The green revolution is taking over the world by storm, what with plenty of companies starting to roll out eco-friendly products on a large scale. Clean technology in particular, deals with the introduction of smart, eco-friendly gadgets that would offer optimal functionality without harming the environment in any way. As such, here are some of the most eco-friendly gadgets you would want to look out for in 2015.
Edyn Garden Sensor and Water Valve
A lot of water is wasted in watering the garden on days when the plants actually don’t need much of it. The Edyn Garden Sensor and Water Valve aims to prevent this wastage by tracking the outdoor conditions on a real time basis. From tracking soil quality and water levels in the soil to the current weather condition and the amount of water your plants would need on different days, this gadget would maximise your plants’ health without wasting too many resources in the process.
iBamboo Speaker
Bamboo is a great sound resonator. So it was only natural for someone to come up with the idea of incorporating the renewable, eco-friendly material in a gadget like a speaker. The iBamboo offers some pretty impressive sound amplification features for the iPhone 4 and 4S, thanks to its 100% bamboo body that is created with minimal waste by-products.
SHUD TV
Samsung has launched a series of eco-friendly televisions called SHUD. These televisions come with a re-mastering engine that would automatically adjust the brightness of the screen for optimal viewing. In doing so, the television guarantees efficient power consumption without hindering the viewer’s experience.
GoGoro Scooter
This electric scooter could very well change the entire platform for similar scooters. The GoGoro runs on Panasonic batteries with an easily swappable battery pack for long distance trips. The scooter also features a smart system that would sync information with your smartphone, providing updates on its performance as well as the location of charging stations in the nearby vicinity.
Automatic Car Diagnostics
Most of us don’t notice small issues in our car until they become bigger and lead to costly repairs. The Automatic Car Diagnostic aims to prevent this scenario by providing you detailed and up to date information of how your car is faring. Plugging into your vehicle’s diagnostic port, the device syncs the vehicle’s computer system with your smartphone and keeps sending regular information about the performance of all the subsystems, right from the engine and gas tank to the tires and brakes. It will also give you timely alerts about repairs so that you can take care of them before they become more serious.
Mogobik Electric Scooter
Another electric scooter worth mentioning here is the Mogobike which can actually be folded into a compact model. Easily reaching speeds of over 20 mph, the scooter also features a USB charging port for on the go charging. Al you need is a household outlet to recharge the vehicle.
iZen Keyboard
Bamboo is easily replacing a lot of materials these days. Case in point: the iZen keyboard that is considered to be the world’s first ever keyboard made of bamboo. In addition to being renewable and recyclable, this eco-friendly keyboard features an ergonomic design that can easily give standard keyboards a run for their money.
ecoATM
Ever heard of an ATM that would actually trade you money for your old electronics? That’s what the ecoATM would do. The standalone machine takes in old electronics like smartphones and assesses their value based on the valuable metals they contain. The devices thus exchanged are recycled to prevent the seepage of the toxic materials found in them from seeping into the soil or water in landfills. Some of the devices traded for cash by the ecoATM are also resold to new owners.
2015 is the year a lot of eco-friendly gadgets will start hitting the market. From eco-friendly vehicles and electronic appliances to even ATMs, the world will definitely be a better place with these gadgets.
