The clock requires no batteries. Simply add water to the back reservoir and the clock will run for a few weeks. Adding flowers will take away water and shorten the life cycle , but it’ll look very nifty. $13 at ThinkGeek.

One minute of shake will get you 100 minutes of light. This Shake Flashlight requires no batteries or hand-crank. You literally shake it to activate electromagnetic energy, which is what charges this device. It is waterproof and floats, so if you accidentally jumping into the pool with the flashlight on you, it will not be a problem. For the flashlight. $17

From Spain, these El Naturalista Clogs are my latest big find. As a clog fan, I’m always on the look out for "the one."  (If you wear clogs, you know exactly what I mean.)  These shoes can live on their good looks alone, but noooo, they have so many additional great traits, it’s almost mind-boggling. The leather is churned with ground tree bark and river stones for weeks to make the hide resilient to dirt, [...]

Time to move on from those eco-unfriendly plastic grocery bags and upgrade to ones that can be used and reused. These Environax Bags were designed with sturdy straps that fit nicely on the shoulder and strong fabrication to hold lots and lots of groceries. Besides, they’re so much more attractive to tote around! A great under $10 gift exchange candidate, each is $7.95 at Amazon. Reader Comments (1) November 27, 2007 | Chief Elfen BIG [...]

Made from reclaimed sails, these messenger-styled bags are the eco-friendly alternative to the urban street bags. These bags are hip without being ‘hipster’ (hope that makes sense). Great, safe gift for the active individual. Sail bags are $98.

Teva’s Ryley are not just attractive, or highly functional, or super comfortable – they’re sustainable. These casual ballet sneakers are made from 20%-30% post-consumer recycled material. Available at Sahalie for $69.95. These Teva’s is a part of ‘Walk the Talk’ series, a literal translation of ‘walk lightly to soften our footprint on our environment.’  Each post will feature attractive, eco-friendly or socially-responsible manufactured shoes. More to come…

Time to move on from those eco-unfriendly plastic grocery bags and upgrade to ones that can be used and reused. These Environax Bags were designed with sturdy straps that fit nicely on the shoulder and strong fabrication to hold lots and lots of groceries. Besides, they’re so much more attractive to tote around! A great under $10 gift exchange candidate, each is $7.95 at Amazon.

Time to move on from those eco-unfriendly plastic grocery bags and upgrade to ones that can be used and reused. These Environax Bags were designed with sturdy straps that fit nicely on the shoulder and strong fabrication to hold lots and lots of groceries. Besides, they’re so much more attractive to tote around! A great under $10 gift exchange candidate, each is $7.95 at Amazon. Reader Comments (1) November 27, 2007 | Chief Elfen BIG [...]

This Brunton Flexible 14-Watt Solar Charger ($300) rolls up to a compact size so you can take it on the road with ease. Take it with you on the next family vacation, and you’ll never have to worry again how or where to charge your computer, cell phone or power your video camera. Durable construction prevents rips and snags. Automatic charger works even in low light.

Create a star wonderland in your own backyard. These LED star string lights charge during day by a solar panel and automatically lights up at night, with each star slowly changing color. Six stars come on an 18 foot strand. $60