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Posts tagged “green tech”

Waterpebble Helps Keep Tabs on Showers

We try and keep our shower-time water consumption down for the good of the environment and our utility bills. But we'll admit that it's tough to get a grip on exactly how much water you're sending dow...

BaByliss Eco Hair Dryer Halves Power Consumption

The BaByliss Eco Hair Dryer was designed to meet the performance level of the average 2000Q hair dryer, but with just half the power consumption requirements. Supposedly the compact sized hair dryer i...

New Lexon Collection: Bamboo, Corn, and Sun

First things first: just because something is made of bamboo or corn doesn't necessarily make it green. Bamboo may be produced or shipped in an unsustainable manner, and we have reservations about the...

show-me Reduces Water Consumption, Shower Hogs

The show-me shower system uses a LED display system to notify you how much water you use during your time in the shower. One LED is lightened up for every five liters of water consumed. Would you want...

Bedol Eco-Friendly Water Clock

As we kick off escapes month here on Apartment Therapy, we thought this wonderful eco-friendly gadget would make an excellent addition for any traveler. This tiny and stylish travel alarm clock req...

The Xeros Waterless Washing Machine

Southern Californians are hopefully aware of the required water usage limits being placed, meaning every drop counts in an ever expanding market of demand. So any household cleaning device or applianc...

Choosing Greener Tech: Energy Efficiency in Home Technology

Did you know the average American spends about $100 per month on our electric bills, with a good portion of that amount going to power the myriad of electronics and gadgets that we've incorporated int...