Shaping our future: Handy gadgets that use green energy
The path of sustainability is not an easy one and it is difficult to form new habits in society. It is critical to consider the environmental impact of our daily activities. There is a wide range of ecologically friendly items on the market that can assist people in reducing their “carbon footprint” and live more sustainably.
Caring about the environment extends not only to our activities but also to the methods by which technology companies develop their products. There is a lot to think about while choosing a new gadget or even a toy for a child if you want to be environmentally conscious.
“Green gadgets” are everyday technologies that are both functional and environmentally friendly. They also assist in promoting a new understanding of renewable energy with their unique features.
Designing gadgets that are useful and run on bioenergy has become a popular trend. These items are ideal for those who live a “green lifestyle.” For example, there are flashlights and keyboards that use renewable energy. There are also lawn ornaments or solar-powered thermometers. Other types of “green gadgets” include solar-powered outdoor lighting, solar cookers that use the heat of the sun to cook food, and even solar pool heaters. Besides, numerous energy-saving devices that appear on the market are constantly improving. All of them demonstrate that protecting our amazing planet does not require sacrificing aesthetics or functionality. The possibilities are endless when it comes to eco gadget designs and ideas.
Birksun Solar Backpack
The Birksun backpack serves two purposes for those who are constantly on the move, whether working in coffee shops or outdoors. A stylish bag holds a laptop and other electronic items while also serving as a charging station.
The solar panel is neatly integrated into the back of the bag, and the interior is padded with fleece to preserve the contents. The backpack can charge both cell phones and laptops. The sun charges its lithium battery in about two hours, and it may also be charged using a standard wall outlet.
Febot portable battery charger
“Febot” is a wind-powered battery charger concept. It is the brainchild of three Korean designers. The device shaped like a torpedo can hold one AA battery. To charge the battery with wind power you have to place the gadget on your window.
Houseplant of the future
A houseplant that uses solar energy made by a French designer is another impressive renewable energy device. This bonsai tree serves as a charger and requires no watering. The tree owners choose how many solar panels they wish to dangle from the branches. The tree can also be given a variety of shapes.
Shower Power by Ampere
The shower speaker by Ampere is waterproof and generates 100% of its power from water. This Bluetooth speaker made of recycled materials can be attached to almost any showerhead. It makes use of the water flow to produce power, or rather, hydropower.
Toys
The sector for eco toys production is particularly strong, with a wide selection of devices and games available. Toy companies have begun to market a variety of scientific kits. Toy manufacturers in Germany have caused a real boom in the market with eco-themes. Hydroelectric-powered toy cars, dollhouses with wind turbines, and potato clocks are the best examples. “Green toys” help to persuade youngsters that bioenergy works and has enormous long-term potential.
HelioPulse
Among Ukrainian gadgets, we can mention HelioPulse – a device that heats water with solar energy.
Very often, such devices for collecting and transferring solar thermal energy overheat in summer, or fail to work at all in winter. Ukrainians have invented a model that does not have these shortcomings. In this model, the mirrors direct the sunrays to one point thus accumulating the maximum energy of the sun even in winter. HelioPulse heats water to 120 °C and reduces the consumption of gas, which is not an environmentally friendly type of fuel.
Though some of these devices are quite pricey, inventions such as solar chargers or energy-generating shoulder bags can assist underdeveloped countries to improve their electrical supplies.
Companies, which are dedicated to not only generating amazing products but also to helping the environment and making the world a better place, are propelling sustainable energy forward at a quick pace. The list of fascinating renewable energy technologies that can make people's life easier and more efficient is constantly expanding. It is very wise to take advantage of such technologies, especially since they all help us to establish a future built on the principles of environmental sustainability.
