We have chosen one each of the appliances that we believe is best environmentally, at mid-price range, decent capacity, made in Europe.
Fridge: Energy Savings Trust (EST) recommended, A+ energy rated, HFC-free.
Chest Freezer: EST recommended, A+, HFC-free.
Dishwasher: EST recommended, A/A/A, low water use, very quiet.
Washing Machine: EST recommended, A+/A/A, eco-wash cycle.
Energy-efficient kettle.
Table lamps, floor lamps and pendant lamps that are designed for low-energy bulbs and are themselves either made from recycled materials or are recyclable.
We also have some battery-operated wall clocks, designed by Prada, and made of recycled brightly coloured glass. Clock-watching becomes a pleasure...
A range of battery chargers and rechargeable batteries.
Wind-up hand torch and wind-up head torch and lantern, solar-powered torch. Wind-up radio that also has torch, and phone charger.
Wireless sensor and remote display unit which tells you how much mains electricity you use, what it is costing, and how much CO2 you create. Updates every minute. Dead easy to install. Also a portable socket that monitors your energy use, and remote-operated sockets to make it easy to switch off standby devices.
Entry-level electric bike, foldable for commuting. Uses motor and/or pedals, range 14 miles, max speed 12 mph without pedalling. Suitable for persons over 14 yrs and under 100 kg (in black, red, silver, or blue).
Low-energy LED lights for use outdoors in the garden or indoors. Gold, blue, white, red, multi-coloured.