On Being Green

Kermit the Frog always said it wasn’t easy being green. But that was in the days before being green meant being at the forefront of new products, gadgets, practices and habits that were good for the earth. A new millennium Kermit the Frog would relish (note the color choice) his verdant state.

There are so many fun and interesting environmentally-friendly products on the market these days, it’s hard to stay current. Here are some of our favourite eco products for green living at work and play. We know Kermit would approve because he also liked to say, “Time is fun when you’re having flies.”

At work:

• Bamboo Briefcases and messenger bags made from 100% post-consumer recycled rubber
• The Rebinder, a 100% recycled (35%) post-consumer cardboard binder

At play:

• The Power Monkey Explorer Solar Charger which uses solar energy to recharge most electronic devices, like iPods, BlackBerry, digital cameras and cell phones.
• A water-powered clock through Bedol or at Chapters
• Wind-up walkie-talkies that allow you to leave the batteries behind
• 6-in-1 Solar Powered Robot Kit where you can make a dog, a boat, a moving plane, a car, a windmill and a desktop plane