Committed to supporting the improvement of technology and the environment, Nikon has created the Ecobins. Not only are these binoculars built for ruggedness, they are also built with the environment in mind. The Ecobins are made from eco-friendly materials which makes this item one to consider.

These binoculars are eco-friendly because they are made with lead free glass lenses, non-choleric rubber eyepieces, and a biodegradable case and strap. The Nikon 10x25 Ecobins Binoculars weigh only 9.5 oz and are water proof and fog proof. In addition, these binoculars offer long eye relief which makes these a great choice for eyeglass wearers.

The Ecobins are priced at $169.95 and are shipped to your home with tree free packing material.

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If you're old enough to remember Gilligan's Island, did you ever wonder just how that radio kept working all those years? Now we know. They must have had the Companion by Freeplay. The Companion is a radio, a flashlight and a cellphone charger that fits into your bag, your glove box or your drawer. More importantly for our purposes, the Companion can be powered by the sun or your arm. It's the perfect energy saving gadget. Here's how Freeplay describes this green gadgets:

Offering a choice of self-charge, solar and external recharge power options, the Companion delivers complete independence from wall power or disposable batteries while ensuring sustainable access to information and entertainment. Freeplay’s patented self-charge technology means excellent reliability. A 1-minute wind gives you 20 minutes of radio listening at normal volume, or 30 minutes of light, and you can wind some more at any time for as much play time / shine time as you want. An LED charge level indicator tells you the best speed to wind.

In direct sunlight, the Companion will recharge itself and play for as long as you want. Fully charged, the Companion will radio will work for 12 hours, or you can use the flashlight for 16 hours. This makes the Companion a great device to have in case of a power outage or emergency. It's also great to carry in your car.

The Freeplay Companion is available from REI and retails for $29.95.

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The hottest place in the world, no in the universe, is when you're standing in the rough of a par 5 about to hit your third shot from 220 yards in mid-August. With the sun baking down on you with a smile, at least now you can know that all your gadgets are being powered. With the Soldius line of solar golf bags, you can charge your cell phone and iPod while you whack your way out of the rough.

Featuring Soldius Inside™ MSPT Solar Charging Technology, these bags start at $249 and come with a mini USB cable, 2 interchangeable iPod® adapters compatible with Apple iPod®, iPod nano®, iPod Mini®, iPod Shuffle®, 5 interchangeable mobile phone adapters compatible with Nokia®, Samsung®, Sony Ericsson®, Siemens®, Motorola® and Blackberry®. Here are the specifications:

Heavy duty nylon construction, deluxe padded shoulder strap, easy-stand collapsible bag stand, ergonomic carry handle, 6 strategically placed pockets, generous 9”x7” top opening with 7 way stick dividers, rainhood, umbrella holder and secure mobile device charging compartment.

Larger bags are available for $349 and up from the Soldius online store.

You can also find other solar charger products from Soldius at Amazon for under $100.

Your 325 yard drive came to rest in the middle of the fairway of this plush par 5. With 240 yards to the center of the green, you confidently grip your 2-iron as you stand over your Pro V1. With a hope and prayer you start your back swing, but at the top, a thought pops into your mind--how much CO is my gas-powered golf cart pumping into the atmosphere? Shaking this thought off, you strike the ball on the toe of the club, sending it into a window of one of the McMansions that line the fairway. Fore!

This sad story doesn't have to happen to you. Thanks to Cruise Cars, Inc. solar powered golf carts are a reality, and for about the same price as an electric cart. The 2-seat model comes with a 5.5 HP motor and a 48 volt battery. Fully charged, it has a range of 55 miles and a top speed of 22 mph, so you can chase that golf ball all over the course. And if that's not enough, you may be eligible for tax credit of up to $900 for the purchase.

Available from Electric Transportation Solutions for $6,900 (you will see a link for golf carts at the bottom of the page, which takes you to all the eco-friendly carts they sell including the Sun Ray).