Green is the New Black: Cool Products for Going Out

Green products are being released left, right and centre with the three R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) in mind. But which products are the best ones to help you go green? Here are my top picks for anyone leading a hectic social life!

Rotating Phone

There are many people that can’t imagine life without their cell phone. It’s not quite the iPhone, but Mikhail Strawsky’s unique model of a cell phone doesn’t need to be plugged in to charge! You no longer have to worry about your cell running out of batteries while you’re out. Just put the phone on the end of your finger, twirl it and it’ll charge on its own (just be careful it doesn’t fly off the end of your finger))! If you don’t want to spin it, another model, with a crank, is also available.

Solar Radio Headphones

Music is an important part of daily life for many people, but the batteries on iPods run out and need to be replaced or recharged. Instead of tossing out old batteries or plugging them in, why not use the sun? This radio is built into a pair of headphones and can last up to 20 hours when fully charged. Don’t forget the excellent sound quality! It’s a little pricey, but definitely worth it for the energy you’ll save and the batteries being kept out of the landfill.

Organic Fashion

Cotton that’s grown and sold for the use of T-shirts is often saturated in pesticides and toxic chemicals. So much is used, in fact, that it adds up to nearly one-third of a pound of pesticides just to make a single T-shirt! Planet Forward grows its own cotton without the use of these harmful chemicals (thus “organic” fashion). Not only are these products good for the environment, but they look good, too! Shirts come in different sizes and designs, and there are plenty more organic accessories to match. By wearing these, you can show off how stylish and eco-friendly you are.

Recycled Handbags

Jean-Paul Carthy and Emily Livingston had a few damaged vinyl records, and didn’t want to throw them out. So, they came up with a sustainable and profitable idea on how to put them to use: make them into handbags! iKiLLViNYL is an eco-friendly way for you to carry your things and look good doing it. The bags are made from records, coaxial cables and vinyl fabric. There are lots of different records to choose from online, or you can choose a custom one.

Stainless Steel Bottles

It’s important to stay hydrated and drink lots of water when you’re on the go. Though reusable bottles are some of the older eco-friendly products out there, they’re a really good way to reduce your carbon footprint. Countless plastic water bottles are thrown away every day. Planet Forward’s Stainless Steel water bottles are durable, lightweight and come in many colours. These bottles can hold any cold drink, and for hot bevs, there are also thermals available.