they’re called green toys because they save energy.
how much energy is saved ? on average(*), every pound of recycled milk jugs used in the making of green toys:
saves energy equal to 3,000 aaa batteries.
saves enough electricity to power a tv set for three weeks.
saves enough electricity to keep a laptop computer running for a month.
(*) compared to non-recycled plastic.
green toys says it uses recycled milk containers as the main ingredient in creating their toys. when you finish your milk and toss the container in the recycling bin, the milk containers are collected at your curb by a local recycling company who separates them from all the other types of plastic. next, the milk containers are reprocessed into super clean fresh plastic. for the plastic geeks, the plastic material is high-density polyethylene (or HDPE). this material is considered one of the safest, cleanest plastics around.
green toys
this is one techie kettle.
embedded in the handle, the touch display has a clock, a self-timer, temp control between 113 and 212°F. other features include easy opening push-down top lid, maximum capacity of 1.75 liters, and protective overheating system. a 360°connection to the base permits easy use from any position. vera is available in a range of 9 colors like chrome, white, black, cream, lilac, apple, red, yellow and orange. $300 USD.
Producer: casa bugatti
credit card-sized stand holds your iPhone or iPod at an adjustable angle, making movie-watching much easier.
integrated earphone splitter means you won’t have to have to give up an earbud – and half the sound.
Price: $25 USD
Producer: agent18
classic speedster car with a working steering column, rubber tires, and working horn.
built from steel and chrome, it makes a hearty foot-powered toy or art for those so inclined. age range/weight capacity: from 1 year and up to 42 lbs.
Price: $100 USD
Producer: shylling
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wind – and water-resistant, very warm for its weight, highly compressible and can be worn as insulation or outerwear in cold climates. weather-resistant enough to wear as an insulated shell in a wet snowstorm, trim enough to pull on for chilly rock pitches (and still see your footholds), and warm enough for light belay parka duty on quick alpine dashes. it’s advertised as a man’s garment but the styling works as a his/hers.
producer: patagonia price: $150 USD
foldable, portable charging mat, perfect for travel.
wirelessly charges up to 3 powermat-enabled devices simultaneously (plus one USB power port).
works with all powermat receivers.
Includes:
* portable mat
* universal, international power supply (Energy Star level 5, 100-240V) with built-in cord management
* travel case with magnetic closure
* powercube Universal Receiver with 8 tips
Producer: powermat
a longboard and shortboard rolled into one hour-glass shaped board.
for the last five years, thomas meyerhoffer has been tinkering with a new design for surfboards. the hourglass shape melds the stability of a longboard with the quickness of a shortboard. the ride is a little easier on the novice or recreational surfer.
outside of surfing, meyerhoffer has developed product for apple, porsche, and sony ericsson.
price: $825 USD
Designer: thomas meyerhoffer
Producer: meyerhoffer
in recent years, hands-free helmet cameras have become a common sight on slopes and trails.
few can match the designer simplicity – or raw resolution – of VholdR’s Contour HD, now available with full HD (1080p) capture.
Price: $330 USD
Producer: vholder
heat your core – charge your electronics.
this lightly insulated, low profile jacket comes pre-wired for Ardica Heat and Power Technology. wear alone, or under a shell for extraordinary warmth and charge portable electronics on the go.
Price: $230 USD
Producer: mountain hardwear
