With California and Washington already slapping the hands of drivers seen talking or texting on there phones while driving, and more and more states across the U.S. joining the crusade for hands-free use of cell phone, expect the talking head phenomenon to take on new heights.

What was once considered a significant sign of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, is now merely a sign of the button-down-shirt-tool or over-glossed-Hills look-a-like completely oblivious to their surroundings sharing mindless details. Um, hello? Everyone knows those uninteresting quips regarding your personal affairs are better left for your Twitter updates not whilst in line at Starbucks waiting for your iced yousuckacinno.

But the lawman will get you if you’re not joining the ranks of the hands-free cell phone users. So turn on, tune in and hands-free out!

Check out these hot products:

The Jawbone: These have the highest sound quality of any headset on the market, are relatively affordable, and pretty stylish. They actually sense the vibration of your jaw and amplify the sound that goes along with those vibrations, so your callers hear your voice, rather than background noise.

The Iqua Sun Bluetooth: It’s the world's first solar-powered headset. You charge it once and then you never have to charge it again, because the sun and the lights in your home and office charge it for you.

Promopeddler’s  corporate logo Cobalt Bluetooth headset with high visibility and sound clarity. If you’re looking to give the gift of a hands-free device for the holidays, slap a logo on this baby. Nothing says I love you like a talking head.

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Wise Ways To Go Hands-Free For Cell Phones

With advertisers claiming, “World’s First Bio-Degradable USB disk,” it’s difficult to know what’s truth from fiction.  The EPA published document called, “Sorting Out Green Advertising Claims,” helping consumers interpret the truth of words like, “environmentally safe,” “recycled,” “degradable,” and “ozone friendly.”  One that hangs me up all the time is biodegradable. EPA defines it as the following,

“Some products claim to be "degradable." "Biodegradable" materials, like food and leaves, break down and decompose into elements found in nature when they are exposed to air, moisture, and bacteria or other organisms. Either way, however, degradation of any material occurs very slowly in landfills, where most garbage is taken.”

 
So how do they make a biodegradable USB hub? The ATP EarthDrive™ (pictured above) is designed and built using the maximum amount of biodegradable materials (PLA), resulting in a fully recyclable product. PLA (Polylactic acid) is biodegradable polyester derived from renewable resources, such as corn.

   -- Pictures courtesy of The ATP EarthDrive™.

 

When making earth friendly choices you should always do your research.  There are a number of places online to make an eco-conscious purchasing decision. For more, check out Green Purchasing Guides.