20 Green Gadgets That Don't Suck

Mankind has been made painfully aware of the damage our carbon footprint has left on the environment. Yet even with constant reminders and Al Gore-produced documentaries, few people actually make the necessary adjustments. Whether they simply decide not to be bothered by change, or think going green isn't cool, technology has found a way to blend new age innovation to produce eco-friendly results. The following are some of our favorite green gadgets.

This keyboard is the first eco-friendly keyboard with Bluetooth capabilities. Made out of 92% bamboo, it is recycable, renewable, and portable. With rechargable batteries and a $99 pricetag, how can you possibly go wrong?

This Philips Econova TV is not only made of recyclable materials, but when you turn it off, it automatically switches its consumption to zero watts. The cherry on top is the solar powered remote; you'll never have to get up to switch batteries again!

Does your house have tap water? Great, that means it also has an alarm clock. For just $25 you can purchase this water powered alarm clock that lasts 12 weeks with just one refill. The best part? You never have to reset the time because the clock remembers it for you.

You generally cannot recharge alkaline batteries without them leaking chemicals and possibly exploding. Well, with the Battery Wizard that's old news. This machine reconditions the batteries to make full use of their chemicals and extend their life by 10 times.

Produced as benches for public places such as malls and airports, the rocking chair has the ability to charge your devices from the kinetic energy that you produce while rocking in it.

If you like wearing caps, this is the most environmentally friendly cap you can find. The visor acts as a solar panel charging all day as you wear it. Then, when it gets dark out, the visor has two lights that can be activated with the push of a button and last for up to five hours.

The best way to reduce your carbon footprint is by adjusting a proper thermostat setting in your home. And the Nest Thermostat does just that. For the first week, you have to regulate it when you leave the house, or go to bed, and then it starts to remember your patterns and do it for you. The Nest Thermostat also displays a green leaf when the settings are eco-friendly.

Ray is the suction charger that attaches to any window to get solar light and charge your gadgets. You literally never have to be stuck with a dead cell phone again. All you have to do is stick this charger onto a window and you're set.

Philips' 10-watt L Prize Lightbulb was designed for a contest that aimed to substitute the traditional 60-watt lightbulb. Philips won by producing a technology that could potentially save the country $3.9 billion worth of electricity. Also, this lightbulb provides 30,000 hours of LED light which equates to about 20 years worth, if used four hours a day.

This cool speaker for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S is made entirely from recycled FSC-certified cardboard. Not only is it pocket-sized, but it comes in a bunch of cool prints to fit its users personality. For around $10 the Eco-Amp produces an amazing sound that you would expect with larger, far more expensive equipment.

Wireless mouses are awesome, but as we all know take a lot of batteries to maintain. The DX-ECO is a battery free mouse that needs just 3 minutes of charging a day to keep it running. Also, this wireless, eco-friendly mouse works at a 50 foot range.

If you have kids who are afriad of the dark, or you're not a fan of it yourself, the moonlight night light is made for you. It emits a soft green light that costs about half a penny a day to run. It even gives off enough light to illuminate your hallway at night.

This gadget is perfect for a day at the pool or beach. It uses a solar panel throughout the day to keep it working. All you have to do is put in your iPod into the dock and listen to your favorite songs.

Like singing in the shower? This little FM radio helps you do just that, all while being extremely eco-friendly. It should be set up in line with your shower head since it uses the dripping water as an energy source to charge its own battery and turn on the radio.

The skinny player gets its power from the body heat of the person wearing it. You literally attach it to your skin and watch it work. Ideal for walking or running, the best part about skinny player is that it's completely hands-free.

The eco button is a computer power saving device that reduces your PC power usage. All you have to do is press the button when you step away from your computer and the eco button shifts your computer into its power-saving mode.

This remote is perfect for couch potatoes because, in theory, they'll actually never have to get up. For only $15 this remote uses ambient light to charge.

The water pebble is the ideal gadget to raise awareness of how much water you are actually using. All you have to do is put it near the plug of your shower and it will measure how much water goes down the drain. It memorizes how much water you use the first time, and then gradually attempts to make you use less water by flashing a light that signals you to stop.

Not only does this essential camping accessory cook your food using twigs you find in camp sights, but it generates power from the flame that you can use to charge all your gadgets. The stove uses proprietary technology to convert heat into electricity so you never have to be stuck without your gadgets when braving the great outdoors.

Most solar power chargers are built for cell phones and other small gadgets. However, this solar charger produces 20,000mAh and keeps your laptop charged wherever you are. Of course, it also powers the small gadgets if need be. It can also be recharged from any car charger or AC plug.