Green Gadgets Changing Gadgetry for the Better

March 1, 2012 - PRLog -- Green Gadgets
Changing Gadgetry for the Better
By Matthew Ault

Gadgets have an inherently limited life span and it is not unusual to find last year's award winner relegated to the junk drawer. Society's burgeoning sensitivity to environmental issues and the human impact has spurred eco-friendly innovation; green gadgets aim to expand the usable life of gadgetry while combining sustainable materials with recycled parts and packaging. Unfortunately, the most exciting green gadgets seem to hover forever in the "concept" phase and never realize their full potential. Thankfully, a handful of these concepts make it through to production and make a positive impact on daily life, and we've assembled a few of them here.


House of Marley
One Foundation Speaker Dock
Thehouseofmarley.com
$599.00
This exquisitely polished speaker dock is made of FSC-certified wood and ships in minimalist, recycled packaging. Green features aside, the One Foundation produces premium sound through first-class speakers, and features a built-in iPod/iPhone dock, auxiliary port and AirPlay technology to ensure a crisp, clear listening experience from any device.

Ulysse Nardin
Chairman Luxury Hybrid Smart Phone
Uncells.com
$12,000–$50,000
Luxury watches are handed-down from generation to generation. Ulysse Nardin, creator of luxury timepieces in cooperation with SCI Innovations, developer of hybrid cell-phone technology, partnered to create the Chairman, a luxury hybrid smart phone. The revolutionary device features a supremely crafted rotor that harvests kinetic energy to extend time between charges. Features include 32 GB of internal storage, an 8-megapixel camera and thumbprint technology. The renowned craftsmanship and forward thinking design will exclude this phone from the "new in two" cell-phone phenomenon and may be the first cell-phone that is actually handed-down.


Calfee
Bamboo Frame Bicycles
Calfeedesign.com
$4,800–$5,500
As if riding a bike didn't lower one's carbon footprint enough, riding a performance bicycle made of bamboo and hemp takes it to a whole different level. Each of these bikes is handmade specifically for the individual buyer, and as a result, no two frames are the same. On top of all the eco-friendly qualities, these bikes are made to perform against the best carbon fiber or aluminum models as well. These award winning Calfee bikes are a perfect fit for the weekend warrior or pro-athlete.

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