The Smart Solar window alarm is a green way to secure your home
Want to be environmentally aware but security conscious too? It may seem a difficult balance, but the Smart Solar window alarm pack may just be the answer. This discreet alarm is easy to install, but effective, with a 6.8khz alarm sound, so perfect for your security needs. Smart Solar is a company which specialises in making solar powered equipment for the home and garden so you can be sure of the quality of the product, as you are buying from the experts. As well as being eco-friendly because it runs on solar power, the window alarm is also economical because there are no day-to-day running costs involved. The fact that the alarm is solar powered also means there is no ugly or difficult to install mains wiring. The alarms come with an adjustable cable so will fit most windows and can be mounted anywhere. There are two alarms to a pack and, as each Smart Solar window alarm pack retails for under £30, you can affordably equip your entire home. As the recession sees burglaries rise, home security has rarely been more important, and many thieves are opportunists who are deterred by visible security measures. So it is good to know that, thanks to Smart Solar’s window alarm pack, you can secure your home without compromising on your environmental standards.
The Eco-Eye Elite energy meter helps you keep your costs down
At this time of year it’s tempting to crank up the heating and damn the expense, but with ever increasing fuel prices, this can leave a nasty hangover in the New Year – which is where the Eco-Eye Elite comes in. This easy to use electricity meter has a large, clear display which shows how much energy you have consumed – and how much it costs you! This gives an excellent incentive to make sure you are being energy efficient, both in terms of reducing your carbon footprint and your bills. The Eco-Eye’s large, clear display gives at-a-glance information and can show by the hour, day, month or even year, and has a memory function so you can make comparisons and see how much you are saving once you start your energy efficiency campaign. Seeing how much energy you are actually using – and your resulting CO2 emissions – will hopefully make it easier to reduce your energy usage by doing things such as switching off lights, using draught excluders at doors, not leaving items on standby, or using energy efficiency boosters such as the radiator energy saving kit. These are simple steps we can all take to maximise our energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint, which is good for our wallet and the planet.
A radiator energy saving set saves you money and energy
With winter looking set to be colder than ever, staying warm has never been more important – and this radiator energy saving set from Nigel’s Eco Store is the ideal way to do this. Many of us worry not only about the environmental impact of using our heating systems but also about the increasingly high cost of energy: this set will help you keep warm, improve energy efficiency and save money (and, even better, it is currently on sale – so it really is a bargain!). The radiator energy saving set includes of a pack of 10 radiator insulation panels, which fit behind your radiators to reflect heat inwards rather than losing it; a radiator booster, (as seen on Dragon’s Den!) which is an innovative product which uses a small fan to capture and circulate heat from your radiator, thereby increasing its energy efficiency; and a radiator auto bleeder vent, which automatically releases air from a radiator, thereby maximising heat. These products work well separately, but together as a pack are both economical and efficient, and could save you up to an estimated £200 a year in bills. With the forecast saying there is even colder weather to come – and the likelihood that future winters will be equally bad, if not worse, as we see the results of climate change – making your home as energy efficient as possible with a radiator energy saving set now seems like a sound investment.
This cork eco laptop case will keep your laptop safe from scratches
If you want to keep your laptop free from dust and scratches, this eco laptop case is the ideal thing. It comes in a range of sizes for PC laptops and Macs, and is simple, stylish and eco-friendly. The laptop case is made from cork which is sourced from a sustainable certified FSC cork farm, and is made in the UK, so isn’t clocking up airmiles. Natural cork is an environmentally friendly material: it is farmed in such as way that no trees need to be cut down, the bark is simply harvested from a Cork Oak Tree, which renews itself. Cork is also environmentally friendly in that it can easily be recycled, or it simply biodegrades. Furthermore, keeping the demand for cork high – especially at a time when many wine manufacturers have switched to plastic stoppers or screw tops for their wine – enables the Cork Oak landscapes of the Mediterranean to flourish. This is important because it helps the region maintain biodiversity and prevents deforestation. Lightweight and durable, the cork eco laptop case is naturally soft and pleasingly tactile, and is a great way to keep your laptop free from scratches and marks. If you like this great laptop cover, you’ll be pleased to know that there is also a matching cork eco iPod case available.
Easy cleaning with the Eco Steam Buddy
The Eco Steam Buddy provides an easy and eco-friendly way to clean, allowing you to clean your home without the need for any polluting or environmentally damaging chemicals. The Eco Steam Buddy is a combined floor cleaner, bathroom sanitiser, fabric steamer, carpet steamer and a stain remover all in one. The fact that it produces dry steam means it can be used where moisture would be harmful. It can be used to clean glass, wood, tiles, carpets and laminated surfaces, and comes with a range of attachments such as brushes, squeegees and micropads, to maximize its adaptability. The Eco Steam Buddy comes with a fitted water filter that lasts over 300 uses, and the generous 2.2 litre tank means you can do the whole house without having to refill it. It has three digital settings, so you can choose how much steam you need for the job, which also enables you to save energy by using a lower setting. It’s a great way of cleaning without ending up flushing chemicals into the eco-system, and because it is in effect a number of products in one, it means you don’t have to purchase lots of different appliances, which saves you money and space! Even better, because you can use the Eco Steam Buddy to steam creases out of clothes, you also save on the ironing… and that has to be a good thing!
Morphy Richards PerformAir bagless eco vacuum cleaner
There won’t ever be anything fun about vacuuming, but at least you can make this chore a bit greener by using an eco vacuum cleaner. The PerformAir bagless eco vacuum cleaner by Morphy Richards is great around the house – it is upright and easily gets around corners so you can get into every nook and cranny – but it is also great for the planet, as it uses up to 50% less energy than a standard vacuum cleaner. This means the eco vacuum cleaner saves you energy and money, but still achieves the high standards you would expect of today’s household appliances. Because the PerformAir eco vacuum cleaner is made by respected brand Morphy Richards, you can be assured it is eco friendly without compromising on performance. The eco vacuum cleaner also has HEPA filtration, which traps and retains microscopic particles such as pollen, making it an ideal choice for those with allergies (in fact, it has the British Allergy Foundation seal of approval!). The PerformAir eco vacuum cleaner is very light despite its 4.2 litre capacity so is easy to carry but you have to empty it less frequently, and has a click-to-clean filter, making it super easy to use. But its main eco feature is an economical 1000W low energy motor, which delivers the same performance as a 2000W but without the running costs or environmental impact. So while nothing can make the housework any more exciting, you can at least make it more energy efficient by using a Morphy Richards PerformAir eco vacuum cleaner.
Green light ahead with a Vexia Econav
Highlighted recently by The Times magazine as one of the best new eco-gadgets around, the Vexia Econav 380 takes satnav GPS technology into the green age. The Vexia Econav 380 GPS Satellite Navigation System is similar to a standard satnav system but is specifically designed to help you get the most out of your vehicle: to gear shift at the right time and avoid unnecessary acceleration or braking and to maximise the power of your car without compromising performance. The eco-friendly Vexia Econav 380 is designed to provide you with the most economical and environmentally friendly ways to drive by directing the driver on the most fuel-friendly route: in doing so, the makers claim that the Vexia Econav 380 can offer a 15-30% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, depending on your driving habits and the make and age of your car. The Vexia Econav 380 will also tell drivers the best (and most energy efficient) gear to drive in. Given the high price of fuel – and the heavy cost to the planet of our motoring habits – this potentially revolutionary device should be high on every driver’s Christmas wish list, and is one gadget that will pay for itself in a very short period of time. The Vexia Econav 380 is easy to install and to use, and comes with everything you need to plug in and set up in your car. So why not get started saving fuel and money today?
Keep warm this winter with an Eco Flame
Everyone loves a real fire, but with an Eco Flame fireplace you can enjoy the effects of a real fire without any of the environmental drawbacks. Eco Flame fireplaces are designed to mirror the effect of a real fire and give all the comfort and warmth a real fire offers, but with the convenience of an electric fire. Eco Flame fireplaces use technology that only uses 10% of the power of a conventional electric fire. The Eco Flame fireplace comes with infra-red remote control to give you variable settings, and is designed with LED light emitter elements so that the power consumption of the flame effect is less than 10W. The LED light sources are also long life, designed to last the full life cycle of the Eco Flame fireplace, so there are no replacement costs, which also reduces waste and saves money and energy. Plus, as you don’t need fuel such as coal or oil, it is inexpensive to run and easy to maintain. On top of this, the Eco Flame fireplaces look beautiful and can be installed where it is impractical to have a real fire. So why not install an Eco Flame fireplace this winter and start enjoying those nights in by the fire, without worrying that you are impacting on the planet?
The Horizon H-Racer Hydrogen-Powered Car
Do you feel the need for speed – but the guilt to be green? The eco-friendly Horizon H-Racer is the world’s smallest Hydrogen-powered fuel cell car and lets you indulge your inner Top Gear without damaging the planet. This futuristic toy car is powered by Hydrogen – a non-toxic, renewable energy. The car’s fuel cell technology converts Hydrogen to electricity without any combustion, meaning the only exhaust resulting from fuel cell cars is pure water. The remote control H-racer is an exciting toy that uses the technology that is being developed by motor industry manufacturers to power this eco-friendly car. It contains an onboard Hydrogen storage tank, a fuel cell system linked to the car’s electric motor and a Hydrogen refuelling system that can be linked to an external system solar-powered refuelling system (which is included in the kit) so the car runs on completely clean energy! It is also totally safe, given the tiny amounts of hydrogen used. Developed by Horizon, a group of scientists and entrepreneurs dedicated to developing greener energy solutions, this toy car uses technologies that might one day be commonplace on our roads, helping solve one of the greatest energy challenges we face today – our dependence on fossil fuels. But in the meantime, it provides endless hours of eco-fun and makes the ideal gift for the would-be Lewis Hamilton in your life.
Morphy Richards’ eco-friendly Ecolectric range helps you stay warm this winter
Winter is well and truly upon us, and as it starts get colder, many of us now rely on electric blankets to keep us warm through the night. However, these seem a wasteful solution for the eco-conscious consumer – but hope is at hand! Morphy Richards’ Ecolectric range offers a greener solution to staying warm this winter. The Ecolectric range builds on Morphy Richards’ recognised reputation for high quality, technically innovative electrical goods, offering a range that is stylish, practical and energy efficient. This also makes them cost efficient, given the ever increasing price of household energy. Its eco-friendly Electric Blankets are thin underblankets which come in single and double sizes. Morphy Richards are not only concerned about energy efficiency, they are also implementing greener manufacturing processes too. The blankets are manufactured using an environmentally sensitive, glue-free process, and they have ultra-thin wires for comfort and low wattage heating, and come complete with over-heat protection, so you can be sure you won’t get too hot! These energy efficient, durable and long-lasting blankets are also washable and can be tumble dried, so you avoid the need to use harsh dry cleaning chemicals.
