Being addicted to technology is one way to describe my generation. With laptops, iPods, blackberries, iPhones, and a plenty of other portable electronic devices, it’s no wonder why today’s college grads are searching for that extra outlet to plug in. Still, new technology also brings new ways to harness energy.Over the last few years, we have become more environmentally conscious, looking for new and innovative ways to make our lives greener. Hybrid cars and the Toyota Prius are just two examples of how we have used technology to help the environment. There are many companies in America dedicated to using modern technology to help transfer our dependency on oil and electricity to solar energy.Reware is a company that develops bags that harness solar energy to power small electronic devices. It won the Environmental Innovations Award in 2005 from EcoVentures, and is known most for the signature Juice Bags and PowerPockets. These products contain photovoltaic panels that are durable, flexible and waterproof, storing solar energy for charging any twelve volt electronic device such as mobile phones, PDAs, gaming consoles, GPS units and digital cameras. Juice Bags come equipped with a universal Car Lighter Adapter socket (CLA) that transfers the stored electricity right to your portable devices.Emergency Energy at Your FingertipsNot only is solar power efficient, but it is also a good backup power source. For example, if your car stalls and your phone is out of battery, a PowerPocket in your glove compartment will solve this problem easily. If you have an older car that can’t be left in the heat for long periods of time, you can use one to plug into your dash to keep the electrical system right and ready. With free energy, the possibilities are endless. You can use PowerPockets for camping, hiking and biking. Instead of searching for electrical adapters that fit foreign sockets, a Juice Bag or PowerPocket will come in handy as an environmentally safe and free way to charge phones, cameras, and any other device.Reware also offers SolarReady Batteries that store sunlight from Juice Bags or PowerPockets so that the energy can be used at night as well as during the day. This is extremely useful for emergency power for flashlights, walkie talkies and other battery operated devices that can be useful in a power outage.Save Energy: Recycle and ReuseAnother environmentally friendly product that Reware recently released is a new line of messenger bags, hobo bags and attachés that are made from recycled two-liter soda bottles. The bottles are repurposed and Rewoven into a cloth that is both durable and water resistant. Although they do not store energy like the Juice Bags, they are made of 100% guaranteed post-consumer waste and made in the US.The truth is that the world only has a finite amount of resources. Therefore, the more we recycle and the more we do to help the environment, the healthier our planet and country will be. Imagine if we could eradicate America’s dependency on foreign oil by just recycling and using solar power. The need for going green is growing as population increases and resources are stretched thin.Using solar energy and recycled goods is a great way to protect our environment as well as keeping a lifestyle full of energy and electronics. By purchasing solar powered and recycled products allow consumers to harness free and renewable energy anywhere in the world as well as keep the earth clean and safe for generations to come.