South American inner tubes defend your gadgets

Posted November 10, 2008 at 11:00 PM by JG Mason

Section: Communications, Accessories, Gadgets / Other, Green

Yes, right now, South America is buzzing with trucks delivering goods.  All these trucks are hoping to blow a tire as soon as possible, so they pour on the miles and take the bumpiest route all in an effort to protect your iPhone, laptop and other gadgetry.  OK, so the trucks may be doing nothing of the sort, but at the end of the day, their tubes have been burned releasing toxins into the air.

But not so much now, thanks to Tread.  Tread is currently buying the butyl rubber, no joke, from pit stops in Quibdo, Columbia.  The company’s employees then make cases out of this, relying on the material’s super resistance to scratches, wear, and UV light .  The company offers many styles of cases for phones (such as the iPhone), iPods, and laptops.

The company behind this, Better Energy Systems is the maker of the Solio solar recharger and of course they offer a case for the Solio.  These cases are another great way to keep that green thing going.

You can find these recycled cases at places like Best Buy, Amazon and REI for reasonable prices.  For example, the Sportster featured in the image above sells for $29.99.  Suggest they ship it by truck.

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