green technology
iPod Green: Try a Sustainable, Handcrafted Wood Sound System December 11th, 2008
As the proud owner of my very first iPod, I'm in the market for a few accessories that won't break my bank or the environment. The first item I found that matched both criteria is...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
How Businesses Can Save 25% on Energy Costs: HP Introduces Tech to Cap Power Use of Data Centers November 6th, 2008
Data centers and servers take up an increasingly large slice of the average company's electricity expenses. But HP has an idea on how to make those data centers more efficient. Their new technology is called...more
Green Tech on Time Magazine's 50 Best Inventions of 2008 October 31st, 2008
Solar Power, Electric Cars, Other Innovations Score High
Okay, there are still two months left to go on 2008, but we've already seen some incredible innovations hit the the market this year. Time Magazine has gone ahead and picked its "50 Best Inventions...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
Meet Europe's Top Cleantech Companies October 16th, 2008
You may not have heard of companies like Odersun, CamSemi, Atraverda and Pelikon, but chances are you will in the days to come. These four companies and 96 others were named to The Guardian and...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
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
