Gadgets
How to Buy a Greener TV July 24th, 2008
Save Energy, Save the Environment with These Simple Guidelines
My friend Joe recently suffered a terrible tragedy: lightning struck near his house, and the resulting energy surge fried his coffee maker, alarm clock, old VCR and, worst of all, three TV sets. And so Joe...more
Ecocentric's Recycled Coffee Cup Clock July 24th, 2008
Check this out. It’s a series of clocks in a classic style with a slate-like surface, made from recycled coffee cups. Very cool. Yours from EcoCentric. ...more
New Lenovo Laptop Earns PC Magazine's GreenTech Seal of Approval July 18th, 2008
ThinkPad X200 Uses Just 14 Watts When Idle
I'm in the market for a new laptop, but as a responsible buyer, I want to make sure I pick a computer that uses as little energy as possible and which has been manufactured using...more
Save Energy by Installing Motion-Sensitive Lighting July 17th, 2008
Okay, you've installed CFL light bulbs in your house to save energy, but what's the next step for saving energy and saving money? How about installing motion sensors to automatically turn some of your lights...more
How to Recycle Your Old Cell Phone July 11th, 2008
Keep Those Toxic Devices Out of Landfills
According to recent reports, there are more than 3 billion cell phone subscriptions worldwide. That's a lot of phones, and a lot of toxic waste when those little devices aren't disposed of properly. In the...more
Save Water with a Smart Sprinkler July 8th, 2008
Cyber-Rain Uses 30-70% Less Water
Got lawn? If so, then you've probably started watering it already this season. But have you given much thought to your water bills, and how much water you are using? One way to reduce your water...more
Greenpeace grades the greenest electronics July 3rd, 2008
Sony Ericsson phones top the list; Nintendo and Microsoft at the bottom
For the eighth 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. Companies were ranked on...more
High gas prices + greenhouse gases = time for an electric mower July 1st, 2008
Five options to green your lawn-mowing
With summer in full swing, your lawn growing longer by the minute, and gas prices going sky-high, it might be time to get finally rid of your old, gas-guzzling mowers. Still not convinced? A recent...more
Air / Water Generators June 23rd, 2008
At the Enviro Week show in St. Maarten, we met Bruno Therond and his water makers. He kept us hydrated all weekend with these awesome machines: The Air/Water Generator (AWG) Technology condenses moisture in the air...more
Segway Sales Scooting Along June 19th, 2008
High Gas Prices Help Spur Sales of Personal Transportation Devices
Gas prices high enough for ya? You're not alone. But some people and businesses are taking action. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, high gas prices have pushed sales of electric-powered Segway...more
