7 Gadgets & Inventions that Could Save Our Planet

Everyday we hear about the impact humans and technology is making on the planet. Cars, factories and the excessive consumption of the Earth’s resources will only end in disaster. Inventors and high tech companies around the world are starting to focus on gadgets that can in fact help with this problem.

1. A green plastic made from plants that doesn’t pollute

Plastic is one of the main pollutants of the planet, never decomposing plastic is washed up on beaches and harms wildlife across the planet. Biology major and entrepreneur Kevin Kumala has invented a plastic made from a biodegradable material Cassava (which is a very cheap vegetable found in his home country of Indonesia). Inspired by watching dozens of people wearing ponchos on a rainy day – Kevin states that he was disgusted that each poncho would be worn a few times at most then thrown away, never to decompose.

Food packaging, ponchos and bags have already been made by his company launched in 2015, the company produces tons of products each day and looks set to expand massively.

2. Salt water lamp

This invention is indeed pretty simple, yet it is highly effective in helping save our planet. A glass of water and two teaspoons of salt act as fuel for this lamp, helping it burn for an entire night. Of course the lamp also works with seawater meaning it can be used at sea or in remote destinations near the sea or a water source worldwide. Many households or families that constantly face life or long periods without electricity can benefit hugely from this invention.

3. Portable wind turbines

We’ve all seen those huge wind turbines that rotate as the wind turns them right? But did you know that there is an invention that makes such a gadget portable? Janulus a top innovation company based in Iceland have created this portable wind turbine that comes in four convenient sizes. The turbines named Trinity can charge all of your electric devices including smartphones and even electric cars! After you have charged just fold Trinity into a small size and pop it in your bag!