Astralux Power Systems Start with the basics in their Solar Resources section (Why Go Solar? What is Solar Energy? etc) or ask for a free consulation to find out how much money and energy you could save in the long run.

Reware Reware make fashionable but practical apparel and accessories for people who need to recharge appliances on the move. Their power pockets can be stored in the back of a car and whipped out whenever an unexpected power outage occurs.

Next Green Car Super useful site that will put you as a green consumer in the driving seat. Comprehensive reviews of all the eco car options out there with an easy-to-understand comparison chart which allows you to weigh up the relative merits of each car according to its WGC Rating, its CO2, its MPG and Fuel Cost. The site has a toggle which will switch between UK- or US-centric information.

GoGreenSolar.com Proudly proclaiming itself as the #1 online destination for solar panels, wind power and energy efficiency, Go Green Solar offers everything for the alternative energy consumer from Books and Videos to chargers, inverters, solar cookers, wimd power equipment and much much more.

Off-Grid News, advice, forum discussions and more from this very comprehensive site on living off-grid. As for their Links section, you've never seen a resource like this for alternative energy!

Eco Hub Lots of interesting eco news from the UK and other countries. If you're looking for an eco news aggregator then this is definitely worth checking out.

ecouterre Painfully cool eco-fashion site. If anyone out there produces a necklace design made from reused mini antique leather-bound books (for example!) this is the place where you'll find out about it first. If you like this site, check out also Inhabitat.com It's by the same people.

Good Is: Green Videos Good is a magazine by and for “individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward”. Not just about the environment, the Good team also cover all lifestyle areas for “people who give a damn”. Their video section has lots of cutting edge eco ideas, innovations and inventions presented in short film clips.

TreeHugger: Green Cars and Transportation Articles Treehugger has a great eco Cars and Transportation section bursting with interesting articles on alternative transport innovations and resources. Check out also their How to Go Green Guides section where the TreeHugger team bring us lots of good advice about Cars, Hybrid Cars and Public Transportation. Always worth checking out these guides before making any green purchase.

Neco Great site with sections on Insulation products, Solar equipment, and green products for Water, Transport, Lighting, Home & Garden, Pets, Books & DVDs, Skincare and Haircare as well as a Gadgets section and Baby, Toys and Sport departments.

Low Impact Living One of our favorite eco sites because the layout and advice is so clear and easy to follow. First select the area of your life that you want to 'greenify' (eg composting), then you're give step-by-step advice as well as links that will take you through to various suppliers who offer deals on the products you require. Simple, to-the-point and effective.

Carver Surf Racks Who said bikes aren't practical for carrying awkwardly shaped items? Look what the people at Carver Surf Racks have come up with for transporting shortboards and longboards to and from the beach. Great designs that get two thumbs up from the EcoCheckOut team!

National Geographic: Intelligent Travel Blog The Intelligent Travel section of the National Geographic website is fast becoming the byword in eco-friendly travel news and information. Regularly updated and packed full of useful guides, reviews and green travelogs.