Sustainable business development is a preoccupation throughout the global community. As a result, implementation of environmentally friendly technologies to get countries to ‘net zero’ are growing exponentially.

Corporate sustainability requires an understanding of the structures and processes of ecosystems and societies, essentially, holistic solutions to complex problems. Solutions that are efficient and tailored to local conditions are rapidly developing. The following innovations and inventions are exciting examples of ecotech at work in 2024.

MiraLogic® Workspace Intelligence System – By Targus

Targus® MiraLogic® is a workspace intelligence system that provides full end-point monitoring and maintenance of modular IT ecosystems. This enables IT teams to efficiently analyze, control, and manage their workspace assets anywhere, better understanding power consumption, workspace utilization, and real-time occupancy. MiraLogic increases employee productivity, cost reduction, and improves sustainability.

MiraLogic’s newly released software version presents three major enhancements: Over-the-Air (OTA) firmware updates without an attached host device allow IT teams to perform regular device updates from any location. Proactive notifications immediately alert IT teams of potential issues or events. Single Sign-On (SSO) makes logging into the system seamless for users.

ErgoFlip™ EcoSmart™ Mouse – By Targus

The patent pending ErgoFlip™ EcoSmart™ Mouse is for users looking for an ergonomic mouse but trying to be more eco-friendly. EcoSmart mouse uniquely combines ergonomics with a sustainable design to convert from left- to right-hand use with a simple twist of the top. This is the first ergonomic mouse that easily works with either hand or ambidextrous.

This sustainable mouse is made from 85% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, comes in packaging from Global Recycled Standard (GRS)-certified materials, and uses an ultra-low power Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) chipset to significantly reduce power consumption.

• Sustainable manufacture
• Ergonomic design
• Southpaw-friendly

 Compatible with most computer platforms with Bluetooth and supporting up to 4000DPI, the ErgoFlip features meet a wide variety of user’s needs. It is also infused with an antimicrobial treatment to create a cleaner surface and continually protect the device by preventing the growth of microorganisms. Targus calls their antimicrobal treatment DefenseGuard™ Antimicrobial Protection which means the mouse has been infused with an antimicrobial silver phosphate glass additive.

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WOTA BOX – By WOTA Corporation

The WOTA BOX is the world’s first portable water recycling plant that can recycle greywater (from showers and handwashing) to be used for the same purpose again, on-site. It is powered by WOTA’s autonomous control technology for water treatment. Because the system can recycle over 98 percent of used water, users only need a small amount of water to shower multiple times (25 gallons can provide up to 100 showers). The WOTA BOX is useful during times of emergency and in settings where water is not abundantly available, such as camping sites, sporting events, and festivals in remote locations.

Samsung Less Microfiber™ Filter – By Samsung Electronics America

Samsung’s Less Microfiber™ Filter is an external washing machine filter that supports sustainable living by capturing up to 98% of microplastics released during laundry cycles. When used four times a week, that’s equivalent to preventing nine 500 milliliter plastic bottles per year from ending up in oceans.

Its flexible design facilitates compatibility with Samsung washing machines and other brands, and it only needs to be cleaned once every 30 uses. Plus, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity lets you check the filter’s status on Samsung’s SmartThings app and receive alerts on your phone when it needs to be cleaned or replaced.

iCUE LINK Smart Component Ecosystem – By Corsair Gaming, Inc.

Corsair’s iCUE LINK ecosystem utilizes patent-pending technology within all its products, using a single cable standard to make building a PC simpler, faster, and cleaner than ever before. iCUE LINK products plug directly into each other using a universal connector, forming a series of devices that connect to the System Hub with a single cable.

The ecosystem spans a growing range of products including fans, coolers, and custom cooling components, enabling a more efficient intelligent and cohesive system built without the unsightly mess of cables and PWM/RGB splitters that previously plagued PC builders.

FreePower for Countertop – By Aira, Inc

FreePower can turn any countertop into a wireless charger. From bar tops at a restaurant to your kitchen island or home office desk, this embedded technology seamlessly integrates into surfaces of all kinds. FreePower gives users complete spatial freedom to place devices anywhere within the charging zone and can accommodate multiple devices at the same time.

Freepower are currently working with fabricators, architects, builders, and designers to bring FreePower technology to countertops everywhere. FreePower is working with Taylor Morrison, a leading homebuilder, to integrate wireless charging into new residential builds.This invention won three 2024 CES awards in Embedded, Smart Cities, and Smart Home Technologies.

Moss Air – By Taiga Inc.

Moss Air’s desktop-sized humidifier and purifier harness the power of nature to transform your indoor space. Moss is the focal point of our products due to its incredible capabilities. Despite its small size, moss efficiently captures carbon dioxide, requiring the smallest area among vegetation types for effective absorption.

Moss Air’s real moss panel filters fine dust and converts carbon dioxide into oxygen, providing a fresher, greener living environment. It releases purified mist, enhancing air moisture levels while offering a visually pleasing and calming effect. Experience the benefits of moss-generated moisture and air purification in your surroundings.

Ecotechnology as a discipline emphasizes approaching a problem from a holistic point of view. Sustainable engineering, like shown in the innovations featured, reduces damage to ecosystems, adopts ecology as fundamental which ensures further conservation and sustainable development.