Ever since their invention, non-stick pans and cookware have become a staple item in any kitchen. They are easy to use and clean and you can actually cook in them, using little or no oil. However, the non-stick coating is made of PolyTetraFluoroEthylene (PTFE), which is actually dangerous to health. At high temperatures, the coating tends to decompose and the fumes can cause respiratory ailments and nausea. And you well know that you have to keep replacing the pans every few years.

The GreenPan is a greener alternative to traditional non-stick cookware. The company makes a range of non-stick pans and pots. The coating is made not of plastics but of minerals. The composite material is called Thermolon. It has the same attributes as a non-stick pan without posing any of the environmental and health dangers caused by PTFE.

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The bicycle is an environmentally friendly mode of transport since it uses human power to move. The electric bicycle is also eco-friendly, since it uses a cleaner form of energy and is faster. When you combine the electric bicycle with solar power, you get an even more eco-friendly vehicle.

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When you carry a large handbag, it sometimes becomes difficult to find things in it, even if there are pockets. This little coin purse is the perfect addition to a bigger bag. While it can be used to keep coins and loose change, it can also be used to put in your small cosmetics, mobile or iPod.

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Acer has just launched a range of extremely thin LED monitors, which are eco-friendly. Acer has used cutting edge technology for its S1 series of LED monitors. These are space saving and come in three sizes, 20 inch, 21.5 inch and 23 inch (not a lot of difference in the sizes).

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Adhesives are used in all kinds of items. But have you ever thought of the chemicals which into the making of these various adhesives? Almost all of them are harmful to the environment. The adhesives, which are used for making furniture, give off fumes, which can cause breathing difficulties, watering of the nose and eyes and even skin irritation. As such, a non-chemical adhesive that is eco-friendly and made of soy is welcome.

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Candles are in used even now, though they may used more for mood lighting or for perfuming the air via aromatic candles. However, candles need a candle stand and they need to be lit. Then they drip wax and the wax is often difficult to clean up. The Solar Candle does not need to be lit and does not drip. In addition, it looks and feels like a regular candle.

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There are many different portable solar chargers in the market, but the Solar Gorilla Charger is innovative in many ways. It can actually provide enough power to charge a laptop. Think how great it is if you are out traveling or camping and just cannot do without your mobile devices, but there is no readily available electricity source.

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There are times when you just have to use disposable plates/glasses and other crockery items. Maybe it is birthday party, perhaps a casual bash or and outdoors picnic or get-together. Or it may be a sale of foodstuffs. At such times, you just cannot but use disposables. These disposables may be made of Styrofoam, plastic or paper, not all of which are environmentally friendly to use.

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Public transport is definitely more eco-friendly than a private car or taxi because more people travel by it. But a bus which even partly solar powered is certainly more eco-friendly than anything else. Let’s not forget that using any mode of road travel transport reduces carbon dioxide emissions and pollution.

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While many people use laptops on a regular basis, most also have a desktop somewhere in their homes or even offices. All said and done, desktops require less of an initial outlay and they are power horses. The Dell Studio Hybrid Desktop is small, so it takes up less space, is fully featured and is available in a variety of colors.

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