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By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on January 4th, 2010

Ecocamel FIXED Aerated Showerhead is easily added to a shower to save both water and energy. Though it uses a lot less water than a conventional showerhead, due to its design and technology, it produces a ‘spa like’ shower feel.
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By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on December 2nd, 2009

With it being the wet season, particularly in Europe, it makes sense to collect as much rain water as possible ready for the spring. Due to growing populations, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce. Rather than use fresh drinking water to water your garden, why not just collect rain water? It’s free! If space is an issue, a wall-mounted water butt is a simple device to collect rain water without needing a large garden. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on December 1st, 2009

The Efergy Shower Timer is a simple gadget that helps you save water when having a shower, simply by beeping when it’s time to get out. If you have an electric shower, you’ll save on your energy bills as well as your water consumption. Once you’ve calibrated the timer, you simply press ‘start’ when you get into the shower, and the timer will beep when your time’s up! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 15th, 2009

If you don’t have the money to upgrade your toilet cistern every few years, you’ve probably got a pretty water-inefficient toilet. Replacing the toilet is not a minor job, as a change in tanks might require the need for new tiles or wallpapering. A lot of hassle, expense and not particularly eco-friendly due to the re-decorating it would require. However, there’s now a way of saving toilet water using your existing tank, by installing a variable flush system, called the Perfect Flush. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on October 6th, 2009

The amusingly named Fatboy Tank is a large water vessel designed for your garden to store an impressive 650 gallons of harvested rain water. The tanks only measure 7’6″ (2.29m) w x 6’7″ (2m) h x 2’4″ d (0.71m) and are designed to be free-standing on a level area of ground. The tank is made from a UV stabilised high density polyethylene, which means light does not penetrate the tanks and therefore prevents algae from growing inside the tanks. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 28th, 2009

The H2Orb is an eco-gadget that can be installed between the water supply and the toilet hose, with a special toilet bowl sensor and a tank sensor unit. With all of these sensors, the H2Orb can detect excessively running flushes, toilet bowl overflows and checks for leaks. The device costs just $127, but will pay for itself in a single year by preventing leaks. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on August 12th, 2009

The smart shower is a multi functional and energy saving shower desired for the James Dyson Awards. The shower uses heat exchanger technology to reduce energy consumption, and aerating shower heads to reduce water consumption. The shower has an integrated work basin that allows you to bath babies, wash your hair and other cleaning activities. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on May 21st, 2009

Well it’s now the gardening season, so most of us are pottering around in our gardens looking after all our plants. If you don’t get a great deal of rain, then you’ll be watering the garden. If you have a garden hose, you’ll probably be using loads of water without realising it! The Water Watch Spray Nozzle and Water Watch Fan Spray Nozzle are adjustable spray attachments for your garden hose that tell you just how much water you’re using. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on May 14th, 2009

I must say, the Electrolux Wind Washer Dishwasher puts a little more fun into washing the dishes with their high-pressure air and UV-based dish cleaning gadget! The gadget looks a lot like a car wash in some respects, since the cleaner uses a 3-step process to clean your dishes. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on April 16th, 2009

The Sloan Valve Company have come up with a new grey water kit that installs in your bathroom to recycle your water. The Sloan AQUS Greywater System captures water from your sink and stores it in a small tank. The toilet’s flush tank is then filled up from this reservoir. (more…)