ethicalsuperstore.com - 12/31/2008
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Windup Remote Control £19.53
alternativeconsumer.com - 1/4/2009
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alternativeconsumer.com —
Disposable batteries consumed by devices ranging from garage
door openers to vibrators are an expensive, toxic source
of pollution. Eco-friendly alternatives include rechargeable batteries and wind-up, or crank powered devices, like this Wind-up ...
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battery-free, wind-up remote control
ecofriend.org - 1/5/2009
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ecofriend.org —
Eco Factor: Battery-free remote control powered by movement.
Yesterday we discussed about the soft solar battery that
could be used in remote controls to stop the harmful AA batteries from polluting the environment. Now a team of designers has ...
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Eco Gadgets: Shake Control – Magnet-powered remote ...
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battery-free, wind-up remote control
The Alternative Consumer —
... and wind-up, or crank powered devices, like this Wind-up Remote Control from EZ Power. Thirty turns of the remote’s dial will fully charge this baby for a whole week. Keep it fully charged by turning the dial a few times while you’re watch those re-runs of Baywatch or Wild Kingdom. This man-powered remote can control up to 6 devices at a time. Now if they could just make this gadget out of bamboo… £19.53 @ ethicalsuperstore.com
Go Battery-Free with a Wind-Up Remote Control
EarthFirst.com —
... Just turn the dial on the front of the remote to charge it – thirty turns will keep it running for a full seven days. Mindlessly turn it while watching your favorite shows and you’re golden. It’s £19.53 (about $28.50) at Ethical Superstore. ...
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