Going green is more or less on the agenda of most companies, as that is the way forward to the future. The YoGen device is one that takes the eco-friendly route, offering off-the-grid charging for your devices while giving your arms a good workout. Yup, you’ve guessed it – it uses an unorthodox technique of a pull string, where the product is descibred as “produces a previously unmatched level of charging power when driven by the repeated pulling of a cord, in a way which somewhat resembles the action of a Yo-Yo.” No idea on how many pulls will it take to juice up an iPod, but it does come with a range of connector tips that will cater for a variety of devices. It will be available for $40 a pop after November 15th, making it a suitable stocking stuffer for your eco-friendly family members this coming holiday season.

Source: TreeHugger

A lot of items made out of old gadgets don’t exactly blend in within the real world.  Those cuff links made out of old Xbox buttons aren’t going to impress your boss in the least.  I know it’s difficult when you feel like you’re trapped in a black, white and beige world to find a way to still express yourself.  However, some still have to at least somewhat keep the appearance of a professional.  Well this tie will look great in the work place and never let on that it has a highly geeky twist.

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Solar power is pretty big, and as time progresses, research has pushed the technology even further forward with a greater degree of efficiency for its solar panels. After all, using renewable energy sources that are environmentally friendly as well is the way to go considering the non-stop explosive global population that might just stress the planet too much that it can no longer sustain itself due to rapid industrialization across the globe. For folks who tend to carry a bunch of gadgets with them wherever they go, the inclusion of their respective chargers could prove to be a bane to one’s shoulders, especially during long haul trips where light is the operative keyword here. The Neuber Energy Sun Bag solves this dilemma, offering more than ample room to store your range of cellphones, portable media players, handheld consoles and other devices while boasting Konarka Power Plastic solar panels on the outside, making it the lightest solar energy bag available on the market at the moment.

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CFLs have quickly started to show up in just about everyone’s homes.  Yes, they are more expensive, but it’s just so nice not to have to change bulbs out quite so often.  Plus there is the benefit of reducing your energy bill and that whole eco-friendly thing.  However, there is one major downside to them, they contain a small amount of mercury.  Well luckily someone has now created a safety shell to keep that mercury from escaping.

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If you’re looking for a flashlight with renewable energy, you’ll have plenty of options out there.  Firstly there are several different sizes, but then you get to choose between solar, wind-up and shakeable.  Well now you get one more choice to pick from.  This flashlight is actually powered by water, which would make them highly convenient while you’re out camping.

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With more and more people taking up the green initiative, there is hope for the next generation just yet. After all, the idea of driving around in an electric car is appealing, with the engine being super quiet while knowing that you’ve done your bit not to enlarge the hole in the ozone layer by too much. Solar power is another aspect that more companies are looking into right now, but the conversion efficiency isn’t exactly up to snuff. i.Tech Dynamic aims to change things a little bit in the world of gadgets with its SolarCharger 906. Yes, you’ve guessed it – the SolarCharger 906 will rely on the sun’s rays to keep its internal batteries going and juiced up, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plug it into a power outlet when you need some rapid charging instead of waiting for a favorable weather report.

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Buying rechargable batteries is always far better than purchasing the disposable ones.  However, it’s still not a perfect method.  It helps so that you’re throwing away less batteries, but at the same time you’re still plugging something into the wall and using your electricity to charge the batteries.  Instead of plugging a battery charger into the wall, this ReNEW would allow for your rechargable batteries to become even more eco-friendly.

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I never had one of those slot car racers when I was a kid, and I don’t think I would buy one for my kids now.

These things always had track that would take up way too much real estate on the floor, and you’d have to take it apart to store it. Then pieces of track would get lost, and you’d have a shorter track, assuming you could get a complete track out of it.

However, the Race in a Case is a terrific alternative to traditional slot car racing, as it packs all the racetrack including the background into one case that folds up very neatly with a handle for carrying.

It also doesn’t require any electric power. Those controllers are hand-powered. This means the faster you crank, the faster the cars go.

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