BUGPLUG: A Kid-friendly Power Monitor
Posted By Mike Chino On February 12, 2009 @ 12:00 pm In Inhabitots,Renewable Energy | No Comments
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This year’s Greener Gadgets Design Competition [5] is heating up, and we’re excited to see so many great kid-friendly designs [6] in the mix. One of our favorites is the Bugplug [7], a quirky little power meter that helps kids to conserve electricity. Simply attach it to a power strip of appliances and an infrared sensor will monitor the room to determine if anyone is around. If no one is, it pulls the plug on any power-sucking unused gadgets. Head on over to Inhabitots [8] for the full scoop, and be sure to vote for your favorite project in this year’s Greener Gadgets Design Competition [5]!
READ MORE AT INHABITOTS > [7]
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[5] Greener Gadgets Design Competition: http://www.greenergadgets.com/index.php/design-competition/
[6] kid-friendly designs: http://www.inhabitots.com/2009/02/11/power-hog-piggy-power-monitor-teaches-conservation/
[7] Bugplug: http://www.inhabitots.com/2009/02/12/bugplug-a-kid-friendly-power-monitor/
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