Business & Innovation
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
Love Hiking? How About Wikis? July 14th, 2009
Hikers -- are you looking to find out more about that trail you're going to hit tomorrow? Or do you know more about your local trails than anyone else? Either way, the Sierra Club has something...more
HP Wants to Give Your Computer the 'Power to Change' July 10th, 2009
One of the biggest energy hogs in the average home or office is the very device you're reading this on -- the computer. Turning your computer off when you're not using it can save energy, reduce...more
Make Sure to Recycle ALL Your Rechargeable Batteries July 9th, 2009
If you read this column frequently, you know how often I talk about replacing disposable batteries with rechargeables. But you may already be using dozens of rechargeable batteries and not even know it. Think about...more
Cisco Proves It: Telecommuting Reduces Emissions, Increases Productivity July 7th, 2009
Got a phone, a computer and a high-speed Internet connection? Then chances are high you might be able to do your job from home. Cisco, a company that has embraced a number of green ideas, has...more
What's Your Financial Paper Footprint? July 3rd, 2009
If you're like most American households, you're probably drowning in bills -- and not just in the amount you owe, but in the amount of paper that comes into and out of your home. Paying bills...more
Play an Online Game to Help Save Endangered Species July 2nd, 2009
Looking for a way to teach your kids about the environment and endangered species, and maybe to get them involved? Well now there's a way you can do that. All you need to do is...more
Get In the Picture This 4th of July June 30th, 2009
This weekend, grab your digital camera, head outdoors, and become part of an online photo mosaic the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is compiling from thousands of photos submitted by people around the country. As USF...more
HP Introduces Two New Green Monitors June 26th, 2009
HP this week rolled out two environmentally friendly widescreen monitors, the HP LE1901w 19-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor ($140) and the HP LE2201w 22-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor ($249). Each screen, according to HP, uses less power and...more
