The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins today in Las Vegas and has recognized ten consumer electronics products for innovation in Eco-Design and Sustainable Technologies.
The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) begins today in Las Vegas and has recognized ten consumer electronics products for innovation in Eco-Design and Sustainable Technologies.
According to the judging guidelines, the products incorporate innovative features that make them safe for the environment, i.e., efficient and clean energy use; manufacturing processes that reduce use the of environmentally relevant substances (e.g., lead, mercury); durability/end-of-life (reuse, refurbish, remanufacture, recycle); or resource conservation. The products are:
ECO-Friendly USB Power Socket by Eastern Asia Technology Limited
The UP1102 ECO USB Power Socket includes two USB charge ports to provide up to 2.1 Amps (2100mA) charging current. Users can turn the individual sockets to cut off power thoroughly thereby wasting “standby” power.
EcoATM by ecoATM Inc.
ecoATM is a retail-based, self-serve kiosk system using advanced machine vision, electronic diagnostics, and artificial intelligence to evaluate and buy-back used electronics directly from consumers for cash.
Lighting Science World Bulb by Lighting Science Group
LSG’s World Bulb is the said to be the first high-performance, sub-$15 omni-directional A19 LED bulb. It went on sale in India in December 2011, and the payback compared to a traditional incandescent bulb is eight months, with a lifetime of 17 years based on eight hours of usage per day.
INature iPhone case by Med Computer SRL
iNature is the first iPhone cover in the world manufactured in soft 100% biodegradable bio-plastic. Produced in Italy, the products has an unlimited shelf life, but once discarded properly, it biodegrades in less than 6 months.
Re-Wine by MINIWIZ S.E.D. Co. LTD.
Re-Wine is made of 100 percent recycled materials and its innovative design allows it to be used in at least three different ways: as a wine carrying case, a lampshade, or interlocked with other cases to form furniture.
Nest by Nest Learning Thermostat
The world's first learning thermostat learns a homeowner’s preferences, programs itself to save energy when occupants are away, while adjusting to changing schedules.
Samsung Transparent LCD Panel by Samsung Electronics
The Samsung Transparent liquid crystal display panel is a glass-like, see-through viewing device with low power consumption, HD picture quality and . and the ability to operate wirelessly on solar-replenished battery power.
Samsung NC215S Solar Netbook by Samsung Electronic
Samsung’s NC215S is the world’s first solar-powered netbook.
Solar book cover for Kindle E-reader by SolarFocus Technology Company Ltd.
This is the first solar case for Amazon’s Kindle E-reader. (Previously covered here.)
Switch75 by Switch Lighting
This LED bulb was recognized for “an incredible aesthetic, a unique driver, and a technically advanced cooling system.”
Bart King is a PR consultant and principal at Cleantech Communications.
Published Jan 10, 2012 2pm EST / 11am PST / 7pm GMT / 8pm CET
Bart King is the founder and principal at New Growth Communications. He specializes in helping sustainability leaders develop thought leadership content and strategy