“Individuals and businesses are increasingly aware of their impact on the environment and are increasingly committed to using less electricity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions”, says Carbon Reduction Industries managing director Rod Sheppard.

“A huge amount of electricity is wasted in homes and businesses because of the way that our electrical appliances and equipment are designed. They are designed to draw power 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every single week of the year. A significant amount of energy and therefore money is wasted.”

Eliminating standby power is expected to save the average household over 10% of their electricity bill – an average annual saving of over $120. This is equivalent to 36 days of free electricity per year. Using three ecoswitches will save a significant amount of energy and money.

“The ecoswitch is a no-brainer – plug it in between your power point and your power board, and switch off all appliances or equipment using standby power from your chair, architrave, workstation or even from bed. There is no other product as simple or inexpensive as this available anywhere.”

The product also has benefits for the mobility restricted. The ecoswitch can be moved to the best position for anyone, eliminating any need to bend or strain.

The ecoswitch is available for purchase online and through selected distributors and resellers