One of the most important movements in recent times is the growing concern for the environment. All over the world, people are seeing and are growing aware of the negative effects on the environment of carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. These harmful emissions are brought about by their use, and misuse, of energy resources generated by fossil fuels such as petroleum and its by-products.
This growing green consciousness is slowly affecting people’s shopping habits, many of which now prefer choosing green and energy efficient appliances. With this, more and more eco-friendly or green gadgets are coming out in the market that features the latest in technologies that are not only innovative but are also safe for the environment. The following describes 10 of the top green gadgets available that can help you save money as well as the planet.
* Solar Chargers
Solar chargers are eco-friendly ways of charging your cell phones and other tech gadgets using the power of the sun. Instead of USB cables hooked up to a computer or an electrical outlet adapter, solar panels are used instead that would be enough to generate enough watts to charge your gadgets. Just make sure that the connector or adapter for these solar chargers is compatible with your gadgets.
* LED Bulbs
Compact Fluorescent Light or CFL bulbs have created a buzz a few years ago as more energy efficient and environmental friendly alternatives to standard incandescent bulbs and lighting fixtures. Now, LED bulbs are coming out in the market that are even more energy efficient and uses only half the energy required by CFLs. Not only that, LED bulbs are more environmental friendly as they contain no mercury typical of CFL lamps and they emit only a negligible amount of CO2.
* LED Grow Lights
Plants are known to grow better with a light source but turning these lamps for a prolonged period may not be economical and would emit a significant amount of greenhouse gases cumulatively. Using LED for your grow lights would be more eco-friendly and economical as they consume only a fraction of the energy used required by standard lamps. These LED grow lights come in various shapes and sizes so be sure to choose products that would fit well in your gardens.
* Solar Backpacks
Wouldn’t it be cool to have a stylish backpack that you can carry with you anywhere you go while charging your cell phones and other gadgets at the same time? These backpacks are compact and lightweight and come in various colors and trimmings that would fit your style and preference. The bag and the built-in solar panels are waterproof and designed for the conditions of the great outdoors making them excellent for camping and hiking.
* Water Powered Clock
Imagine a gadget that can help you keep track of time and runs only on water and a dash of salt – no need for batteries! This amazing desktop accessory is not only safe for the environment but they are quite stylish as well and come in different colors and designs that would fit well with your style and preference.
* Battery Chargers
There are now new innovative but eco-friendly ways of charging your mobile devices and similar gadgets without the need to plug-in into an electrical outlet. One type of charger would allow you to pull on a string that is attached to a small flywheel that generates up to 5 watts of electricity. Another charger features a loop charging mechanism that can be attached to an electric bike allowing it to charge itself while using it.
* USB Batteries
Alkaline batteries make use of caustic chemicals that are harmful to the environment so it would be better to make use of rechargeable batteries instead to power all your hi-tech gadgets. USB batteries take this a notch higher by incorporating a built-in charger that can be powered even with the small 250 mA current of a universal serial bus.
* Wooden Headphones
Want an innovative but eco-friendly way to listen to your favorite music? Wooden headphones are great green gadgets for this purpose as they are free from polluting PVC and makes use of recycled wood. These headphones are compatible with most MP3 players, computers, iPhone, iPods, and CD/DVD players and gives crisp, high quality sounds.
* Solar Powered Wireless Keyboard
Wireless keyboards are great and convenient tools to add to your computer accessories but having the solar powered versions would be good for the environment as they have no need for chemically-laden batteries and harnesses clean energy directly from the sun. This innovative keyboard that runs on the 2.4 GHz wireless technology comes in a recyclable box and is totally free from environmentally-polluting PVC materials.
* Kill-A-Watt Wireless Monitor Carbon Footprint Meters
Planning to have a really “green” office or home? The Kill-A-Watt Wireless Monitor Carbon Footprint Meter can help you calculate and monitor your energy usage per day, week, month, or even up to a year. These devices can effectively do this effectively within a wireless range of 300 feet and provides data in various units of measurement.
Technology has helped ease the lives of people for years however, people’s use of technology have resulted in serious repercussions on the environment. Now, this same technology is coming out with hi-tech gadgets that are both innovative and eco-friendly. Having these green gadgets can give you a jumpstart in helping protect the environment – and you can start with this top 10 trends.
