Global warming, more frequent and severe storms as well as increased pollution are a few warning signs that our species must begin treading significantly lighter on Earth and begin living more sustainable lives. Using eco-products is an easy way to begin the healing process. I'm impressed with many of the alternative energy items that are now available. C. Crane Company offers many environmentally-friendly products including the Freeplay Freecharge Weza Portable Energy Source.

The Freeplay Freecharge Weza Portable Energy Source has many good features including the fact that you can charge this portable energy source with foot power! Stepping down on the pedal spins the generator and charges this handy energy source. The Freecharge Weza can also be charged from a DC or AC power source.

The Freecharge Weza can supply power to many items including radios, laptops and phones. Included with the power source are AC and DC charging cords and jumper cables to start marine and automobile motors. Everything is kept in the quality carrying case.

Green power is as close as your foot!

Xantrex Xpower Powerpack 400 Plus (C. Crane Company)

The blackout that affected the northeastern United States and Canada on the afternoon of August 14, 2003 emphasized the need to be ready for emergencies and this is one eco-product that is valuable in such situations. The Xantrex Xpower Powerpack 400 Plus is available from C. Crane Company and has many uses including running numerous AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances such as clock radios, computers and stereos and it can help out in emergencies by powering lamps, jump-starting vehicle engines, inflating tires and charging cordless and cellular phones.

Some of the features include: jump-start cables, 250 psi air compressor for inflating tires and some sports equipment, AC charger, DC charging cable, adapters for the compressor and a 5 W incandescent light. Best of all, this handy powerpack can be charged with the sun's power by connecting it to a 10 Watt solar panel using a pigtail connector which are also available from C. Crane Company.

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