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Eco-Friendly Batteries? January 16th, 2009
Fuji Launches 'Landfill Safe' Disposable Batteries
At last week's Consumer Electronics Show, Fuji announced a new line of disposable batteries that the company says are so eco-friendly, they are "landfill safe." The Fuji EnviroMAX batteries are free of cadmium, mercury and PVC,...more
GreenTech 101: WaterSense Helps You Save Water January 15th, 2009
Every product that claims to be green seems to come with a half-dozen logos on the package to back up their eco-claims. But what do they all mean? Well don't worry, we're going to tell...more
When is a Lightbulb Worth $120? When It Lasts for 10 Years January 9th, 2009
GeoBulb LED Uses Just 8 Watts of Power
First came CFLs, and they were declared good. Then came LEDs, and they were declared better. Now comes GeoBulb, a super-efficient LED lightbulb that manufacturer C. Crane Company says will last for ten years. GeoGulb (which...more
Dell to Cut 20 Million Pounds of Packaging January 6th, 2009
Aims to Decrease Packaging by 10% Over Four Years
I just ordered a new Dell laptop, and I was pleased to find that it came in a box barely bigger than the computer itself. This seems to tie in nicely with Dell Computers' recent...more
Six Simple New Years Resolutions for Greener Electronics January 1st, 2009
Hey, it's a New Year! And with it comes all of those little vows we always make -- lose 5 pounds, call your mom more often, get a promotion ... and live a greener life. Well,...more
HP Announces Long-Life Laptop Batteries December 30th, 2008
New Batteries Good for 1,000 Charges
HP will soon start offering a new laptop battery that will have a longer lifespan than just about any other laptop battery on the market. The new Enviro Series batteries, manufactured by Boston-Power, can be...more
Now that You've Unwrapped Your Gifts... December 25th, 2008
Take the Next Green Step with Your Technology
Ahhh...Christmas day. The gifts are unwrapped, dinner is in the oven, and the credit card bills are in the mail. What next? Well, if you bought any electronics this holiday season, there are several things you...more
First EU Flower Eco Award Goes to ASUS Computers December 19th, 2008
Certification Honors Eco-Friendly Laptops
Looking for a greener laptop? You might want to start looking at ASUS Computers. Their N-series of laptops just earned the first EU Flower Eco Award for sustainable devices. The certification is part of the European...more
Sleep Tight December 16th, 2008
Organic Cotton Bedding
As winter nights get colder, check out the new bedding from OurBabyBedding.com. Their new organic bedding by Cotton Monkey comes in seven collections, including Casablanca, Sweet Jane, and pure white. All the bedding is made...more
Have Yourself an Eco-Friendly Christmas December 13th, 2008
Green Holiday Tips
Christmas, Hanukah, and Kwanza are fast approaching, so as Santa gears up to deliver toys, menorahs are lit, and kids get increasingly giddy, here are five ways to have an easy and green holiday. Buy a...more
