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getting a charge out of solar powered clothing

The Alternative Consumer

in Lifestyle on 20 February 2012, 10:02

getting a charge out of solar powered clothing’

Geek-o-rama – in a few years people will look back at this and say OMG, what were they thinking? An early attempt at multi-functional eco-fashion …duds are intended to charge portable devices but constructed of polyester – oy, an eco fashion faux pas. Someday soon we’ll all be soaking up the rays and waltzing around in solar-powered clothing that’s actually made of sustainable material, stylish and affordable. fashion and photo credit: silvr lining.com; hooded vest... Continue reading »

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