Technology
Need a Ride? Turn to Facebook for Rideshares August 11th, 2009
Going somewhere, but don't have a car? Or maybe you have a car, but three empty seats? How can we connect those two needs in a way that helps the environment? A-ha! Facebook once again comes...more
New LED Bulbs Use Nanomaterials for Whiter Light August 7th, 2009
By now, you've probably replaced most (if not all) of the light bulbs in your house with energy-efficient CFL bulbs. But there's a newer technology on the market that will use even less energy, last...more
Toshiba Introduces USB Charging Innovation August 6th, 2009
I have had to travel quite a bit the last few months, and each trip required packing a whole lot of electronic devices AND their individual chargers and cables. Laptop, camera, cell phone, iPod... man,...more
Improve the Performance of Your Solar Panels with SolarMagic August 4th, 2009
Little-known fact about solar power: your entire array is only as efficient as your least-efficient solar cell. It's true. Let's say you've got a nice big solar array, but at a certain time of the day,...more
Fire Up the Digital Camera for 2nd Annual Sustainabilty Photo Contest July 31st, 2009
Got nature? Got a digital camera? Then why not combine the two and enter the 2nd annual Sustainability Photo Contest from the Rainforest Alliance. Sustainability means different things to different people, so now's your chance to...more
Get Paid for Recycling Your Cell Phone July 30th, 2009
There are plenty of ways to recycle your old cell phones (check the Green Tech archives for several ideas), but GreenPhone.com gives you two extra incentives to send them your old devices for proper disposal. 1....more
Sustainable Tires Made from Oranges, Not Petroleum July 28th, 2009
Have you priced new tires lately? Ouch! Rising gas prices over the last few years have driving tire prices through the roof -- as it if weren't bad enough already that so much oil is...more
Calculate the Carbon Emissions of your Airplane Flights July 24th, 2009
Got any airplane flights in your future? A great online tool from TRX Travel Analystics can help you not only calculate the carbon emissions of your trip, but pick the best airline and best options...more
Got an Attic? Save on Cooling Costs with a Solar-Powered Attic Fan July 23rd, 2009
This was always the time of year when I dreaded going up into my parents' attic. Ye gods, it was hot up there. Those black roof tiles turned our attic into an oven that never...more
iPhone App Turns Driving into an Eco-Friendly Game July 16th, 2009
Looking for a fun way to monitor your driving and reduce your environmental impact? If you're an iPhone user, try the new Bliss Trek app, which uses GPS locations to figure out how eco-friendly you...more
