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Dude, Now It's Even Easier to Recycle Your Dell November 14th, 2008
Got an older Dell computer or printer you want to recycle? Dell has a long-standing recycling program, where you can return any older Dell product by mail. But now it has gotten even easier to...more
Greener DVD Perfect for Business & Direct Mail November 13th, 2008
Businesses use giveaway DVDs all the time to promote their products and services. But truth be told, everyone knows that a vast majority of these DVDs are going to end up in the garbage. What's...more
Recycle for Credit Worth Cash: RadioShack Offers a New High-Tech Trade-In Program November 7th, 2008
RadioShack this week introduced a new trade-in program for high-tech devices. The program allows you to trade in your old computers, cell phones, gaming systems, digital cameras and other devices in exchange for store credit....more
Amazon.com Introduces Greener Packaging for Electronics, Toys November 4th, 2008
'Frustration-Free Packaging' Fights 'Wrap Rage'
Tired of buying products that take a chainsaw to unwrap? Amazon.com feels your pain. They've introduced a new initiative to sell products with "Frustration-Free Packaging" -- all designed to be easily opened and create less...more
CherryPal's 'Green' Computer Finally Ships Next Week October 28th, 2008
Desktop PC Uses Just 2 Watts of Power!
Months after it was first announced, I'm sure many people had given up waiting for the CherryPal, a desktop PC with no moving parts that promised to use just 2 watts of power. Well guess what?...more
Sometimes the Greenest Technology is Elbow Grease October 24th, 2008
It's fall foliage time here in Maine, and the skyline abounds with brilliant red and yellow leaves in every direction. So does the ground, where the leaves form a crunchy carpet that rustles beneath me...more
What Will McCain and Obama Do About Nuclear Power? October 14th, 2008
Let us know if either candidates' position will sway your vote!
When it comes to the environment, few topics cause as much debate and friction as nuclear energy. On the one hand, nuclear energy is relatively clean, creating no emissions and running at relatively low cost. On the...more
Five Green Devices Every Home Should Have October 7th, 2008
You don't have to install huge solar panels on your home or drive a hybrid vehicle to go green. Sometimes, the best steps to take are the littlest ones. With that in mind, here are...more
Make Beautiful Music with Eco-Friendly Audio Systems October 3rd, 2008
MetaEfficient Names Greenest Audio Systems of 2008
Love music? Love the environment? Then let's talk about this year's greenest audio devices. Like all electronics, audio systems can contain all kinds of toxic materials. They aren't always easily recyclable, and they often come with...more
Calculate Your 'Water Footprint' September 30th, 2008
It Isn't All About Carbon
Do you or any of your family members spend too much time in the shower? Are your toilets designed to save water? How about your faucets, are they installed with conservation in mind? How about...more
