Many people have old Apple iPods laying around, because they have upgraded to a newer model. So, what can be done with the old ipod if it hasn’t been given away to a friend or relative? Turn it into store cash!

For those who have a spare ipod collecting dust, there is a way to recycle it, and get up to a $150 store credit with a new National Ipod Recycling Program from GreenandMore.com. It’s convenient - just go to the online value calculator, and enter in details about your ipod model, then a self addressed mailer will be sent to your home. With a few days, you ipod value will be assessed and you will get an email with a coupon code valued at up to $150, ready for use to buy eco-friendly products online.

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Patio umbrellas come in many colors and shapes, but few offer a solar power light when the sun goes down. Great for gatherings, these outdoor umbrellas are a fun way to add some light to outdoor parties without the need of electrical wiring or heavy duty batteries. The 9 ft. umbrella consists of 24 LED lights embedded into the inner upper poles and is charged by a hi-tech solar panel discreetly mounted on top of the canopy. Includes a rechargeable Ni-Mh battery to store the solar energy, ultimately making this a much safer alternative for you and the environment. Price: $179.99

Would you like people to be able to find exactly which home is yours by day or night? Solar power led address numbers are an energy efficient way to help identify your home, especially in an emergency. Your home address will shine all night — up to 15 hours with just one day’s solar charge. No wiring needed and easy-to-install. A hi-tech solar panel charges up by the sun during the day and then immediately illuminates your house numbers with up to 5 bright amber colored LED lights once it turns dark. All hardware is included: stake and base, rechargeable Ni-Cd battery, 27 digits and extra blank cards. Price: $34.99

Evaporative Coolers or Swamp Coolers
It’s easy to stay cool and use less energy – up to 80% less energy than traditional ac units - with evaporative coolers. The energy savings come from the use of different cooling technology that is safer on the environment. They use water instead of refridgerants, without emissions or harmful cfcs. With 7 different models and shapes, there is the right size for any room between 150 sq. ft. - 750 sq. ft.

Because they use only a third of the energy of traditional air conditioners, you’ll maintain a cool state of mind about the global environment, and not just your home. Price: $169.99 - $499.99

Save time, energy and money without doing anything extra, except buying a smart power strip. Each time you shut off your tv, but forget to turn off your dvd player, vcr, and speakers, there is energy and money being wasted. In addition to the usual lightning strike protection, and equipment meltdown warranty from a standard power strip, you will no longer need to remember to turn off your peripherals.

New “smart strip” techonology works this way: when you plug your television or computer into the “Control” outlet and when this appliance is turned off, the peripheral appliances, like your monitor or DVD player, automatically turn off as well. Smart Strips also allow you to have appliances “always on” - for things like your cordless phone or fax machine. Great for computers with accessories, home theater systems and businesses. Choose from 7 or 10 outlet settings.  Price: $39.99 - $49.99

Fertilize without chemicals: Compost - reduce household waste in a nearly odorless way, and put nutrients back into the earth with compost bins. Composters can help a garden by improving yields of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs. Some composters work in just 3 weeks, and are made of up to 100% recycled plastic, even reused pickle barrels. From $69.99 for Indoor Kitchen Composter.

Conserve water with Rain Barrels - When it rains, it stores! Water conservation is easy when using natural resources, and rain barrels can be made from recycled materials such as Olive storage barrels. Simply line up a rain barrel with a downspout from the roof, and all of the rain that would normally drain into the yard gets saved, and used when it’s needed to water plants or flowers. $224.99

Also available are rain diverters, which help quickly and efficiently divert water to your rain barrels or a waiting garden bed.

Save gas or electricity with a push mower - they cut down on energy usage because there is no gas or electricity required, and maintain a healthy, attractive lawn. And, push mowers are noise-free, lighter weight around 40 lbs, and affordable compared to the energy consuming lawn mower choices on the market. From $129.95

With Spring arriving March 20 - only a month away, it’s the perfect time to think about going green. There are many practical, energy saving and earth-friendly products for lawn care, garden solar lighting, and greenhouses for organic gardening to help everyone turn a new leaf and consider the planet in their purchasing decisions.

Using solar LED garden outdoor lighting is a great way to save energy and light your sidewalks, driveways, and paths by night. They come in a variety of shapes and styles, and they provide safety and a decorative touch to your garden, front yard or back yard. Most of these solar lights offer a soft, pleasant light for up to 10 hours with a one day solar charge. Solar lighting from $44.99