WRITE RIGHT
Cut back on paper waste with the Rocketbook Everlast reusable spiral notebook. The glossy paper works with special Pilot Frixion erasable gel pens, which come in several fun colours. The ink takes about 10 seconds to dry, but won’t smudge after. Erase as you go with the pen tip, or clear a whole page quickly with a damp cloth (included). The Rocketbook app enables you to scan and save your notes in PDF form to multiple cloud storage services or email, and can also convert your handwriting into text.
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BAG IT
The produce bags that you use to weigh and price your fruits and veggies at supermarkets seem flimsy and lightweight, but they still contribute to the world’s burgeoning plastic problem. Flip and Tumble reusable grocery bags are made from polyester and are machine washable. The sheer mesh lets you see what's inside. Ultra-lightweight, super durable, smartly sized and versatile – they are an absolute green must-have.
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GET SMART
The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller allows you to save 30-50 per cent on your monthly water bill. Run sprinklers in your garden, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage. Rachio creates tailored smart schedules based on the specific needs of your lawn, including plant type, soil type and sun exposure. Exclusive weather intelligence plus automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip. Just download the easy-to-use mobile app to connect the controller to Wi-Fi Control from anywhere. It is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, apple HomeKit️, nest, and more.
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Clean Energy Power
With its compact size and high solar efficiency, the BigBlue 21W foldable solar charger panel bag is ideal for camping, hiking, climbing or any outdoor activities. Using Fast Charging Technology, its built-in intelligent chip provides steady current when charging. The attached micro USB cable is suitable for almost all Android devices and some DSLRs. Apple users need an extra compatible cable. The charger’s special PET polymer surface protects your waterproof solar panel and your devices from occasional rain or wet fog. www.ibigblue.com
SIP RESPONSIBLY
FinalStraw is a practical alternative to plastic straws. Its foldable, stainless steel design is made to last a lifetime, encased in a 100 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic case. The case is the length of a smart phone and can be hooked on to your keychain. The dish-washer safe product is free from industrial chemicals found in regular plastic straws and comes with a squeegee to clean it. It is also accompanied by five information cards that detail the movement against plastic, to be left along with the bill at eating establishments.
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