Earth Day is coming up - 3 ways to power your gadgets a little greener
I'm so loving the concept behind the SecondWind battery charger that Liz covered a couple weeks ago. We are massive consumers of batteries at our house and I feel the same way Liz does each time one gets disposed of. With Earth Day just …
By Jeana Tahnk
April 16, 2012•2 min read
I'm so loving the concept behind the SecondWind battery charger that Liz covered a couple weeks ago. We are massive consumers of batteries at our house and I feel the same way Liz does each time one gets disposed of.
With Earth Day just around the corner, this cool environmentally-friendly product got me thinking about other ways my tech can make an impact (or less of one) on the planet. Here are a few suggestions for going greener when you're juicing your gadgets. Mushroom GreenZero This little charger from Bracketron (above) looks cute, but is also a handy way to quickly and efficiently charge your devices. You push the "mushroom" button down and once your device is fully charged, GreenZero automatically shuts off to save energy and your battery. Big change from traditional chargers which keep consuming energy when plugged in. ($34, available in May)
solBAT II You really can't get any more eco-friendly than solar power. This light-powered charger from Scosche works with most USB-powered devices and charges quickly and efficiently without the need to plug in to a wall socket. It comes with a suction-cupped windshield cradle so your phone can charge as it soaks up the sun. Let there be light! ($29)
IDAPT i1 Eco While it may not have the most user-friendly name (seriously, we don't even know how to say it), this universal charger provides a dual tip that enables you to kill two birds with one stone and charge multiple devices with a single power source. The IDAPT also automatically shuts off when a charge is complete, saving power. Added bonus? It's made from recyclable materials. ($30)
Green is good. -Jeana
Find more green tech ideas in our archives.
With Earth Day just around the corner, this cool environmentally-friendly product got me thinking about other ways my tech can make an impact (or less of one) on the planet. Here are a few suggestions for going greener when you're juicing your gadgets. Mushroom GreenZero This little charger from Bracketron (above) looks cute, but is also a handy way to quickly and efficiently charge your devices. You push the "mushroom" button down and once your device is fully charged, GreenZero automatically shuts off to save energy and your battery. Big change from traditional chargers which keep consuming energy when plugged in. ($34, available in May)
solBAT II You really can't get any more eco-friendly than solar power. This light-powered charger from Scosche works with most USB-powered devices and charges quickly and efficiently without the need to plug in to a wall socket. It comes with a suction-cupped windshield cradle so your phone can charge as it soaks up the sun. Let there be light! ($29)
IDAPT i1 Eco While it may not have the most user-friendly name (seriously, we don't even know how to say it), this universal charger provides a dual tip that enables you to kill two birds with one stone and charge multiple devices with a single power source. The IDAPT also automatically shuts off when a charge is complete, saving power. Added bonus? It's made from recyclable materials. ($30)
Green is good. -Jeana
Find more green tech ideas in our archives.
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