People and governments everywhere are becoming more aware of the harm we are doing to the planet by our over-consumption and waste.

At the same time the rising cost of energy is making consumers take a harder look at their energy demands and usage habits.

These two factors play a part in the growing interest in renewable energy and energy saving products, especially in the west - the EU for instance is committed to increasing the use of renewable energy sources.

Anyone marketing such products is surely on to a good thing. Glancing through some recent trade leads two catch the eye:

• Energy saving street lights, from a trader in Macedonia, which apparently save upto 60% of energy costs
• Wind generators (350w - 20kw), from a couple of traders in China, - one of them also has wind-gas hybrid and wind-solar hybrid generators (useful for times when the wind is still)

We’ll be keeping an eye out for other examples of green products.