Technology
Environmental Messaging Galore at This Week's Virtual Burning Man October 20th, 2009
Have you ever wanted to attend Burning Man, but couldn't make the trip? Well now's your chance to experience the event through the virtual world of Second Life, where you can have fun and hear...more
Are You Still Willing to Pay More for Greener Goods? October 16th, 2009
With the wold economy in the toilet, are you still willing (or able) to pay a premium price for greeners goods? According to a new survey by a research company called Mintel, 33.6% of you are...more
Another Reason to Ship UPS: Carbon Offsets October 15th, 2009
A few days ago, we wrote that UPS looks like the greenest shipping choice available. Now there's another reason to choose UPS as your shipper of choice: you can add carbon offsets to your purchase...more
Which Shipping Service is Greenest? October 13th, 2009
The act of sending a package across the country can generate an awful lot of carbon emissions. That box needs to be driven someplace, then flown to a second location, then driven around a few...more
New Power Strip from Belkin Helps Conserve Power October 9th, 2009
Now here's an idea whose time has come: Belkin's new Conserve Surge with Timer, a power strip that not only provides protection against power surges, but also protects you or your business against using too...more
Whirlpool Praised for Climate Leadership October 8th, 2009
When buying a new appliance (or just about any new tech), it's always good to ask two questions: 1) Does it use less energy than competing devices; and 2) Is it made in a responsible...more
Who's the Greenest Mobile Provider? October 6th, 2009
Which company provides the "greenest" cellphone service? Two new research surveys help provide the answers. Finding the greenest phones requires looking at two things: mobile providers and mobile manufacturers. First up, green service providers. ABI Research...more
LG Introduces Solar-Powered Smartphone October 2nd, 2009
It doesn't pack as much processing power as your average smartphone, but LG's newly announced GD510 (aka "The Pop") will make up for it with an optional solar panel for its back cover. The panel won't...more
Want to be Facebook Friends with a Gorilla? October 1st, 2009
The Ugandan Wildlife Authority is leveraging the power of social networking to help save endangered mountain gorillas. Mountain gorillas are one of the world's rarest primate species, with just 700 individuals left in an increasingly...more
HP Introduces Low-Cost Videoconferencing System September 29th, 2009
Traveling to meetings costs money, wastes time, and produces an obscene about of carbon emissions. HP has come out with a new tool to help you reduce the carbon footprint of meetings and save you...more
