Environmentally Friendly Products

Use rechargeable batteries

Rechargeable batteries have up to 32 times less impact on the environment than standard batteries. They produce 9 times less acid rain, 12 times less impact on water pollution, 23 less impact on non-renewable resources, 28 times less impact on CO2 emissions, and 30 times less impact on ozone pollution. See all rechargeable batteries.

Reference

• Science and Technology: Green household batteries

Environmentally Friendly Toys

Eco-Friendly Magic Castle Playhouse (more Playhouses)

Playmais Mega Box (Made from Maize)

Solar Power Kit

Make Your Own Rocket

Make Your Own Rocket. Great idea for a party centre-piece. Made from recycled cardboard. See more cardboard play-houses here.
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Bamboo Diapers/Nappies

Environmentally friendly and award winning

These are environmentally friendly bio-degradable nappies/diapers. For USA see here, all other links point to the UK. Comfortable, silky soft reusable nappy made from the finest East Asian Bamboo. Easy to use Aplix fastenings. Multi award winning shaped design.

Naturally antibacterial and totally bio-degradable

Tests have shown bamboo fibre to be up to 60% more absorbent than cotton and that it dries up to 20% faster - source Basikdue. Bamboo is a highly eco-friendly material which grows naturally without the need for chemical pesticides or fertilisers. It has a very short growth cycle, is easily cultivated and is totally bio-degradable. An outer cover (wrap) needs to be worn over the top.

Choose size >>> - 8 - 18lbs , 18 - 40lbs

Related

See this useful day pack containing a pack of 5 bamboo nappies that are soft and gentle for your baby whilst being very stylish and easy to use.

Tots Bots : Mesh Laundry Bag

Tots Bots Fleece Nappy Liners (10 Pack)

Tots Bots : Booster Bamboo

Tots Bots Nappi Nippas Nappy Fastenings (Pack of 3) Colours may vary

Standby Saver Energy Saving Unit

Compare with this Standby Saver. As seen on Dragons Den.

The Standby Saver Energy Saving Unit is for use with TV's, Hi Fi's etc - also available for use with PC's and Accessories. Unit cuts 100% of the Standby Power used by TV's, HiFi's, VCR's, DVD Players. Works with your existing remote controls. British Gas endorsed - PAY BACK in months! Easy Installation and features six plug sockets. Increases fire safety and increases equipment life. This item can only be delivered within the UK.

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Related

• 8 plug Intellipanel Desktop version , automatically switches power to connected peripherals off, when the computer is on stand by or has been turned off completely
• 3 plug Intellipanel Desktop version

Clothes dryer portable electric clothes airer

This fantastic item will revolutionize the way you dry your clothes! Convenient to carry: small, light, and easy to disassemble. Perfect for camping and travelling. Multi-heating protection, electricity leakage prevention and auto-shut off devices are built in. Energy saving: save energy up to 42% compared with traditional similar appliances. High efficiency: it only takes 1 to 3 hours to dry clothes and can reduce the need for ironing. Details >>>

Also see

• Dri Buddi - by JML Direct
• Tornado Dry - by Global Horizons

• Page 190 - London Weather Report/Forecast
• Page 191 - Nottingham Weather Report/Forecast
• Page 192 - Brighton Weather Report/Forecast
• Page 193 - Glastonbury Weather Report/Forecast
• Page 194 - Weather for kids
• Page 195 - Environmentally Friendly Issues for Kids