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RoadRunner by ShowerStart LLC - Evolve Hi-Tech Lo-Flow Showerhead
Why We Like It
The Evolve line of showerheads feature ShowerStart technology; a sensor actually turns the shower stream to a trickle once it has warmed up to 95 degrees. When you’re ready to hop in, a simple flick of the switch resumes the full flow of water. The Road runner is also low flow and saves users $230 and 7665 gallons of water per year.
Uses
Before hopping in the shower, how many of you run the water until its warm enough? Guilty. Anyone do anything else while you wait? Maybe use the toilet, brush your teeth, or even shave? By the time you’re done you’ve likely sent down the drain several gallons of the hot water for which you were waiting. The RoadRunner Showerhead is a great modification to your home that will help you be more green while saving money. Benifits derived from a combination of the energy saving ShowerStart technology and water limiting low-flow design contribute to an impressive 2 month payback period.
Features
• ShowerStart™ technology
save time, water & money without lowering water flow
• 1.59 GPM water flow
saves water & energy while taking a shower
• Pressure Compensating Technology
shower feels great, even with lower water pressures
• Full Face Spray Pattern
better water coverage for maximum
showering comfort (temperature)
• Solid Brass fittings
premium materials, built to last
• Attractive design with chrome finish
looks great and matches any décor -
Smart Strip by Bits Limited - 10-Outlet Smart Power Strip
Why We Like It
The Bits Limited Smart Strip is a nifty little gadget to have around your home. A lot of appliances use a significant amount of power while they are turned off (called a phantom load). Power strips are a great way to makes sure that you are not wasting any energy. When an appliance is turned off the Smart Strip, which has advanced sensors, cuts power to the devices. Further, it also switches off all peripherals that you may be using in conjunction with the main appliance.
Uses
The Smart Strip can be used in a variety of applications. It is particularly good for controlling your TV, DVD player, cable box, and speaker system. We believe that the Smart Strip is best used with your computer. When you turn off your computer, the monitor, printer, and the speakers will also be turned off. Most speakers consume enough power while not being used to produce a hissing noise; the Smart Strip eliminates it.
Features
• Recessed,lighted power switch
• Patent pending status indicator
• 6-Foot,14 gauge, heavy-duty power cord
• 45 degree angled space saver plug
• Ten outlets total:
1 Control - Always Hot
3 Constant Hot:
1 Transformer-spaced, 2 Standard
6 Switched:
3 Transformer-spaced, 3 Standard
• UL 1449 Rating 120 Volt 50/60 Hz
2875 joules three-way protection:
1325 joules live to neutral
775 joules live to ground
775 joules neutral to ground
• 84,000Amp, three-way protection:
36,000 amps live-neutral
24,000 amps live-ground
24,000 amps neutral-ground
• 330 volt, three-way protection
• 15 amp circuit breaker
• 2 Thermal/Current & 2 trace land fuses
• Superior EMI/RFI filtering:
2 Spike Blocking Bar coil chokes
.1ufd film box capacitor
• Up to 60db line noise reduction
Energy Saver Specifications:
• Ultra Safe Passive Current Sensor
• Patent-Pending Protective Hysteresis Circuit
• 2 RC Filters Eliminate False Switching
• Uses ZERO POWER When The Switched Outlets Are Off
• Uses Less Than 1 Watt When Fully Energized -
Recycled Messenger Bag by Uncommon Goods - Made From Used Sails
Why We Like It
Creative recycled goods are always fun. This messenger bag crafted from used sails is no exception. The contrast between the jubilant colors and the white background make the numbers jump off the bag. The fact that it is waterproof is an extra bonus.
Uses
The bag can be used for almost anything. Take it on daytrips to the beach or to the grocery store where you can avoid wasting plastic bags.
Features
• Hand crafted in Germany
• Available in blue or red
• Water-resistant shell
• 14" L x 17.5" W x 7" D -
Kill A Watt EZ by P3 International - Plug in Power Meter
Why We Like It
The Kill-A-Watt-EZ from P3 International is a great energy saving tool. Electricity, to most people, is one of those intangible goods that we never really get grasp and therefore respect. This fantasy comes to an end each month when the electricity bill is received. We always ask ourselves, “Where is all that energy going?” The Kill-A-Watt-EZ allows us to answer that question.
Uses
The Kill-A-Watt-EZ can be used to monitor energy use habits. Plug the device into an air conditioner to see how much power (and money) it consumes. You can see the dramatic energy and monetary cost difference between putting your desktop to sleep and actually turning it off. The Kill-A-Watt-EZ is great at detecting vampires that consume phantom loads while they are turned off.
Features
• Shows the operating costs of household appliances
• accurate within 0.2%
• Large LCD display
• calculates costs and forecasts by week, month and year
• checks the quality of your power by monitoring voltage, line frequency and power factor
• built in battery backup
• displays 8 critical units of measure -
Carpet Tiles by FLOR - Make Your Own Rug
Why We Like It
FLOR carpet tiles are clean, green and ready to be the cornerstone of your next remodeling project. There are a large variety of colors and designs that you can mix and match to make your own carpet. They can be used to cover an entire house or to make a modest area rug. No tacking, nasty carpet pads or VOC latent glues are required. These smart tiles are easy to order and install with no experience. Simply stick on the included 'cat stickers' and lay the carpet tiles on top.
Uses
FLOR was created with dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use. You can design a unique area rug, pull it up and create something new in an afternoon. Get creative. Make your carpet something that adds color and dimension to your room. Moving? Pack FLOR up and take it with you. The possibilities are endless.
Features
• All FLOR products recycle like a champ and all have the lowest VOC (new carpet smell) in the industry
• Most face constructions are nylon; others are natural fibers like hemp or wool. Backings are a composite, made up of some recycled materials
• There is a huge selection of patterns textures and prices
• All FLOR tiles are 19.7 x 19.7 but are easy to cut for custom applications -
Solar Charger by Solio - High Capacity Pocket-Size Travel Charger
Why We Like It
Some people say that solar isn't practical and that it is still too expensive to be useful to the average consumer. Prove these people wrong with the Solio solar charger. This device is compact and aesthetically pleasing. It comes with a variety of adapters to charge all of your portable electronics. Just open it up, plug it in, and enjoy the power of the sun.
Uses
The Solio solar charger comes with adapters for most cell phone manufactures and special adapters are available for almost anything else (including your iPod). You can use it on the go where you have no access to outlets or use it at home to take a small load off our overstrained power grid. The Solio charger makes a great gift.
Features
• Contains the new Solio's high-capacity battery and onboard firmware that provide a variable output as high as 8W
• Holds a charge for up to a year with its three solar blades that retract neatly to pocket-size portability
• Comes complete with Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, and Mini USB tips (many others available), cable, AC adapter with international plug set, 12V female adapter, and suction cup
• Select its optional urban-hip case made of recycled inner tubes for added coolness -
Sun Jar by Suck UK - Solar Power Jar Lattern
Why We Like It
The Sun Jar is a small lantern that is powered by the Sun. Made of frosted glass and shaped into an unassuming little jar, the simple and modest design makes it so easy to appreciate. It charges during the day and switches on atomically at night. There is no on switch, no off switch, just a nicely designed lantern prepared to deliver hours of light after one day’s charge.
Uses
The Sun Jar makes a great outdoor ambience light. Buy a couple and line the walkways at an outdoor barbeque or use them as table centerpieces. Fill the jar with dyed water or stones to ad your own personal touch.
Features
• Kind to the energy and kind to your pocket, this simple looking jar actually stores the sun’s energy during the day to emit a warm glow at night
• An efficient solar cell, rechargeable battery and LED lamps are hidden inside; the solar cell charges the battery to power the LED lights
• A smart light sensor automatically activates the lights when it gets dark out; the jar also has an "off" switch to turn out the light and conserve energy
• Great as a nightlight or porch lamp, this Mason jar design is also watertight and safe in most weather conditions
• 6.2Hx3.9" dia. -
Luau by Vessel - Portable LED Lamp
Why We Like It
The Luau is a beautifully designed portable LED lamp. It turns on atomically when detached from its charging base. The energy efficient LEDs will last a long time and can be dimmed by spinning the bottom.
Uses
The Luau is great for indoor or outdoor use. Hang it off a branch or take it for a stroll on the beach. Even consider replacing multiple traditional lamps with just one of Vessel’s Luau.
Features
• Designed Duane Smith and Stefane Barbeau at Vessel
• Made out of impact-resistant polyethylene
• Water-resistant housing
• Includes 36-bulb LED pack and rechargeable NiMH batteries -
LR6 by Cree Lighting - Recessed LED Downlight - Enter Coupon Code FreeEnergy for 10% Discount
Why We Like It
Incandescent lights are highly inefficient and only put a small portion of the energy they consume to good use. The majority of it is actually converted to heat. Compact fluorescents are better and much more efficient but make use of toxic metals like mercury. LEDs are the future of lighting. They produce little heat and use hardly any volatile substances. Cree Lighting has developed the LR6 to replace the standard 6" downlight in your ceiling. The light is easy to install, taking just minutes for an inexperienced user. The light consumes just 12 watts of power and has a lifespan of 20 years. The color rendering index is a beautiful 92.
Uses
The LR6 can replace almost any 6" in-ceiling light. Simply pop off the old trim. Connect the ground and screw in your new energy saving LED light.
Features
• Light Output: 650 lumens (40 to 60 watt incandescent equivalent)
• Color Temperature: 2,700 degrees Kelvin (warm white)
• Color Rendering: 92 CRI
• Electrical Specifications: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 12 watts
• Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years -
Insteon Energy Saver Package by SmartHome - Home Automation System With Free Ipod Touch Controll
Why We Like It
Home automation is a great way to help you be more energy efficient. The Energy Saver package focuses on providing enhanced control of light, appliances and thermostat interface. By managing the time your lights and HVAC units are running you can significantly decrease the amount of money you spend on utilities. For complete control, NetLinc - Insteon Central Controller allows any web-enabled mobile device to control or create timers for Insteon devices or scenes from inside your home, in the backyard, at work, in the car or on vacation halfway around the world.
Uses
SmartHome includes a free iPod touch that you can use, in conjunction with your wireless network, to control your entire home. No more excuses for not getting up to turn off the lights or fans in another room. You can program light dimmer levels and put any light, group of lights or appliances on timers so that they shut off automatically. More importantly you can program your thermostat so that you don’t waste energy on heating and cooling while you are not at home.
Features
What's Included:
• 7 x SwitchLinc - INSTEON Relay (Non-Dimming), White
• 4 x OutletLinc - INSTEON Remote Control Outlet, White
• 3 x SwitchLinc - INSTEON Dimmer Switch, White
• 2 x KeypadLinc - INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with On/Off Switch, White
• 2 x KeypadLinc - INSTEON 8 Button Keypad Countdown Timer with Dimmer, White
• 2 x INSTEON Access Point (& Wireless Phase Coupler)
• 2 x RemoteLinc - INSTEON Remote Control, Black
• 1 x NetLinc - INSTEON Central Controller
• 1 x INSTEON Thermostat Adapter - Totaline / Venstar Compatible
• 1 x IRLinc - INSTEON IR Receiver
• 1 x INSTEON LampLinc Dimmer (3-Pin)
• 1 x KeypadLinc - INSTEON 6 Button Keypad Controller with Dimmer, White
• 1 x iPod Touch
• 2 Year Warranty
