Next time you’re headed out into the wilds (or the park) on a picnic, why not take along a hamper that’s 100% compostable? Tree- and petroleum-free in manufacture, everything in these party sets can be recycled and spread on the garden.

Party set pieces start at $5.00 from Gaiam.com

Relying only on a battery to remember its settings between refills, this smart clock actually draws all the power it needs to maintain perfect time from water and a squeeze of lemon juice. Not only is it eco-friendly, it’s also a vegetarian!

Available for $16.00 from bedol.

Not only are these clever little dryer balls designed to soften fabrics without the use of chemical-laden softeners, they also reduce drying time by up to 25%. They’ll even make ironing easier and reduce lint production.

A pack of 3 sets of boxes of 2 balls costs $48.00 Amazon

Camping need not necessarily mean leaving behind all the comforts of home. This 6-person tent includes a solar panel that provides battery power to run the tent’s built-in lighting. Here is a link to a previous post we made on another model of solar tents that was more comprehensive.

Available for $249.99 (Canadian) from Canadian Tire.