MetaEfficient Reviews

Unified Theory Applied To Bathrooms

Justin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:22 +0000

A unified bathroom theory combining hygiene theory, universal theory, green theory, vastu theory.

A Unified Meta-Theory Of Design

Justin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:53:54 +0000

A Unified Meta-Theory Of Design combining optimization theory, green design theory, universal theory, design pattern theory, and zen theory.

Meta-efficient in 2009.

The Best 12V Solar Battery Chargers

Justin — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:05:15 +0000

Happy new year! This post has been updated for 2009.

Solar cells really shine at charging your batteries at remote location or on a boat. They are also useful for maintaining a charge on a 12V battery, such as a car battery. The best (and most expensive) solar battery chargers are flexible, thin-film solar cells. These cells can be folded and packed away easily.

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Best Electric Kettles

Siel — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:52:41 +0000

Stovetop kettles are nostalgically cute in movies and lovable as collector’s items, but when it comes to our time-crunched, energy-efficient world, electric kettles–which boil water twice as fast as their stovetop counterparts–are the way to go. (more…)

The Best Flashlights For 2009

Justin — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:06:37 +0000

Once again, we have scoured the internet to find the highest rated flashlights. The lights we feature here received the most praise from the forums and review sites we assessed. These sites included: CPF Reviews, Backpacking Light, Light Reviews, Candle Power Forums and LED Museum.

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Five Eco-Ethical Coffees To Jolt You Into 2009

Siel — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:45:53 +0000

Picking a morning caffeine pick-up’s gotten confusing, what with the proliferation of certifications: organic, fair trade, Rain Forest Alliance, Utz Kapeh — not to mention all the self-certification schemes companies like Starbucks are trying to sell. To help you cut through the clutter, here are five eco-ethical coffees you can feel good about drinking: (more…)

The Highest Capacity Rechargeable AA Batteries

Justin — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:16:03 +0000

For powering high-drain electronics such as digital cameras, the most efficient batteries to use are high-capacity Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) cells. Higher capacity batteries store more charge and they can power your devices longer. (more…)

Most Efficient 3-Ring Binders

Siel — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:23:50 +0000

Bloggers are drafting up their top 10 list posts and techies are e-organizing their hard drives for the new year. But if you’re old school — or have a boss who forces you to stick to ink-and-paper ways, here are some efficient 3-ring binders to help you catalog and file away 2008.

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Rechargeable 9 Volt Lithium Polymer Batteries: Efficient

Justin — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:50:58 +0000

When buying 9 volt batteries, you might want to consider a rechargeable Lithium Polymer 9 volt batteries. As far as I know, iPower is the only company that makes rechargeable 9V lithium polymer batteries. Their batteries are the same size as a 9 volt alkaline battery. (more…)

Efficient Holiday Decorations For $10 and Under

Siel — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:42:49 +0000

Craftsters can turn paper into snowflakes or partridges, and hikers can search for natural pine cones. But if you’ve got a naked Christmas tree and two left thumbs, here are some affordable and eco-friendly tree ornaments to pick from: (more…)