Gadgets Gone Green: Earth Day Tech That Actually Makes a Difference
The coolest earth-friendly gadgets and tech tools to help save time, money, and the planet. Think of it as your cheat code to a cleaner, greener life.
This Earth Day—April 22nd—more than a billion people across 192 countries are expected to take part in what’s become the planet’s biggest environmental movement.
This year’s focus is all about powering up the push for renewable energy, with global efforts underway to triple clean energy production by 2030. That means big love for solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power—but you don’t have to build a wind farm in your backyard to make a difference.
Here are some of the coolest earth-friendly gadgets and tech tools to help save cash and the planet. Think of it as your cheat code to a cleaner, greener life.
HP All-in Plan
Scripts. Photos. Return labels. Sometimes, you just need to print. BUT running out of ink and paper, when you just need to get it done…that's the worst. A potential fix? HP’s newest All-In Plan. The way it works is simple: you pay one monthly fee (which starts as low as about $7) and get a brand-new printer (made largely from recycled material!). Plus, you get ink refills and recycled paper. It all automatically shows up on your doorstep whenever you run low. HP also includes a prepaid envelope to send back used ink cartridges for them to upcycle as well. After two years, you even get a new printer through the plan and HP recycles your old one.
Price: Monthly payment starts around $6.99 per month
WYBOT S2 Solar Powered Robotic Pool Cleaner
Not only is Earth Day just around the corner, but so is pool cleaning season. This Wybot S2 Solar Robotic Pool Cleaner is another super smart choice to get back your time and money and do something better for the environment. It has its own solar-charging dock, so when the battery runs low, it automatically drives itself back to refill at the underwater docking station. Wybot S2 also cleans better. Its dual-filtration system gets everything from leaves to pollen all the grimy, gunky stuff in between. The best part? You can set it and forget from an app on your phone or have it custom-clean with the tap of an app.
In some environmental comparisons — experts we spoke with say making this one switch nationwide could slash emissions equal to taking 2 million cars off the road
Oh, and it’s a whopping $300 off right now.
Price: $1499 ($300 off the regular price of $1799)
Irrigreen Digital Smart Lawn Sprinklers
These robot sprinklers are incredibly cool. They basically print water… but only to the areas of your lawn that need it. That means no more watering cement or the side of your house. They cut back on the average outdoor water use by about 50% — and can cut your water bill in half too. Here's why it is so freaking cool: it digitally maps out your lawn so it can be really strategic in getting water precisely where it needs to go. It also uses live weather data so it doesn’t turn on when it’s raining or the ground’s already saturated, but boosts up its watering in the dryer months. There’s a free tool on the Irrigreen website that gives you an estimate of how much water you can save and how much it costs to install.
From today until Earth Day, you can use code JOLLYEARTH on Irrigreen’s website to save 10%!
Price: Sprinkler heads start at $278 / Bundles start at $1953
Tru Earth Laundry Detergent Sheets, Fabric Softener Sheets, In-Wash Scent Boosters
Here’s a stat that blew me away — cleaning creates 500 pounds of plastic PER PERSON — PER YEAR. Laundry is a huge culprit in plastic waste—but it doesn’t have to be. The fix? Tru Earth’s detergent sheets replace traditional jugs with ultra-concentrated, pre-measured strips that dissolve in water—no mess — zero plastic waste. Their full laundry lineup includes scent boosters and softener sheets too. They’re also free from dyes, parabens, and phosphates—and come with a lighter environmental footprint overall. So far, Tru Earth’s products have helped keep some 190 million plastic jugs from oceans and landfills — and they help protect and restore oceans too. You can find Tru Earth products at more than 36-thousand retailers — from your neighborhood grocery store to Amazon. Their tagline is “cleaning that cares.” I think that’s pretty on the nose.
When we know better - we do better — and all of this proves that even small changes really can make a difference.
Price: $14.99
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