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Saturday, May 29th, 2010

This lightweight device can be clipped on the edge of your book or the bed frame. Perfect for you types who fall asleep with the light on….remove all guilty feelings of wasting energy. This can be a great gift and engraved with your thoughtful wishes.
$29.95 at the Ultimate Green Store
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Your laptop deserves a cool bag and this one has a big bonus—it charges your ‘puter with solar power! Its solar charger has high-efficiency cells that can recharge the battery in about five hours, and the fabric is made from recycled pop bottles. Available at Florida EcoProducts, $449.
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Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Got a bare spot in the yard you’d like to decorate, but don’t have a power outlet nearby? Class it up with this terra cotta fountain that’s powered by a solar pump, but also includes an AC adapter for indoor use. Available at Turning Life, $128.
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Monday, April 19th, 2010

Sick of taking those freezing showers on camping trips? This five-gallon Solar Shower will heat water for bathing and washing dishes in only three hours. Spoil yourself while roughing it! Available at Sundance Solar, $9.75.
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Friday, April 16th, 2010

You don’t want a plain old, dull charger for your hip new iPhone, do you? Of course not! You need this snazzy bright red Solar Energy Charger, which can also be juiced up via the AC adapter. Think how cool it will look soaking up the sun on the table at your favorite outdoor café. Available from Senyx at Amazon
, $17.91.
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Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Teach those tykes about saving the earth with this environmentally friendly dollhouse made from natural organic rubber woods and sustainable bamboo, and equipped with fully operational solar panels that power its LED lights. Available from HaPe Toys at The Ultimate Green Store, $450.
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Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Want to catch some tunes in the great outdoors while dodging sunburn? This visor radio can keep you rockin’ and lookin’ cool while shielding your head from those brutal rays. Available from Global Merchants, $26.50.
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Sunday, March 21st, 2010

James Bond would love this Casio Men’s G-Shock MT-G Atomic Tough Solar Watch, which is solar powered, has world time settings for 29 time zones and includes alarms, plus a stopwatch. Of course, it also looks super-spy cool! Casio Men’s G-Shock MT-G Atomic Solar Watch available from Amazon
, $93.56.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

This 60 watt solar charging kit will provide you with clean, free energy for small appliances like your computer, charging phones and other lower powered devices. It is a great entry-level solar power kit. You won’t be able to live “off-grid” but it may help reduce some of your energy costs over time. It is weather proof and can withstand abuse from stormy weather. You can purchase this Solar Charging Kit at Amazon.com
for $285.79
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Did you know how much the temperature of your attic can impact your power bills, even if you haven’t been up there since you found that family of spiders three years ago? This solar powered attic fan can save up to 30% on energy bills, plus rescue your home from nasty fungal invasions that can wreak all kinds of expensive damage. Available from Greenhome.com, $599.
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