Gadgets have allowed us to become more sociable and more organised but are they having an negative effect on the environment?

An increase in the use of gadgets can have a negative impact on our carbon footprint. This can be due to the increased amount of electronic waste or the increased use of powering these devices.

The infographic shows that many of us regularly over charge our gadgets thus using even more electricity than we actually need to.

But by changing our habits and attitudes we can actually make our gadgets greener. Take a look at the infographic and see how are gadgets are making the world a better place.

Infographic from the Money Super Market utilities team