An endless number of technological devices are available that would help reduce the impact on the environment. Moreover, there are many ways to use gadgets in a way such that it would have minimal effect on the environment. This article serves as a guide to information and tips about green gadgets and solutions.
Most gadgets when used alone do not consume much energy. However, with all the gadgets that we use on a daily basis put together, the negative impact on the environment is huge. In fact, the average American household spends almost $1200 annually on electronics. Video games, mobile phones, laptops, cameras, heating and cooling appliances, washing and dishwashing machines – the list is endless and so is their impact.
The impact does not end at electricity consumption, but carries on until the batteries are broken or trashed, when they add to the carbon print of devices. What is worst is that many gadgets like televisions, phones, phone chargers, computers, radios, etc. are kept on stand-by and suck energy and money even when turned off. The devices that are kept on stand by emit almost one per cent of carbon dioxide released each year.
To ensure that your devices have a green life cycle, check the manufacturer uses environment friendly raw materials, manufacturing process, and green power sources before you make your purchase. At the end of its life, ensure that the gadget is appropriately recycled or repurposed. In addition to this, making simple and small changes to the way these gadgets are used can make them green. Charging the devices properly, checking out the Consumer Reports, and ensuring the Energy Star logo can help in making our favourite gadgets greener.
Most gadgets when used alone do not consume much energy. However, with all the gadgets that we use on a daily basis put together, the negative impact on the environment is huge. In fact, the average American household spends almost $1200 annually on electronics. Video games, mobile phones, laptops, cameras, heating and cooling appliances, washing and dishwashing machines – the list is endless and so is their impact.
The impact does not end at electricity consumption, but carries on until the batteries are broken or trashed, when they add to the carbon print of devices. What is worst is that many gadgets like televisions, phones, phone chargers, computers, radios, etc. are kept on stand-by and suck energy and money even when turned off. The devices that are kept on stand by emit almost one per cent of carbon dioxide released each year.
To ensure that your devices have a green life cycle, check the manufacturer uses environment friendly raw materials, manufacturing process, and green power sources before you make your purchase. At the end of its life, ensure that the gadget is appropriately recycled or repurposed. In addition to this, making simple and small changes to the way these gadgets are used can make them green. Charging the devices properly, checking out the Consumer Reports, and ensuring the Energy Star logo can help in making our favourite gadgets greener.
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