One of the most important movements in recent times is the growing concern for the environment. All over the world, people are seeing and becoming aware of the negative effects on the environment of carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. These harmful emissions are caused by using and misusing 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 now prefer green and energy-efficient appliances. With this, more and more eco-friendly or green gadgets are coming out in the market, featuring the latest in technologies that are not only innovative but also safe for the environment.
The following describes 10 of the top green gadgets available that can help you save money and the planet.
* Solar Chargers
Solar chargers are eco-friendly for charging cell phones and other tech gadgets using solar power. Instead of USB cables hooked up to a computer or an electrical outlet adapter, solar panels are used, which 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 (CFL) bulbs created a buzz a few years ago as more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives to standard incandescent bulbs and lighting fixtures.
Now, LED bulbs are coming on the market that are even more energy-efficient and use only half the energy required by CFLs. Not only that, but LED bulbs are more environmentally friendly as they contain no mercury typical of CFL lamps and emit only a negligible amount of CO2.
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* LED Grow Lights
Plants are known to grow better with a light source. However, turning these lamps on for a prolonged period may not be economical and may cumulatively emit significant greenhouse gases.
Using LED for your grow lights would be more eco-friendly and economical as they consume only a fraction of the energy required by standard lamps. These LED grow lights come in various shapes and sizes, so choose products that fit your gardens well.
* Solar Backpacks
Wouldn’t it be cool to have a stylish backpack that you can carry anywhere while simultaneously charging your cell phones and other gadgets? These compact and lightweight backpacks come in various colors and trimmings that fit your style and preference. In addition, 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 safe for the environment, but it is quite stylish and comes 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 mobile devices and similar gadgets without needing to plug them into an electrical outlet. For example, one type of charger allows you to pull on a string attached to a small flywheel that generates up to 5 watts of electricity. Another charger features a loop charging mechanism attached to an electric bike, allowing it to charge itself while being used.
* USB Batteries
Alkaline batteries use caustic chemicals that are harmful to the environment, so it would be better to use rechargeable batteries instead of powering all your hi-tech gadgets. USB batteries take this a notch higher by incorporating a built-in charger that can be powered even with a universal serial bus’s small 250 mA current.
* 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 made from recycled wood. In addition, these headphones are compatible with most MP3 players, computers, iPhones, iPods, and CD/DVD players and give crisp, high-quality sounds.
* Solar Powered Wireless Keyboard
Wireless keyboards are great and convenient tools to add to your computer accessories. Still, solar-powered versions would benefit the environment as they do not need chemically laden batteries and harness 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 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 do this effectively within a wireless range of 300 feet and provide data in various measurement units.
Technology has helped ease people’s lives for years. However, people’s use of technology has 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 these top 10 trends.
