Green Gadgets of the Year
We are constantly on the look out for greener, healthier products for both us the consumer and for the world. Many companies are turning to products that label themselves as green to keep up with the ever growing demand of [...]
We are constantly on the look out for greener, healthier products for both us the consumer and for the world. Many companies are turning to products that label themselves as green to keep up with the ever growing demand of cleaner and greener items. Here are a few great products that were labeled green products of the year.
Vers 2X iPod Dock/Speaker
This compact speaker for iPods and iPhones is made using a handcrafted wood veneer that comes from sustainable plantation sources. Its green roots are more than veneer-deep: The speaker is entirely free of environmentally hazardous materials like lead, cadmium and chemical-based adhesives. The packaging is made entirely out of recycled materials and is 100 percent recyclable in turn. The Vers 2X compact system produces very good sound from its two 3-in. speakers and dual bass ports, powered by an onboard Class D amplifier that wastes far less electricity than most amps.
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Bedol Water-Powered Clock
This clock runs on salt water. The briny fuel corrodes the clock’s electrodes, which release electrons to provide power to the monochrome LCD. It doesn’t do much more than tell time, but can go weeks without a refill. This one’s available in a handful of different colors and screams eco-chic.
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Kill A Watt PS
This surge-protecting power strip is as sophisticated as some of the devices you’ll plug into it. Its LCD shows statistics such as voltage, kilowatt-hours, and leakage current used by connected electronics and appliances. It records the highest and lowest values, allowing you to keep an eye out for inefficient appliances. Simply being aware of how much energy a product uses allows us to cut down on consumption. And if you get really into watching your minute-by-minute energy consumption, the PowerCost Monitor will do the same thing for your entire house.
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Voltaic Generator Laptop Bag
This laptop bag, which comes out in a few weeks, uses solar panels to soak up sun, which it stores in an onboard battery. While solar-powered bags have been around for years, this is the first to generate enough power to charge a laptop (up to 17 watts), using only a day’s worth of sunlight. Like previous, less-powerful models, the bag can also charge gadgets such as phones and MP3 players via the included adapters, USB port or integrated 12-volt car charger. The bag holds notebooks up to 17 in., and its fabric is made entirely from recycled soda bottles. It’s not cheap, but the Voltaic finally gives us the ability to work in a park or on the road indefinitely, without charging the laptop.
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Nokia 3110 Evolve
The Evolve’s outer shell is made from unpainted bio-sourced materials that are 50 percent renewable, making the manufacturing process much cleaner. The AC charger beats Energy Star power usage standards by 95 percent and draws almost no electricity when your phone isn’t actually charging (most gadgets and appliances draw power when plugged in, even if they are turned off). It’s crammed with a Web browser, e-mail client, camera, MP3 player and FM radio.
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