Eco-Gadgets

Timbercrank Ballpoint Pens
Timbercrank ballpoint pens (available in standard and wide-body designs) from Goodkind Pens have casings made of wood scraps recycled from Forest Stewardship Council–certified forests. If you are more interested in cool features than saving trees, these pens feature a crank mechanism made from recycled aircraft-quality steel that extends and retracts the ballpoint. The refillable brass ink cartridges are made of at least 30% post-consumer materials and last up to three times longer than conventional plastic ink cartridges.
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Timbercrank GKP-1200, $9.49
Timbercrank Widebody GKP-1250, $10.49

Solio Classic Hybrid Solar Charger
Solio’s Classic solar chargers work as a portable solar power source for any electronic device. When fully charged, the Solio Classic stores enough power to charge most cell phones and small MP3 players twice. In a pinch, its internal battery can be charged through a standard wall socket. The Solio comes in a variety of colors.
solio.com/charger
$99.95

Watts Up? Meters
Watts Up? Not your power bill. These power meters measure, in real dollar value, the cost of operating standard 120v-240v AC power devices. With easy-to-read, real-time results, you can determine which devices in your office are using the most power. The PRO models offer data recording to track the power use of a device for a specified time period. The new .NET models feature remote online monitoring of your meter through the company’s Web-based application.
wattsupmeters.com/secure/products.php
$95.95 (basic); $235.95 (.NET)

Stapler-Free Stapler
Even the most environmentally conscientious among us occasionally throw away packets of paper rather than taking the time to remove staples. The Staple-Free Stapler helps avoid that scenario by using a unique stitching technique to bond paper (up to five sheets) together without using staples. Packets of paper “stapled” with this product are 100% recyclable. And just as important, this “stapler” is child friendly, soothing parents’ fears that their little one will put a staple in his or her hand. Available in many different colors, the staplers are also customizable with your company’s logo.
greenhome.com/products/office/office_supplies/107970
$15.25 (pack of 2)

Sustainable Trade Show Display
The EPA estimates that a two-day trade show event produces as much waste as a four-person family produces in 15 years. Ease your guilt by marketing your product with Eco-Systems displays. Their trade show displays are made from recycled materials, including aluminum and rubber tires.
ecosystemdisplays.com