Cool Products For An Eco-home

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Thanks to Philips's new Eco TV, couch potatoes can do their part for the planet. The Energy Star-rated television set shrinks carbon footprints and electricity bills. Take advantage of all the power-saving features, such as auto-dimming, on this 42-inch flat-panel LCD, and watch your favorite shows in high-def while consuming just 67 watts (less than half that of an average LCD TV). In standby mode, it consumes a mere 0.15 watts. Dipping a mattress in green tea to promote a good night's sleep may sound like hokum. But manufacturer Keetsa says it's a natural way to control odors. The springs in its mattresses are made of recycled steel, and the 100 percent cotton cover is unbleached. A remarkable 40 percent of freshwater used indoors by the average American family goes down the loo. Toilets equipped with the Aqus gray-water system flush with water captured from the bathroom drain.