5 Eco-Friendly Home Technology

​You may already know about the urgency of climate change and other environmental issues. Thankfully, some of the world’s greatest minds are now focusing their attention on eco-friendly and clean technologies to battle waste and gather green energy. Here are some of the groundbreaking technologies and discoveries to help us in our future and save Mother Earth. 

LifeStraw
More than 800 million people today do not have full access to safe water. Because of this, over 80 percent of childhood diseases have a direct link to inadequate hygiene, unsafe drinking water, and poor sanitation. 

With LifeStraw’s innovative technology by using a hollow fiber membrane in trapping the harmful bacteria and other contaminants that exist in clean water. LifeStraw removes 99.99% of the bacteria which are flushed out by backwashing. 

Solar Roof Tiles
Thanks to Elon Musk, solar roof tiles are considered to become an essential feature of the modern eco-friendly home. As most solar panels do, solar roof tiles convert the sun’s energy to electricity. However, instead of it becoming a visible fixture in your home, you can fit them into your roof to match the design you want. 

Roof tiles are also three times stronger because of it of the tempered glass, one of the materials used for the solar roof tile. 

Smart Thermostats
Heating and air conditioning are significant contributors to global warming because of the harmful toxins that they release. One way to cut back on how much energy your using is to install a smart thermostat. With the use of the motion sensor, Smart thermostats know when will adjust accordingly or when you leave your house. 

Smart Thermostats can also learn your habits puts into consideration the weather forecast. Because of this, it attempts to come up a schedule for keeping the temperature in your home at the optimum level. 

Conclusion
The earth is our home, and it is about time that we do our part in taking care of it for the sake of the future generation. It is a big step in saving the planet by making your home an eco-friendly one. Aside from this, you may think of getting an insurance plan for your home to help you in case something may happen. Let us take that step towards a cleaner environment. 

At Insurance Marketplace, Inc, we do our best in making sure that our clients are well-protected with affordable and comprehensive policies. We make sure to go the extra mile to help you with your needs. To learn more about how we can help you, please contact our agency at (541) 779-0177 or Click Here to request a free quote.