It’s hard to believe that another year has come to a close. We know a lot has happened in 2009, especially in the pop-culture world. We lost the King of Pop. A balloon hoax flooded the news. The one and only Oprah Winfrey announced her retirement. However, 2009 was deeper than it’s pop culture surface. It was also a year of continued innovation. Here are a few innovative ideas that may have failed to make headlines but are certainly worth hearing about.
Smarter Irrigation for Crops and Landscaping- Past irrigation systems were based on timers. They used the same amount of water regardless of weather conditions. This often resulted in overwatering. Smart irrigation systems take weather and soil conditions into consideration resulting in precise watering.
Hotel Room Energy Management- Hotel rooms are often known for their temperature inefficiencies. Guests often don’t think twice about blasting they air conditioning while they stay. They also tend to leave it on even while they’re gone wasting a lot of energy. That was until the key card system was implemented.
When a guest leaves the room, taking the key card, the electricity is turned off and the thermostat resets to a temperature pre-selected by the hotel’s owner. When the guest returns and inserts the key in the slot, power returns to all equipment in the room—lighting, heating, cooling, TV and radio
The new decade brings new opportunities. It can be hoped that innovations in this coming year will bring more ideas that support the planet and reduce waste.
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