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What Eco-Friendly Smart Tech Can Offer You And Your Home
Smart home technology is on everyone’s minds. In the UK alone, 59 percent of households are predicted to own a smart home device by 2020, according to research from Ernst and Young. The UK’s adoption of smart technology both in the home and out of it continues to grow at a staggering pace, and homeowners eagerly await the launch of the latest smart home technology of the year. On the other hand, another topic that has garnered equal press and hype is the eco-friendly movement. As the public makes more of a conscious effort to protect and sustain the Earth and its surroundings, there is often a debate that arises: can smart technology aid the bid to protect the environment or will it end up harming it? The truth is, the mixture of these two can prove to be not only good for the environment but wallet-friendly as well.
Smarter Usage Of Appliances Means Less Impact
Simple habits in our homes such as leaving our lights or the use of traditional models of appliances and fittings mean homeowners are not only wasting energy but creating much more of a negative impact on their environment than needed. One of the most recommended ways to reduce our impact on the environment is to reduce our energy consumption, including electricity usage. Since around 40 percent of the CO2 emissions is attributed to electricity generation, the smart tech that minimises our use will, in turn, help reduce emissions.
Simple changes such as investing in smart bulbs and lighting can make such a difference. In 2017, research showed that the use of LED bulbs reduced CO2 emissions by 507 million tonnes. Smart tech also helps to make consumers more aware of their usage. From this, they are able to hold themselves accountable and explore personal advancement in their efforts.
Saving The Environment Can Mean Saving Your Finances
Transforming your home into a smart home or including a few smart home devices can often require an investment on your part initially. However, that investment can repay its costs tenfolds. Opting for smart lighting such as the inclusion of motion sensors can help you reduce your energy (lighting) costs in the home.
More recently, the market has seen the introduction of smart and colour changing bulbs such as the White and colour LED which retails for £40. Although it is a bit pricey, the benefits are reaped by witnessing a drop in your electricity bills in the future. As a bonus, smart lighting such as LED bulbs lasts for up to 50 000 hours, giving homeowners a great lifespan. The same can be said for other eco-friendly smart tech home upgrades such as a smart thermostat and the installation of smart hubs and remote power controls.
Smart Technology Helps Us Lead A Smarter Life In And Out Of The Home
Besides promoting energy efficiency in the home, smart homes can also run on renewable energy which can be both cost and environmentally friendly. However, our impact on the Earth extends well beyond our homes and so does the application of smart technology. In public transport and even our own cars, opting for electric vehicles or those powered by renewable energy is made possible by the technological progress made. It also means fewer harmful emissions.
In a bid to reduce our increasing waste, natural waste management systems and greywater systems can be used at home by becoming more aware of our wastage habits and introduce the concept behind multipurpose usage. All around us, smart technology is booming and if we look closely, we can identify the link between saving the environment and innovating it.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]