These 12 Eco-Friendly Tech Gadgets and Accessories Are Game Changers This Earth Month

One SodaStream carbonating bottle can save thousands of single-use plastic bottles and cans. SodaStream makes a conscious effort to recycle its CO2-carbonating cylinders, too.

You'll still get your bubbly water fix without the single-use plastic bottle waste. Each exchanged cylinder that’s shipped back to their facility is cleaned, inspected, and refilled with fresh CO2. We think if you like sparkling water, the SodaStream Terra is the best budget sparkling water maker to buy.

The Philips Hue smart bulbs are LED, which use up to 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs. Even better: They last 25 times longer (my electricity bill has definitely gone down since installing them).

The Philips Hue bulbs can also glow in millions of colors (including thousands of shades of white). They're easy to install, and they operate using voice commands with your Echo. You can tell Alexa to turn lights on and off, change color, and dim.

This kit consists of a Philips Hue bridge and three light bulbs. Philips has the best selection of connected lighting products in the business, so you can expand your setup infinitely.

A smart thermostat offers the potential to save up to 30% on the heating and cooling portion of your energy bill. This pick from Google is a more affordable option compared to others on the market and is even on sale.

The smart home device gives you control over your heat and AC. The Google Nest app will provide insights into where you can reduce your energy usage as well, which is an awesome feature.

You’ll likely need an existing C-wire hookup to install the smart home device and get the most out of it. And even though it’s a Google device, you can connect it to your Alexa devices for voice control.

Pop this smart plug into your outlet and access insights into your energy usage through the Kasa app. The handy little device (that’s just under $25) is both Alexa- and Google Assistant-compatible and lets you set timers and schedules for devices plugged in.

It’s a great pick for renters who don’t have access to a smart thermostat but want to reduce energy use or set a fan or lamp on a schedule. The app also gives you the ability to turn devices on and off through the Kasa app whether you’re at home or on the go. It’s an affordable and smart way to save energy consumption and reduce your energy bill.

This iPhone charger is made of 40% bio-based materials in the outer sheath, which helps cut back on the use of petroleum-based plastics. Instead, the charging cables utilize renewable resources and plant-based materials like corn and sugar cane.

The cable supports up to 30-watt charging and is MFi-certified, so your iPad, iPhone, or AirPods are good to go. It also comes in a USB-C to USB-C version and a handful of different colors for a personal touch. It's an easy swap to snag if you're in the need of a new phone charger.

Casetify’s phone cases are protective and durable and come in so many different fun and trendy patterns, it can be hard to pick one. This one features a fun nature-inspired print with cute dinosaurs and is made of 100% compostable materials.

So, when you end up upgrading your phone and no longer needing the case, you can relax knowing the case will completely break down instead of sitting in a landfill for years to come like other single-use plastic alternatives.

Your AirPods deserve some eco-friendly love, too! This green case from Pela slips onto your AirPods charging case and comes with a metal keyring for convenient packing. The Flaxstic material that Pela is known for feels comparable to a silicone case in that it's soft, flexible, and durable.

The case will keep your earbuds protected from dust, scratches, and drops. The case is 100% compostable as well and won't contribute to single-use plastic waste.

This Bluetooth-connected wireless mouse is made of 20% recycled plastics sourced from waste found in our oceans. The packaging for the mouse also comes in 100% recyclable packaging, so you can feel good about the entire purchase.

The battery of the mouse should last up to a year and has an ergonomic design to fit comfortably in your hand. It's a handy little item to have at your WFH setup that helps get rid of waste materials in our oceans and waterways.

Truly the flip of a switch will do the trick here. The dimmer switch comes with a convenient remote control and it integrates with most major smart home services. You can connect and Alexa to turn off or dim my non-smart lights using your voice.

The smart lighting system is available in single-pole or three-way setups, it offers geofencing capabilities, meaning your lights can automatically turn on when you arrive, and then turn off when you leave your home.

Also, its app has “scenes,” which program the lights for specific scenarios. For instance, there’s a vacation scene that’ll turn the lights off and on at specific times to give the appearance that you’re home when you’re not. Not to mention, if you use it to dim your lights, you’ll save some energy and money in the process!

Each year, consumers dispose of billions of batteries, but what most people don’t realize is the extent of single-use batteries’ environmental impact. Batteries are packed with corrosive materials and are frequently disposed of incorrectly. Not to mention, the production, transportation, and distribution of batteries consume natural resources.

The Panasonic Eneloop batteries are an excellent alternative to your standard AA batteries. They’re capable of lasting through up to 2,100 recharge cycles. Each battery utilizes a high-quality cell, which helps it maintain up to 70% of its charge for up to 10 years. A cool fact about the batteries is that Panasonic pre-charges them with solar power!

The House of Marley No Bounds wireless speaker is not only waterproof, but it also sports an environmentally friendly build made from sustainably harvested cork, recycled plastics, and recyclable aluminum.

Besides its eco-friendly design, we appreciate the speaker’s long 10-hour battery life and ability to float. It comes with a metal carabiner so you can attach the speaker to a towel rack, your backpack, a kitchen drawer — or practically anything you can think of.

If you’re thinking $99 is a lot to spend on a water bottle, you’re not wrong — but after using this water bottle for the last three years, it’s a go-to item for me as I head out the door for the day. The stainless steel bottle keeps me from purchasing any single-use plastic bottles and keeps my water cold for hours.

The cap of the bottle has a built-in UV-C light that eliminates up to 99% of bio-contaminants in your water and the bottle, meaning you don’t have to wash it nearly as often as other reusable options.

Once you press the top button on the cap, it runs for a minute and leaves you with a clean bottle. It’s absolutely worth the looks you get when you say “I have to charge my water bottle.”