
According to the BBC, the UK currently recycles just 3% of portable batteries and this legislation aims to raise that figure to 45% by 2016.
The recycling bins would be emptied free of charge, but many are skeptical whether consumers will be aware of the new rules or if ...
Monitoring energy usage in your home is a fun and easy way to save energy. The Wattson Wireless Energy Monitor is a great gadget to help you monitor and save energy.

How does it work?
Wattson comes with a sensor clip and transmitter. The sensor clip attaches to the mains electricity cables leading from your home's meter box to the fuse box. The transmitter then sends electricity usage information wirelessly to the receiver, which can be placed anywhere in your home.
The ...
Taking showers is better for the environment. The average bath uses 80-100 liters of water. Modern showers can easily use around 20 liters of water a minute. So by keeping your showers under 5 minutes, you are using less water and less energy to heat hot water. Or are you? Simply timing your shower doesn't really let you know how much water you're using because usage varies depending on your house and facets.
Eco Showerdrop is an affordable fun ...





Embertec has designed a automated power saving module for consumer electronics. The chip monitors human interaction and electrical parameters and then intuitively manages and controls the appliances power needs. The technology aims at preventing wasted power in two common situations.