9 Kill A Watt - electric meter
www.p3international.com
Is your old refrigerator energy-efficient? Does your TV draw standby power and, if so, does it draw a lot?...
8 gDiapers - biodegradable diapers
www.gdiapers.com
Twenty billion diapers end up in U.S. landfills every year, and some of their materials can take centuries (no exaggeration) to decompose...
7 Biokleen - dishwashing detergent
www.biokleenhome.com
Dishwashing machines use about half the energy and a sixth of the water as scrubbing plates by hand with the water running...
6 Moixa Energy - rechargeable batteries
www.usbcell.com
Rechargeable batteries might be environmentally preferable to disposables, but because of their inconvenience (recharging them takes too long and requires a specialized charger), many people stick with tossing spent AAs into landfills...
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5 Dr. Hauschka’s - petroleum-free lipstick
www.drhauschka.com
Lips don't have protective oil glands, so women who want to keep their lips moist and lovely often turn to lipstick, which is commonly made from petroleum or its by-products...
4 Seventh Generation - recycled garbage bags
www.seventwww.seventhgeneration.comhgeneration.com
Our planet doesn't need more plastic bags in landfills, but some brands are less burdensome than others...
3 BioBag - biodegradable garbage bags
www.biobagusa.com
BioBag's sacks are constructed from cornstarch and other ingredients and will reportedly break down in your compost pile or the local dump...
2 Freeplay - human-powered flashlight
www.freeplayenergy.com
No need for batteries or an electrical outlet with Freeplay Energy's Kito flashlight ($22). Turning the crank for one minute charges the torch with an hour's worth of light...
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1 Eton - human-powered radio
www.etoncorp.com
Go off the grid plug-free, wire-free and battery-free with people-powered devices, ideal for camping, emergencies and daily use...
