Planning some summer camping trips? Stocking up an emergency kit? Look for products that don’t require batteries.

The Forever Flashlight runs for a hundred minutes after just one minute of shaking.

The American Red Cross Emergency Radio uses a hand crank to power the radio and recharge your cell phone.

Is all that shaking and cranking too much work for you? Let the sun charge it. The BoGo Light charges in eight hours during the day, and give four to five hours of light when you need it. The solar panel will last for twenty years. BoGo stands for Buy One, Give One. When you purchase a BoGo Light, another light will be given to a needy individual or family in the developing world. Technically, the BoGo Light uses a battery, but since it’s recharged by the sun, it only needs to be replaced every two years.

Traditional battery powered is so passé.

Thanks, Diane!

Another Eco-Friendly Tip from Allie.