People & Media
Online Retailers: Help Your Customers Offset Their Carbon Emissions May 1st, 2009
Studies have shown that shopping online is, on average, greener than driving around and shopping at a bunch of retail stores. But even shopping online creates carbon emissions, and many people feel guitly about buying...more
Are You Willing to Pay More for Greener Electronics? April 28th, 2009
If you had the choice between two products, and one was greener but cost 10% more, which would you buy? According to a new survey conducted by Retrevo, a service that matches people with electronics, 35%...more
HP's New LCD Monitor Earns PC Mag's 'GreenTech Seal of Approval' April 24th, 2009
LP2275w Uses Just 3 Watts of Power in Sleep Mode
PC Magazine has given its coveted "GreenTech Approved" seal to its first LCD monitor: the HP LP2275w. The LP2275w is, of course, ENERGY STAR rated, which you should consider first when buying any new electronics....more
Cut Emissions 88% by Downloading Software April 23rd, 2009
I had to buy some new software recently, and when I did I found that I had two options: have the program shipped to me or download it directly to my computer. I chose to...more
Save Paper, Save Money by Downloading Coupons to your iPhone or iPod April 21st, 2009
CouponSherpa App Free Until Earth Day
Looking for a way to save money but trying to avoid using all of those annoying paper coupons? Try CouponSherpa, a new app for the iPhone or iPod Touch that downloads coupons to your device. Once...more
HP Offering Free 'Green IT for Dummies' Guide April 17th, 2009
Studies have shown that companies can decrease their IT costs by embracing "green IT" techniques, all while increasing their IT power. Do you think your company might benefit from green IT? If so, then HP has...more
Another Way to Recycle Electronics: Radio Shack April 16th, 2009
New Trade-In Program Offers Gift Cards for Old Electronics
Great news -- yet another retailer is jumping into the "we'll recycle your old electronics for you" bandwagon. This time it's RadioShack, one of the most ubiquitous electronics chains in the country. Through The Shack's new...more
How to Recycle Those Old VHS Tapes April 9th, 2009
My wife and I are finally getting rid of most of our old VHS tapes. It's about time. I mean, we haven't plugged our VCR in for more than a year. Those old tapes were...more
Greenpeace Grades Electronics Makers on e-Waste April 7th, 2009
HP, Lenovo and Dell Penalized for Still Using Toxic Chemicals
Greenpeace has once again released its Guide to Greener Electronics, this time focusing on e-waste. Nokia and Samsung took the top slots, while HP, Lenovo and Dell were all penalized for failing to follow through...more
Blue Scholars, Travis Tritt, Cracker On Board for Green Apple Festival April 6th, 2009
Seattle-based hip-hop duo Blue Scholars (pictured), Grammy Award-winning country star Travis Tritt and alt-rock favorite Cracker are among the artists who will play free "Green Apple Thank You" concerts in ten differenct cities on Earth...more
