Go green: top 10 environmentally friendly gadgets for your home

One of the best environmentally friendly smartphones ever made and an incredibly sustainable device, the Fairphone 5 is an excellent choice for those who value longevity, energy efficiency and brilliant performance.

Packed with cutting-edge hardware, including 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage (which is upgradeable to 2TB), and an idle battery life that is unfathomable, the Fairphone 5 has everything you need for great performance for a long time.

What's more, should you drop and damage the Fairphone 5, they've got you covered. Skip sending your smartphone away, or taking it to a phone repair shop. Instead, repair it yourself. The Fairphone 5's design is modular, meaning that each piece is designed to be replaced easily. Break the camera? Replace it. Damage your charger port? Replace it. It's that easy.

Not only does this process reduce wasting an entire phone after taking damage, it drastically increases the lifecycle of the Fairphone 5, giving you years of performance.

If we were to nitpick, we'd certainly note its fairly mediocre camera, which is solid, but not exceptional. Nevertheless, for the money, the Fairphone 5 is an all-around solid phone experience, one that shouldn't be overlooked.

The Hiluckey solar charger delivers incredible power to multiple devices at once, all by converting energy from the sun. It's ideal for those looking to charge on the go without relying on a plug socket, or for admirers of environmentally friendly technology.

Excellent for camping with its torch and charger features, this charger is built with durability in mind, so you'll never be left wanting as a result of water damage or an accidental drop.

Of course, solar charging does come at a cost: you're particularly reliant on the weather for great charging, which undeniably affects speeds. This charger is quick, but it's not exceptionally quick.

However, even the best portable chargers suffer from speed issues and it's a small price to pay for charging on the go. The difference with solar chargers is that you have the ability to stay powered up wherever you are.

Excellent sound on the go, the JBL GO 3 wireless portable speaker is a great choice for the environmentally conscious. Made of a staggering 90 per cent recycled plastic (fairly unheard of in the speaker market) this brilliant JBL speaker is also among the best-value options for music lovers.

Available in a range of colours, the JBL GO 3 has a beautifully portable design and a clean aesthetic that's incredibly appealing. The sound is also fantastically clear despite its lower audio output of 4.5W.

Of course, with speakers, a smaller size generally means a quieter bass, and that's exactly the case here. Even taking this into account, the sound is crisp and accurate – downright impressive for a speaker that costs less than £50.

Our main gripe is its battery life, which detracts from the JBL GO 3's sustainable ethos. At around five hours, the JBL GO 3 is certainly on the lower side of things, and with a 2.5-hour charging time, it's patently not the most energy-efficient.

Nonetheless, the amount of recycled materials used is impressive and a positive step by JBL.

Perfect value and excellent quality, the House of Marley Little Bird earbuds are exceptional for those looking for a great deal on sustainably designed earbuds. Made of materials such as bamboo, natural wood fibre, and recycled plastics, the House of Marley Little Bird earbuds proudly display their eco-friendliness.

The energy efficiency of the Little Bird earphones is something of a marvel for the price. 15 minutes of charging and users can expect a whopping two hours of charge, which is rare amongst cheaper earbuds.

As for sound, there's a lot of bass and not much balance, but for the money it remains impressive.

Among the best wireless earbuds for value and the environment, the Little Bird earbuds don't disappoint.

The definitive e-reader for bookworms, the Kindle is a fantastic device for conquering a long read, without struggling to hold a tome. Comfortable and convenient, the Kindle's papery feel brings the old and the new together, allowing you to enjoy your favourite books without feeling as though you're using a tablet.

With 12GB of storage (enough for thousands of books) the Kindle has an enormous library to explore, and plenty of brilliant features to get the most out of e-reading. Struggling with a word? Hold and highlight to get a dictionary definition, find the names of characters you're not sure of, and more.

The Kindle's battery life is up to six weeks from a single charge, which is impeccable not only for you but also for the planet.

When it comes to navigation, the Kindle can be slow – page turning is absolutely fine, but when browsing the library, there's some lag here and there. Some may argue that this is part of the Kindle's charm, but when you're looking for speed, it can get a little dull.

For comfortable reading that's incredibly energy-efficient and is also made of 75 per cent recycled plastic, you can't do better than a Kindle.

A terrific smart device that's perfect for reducing bills and making your home more energy efficient, the Google Nest Learning Thermostat requires no programming whatsoever. Instead, it programs itself from learning your patterns.

Watching your habits when turning the heating on and off, the Google Nest thermostat keeps house temperatures optimal without having the boiler running all hours of the day.

Touch controls paired with app controls, with the option to add Alexa to the thermostat, this battery-powered thermostat is phenomenal not only for your bills but also for the planet.

For some users, connectivity issues have arisen from keeping the thermostat too far away from routers, which is certainly something to consider if your Wi-Fi isn't the best.

For the best gadgets to save money on your energy bill, you can't do better than the Google Thermostat.

A deal that's great for your wallet and the environment, the LG 32MR50C isn't the most energy-efficient monitor on the market, but it's made considerably more sustainable thanks to its refurbished state.

Re-assembled using replacement components, seller Laptops Direct has extended the life cycle of LG's stellar 32-inch monitor, saving components from landfill. Extending the lifecycle of tech gadgets is a brilliant way to help the environment, and it's perfect for saving money in the long run.

A fantastic 32-inch monitor which offers plenty of screen space for multitasking at a full HD resolution, not to mention its 100Hz refresh rate, performance on the LG 32-inch monitor is stunning. Perfect for gaming, and even better for office work, this brilliant monitor is great for sustainability.

With an excellent, vibrant screen, brilliant 4K resolution and recycled plastic design, the Sony Bravia KD-43X75WL TV is a great option for those looking for an environmentally friendly television that doesn't sacrifice performance for sustainability.

The Sony Bravia KD-43X75WL's eco pack reduces the energy consumption of this telly by a whopping 32 per cent, cutting back on energy bills and power usage considerably. A great size for any home, and with sharp visuals, this 43-inch model is perfect for relaxing after a long day, without the concern of power wasting.

At £500, the KD-43X75WL is particularly pricey, especially for a 43-inch television running at 60Hz. However, there’s no overlooking the sheer quality of its screen, nor its eco-friendly practices.

Having a radio on hand is definitely handy, but a hand-crank radio is even better. Charge this wind-up radio in three different ways: USB, solar or hand crank, and listen to music wherever you go.

Not the most sophisticated of radios, but excellent for reducing energy consumption, powering this radio is as easy as leaving it in the sunshine. It doesn't have the booming power of a traditionally powered radio, but it certainly has its perks.

Packed with features, including battery charging and even a torch, Solarbaby's portable radio is perfect for camping, or enjoying your favourite radio stations wherever you lay your hat.

Certainly a niche amongst the best keyboards of the year, Logitech's K750 is a spectacular solar-powered keyboard which eliminates the need for wasteful batteries or traditional charging. Powered not only by the sun but also by office lights, the Logitech K750 has an incredible three-month battery life in total darkness, which undoubtedly showcases its energy efficiency.

Comfortable to use with its chiclet design and ultra-thin profile, the K750 fits comfortably in any office space and transports well in a backpack. That said, the glossy design of the K750 isn't particularly appealing, cheapening what is an expensive keyboard.

A solar-powered keyboard is just a downright good idea, and it works as well in theory as it does in practice.