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Letting Your Computer Idle Costs You Money April 3rd, 2009
Turn Your Computer Off to Save Energy, Reduce Greenhouse Gases
Do you shut your computer down when you walk away from it, or when you go home for the night? According to a new study, only half of American workers turn their computers off a...more
Don't Forget Earth Hour This Weekend! March 27th, 2009
Turn Your LIghts Off March 28th to Help Fight Global Warming
Who knew the brightest idea in fighting climate change was sitting in the dark? This weekend, people around the world will turn off their lights for one hour to show their support in the fight against...more
At Last, a CFL That Will Work in Any Lamp March 26th, 2009
Incandescent-Shaped GE Bulb Now Available
One of the major complaints I hear about CFL bulbs is that you can't attach a lamp shade directly to them, like you can with old-style incandescents. Well, GE has finally gotten around that little...more
Business Meeting? Think Green by Meeting Online March 24th, 2009
Save Money, Save the Planet with Web Conferences
Every time you drive or fly to a meeting, or ask someone else to drive or fly to meet you, you're contributing to global warming. One way you can reduce your impact on the environment (and...more
It's Spring, So Start a Virtual Garage Sale to Benefit a Green Charity! March 20th, 2009
Today's the first day of Spring -- are you ready for your first garage sale of the season? Don't worry, you don't need to leave your house or open your doors to strangers. Now you can...more
Reduce Your Environmental Impact with Long-Living Laptop Battery March 17th, 2009
HP Introduces Green Batteries from Boston Power
Typical laptop batteries aren't the greenest gizmos in the game. They don't last all that long, they burn through their charges pretty quickly, and they aren't all that easy to recycle. But HP and Boston...more
Which Is Greener: Shopping Local or Shopping Online? March 13th, 2009
Shopping locally uses less energy, right? Not necessarily, according to a study by Carnegie Mellon's Green Design Institute. The study looked specifically at Buy.com's e-commerce model, and found that shopping online through that site "reduces environmental...more
Donate Your Old Computer Equipment to A Good Cause March 12th, 2009
Why Recycle When You Can Re-Use?
Got any old computer equipment lying around? You could recycle it (see the Green Tech archives for plenty of stories about how), or you could put it in the hands of someone who will get...more
Support Green Charities by Buying or Selling on eBay March 10th, 2009
Giving Works Program Supports the Charities of Your Choice
Looking for a way to support a green charity, but you don't have much cash on hand? Try selling something on eBay and donating the proceeds to the enviro-charity of your choice. eBay's Giving Works program...more
Learn the Basics of Solar and Wind Power with Free eBook March 6th, 2009
Do you want to know more about solar power, but don't know where to start? Well Real Goods Solar has an offer for you: a free ebook containing everything you need to know about getting...more
