Energy saving devices and eco-friendly electrical goods

Energy saving electrical devices can save you money around the home and office, thereby helping you to reduce your carbon footprint and to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. From solar chargers to energy saving light bulbs to the latest energy efficient fridges and eco gadgets, you'll find them all below.

Did you know? Almost a billion pounds of electricity is wasted in the UK every year by people leaving appliances on standby!

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Fridges, tumble dryers and televisions can use a large amount of electricity over the course of a year. Simple lifestyle changes like boiling only the water you need in your kettle, switching off lights and other electrical devices after use not only help the environment but also save you money. Choosing more energy efficient models and fitting standby cut-out switches could save you a small fortune! Find out how much energy each device in your home typically consumes [read below...]

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			Invented for British weather, the Rotaire Dryline saves hundreds of Kilowatts annually and pays for itself in 6 months. It shields your laundry from the rain, keeps birds off, lines clean and prevents sun bleaching. Ideal for busy mums and real nappies, it allows you to choose when to put washing out and take it in. It is made from durable Polyethylene weave in different sizes to fit all rotary airers and fitted with a mesh skirt that lets air through, but stops rain coming in. www.rotaire.com
			Big Green Smile offer a wide range of eco friendly electrical devices.
			Greenstamp is the online eco website. They have a fabulous range of innovative environmentally friendly products, together with great recycled, energy efficient eco home and office products. All of which help move towards a sustainable lifestyle. www.greenstamp.co.uk/
			Nigel's Eco Store is one of the UK's leading eco-friendly online retailers. Selling a wide range of green products from energy saving devices to bamboo clothing, Nigel's Eco Store is a great place to get eco-friendly products that don't compromise on design or quality. www.nigelsecostore.com
			Ethical Superstore offers fair trade and green consumer products from the world’s leading ethical brands. Ethical Superstore offers access to all the major fair trade and green brands including Cafedirect, Traidcraft, People Tree, Green & Blacks, Divine, Ecover and many more. The full range includes electrical gadgets, gifts, cosmetics, foods, beverages, CDs, books, DVDs plus handmade lifestyle and fashion products.
			EcoGadgets Ltd is an award winning company specialising in ethically sourced innovative energy efficient products. They regularly search, select and stock the finest range of green energy gadgets available in today's market. www.ecogadgets.com
			Ecoutlet stock a wide range of exciting products to inspire a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. Items range from energy and water saving devices, kitchen and homewares to recycled bags and battery free cycling lights.
	Reviews and feedback Rotaire Dryline. “We’ve been using the dryline for just over a month now and are extremely pleased with it. We’ve told all our friends and family about your product and hope this results in more orders for you. You’ve got a great idea there. Good luck for the future.” – Howard H “I'm very pleased with our Rotaire Dryline - thanks. It has been great over the last few days when it has rained almost non-stop here!” – Helen G        Rotaire Dryline. “Malcolm thank you very much for being so prompt on replying I must give you credit in that you can speak to you and email you very easily if you have a problem with your product which is a very rare thing these days thank you.” – K Lee

   





































Typical energy use by household appliance (source: Carbon Footprint)

Appliance	Usage	Per Use	Cost per year	kg CO2 per year
Microwave Oven	96 times per year	0.945 kWh per use( based on 1.39 kWh for full power and 0.5 kWh for defrosting)	£9.07	39
Washing Machine	187 washes per year	EU energy label A-rated gives an average consumption at 40°C using a 2kg load to be 0.63 kWh	£11.78	51
Electric Tumble Dryer	148 uses per year	2.50 kWh per cycle Based on an average load capacity of 4.76 kg of dry laundry	£37.00	159
Kettle	1542 uses per year	0.11 kWh per use based on heating 1litre of water	£16.90	73
Gas Oven	135.1 uses per year	1.52 kWh per use	£7.60	38
Gas Hob	424 uses per year	0.9 kWh per use	£14.12	71
Electric Oven	135.1 uses per year	1.56 kWh per use	£21.08	91
Electric Hob	424 uses per year	0.71 kWh per use	£30.10	129
Dishwasher at 55°C	110 uses per year	1.07 kWh per use	£11.77	51
Dishwasher at 65°C	135 uses per year	1.44 kWh per use	£19.44	84
Fridge-Freezer A ++ spec	24 hours a day	206 kWh per year	£20.60	89
Fridge-Freezer A+ spec	24 hours a day	270 kWh per year	£27.00	116
Fridge-Freezer A spec	24 hours a day	408 kWh per year	£40.80	175
Standard Light Bulb	4 hours a day	100 W	£14.60	63
Low Energy Light Bulb	4 hours a day	18 W	£2.63	11

Appliance	Usage	Per use	Cost per year	kg CO2 per year
Primary TV – CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) 34-37 inch	On Power 6.5 hours a day	198.5 W	£47.09	203
Primary TV – CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)	Standby 17.5 hours a day	4.2 W	£2.68	12
Primary TV – LCD 34-37 inch	On Power 6.5 hours a day	211.1 W	£50.08	215
Primary TV – LCD	Standby 17.5 hours a day	1.8 W	£1.15	5
Primary TV - Plasma 34-37 inch	On Power 6.5 hours a day	263.9 W	£62.61	269
Primary TV - Plasma	Standby 17.5 hours a day	3.6 W	£2.30	10
Primary TV – Rear projection 34-37 inch	On Power 6.5 hours a day	192.3 W	£45.62	196
Primary TV – Rear projection	Standby 17.5 hours a day	2.0 W	£1.28	5
Digital TV Adapter, Terrestrial	On Power 6.5 hours a day	7.1W	£1.68	7
Digital TV Adapter, Terrestrial	Standby 17.5 hours a day	6.4 W	£4.09	18
Digital TV Adapter, Terrestrial – Recorder	On Power 6.5 hours a day	17.6 W	£4.18	18
Digital TV Adapter, Terrestrial – Recorder	Standby 17.5 hours a day	11.3 W	£7.22	31