Thursday, May 10, 2012

Bamboo Keys?

The world is so uncertain that it is impossible to predict what is going to happen in the next few months or even next 2 weeks. Companies used to plan lengthy developed strategies but the rules are completely changing! Companies need to think fast and react fast in order to stay innovative… why not innovate in a green way? We present iZen, a company that created the bamboo keyboard





What’s the project?

iZen’s vision is to create electronic products that are environmentally friendly. With this in mind, they created a fully functional wireless keyboard made of 92% bamboo. According to iZen, the bamboo keyboard is “renewable, recyclable, and won’t pile up in landfills. It works wirelessly with iPads, iPhones, Macs, Androids, tablet PCs, smart phones, and many other Bluetooth-enabled devices”. It’s an innovative idea that fits perfectly with today’s trends of Green IT and environmental consciousness. iZen’s bamboo keyboard was recognized as one of five “cool green gadgets” by USA Today. [1]

How?

The company called iZen self-funded its initial production and has stated that they are almost out of inventory after only 2 weeks![2]; For additional funding, iZen turned to the US based web company Kickstarter (www.kickstarter.com) that serves as a portal for “to-be” entrepreneurs to post their idea on the site and receive public funding. iZen’s goal was to raise $18K via the website, but the Kickstarter community users decided the idea was so great that they surpassed that goal to $26K.

Products 



iZen has expanded their product catalog beyond its star bamboo keyboard. You can view and purchase their products via the iZen products page. They now offer iPhone covers, iPad stands and computer mouse all made out of bamboo!

The price is a bit on the high side from our point of view (keyboard $99, iPad stand $28.95) but the value add of having cool modern looking electronic gadgets that are recyclable and durable is a value add that makes the price worth it.


Changing rules of the game! Do it the Green way!

So next time you’re thinking about buying something cool, green and original go “outside the box” and look for the many green products that are out there in the market today!


Other suggested Green products:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/wooden-computer-accessories-a-148255
http://www.hardwaresphere.com/2010/04/01/substrata-wooden-ipad-case/
http://gadgetsin.com/bamboo-wooden-ipad-case-and-stand.htm
http://www.funkykit.com/pc-tech/1485-a-computer-case-made-from-wood.html






[1] http://tucsoncitizen.com/usa-today-news/2012/04/21/5-cool-green-gadgets-for-earth-day/)
[2] www.kickstarter.com/projects/805904645/izen-bamboo-keyboard)

2 comments:

  1. This keyboard looks really nice. Although this keyboard is econ friendly it seems like a nice decoration to have around. Im really interested to see how the button feels. Nonetheless the price might be too steep to buy one at this point

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  2. I do agree that nowadays it may be treated as an expensive fashion toy. On the other hand a friend of mine successfully used solar charger for his gadgets while traveling. That is a question of time.

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