March 2011
Green gadgets Geeky but green — here are some of the gadgets that grabbed BuildGreen’s attention last month
GREEN IT
Requiring no bulbs or batteries and featuring a high DB siren, the eco siren Touch from The Glow Company is suitable for emergencies, camping trips, sporting events and more. The dynamo-powered mechanics of this torch means all the user needs to do is turn the crank for a short period of time to generate power. It features highluminance lighting capabilities and the DB siren can generate up to 100 DB. www.glow.co.uk
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The ecologic 6 is a compact DAB/FM RDS digital clock radio that consumes a low level of power and features a dual-mode dimmer backlight. An analogue clock on the front provides the radio with a traditional look, while the product retains modern
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Created by industrial designer Edita Barabas the sunflower lunchbox concept will allow diners to lunch at the desired temperature without using energy-hungry equipment. It features a set of four petal-shaped solar panels that can be collapsed down when not in use, and which capture the sun
functions controlled by an easy-to-navigate menu. It boosts 20 station presets, four alarms, an MP3 connection, and adjustable sleep and snooze timers. www.robertsradio.co.uk
and produce electricity that can be stored in a ready-to-use battery. The lunchbox is comprised of three food compartments and a compartment for a flask for liquids; each compartment can be set to a different temperature. www.yankodesign.com