses half the energy of other dryers. Plus, this dryer has a lifetime warranty, so it's truly an investment piece. Recommended by: Green Picks
  • Solio Portable Solar Charger Solio Portable Solar Charger $100 Why it's green: One hour of sun will give you enough juice to play your iPod for about an hour or provide up to 25 minutes of additional talk time on most cell phones. Recommended by: TerraPass

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  • Posted by Alternative dude Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:17pm PST
    A really great green gift I found is called the Power Monkey Explorer Solar Charger. I found this item at http://www.earthtechproducts.com/p2588.html
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  • Posted by Laura M Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:19pm PST
    The LED Shake Flashlight is a great gift. The kids love it and I never have to worry about bateries!
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  • Posted by donovan_landy Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:24pm PST
    i found a cool camera looking at green gifts.
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  • Posted by audi Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:11pm PST
    Sink Positive Tank Lid is cool. ;)
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  • Posted by Toni V Tue Dec 2, 2008 5:33am PST
    The power monkey explorer solar charger is great. I gave my son one, he is in the military and travels a lot. He loves it. The crank flashlight and crank lantern are great. They use led lights and are really bright, last a long time with just a couple minutes of cranking. Really easy to use and light weight.
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  • Posted by Butter Tue Dec 2, 2008 6:55am PST
    Real grate green gifts ideas!!!
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  • Posted by Cattlelyn Tue Dec 2, 2008 4:24pm PST
    this stuff is pretty sweet seein how its green and all!!
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  • Posted by GailA Tue Dec 2, 2008 9:03pm PST
    I have 2 crank flashlights and love them.
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  • Posted by Nick B Wed Dec 3, 2008 8:23pm PST
    a rat ate one of those
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  • Posted by mark h Fri Dec 5, 2008 3:27pm PST
    I think it is great that people are trying to go green, but the prices companies charge are crazy because they slap GREEN on it.
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  • Posted by nautikg Tue Dec 9, 2008 11:35am PST
    I went to Japan last summer and every home had something like sink positive tank lid and I think that it is a great idea!
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  • Posted by KChaney Wed Dec 10, 2008 9:47am PST
    C. Crane GeoBulb LED Light Bulb - $120 Am I the only person who can see that this is totally insane. Current bulbs may not be as efficient but the cost only a couple of bucks. The whole "green" movement is nothing more then a money grab.
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  • Posted by kimrocks16 Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:42am PST
    I love the hairdryer!
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  • Posted by wall-e Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:40pm PST
    wow how could you say it is nothing more then a money grab .Do you know what batteries do if not dispose of in the correct way ,or how much water is wasted in a days time.Think one earth billions of people who has a no care attitude.There goes the environment and resources.
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  • Posted by Archer S Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:27am PST
    it is ok but u am fine with my itough and my iphone sorry u don't have one
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