With all of the latest tech cluttering our offices, from hundreds of computers running at least nine hours per day, to iPads and work smartphones, the amount of electricity we use seems to be reaching new highs. With the rise of BYOD, never before has technology been such a big part of office life.
So although we are embracing new gadgets and innovate technologies, let’s not forget that going green can be applied to our work lives, it doesn’t have to end at recycling newspapers or not boiling a full kettle for one single cup of tea. And making your office more eco-friendly doesn’t require hemp mousepads, turning your computer off during breaks or rocking up to work in layers of (organic) wool jumpers and scarves to save on heating expenses.
There are plenty of cool gadgets on the market that can transform your office into an environmentally friendly area, without leaving technology behind. We’ve picked five of the best green tech investments for your office, saving energy, time and money.
5. Allure Energy Eversense 2.2
This gadget is perfect for the office, allowing you to control the temperature of a room remotely using your smartphone and a handy app. It can warm up your office when you’re on your way in and you’ll never end up leaving the heating or air conditioning on over the weekend by accident again. A simple way to save the energy wasted on not keeping an eye on your heating.
4. iZen Bamboo Bluetooth Keyboard
The Bluetooth enabled keyboard is made from 92% bamboo and is recyclable, renewable and portable. It is powered with rechargeable batteries, making it an attractive and eco-friendly purchase.
3. Ray Solar-Powered Suction Charger
With all of our many portable devices, charging takes up a lot of electricity. This portable charger can attach to any window to charge your phone. Only for the lucky few with their desks located near big windows where the sun floods in.
2. DX-ECO Battery-Free BlueEye Mouse
People with wireless mice will know only too well how often the batteries are drained of power due to everyday use. Well the BlueEye mouse only needs three minutes of charging each day to power it. It also works at a 50 foot range.
1. Eco Button
This clever gadget aims to reduce your computer’s power usage. Simply press the button when you leave your computer and the gadget puts your computer into its best power-saving mode. So without having to think about it, you are one push of a button away from saving lots of energy over time.
