86 REAL-LEADERS.COM / SPRING 2022 INDOOR FARM A Hydroponic Garden in Your Kitchen Imagine growing fresh herbs on your kitchen counter,with no soil,no mess,and virtually nomaintenance. The AeroGarden Harvest can grow up to six plants at one time,and the control panel tells you when to add water and plant food (read: no green thumb required). The hydroponic systemuses far less water than soil-based growing,making it a more eco-friendly option; plus,gardening is one ways to be environmentally conscious. This particular system includes a gourmet seed kit of basil, parsley,dill, thyme,andmint; and you can swap themout for any herbs and vegetables you like. AeroGarden.com VEGAN TIME Vegan Leather Watch Straps Made of Paper No stranger to innovation, IWC has a few tricks up its sleeve regarding saving the planet and animal welfare,and it starts with their new TimberTex straps. The Swiss manufacturer’s answer to a lowimpact yet high-quality alternative to animal leather is essentially made out of paper. More specifically, it’s a material composed of 80% natural plant fibers, sourced from trees that are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified,and are grown in the nonprofit organization’s sustainably and responsibly managed European forests. These natural fibers are brought to Italy,where traditional papermaking techniques and natural plant-based dyes are used to fashion these eco-friendly watch accessories. Tomimic the comfort of leather straps,recycled microfiber is padded around each strap before being stitched together with recycled thread. Unlike other synthetic leathers,TimberTex straps are not plastic or petroleum-based. IWC.com GIFTS FOR GOOD Compiled by Maggie Walker SOLAR SOUND Light-Powered Headphones The Urbanista Los Angeles headphones can convert all forms of light (outdoor and indoor) into energy to deliver a “virtually infinite” playtime,according to the Swedish audio brand. That’s thanks to a partnership with Exeger,a company that’s created a newmaterial called Powerfoyle, which can convert “any formof light into clean energy and can be seamlessly integrated into any design.” This material has been used in the construction of the headphone’s headband. This means that the wireless headphones are constantly charging when exposed to light. According to Urbanista, just an hour spent outside on a sunny day will provide three hours of playtime,while an hour outside on a cloudy day yields two hours of battery life. They even charge in ambient light,so simply wearing them in a well-lit roomwill top up the battery,or when you’re not using them, leave themby a window to generate extra hours of playtime. Urbanista.com IWC URBANISTA
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