Designed by Britt Ashcraft for Ashcraft Design, the Ashcraft Aria headphones are a combination of recycled materials and an advanced audio technology. The headband is wrapped in wood recycled from acoustic guitars, while the satin spun finished ear cups are made from reclaimed aluminum. The quilted leather surrounding the ear cups and lining come from reclaimed from bags, jackets and other articles of clothing. The Ashcraft Aria headphones feature a couple of 40 millimeter titanium-plated drivers, which are tuned to provide extreme clarity. Read more
Green-House Japan is back with an eco-friendly product namely the Hikario LED light bulb. Rated to last 40,000 hours, this light bulb only pulls 7.7 Watts of power and fits in any old E26 bulb socket. Green-House calculates that this light bulb will only cost 2 Yen of electricity for twelve hours of continuous operation. The Hikario LED light bulb is currently available in two versions such as a sunlight-colored model (GH-LB603N) and a traditional-lightbulb-colored variant (GH-LB603L). [Akihabara]
Designed by [A]rmada, the Hangueando Solar-powered lamps consist of a couple of wooden light-boxes tied together by a cord, allowing them to adapt to any given environment or use. These lamps are built from local wood, put together with water-based adhesives and finished with water-based finishes, and lit through low energy consumption LEDs. Each box contains a battery energized by a photovoltaic panel that when combined and having collected an enough amount of energy, is capable of emitting up to 8.5-hour of continuous light. [Yanko]
Still remember the BenQ BL2400PT that we posted in September this year? The company has finally rolled out this 24-inch 16:9 Full HD screen that is based on its 4E’s philosophy such as Ergonomics, Economic, Eco-friendly and Enjoyment. The LED display features an anti-glare VA (Vertical Alignment) panel and provides a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, a 3000:1 (20,000,000:1 DCR) contrast ratio, a 250 cd/m2 brightness and an 8ms GTG response time. The BL2400PT also adopts mercury-free, power-saving LED backlight panel to reduce harmful CO2 emissions while increasing brightness and display lifespan. The BenQ BL2400PT 24-inch LED-backlit monitor is priced at €240 or around $330. [Akihabara]
If you like environmental-friendly gadgets, then check out the new Sanyo LP-XU4000 eco-friendly projector. This new projector provides an intelligent light dimming system and a 4,000 Lumen brightness with 69% reduced power consumption. The lamp brightness automatically adjusts to match the projected images or videos. Additional features include a speaker, a microphone and Wi-Fi support. The Sanyo LP-XU4000 will be launched on February 21st, 2011 for 312,900 Yen ($3,853). [Sanyo]
ViewSonic today introduced two members from the environmentally-friendly VG36-LED series. Known as the 24-inch VG2436wm-LED and 22-inch VG2236wm-LED, these environmentally-friendly LED monitors feature a slim bezel profile and native 1920×1080 resolution. In addition to Full HD resolution and DVI and VGA connectivity options, both mercury-free monitors also provide an impressive 20,000,000:1 MEGA contrast ratio and built-in stereo speakers for the ultimate viewing experience. Both LED displays also adopt Energy Star and EPEAT Gold certifications. The 22-inch VG2236wm-LED and 24-inch VG2436wm-LED are now available for $229 and $259, respectively. [Viewsonic]
Philips has introduced the Econova LED TV, which has been awarded the European Green TV 2010-2011 award by the European Imaging & Sound Association. The 42-inch LED TV uses the latest LED technology that reduces energy consumption by up to 60 percent, while delivering the best-in-class picture quality. The LED TV also consumes just 40W of power in eco-mode. What’s more, the Econova LED TV also features a Zero Power Switch, which reduces power consumption to 0W when the TV is turned off. What makes the Philips Econova LED TV more interesting is that it comes equipped with the solar-powered remote control. Its on-board battery is recharged by clean solar energy to reduce the impact on the environment. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
Here is the latest eco-friendly alarm clock that is perfect for those who like green gadgets. The clock doesn’t need electricity or batteries. The water-powered digital alarm clock uses hydro power to fuel its inner workings, including a large LCD screen that displays time, day, date, and an indoor temperature display (F° or C°). You just need to add water to power up your alarm clock and keep it topped up as the water evaporates for a constant supply of energy. A clear dome above a silver base allows you view water to see when a refill is necessary. If you are interested, you can purchase the Water-powered Alarm Clock for just $29.98 a pop. [Product Page via 7Gadgets]
Sanyo is ready to release the limited edition 8-color glitter AA and AAA-size Eneloop rechargeable battery pack in Japan on November 14th, 2010. The 5th anniversary model of the Eneloop rechargeable battery comes in 8 glitter colors such as Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Light Green, Light Blue, Silver and Black. This 8-color Eneloop pack has been made to be fun and convenient for users. For example a user may pick colors according to his taste or use colors to remember which ones are charged and which ones need to be recharged. Read more
Wortmann AG has come out with another eco-friendly LCD monitor in the form of the Terra 4319 Greenline Plus. This new 19-inch widescreen monitor is compliant with TCO 5.0 standard, and consumes just 18W during normal operation or less than 1W in standby mode. In terms of performance, it provides 1280 x 1024 native resolution, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness and 5ms response time. It also comes with integrated stereo speakers, D-Sub and DVI connectors. The Terra 4319 Greenline Plus retails for 199 Euro (about $279). [be-mine.info]
