This Earth Day, we’ve decided to celebrate some of the very best Earth-friendly tech that’s currently being developed.
All of this eco-friendly hardware and technology has been designed to reduce the strain on precious resources, prioritise recycling, and protect the Earth’s natural environment.
Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse:
Microsoft has made huge strides in sustainability and eco-friendly tech through its Ocean Plastic Mouse. This mouse has been built from 20% of recycled ocean plastic, which has been cleaned before being processed into recyclable plastic resin pellets.
This eco-friendly mouse is completely wireless via reliable Bluetooth connectivity and requires a single AA battery. The battery life lasts up to 12 months.
What’s more, to reduce the amount of waste old technology and hardware can create, you can recycle our old Microsoft mouse through their free mail-in service.
Data Server Heated Swimming Pools
In the UK at the Exmouth Leisure Centre, a public swimming pool is being heated by a small data centre.
The computers inside the data centre are surrounded by hot oil. This oil is then pumped into a heat exchange to keep the pool toasty at a comfortable 30° for about 60% of the time.
This has saved the Leisure Centre thousands of pounds, especially at a time of skyrocketing energy prices. The start-up behind the technology, Deep Green, charges its clients to use the data centre but refunds the electricity costs required to run the hardware.
Solar-Powered Tech
In case you didn’t know, there are several different solar-powered PC peripherals available. Including the Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard.
This full-sized keyboard has been designed to streamline your productivity whilst boasting earth-friendly technology.
Completely wireless, this keyboard automatically charges itself whenever there is light and stays charged for up to three months in darkness. You won’t need to worry about wires cluttering up your desk space or running out of battery. Plus, thanks to its ultra-thin design and small form factor, this keyboard won’t take up precious desk space, whilst being easy to take with you for on-the-go work or gaming.
Our resident outdoor expert, Glyn, detailed how he keeps his portable work set up functioning whilst exploring the great outdoors. For all of his portable tips and solar-powered tech, be sure to check out his dedicated WFH article.
Gigabyte’s Sustainable Server
PC hardware manufacturer Gigabyte has created its very own sustainable data server. By utilising either air, liquid, or immersion cooling, these eco-friendly servers have been designed to keep your business running, all whilst reducing the dampening effect on the environment and hefty energy bills.
3D Printed Batteries
Standard Lithium batteries are used in everything. From cars, phones, and even energy storage. However, these batteries aren’t Earth-friendly and tend to come with a lot of complications or safety risks.
Therefore, in an attempt to move away from Lithium batteries, 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is being used to create batteries. These new 3D printed batteries not only won’t come with a big list of safety risks, but will also deliver faster charging, better energy efficiency, and be cheaper to produce.
Make Your PC More Earth-Friendly
You can have your own Earth Day celebration by making changes to your gaming set up to make it more energy efficient and Earth friendly! We’ve got a great range of blog articles dedicated to showcasing how you can improve your PC’s energy efficiency.
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Ruth Rowley
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Ruth has been with Overclockers UK for over a year and has gone on to write about everything ranging from in-depth hardware guides to monthly game releases.
Outside of writing blog posts, she can be found wrapped in a blanket with her black cat, engrossed in a book or playing life-simulation games such as The Sims, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.
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