Sustainable Ideas
What is a Smart Grid? March 19th, 2009
New Technology Could Create Efficiencies and Save Energy
President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan includes US$4.5 billion to create a "smart grid" electrical transmission system. But many people still ask, what exactly is a smart grid? Basically, a "smart grid" really is just that...more
Reduce Your Environmental Impact with Long-Living Laptop Battery March 17th, 2009
HP Introduces Green Batteries from Boston Power
Typical laptop batteries aren't the greenest gizmos in the game. They don't last all that long, they burn through their charges pretty quickly, and they aren't all that easy to recycle. But HP and Boston...more
Which Is Greener: Shopping Local or Shopping Online? March 13th, 2009
Shopping locally uses less energy, right? Not necessarily, according to a study by Carnegie Mellon's Green Design Institute. The study looked specifically at Buy.com's e-commerce model, and found that shopping online through that site "reduces environmental...more
Don’t Dig for Oil — Grow It! 10 U.S. Companies Developing Algae Biofeuel Need Your Help March 12th, 2009
By Susan Seliger There’s nothing nicer — in life as in geometry proofs — than the simple, elegant solution. Why dig for oil when you can just grow it? Maybe not tomorrow — but just around...more
Donate Your Old Computer Equipment to A Good Cause March 12th, 2009
Why Recycle When You Can Re-Use?
Got any old computer equipment lying around? You could recycle it (see the Green Tech archives for plenty of stories about how), or you could put it in the hands of someone who will get...more
Support Green Charities by Buying or Selling on eBay March 10th, 2009
Giving Works Program Supports the Charities of Your Choice
Looking for a way to support a green charity, but you don't have much cash on hand? Try selling something on eBay and donating the proceeds to the enviro-charity of your choice. eBay's Giving Works program...more
Are There Any Green Jobs for You? Where the New Green Jobs Will Be March 6th, 2009
By Susan Seliger Who says we can’t afford to go green in these tough economic times? For those gloomy prognosticators, we’d suggest taking a look at a new report that shows how the U.S. can create...more
Learn the Basics of Solar and Wind Power with Free eBook March 6th, 2009
Do you want to know more about solar power, but don't know where to start? Well Real Goods Solar has an offer for you: a free ebook containing everything you need to know about getting...more
Green Freebie: Win this Bike — Can Your Manhood Stand up to Pink? March 5th, 2009
By Susan Seliger Make a statement – put away the car, pull out the bike. Haven’t got one? Well, now you can try your hand at winning this cruiser free, sponsored by Fresh Produce Sportswear. The...more
Upgrading Your Cell Phone? Go Green with Refurbished Phones March 5th, 2009
Why Buy New When You Can Buy Used?
How often do you replace your cell phone? Every two years? Every year? More often than that? How many cell phones have you gone through in your life so far? Think about all of those old...more
