Another eye-catching product sent to us from Useful Things, the Sun Jar is a quirky interpretation of modern environmentalism. Combining a traditional Kilner Jar with modern electronics Suck UK have created a magical object. When it arrives you open the lid and press the power switch, and that's the last time you'll need to adjust it. Lock the lid down again and place it on your kitchen window sill. The sunny rays will reach through the frosted glass to the solar panel, storing away over 5 hours of that lovely glow. Next to the solar panel is also a small light sensor, which automatically turns the Sun Jar on when darkness falls. Perfect for the kitchen, you can use the Sun Jar as a nightlight, preventing any stubbed toes when you sneak in for that late night snack. Completely waterproof, it would also make a brilliant centrepiece for evening barbeques and garden parties in spring and autumn. (If the Sun Jar doesn't quite think it's dark enough to light up, you can always trick it by placing a piece of card over the light sensor like we did for some of our photographs.) Available from Useful Things, the Sun Jar is $34.95, but don't worry even though they are posting from the states the shipping costs are similar to stores within the UK.
