Gadgets
Greenpeace Grades the Electronics Makers on Climate Leadership December 4th, 2008
Nintendo and Microsoft Rank at the Bottom
For the tenth time in the last two years, Greenpeace has ranked electronics manufactuers according to their policies and manufacturing procedures to come up with a list of the "greenest" electronics makers, but also to...more
The Best Christmas Gift of All: Rechargeable Batteries December 2nd, 2008
Looking through this week's Rite Aid flyer, I was shocked to see not two, not three, but four different listings for disposable batteries -- including one "mega pack" of 16 AAs. I know it's Christmas time,...more
Save Money and Energy -- Unplug Your Gaming Consoles! November 27th, 2008
Looking for energy vampires in your home? Look no further than your gaming system. Chances are, it's sucking power from your walls at right this very moment... It's estimated that 35-40% of U.S. homes have some...more
Top 10 Things to Ask When Buying 'Green' Electronics November 25th, 2008
Buying electronics is a chore. Picking the right device takes time, research, and money. Unfortunately, buying green electronics can require even more time and research, and sometimes a little bit more money. But the rewards for...more
Do You Know How to Recycle Your Old TV? November 21st, 2008
New Report Grades Manufacturers' Take-Back Programs
A whole bunch of TVs are likely to be replaced over the next few months. Not only will retailers be dropping their prices in a desperate bid to reduce their inventory, many TVs will need...more
Dude, Now It's Even Easier to Recycle Your Dell November 14th, 2008
Got an older Dell computer or printer you want to recycle? Dell has a long-standing recycling program, where you can return any older Dell product by mail. But now it has gotten even easier to...more
A Real TV Star: New ENERGY STAR Rules for TV Efficiency November 11th, 2008
How many hours a day do you use your TV? One? Two? Five? More? Okay, let's ask a more important question: is your TV energy efficent? Don't know the answer? That's okay, because until now it...more
Recycle for Credit Worth Cash: RadioShack Offers a New High-Tech Trade-In Program November 7th, 2008
RadioShack this week introduced a new trade-in program for high-tech devices. The program allows you to trade in your old computers, cell phones, gaming systems, digital cameras and other devices in exchange for store credit....more
Amazon.com Introduces Greener Packaging for Electronics, Toys November 4th, 2008
'Frustration-Free Packaging' Fights 'Wrap Rage'
Tired of buying products that take a chainsaw to unwrap? Amazon.com feels your pain. They've introduced a new initiative to sell products with "Frustration-Free Packaging" -- all designed to be easily opened and create less...more
Green Tech on Time Magazine's 50 Best Inventions of 2008 October 31st, 2008
Solar Power, Electric Cars, Other Innovations Score High
Okay, there are still two months left to go on 2008, but we've already seen some incredible innovations hit the the market this year. Time Magazine has gone ahead and picked its "50 Best Inventions...more
