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Ever think that your toilet uses too much water but don’t want to upgrade to a low-flow model? The MJSI HydroRight Drop-In Dual Flush Converter ($30) offers an easy solution to convert your existing toilet into an eco-friendly one.

The converter fits standard 2″ flush valves and offers two flush settings –  a quick flush for liquids and papers and a full flush for solids. The quick flush reduces the amount of water used by up to 70%. The tank doesn’t have to be removed to install the converter but must have at least 10-inches of clearance to fit the converter inside. In total it should take only 5-10 minutes to pop in the converter and start conserving more water.

For more dual flush converters, try a search on our friends TheFind.com.

We finally took the plunge and invested in an iPad and so far we love it. After having it for only a week, we can’t believe it took us so long to get one. We’ve been using it non-stop and our dilemma now is how we should go about protecting the magical product from dings and scratches? Our research is your gain. Here’s 5 eco-friendly iPad cases that we’ve found so far:

1. The BoxWave True Bamboo iPad Case ($130) is a form-fitting hardcase that’s made from sustainable bamboo. The case is made up of two interlocking pieces and has cutouts for access to ports and controls.

2. The ColcaSac Hanakapiai iPad Sleeve ($35) is named after Hanakapiai Beach on the island of Kauai. It features heavy duty basketweave natural hemp canvas, snug fit, and exterior pocket to hold your adapters and other knick-knacks. It offers full protection for traveling but leaves the iPad unprotected once you pull it out of the sleeve.

3. Next up is the JAVOedge Corky iPad Back Cover ($30), which is made partly from pressed cork.This ergonomically designed case easily snaps in place and has a soft, comfortable feel. The back is protected 100% of the time but the front is left open for easy access.

4. The Marware Eco-Vue for iPad ($55) has a sophisticated look. It offers eco-leather, which is real leather treated with an environmentally-friendly tanning process that’s RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. No chlorine, sulfuric acid, or petroleum/chemical based dyes are used. The case opens like a book and can be propped open to create easy hands-free viewing of movies and videos.

5. Last but not least, we have the Tape Cork iPad Sleeve (£20). This iPad sleeve is manufactured in East London and is made of FSC certified fabric backed cork. The iPad easily slides into the top opening of the soft natural cork sleeve.

Need a shower that actually washes off soap with less water? We found this Body Spa Eco Friendly Shower Head ($50)  at SharperImage.com and thought it would make a great addition to any eco-friendly home. The shower head uses up to 70% less water while working with low and variable water pressure to offer a powerful stream.

Hate picking up after fido? Check out the Dispoz-A-Scoop Biodegradable Bags ($6), an easy to always be ready when nature calls. All you need to do do is scoop, press down the top to seal in the odors, and dispose at your nearest trash can. Best part of all, the bags are small enough to stash in your purse or pocket.

Here’s another cute and fashionable handbag for those living the eco-chic way. The English Retreads The Hybrid Handbag ($150) offers recycled PET fabrics in multiple colors and accented elements of reclaimed rubber.

The bag offers a 10 inch drop length, one interior zippered pockets, two interior multifunction pockets, and a magnetic snap closure.

For more recycled PET products, try a search on our friends TheFind.com.

For those of you who want to express yourself in a more original way than an Apple iPhone bumper, check out the Case-Mate Lisboa Case ($30). It’s has a unique look that fits perfectly with an eco-chic lifestyle.

The Lisboa is a durable plastic case that offers a metallic accent fabric covering with a natural cork overlay. The result is a stylish case that features the unique cork texture and grip. All the ports, buttons, and camera lens are accessible.

For more cork related products, try a search on our friends TheFind.com.

Monkey See, Monkey Do. Hopefully after playing the Balancing Monkeys Toy by Plan Toys ($21), your young “monkey” will do some eco-good!

Really cute in design, the toy aims to help develop math skills but teaching kids how to keep the tree balanced. Where you place the monkeys and how many you linked together will determine your success.

Teach your child that having fun can be definitely be done with eco-friendly products! The toy features recycled rubberwood that’s non-chemically treated.

for more recycled rubberwood toys, try a search on TheFind.com.

Time is definitely passing you by if haven’t started living a greener life. The Sprout Unisex Eco-Friendly Watch ($39.99) is a watch that definitely fits into our idea of eco-chicness. It has a cute, simple look that has some solid eco-friendly features underneath.

The watch features a natural bamboo dial. Corn-resin makes up the inner ring, bezel, case, and strap buckle. The batteries are also mercury-free. As an added bonus the watch packaging contains grass seeds. This mean that nothing goes to waste — the box can be returned back to the earth and used to grow grass.

For more eco-friendly watches, try a search on our friend TheFind.com.

Who says that going green needs to be expensive? We found these Norma Kamali Organic Cotton Sunflower Racerback Tanks for only $8 at Walmart.com. Shipping is only $0.97!

It’s a basic, cute summer top that would work great for layering or on its own. The large sunflower print would definitely brighten up your day!

For more organic cotton tank tops, try a search on our friends TheFind.com.

Just because the World Cup is over, it doesn’t mean you can’t relive all the great moments of the experience. Check out this new Men’s EDUN Soccer Ball Easy Tee ($50). It’s a 100% organic cotton t-shirt, made in Tanzania, and has a great graphic print commemorating Africa’s place at the center of the “football” world.

Edun is a “contemporary lifestyle brand founded with the mission to encourage trade in Africa and build awareness of what is possible there.”

Pretty cool organic design by a company with a pretty cool mission.

It’s summer, so we’ve been on the look out for some cool new organic cotton tees. Sitting back, relaxing, and casting out a line is typical of a fine summer day. Here’s some of our favorites featuring our fine fishy friends:

• Koi, Gaiam ($24)
• Fish Out of Water, Blirt ($28)
• Eco Recycled Fish, Sage ($25)
• Mooskie, Topo Ranch ($39)
• Fish-Tail Print, Partimi ($52)
• Flying-Fish 2, Patagonia ($30)
• Flying Fish Organic Trout, Etsy ($25)

Now that you’ve gotten your pre-ordered Apple iPhone 4, the question is how are you going to make sure that you get cell phone reception? You could get the rubber/plastic Apple iPhone Bumper to protect your hands from messing with your calls or this eco-friendly Bamboo iPhone case by Grovemade ($49, plain or $69, engraved).

Surprisingly thin (the site says it only adds .07″ to the back of the phone) and extremely unique, the case offers solid FSC certified bamboo, an ultrasuede liner, and the ability to laser engrave a cool design from their artist series or one of your own. As a bonus, the case totally reduces the risk of being held “wrong”, which probably means proper cell phone reception.

Grovemade is 100% designed and made in Portland, Oregon.

For more eco- and non-eco friendly iPhone 4 cases, try a search on our friends TheFind.com.

This bamboo composter ($44) that we found on Walmart.com would be a great addition to anyone looking to increase their eco-chicness. It has both function and style so that you can be green and trendy.

In terms of functionality, the composter holds up to 4.5 quarts of fruit and vegetable scraps, coffee grinds, egg shells, loose tea, and anything else that you want to turn into natural fertilizer.  This fertilizer can be used in your garden to provide rich nutrients for your plants and flowers. If you’re worried about smelling up your kitchen, you needn’t worry — there’s an odor preventing filter built into the lid.

For all of its positive uses, the composter also has a classic look that would be seamlessly fit in with any kitchen decor. The composter has a clean finish and is made out of bamboo, a material that is eco-friendly and sustainable. It’s definitely an addition you could leave on your countertop and use as a conversation starter for your next dinner party.

For additional composters, try a search on our friends TheFind.com.

These Tapp Collections Reusable Shopping Bags ($8) are some of the cutest we’ve ever seen. Each full size shopping bag magically transform into an adorable animal! The animal created will depend on the color of the bag. Grey bags turn into bears, yellow into ducks, pink into pigs, green into frogs, and black into mice.

Each bag is made of 210D polyester fabric and has a 15.75″ x 15.75″ x 4″ size (excluding the handles).

For additional reusable shopping bags, try a search on our friends TheFind.com.

Extremely intrigued is the feeling that we got when we stumbled upon these GreenWash Laundry Ball ($29) on Gaiam.com. These laundry balls are made to take the place of chemical-laden detergents. Reviews on the website have all been quite positive.

How does it work? Just pop one GreenWash ball into your washer and run your normal cycle. Each ball contains natural ceramics that change the pH of the water which allows water to soften and penetrate into the fabric. It sounds like you still need to pre-treat any stains you might have with either detergent or mixture of baking soda & water though. One ball is supposed to last three years or 1,000 washes.

For more laundry balls, try a search on our friend TheFind.com.