The race for energy efficient gadgets is really encouraging some smart innovation. The for example is an intelligently designed electric toaster that uses 30% less energy compared to ordinary toasters. By using an automatically closing lid, the toaster retains considerably more heat, resulting in faster cooking times and less energy being needed.
One of the many ways of being more eco-friendly is to appreciate the great outdoors more. Walking, jogging and cycling are fantastic ways to enjoy fresh air, the environment and get a little exercise. The IZIP Trailz Enlightened bicycle has a special power-assisted cycling mode, which can push you along without peddling up to 18...
The Nano-Tech Water Drop Puzzle is simply a puzzle that cleverly exploits surface tension in water to allow you to use individual water drops instead of marbles or metal bearings in a toy.
Solar-powered torches seem to be quite popular these days, but this Solar Powered Reading Light is the kind of size that you can keep on your keyring, and use for emergencies or finding the keyhole when you’re coming home drunk at night!
Despite every effort to make them efficient, heating and cooling systems can only be truly efficient if they are able to effect an even temperature distribution in the whole room or house. However, this is quite tricky, as homes often lack the infrastructure to distribute hot or cold air evenly. The Register Vent Booster Fan...
Sometimes these eco-friendly gadgets do end up being a little odd, however, this is a green gadget focussed firmly on the kids. This is a hand-powered torch in the shape of a penguin.
If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, you know that surfing the web over WiFi or 3G will drain the battery fairly quickly, compared to listening to music or playing the odd game. However, this creative leather charger case from Brando allows you to charge up your iPhone or iPod Touch when you’re on...
It’s all fair and well to pick up the poop when your dog decides to relieve themselves in the park, however, have you given much thought to how you can dispose of the waste? Most people use a normal plastic bag to pick up the mess, and then throw it out in the trash. That’s...
The much publicised Dell Studio Hybrid is a stylish and compact desktop PC, easily usable for watching TV as well as the usual PC-type tasks. The Hybrid PCs come in a range of personalised colours, including a bamboo skin. This eco gadget is being touted as they most energy efficient and greenest PC yet.
