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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
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
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
Get Ready for Spring with an Electric Lawn Mower April 14th, 2009
Reduce Emissions, Save Money By Staying Away from Gasoline Mowers
Well folks, Spring is in the air, and so is the pollen. The grass is getting greeners, and starting to get tall. Any day now, it will be time to start mowing the lawn --...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
What is a Smart Grid? March 19th, 2009
New Technology Could Create Efficiencies and Save Energy
President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan includes US$4.5 billion to create a "smart grid" electrical transmission system. But many people still ask, what exactly is a smart grid? Basically, a "smart grid" really is just that...more
