green tech
Toshiba Offers Free Electronics Recycling October 9th, 2008
Trade-Ins and Cash Offered for Some Devices
Looking for a way to get rid of your old electronics in an environmentally responsible way? Toshiba has a solution for you. Toshiba's Digital Products Division this week expanded its free recycling program, which previously only...more
Can You Write a Cell-Phone Program That Will Save the World? October 2nd, 2008
Write an Eco App, Win $25,000
Every generation of cell phones gets smarter, more powerful, and capable of connecting us in new and different ways. In fact, some mobile phones are so powerful they aren't even called "cell phones" anymore --...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
Grand Theft Solar September 26th, 2008
Stealing Solar Cells: "The Crime of the Future"
I guess oil prices are really getting to people. Some folks are so desperate to get out from under the finger of the energy companies, they are resorting to stealing solar panels. In fact, solar-panel...more
New Rechargeable Battery Plugs Into Your Computer September 25th, 2008
Moixa's AA Batteries Plug Into USB Ports to Charge
Have you already made the switch to recycleable batteries? Good, we knew that you did. We were just checking. But here's another question: are you getting tired of carrying a battery charger with you when you...more
Green Your Workspace with New Online Tool September 23rd, 2008
Energy Star Tackles Energy Efficiency in the Office
One of my core beliefs is that one person can make a difference. That's true at home, in the community, at play or at work. Speaking of work, the EPA's ENERGY STAR program has launched a...more
Lenovo Introduces Six New Green Computer Monitors September 19th, 2008
Lenovo this week announced six new energy-efficient computer monitors in its ThinkVision product line. The LCD monitors, which go on sale soon, have a fairly wide range of environmental innovations. All use various techniques to reduce...more
Greenpeace Ranks Nokia as Most Eco-Friendly Electronics Maker September 18th, 2008
Samsung, Fujitsu Round Out Top Three
Greenpeace has once again updated its list of the electronics makers with the best (and worst) records of producing eco-friendly goods. Greenpeace not only ranks companies by the materials they use in their devices, but also...more
Energy-Efficient Freezers Help You Store Organic, Local Food All Year Round September 16th, 2008
We're off to a big organic food festival this weekend, and plan on coming home with a trunk full of local fruits and vegetables -- more than we can eat any time soon, but enough...more
New HP Laptop Uses 97% Less Packaging September 10th, 2008
HP and Walmart Team Up for Sustainability
The last time I bought a computer it came with approximately 87 pounds of cardboard, plastic and Styrofoam packaging. Okay, so maybe it wasn't quite that much. But buying a computer (or just about any piece...more
