When it comes to finding the perfect Father’s Day or graduation gift, tech gadgets always appear at the top of the list. We don’t often associate tech gadgets with being eco-friendly, but we have found some of the best gadgets on the market that will not only make dad or grad happy, but will help reduce their carbon footprint.
So, take a quick look at your list and find a gift for…
The Traveler
Eco Navigator
A satellite navigation system that lets you visually see how changing your driving can improve your fuel use. The system can show you the most energy efficient route for you to take while informing you of your MPG, CO2 emissions and other useful data. A great product for a dad who loves to travel or a graduate who will soon be adding a work commute to his or her daily plans.
The Plant Lover
Click & Grow Smartpot
Inspired by NASA, this technology helps make sure everyone can easily grow flowers and herbs indoors by creating a solution that gives plant roots an optimal amount of water, oxygen and nutrients at all times. Sensors and software measure the conditions and make sure your plant is always feeling well—allowing even those without green thumbs to be able to enjoy the benefits of having indoor plants, a great to addition to any dorm or office.
The Morning Sleeper
Bedol Water Alarm Clock
Great for home or dorm, this timepiece runs only on water using a technology that converts ions in the water into clean energy power. It keeps perfect time without requiring batteries or electricity and features a daily or hourly alarm. And another bonus? Water won’t need to be replaced for 6 months or more.
The Reader
Solar Lighted Cover for Kindle Touch
Those late night reading sessions just got a bit more eco-friendly. The first solar book cover for the Amazon Kindle e-reader is designed to not only keep your Kindle safe from damage, but the built-in solar panel charges the reserve battery for the LED reading light while also providing extra power to the Kindle.
The Rocker
Eton rukus XL Solar-Powered Sound System
Connect wirelessly to any Bluetooth® enabled device and the rukus’ solar panel generates massive amounts of power to play your music all day long. If your entertainment takes you into the wee hours of the night, the internal lithium battery will keep music going for 8 hours.
Talk to us: What is the best (or worst!) gift you have ever given or received for Father’s Day?