GADGETS

This may look lke an austere piece of architecture from a dystopian, Blade Runner-esque future. But in reality, this shower of lights is a washing machine drum... with a lamp inside... converted into a table. Welcome to the trendy world of eco-gadgetry, where putting old objects to new uses is not only cool, it's also eco-conscious.

Mogłoby się wydawać, że to detal architektury futurystycznej. Ale tak naprawdę ten swietlny prysznic nie jest niczym innym, jak bębnem do pralki... z lampkš w srodku.... przerobionym na stolik. Witamy w modnym 
swiecie eko-gadżetów.

ECO GADGETS

1. No need to spend dark evenings feeling gloomy. Sun Jar collects and stores sunshine during the day so that you can use it at night. (L19.95/ €26, www.firebox.com).  
2. Don't leave your household appliances on standby. Control waste electricity and save up to around L38 per year (L29.99/ €39, www. byebyestandby.co.uk).  
3. No more waiting around in the kitchen for that water to boil. QuickCup Kettle delivers hot water for your cuppa in just three seconds (L49.95/ €65, www.firebox.com).  
4. These Cambodian Bags are stylish, colourful and eco-friendly. They are also ethically produced from recycled rice bags (L12.95/ €17, www.firebox.com).  
5. Don't get caught out with a flat battery ever again. The Freeloader charges your handheld gadgets for free with stored sunlight (L29.99/ €39, www. solartechnology.co.uk)  
6. Be seen and green on your bike with great no-battery cycling accessories Pedalite (L34.99/ €42, www. pedalite.com) and Reelight (L21/€27, www.reelight.com).

Witamy w modnym swiecie ekogadżetów  
1. Słoneczny Słoik - za dnia kumuluje energię słonecznš, nocš - swieci.  
2. Kontroluj zużycie domowej energii - z tš wtyczkš zaoszczędzisz około L38 rocznie.  
3. Czajnik „Szybki Kubek" - zagotuje wodę w cišgu trzech sekund.  
4. Kambodżańskie Torby - stylowe, kolorowe i ekologiczne.  
5. Ładowarka Słoneczna - za darmo naładuje twoje podręczne gadżety.  
6. Akcesoria rowerowe, do których nie potrzeba baterii: Pedalite i Reelight.

The Silvana 'washing machine drum' table, (L275/€358) and the Annie 'shopping trolley' chair (L390/ €508), shown here, started their lives as mundane objects, but have been transformed into fun and fashionable furniture. www.reestore.com.

Stolik z bębna do pralki i fotel z wózka sklepowego - pomysły na nowe życie starych przedmiotów.

PHOTO: TIM WHITE