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Top green tech that saves you money

Making the changes that will have a positive impact on our planet begins at home. Wait, come back! Don't worry, we're not going all Jonathan Porritt on you -- going green frequently has a positive impact on your bank balance, your health and even your peace of mind. Crave is here to deliver the convenient truth that using less electricity and water, and wasting less, saves money. Hurray!

So we've rounded up some of our favourite bill-chopping products from the SmartPlanet memory banks. SmartPlanet rates reviews on quality, value, ethics and greenness, so even if you're not that ecologically sound, you will be economically.

First off, there's nothing like a good brew, and if you're doing your bit for the planet and chipping away at both your electricity and water bills, then it's a win/win/win situation. The Eco Kettle lives up to its name by storing water in a reservoir separate from the boiling chamber, so you never use more than you need. It only costs £35, too.

Click through the links to see some more great ideas for saving both your coppers and the climate. -Rich Trenholm

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