green technology
Device Can Cut Energy Use by 10% -- Just Plug It In! May 19th, 2008
Tired of High Electrib Bills? Use Electricity More Efficiently
A new plug-and-play device from Canada's Nevvus Group promises to very simply cut home energy use by 10% or more -- just by plugging it into a wall outlet. According to Nevvus, their POWERGARD "works to...more
Cold Soda Equals High Energy Costs May 15th, 2008
Businesses Risk Hidden Costs from Inefficient Vending Machines
When the city of Juneau, Alaska, experienced a severe energy shortage last month, local businesses quickly unplugged some of their most energy-dependant appliances: vending machines. According to the U.S. government's ENERGY STAR program, the average vending...more
Save Money, Paper, Power -- Ditch the Fax Machine May 9th, 2008
Using Internet Fax Services Can Help Save the Environment
Did you know that fax machines are among the most energy-hogging devices in your office? It's true -- like copiers, fax machines tend to be on 24/7, much longer than they are actually used. While...more
Energy Star: It's About More Than Refrigerators April 24th, 2008
Search for energy-saving electronics, TVs and more
My wife travels a lot, so I thought I would try to make those long trips more fun by buying her a portable DVD player. But being a good greenie, I wanted to make sure...more
5 Ways to Recycle Your Old Computer Monitor April 24th, 2008
Have you replaced your computer monitor recently, or are you about to? If so, don't throw your old one out -- not only do too many old monitors end up taking up space in landfills,...more
Green Plug’s “What’s Under Your Desk?” Photo Sweepstakes April 8th, 2008
Green Plug’s “What’s Under Your Desk?” Photo Sweepstakes. We’re looking for examples of a problem that plagues each and every one of us. Yes, that unsightly tangle of wires, black bricks and wall warts that supply...more
Honda Civic GX Tops List of Greenest Cars March 10th, 2008
11th annual ACEE list ranks best and worst vehicles
For the fifth year in a row, the natural-gas powered Honda Civic GX has received the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's ranking as the greenest car on the market. According to Honda, "This...more
Do You Know How Much Energy Your PC Is Using? March 5th, 2008
Hint: It's more than you think
Computers are notorious energy hogs. Whether you use one at home or at work, you may not realize how much energy you are burning, or, as a result, how much carbon you are pumping into...more
