Gadgets that cut your energy and water costs
We all know that the best way to save money on gas, water and electricity is to use less of it, by changing the way we do things and monitoring what we do use. However, for the dedicated energy saver there are some fantastic products designed to make energy saving simpler for us all.
Use an energy monitor
No home should be without one. This simple little gadget shows you exactly how much electricity you’re using – as you use it.
Save money on your cuppa
The Eco kettle has a double chamber so you can measure out the exact amount of water you want to boil from the reservoir in the first compartment – at the touch of a button. Typical energy savings are estimated at around 30%.
Stop leaving your phone on standby
The mobile phone Enviroplug could help you do this - it automatically shuts off power once your phone is fully charged.
Radiator reflectors keep rooms warm for less
You could reduce energy wastage by as much as 40% and even turn down the heating thermostat using a simple reflector pack.
Put a hippo in your tank!
If your toilet was installed prior to 1991, the cistern will hold 9 litres of water. By putting a hippo in your cistern you’ll reduce the flush volume by up to three litres.
Dryer balls and soap-free laundry aids
If you really must use the dryer instead of a washing line, you could speed up the drying time with dryer balls. They’ll also help soften fabric and separate clothes without the need for chemical softeners. Put Ecoballs in your washing machine and get up to 1,000 washes for a fraction of the price of expensive washing powder. Each ball contains pellets of mineral salts that, when combined with the action of the washer, can clean your clothes on a shorter cycle and at lower temperatures too.
It’s a wind-up!
From wind-up radios to torches and phone chargers, every little helps cut down on energy costs. Innovative and fun, these gadgets are great for the home and don’t need batteries when you’re out and about. You can even get a wind-up MP3 player.
Use the sun to power your gadgets
Solar chargers can power any of your small gadgets, from a mobile phone to your camera and music player, using only the sun. You could get around four days of mobile phone power from one fully charged device.
Make energy bills more affordable.
Make your money work harder as well as ensuring your energy goes further with a few money-saving tips from www.ThinkMoney.com. There’s advice on everything from creating a budget to finding the best debt solution and information on how to make your energy bills more affordable too.
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