messenger bag The Birkin of utilitarian satchels: vegetable-tanned leather and a flexible solar panel that captures enough sunlight to fully juice your iPod and cell phone. "Logan" $452 noonsolar.com
the hot new bulb LEDs (Light Emitting Diode), which offer a warmer and more pleasant glow than fluorescents, are poised for an illumination takeover. The Department of Energy estimates that their widespread use could cut U.S. energy consumption 29 percent by 2025. Plus, they don't contain the mercury that's been an issue in the disposal of compact fluorescents. "Suns Dusk" accent bulb $14.95 ccrane.com
disappearing desk lamp A minimalist's dream. The most amazing thing about this piece is that it's superbright yet consumes so little voltage. And it bends in really cool ways. "High Power LED Z-Bar" $169.95 konceptech.com
power on the go An hour of sunning and this compact device (it folds into a neat egg shape) gives you 25 minutes of cell time; when fully charged (eight to 10 hours of direct sunlight), you get up to 10 hours on your MP3 player. I leave it on my windowsill or dashboard to soak up the rays. Charger $99.95 solio.com
recycled-bottle laptop sleeve Ever wonder what happens to those plastic bottles you dutifully recycle? (You do recycle, right?!) Companies have figured out how to transform the plastic (PET) into fabric, resulting in products like this cushiony sleeve for your iBook. $24.99 act2greensmart.com
no-tech booster My cell phone reliably dies at the worst possible moment, so I don't go anywhere without this inexpensive lifesaver. Two minutes of cranking yields five to six minutes of talk time. Seems crazy, I know, but it works—and it's good exercise! Bonus feature: a small LED that's perfect for locating dropped keys in a dark movie theater. "SideWinder" portable charger $29 gaiam.com
clever strip Intriguing as it sounds, "vampire power" sucks. A computer that's been turned off still drains the lifeblood from outlets, accounting for up to 10 percent of home-electricity use. This new-generation strip actually stops the current, saving money and energy. #SCG 3 $30.95 smarthomeusa.com
do-gooder computer Yes, it's adorable, but don't get too attached. When you buy this little machine through the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program, it goes directly to a student in the developing world. The design is stunning: A wireless router lets children access the Internet, no matter how remote their location, and the battery recharges via the sun or a foot pedal. "XO" $200 laptopgiving.org
