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Typical price
£20
What it is
A solar-powered light in a jar
 

7.2
Editors' Score
6.3
Average User Score

What you need to know: Sun Jar

Tags: solar power
We like:
That it looks fab at night; green and free to run; cheap(ish)
We don't like:
That it's dull by day; marks easily; lack of detail on its manufacture
SmartPlanet judgement:
If you can look past the lack of information on its Chinese roots and the fact it won't lower your carbon shoe-size, this is a decent gift with a green twist. The design's ingenious and the simplicity is great -- just stick it near a window and enjoy free, solar-generated light!
Score breakdown:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.5
Quality
8.0
Value
6.0
Ethics
7.1
Green
7.2
editors' score
Full review:
By day, it looks like a mundane pot for storing your organic rice or Montezuma's chocolates. Come night, however, and this little jar turns into a beautiful, green-powered mood light that we've loved having around our home. Continue reading...
 

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Average user score from 2 users. See all user reviews

6.3
Average User Score
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ecogreenstore 02 May 2008 19:15pm
Not sure it's ethical, but looks so cool Read review by ecogreenstore
6.8
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LG Adam 07 February 2008 17:52pm
Not sure it's ethical, but looks so cool Read review by LG Adam
5.8




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