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How to Go Green: Electronics

How to Go Green: Electronics

17 Jul 2008  IN GREEN-ELECTRONICS |   COMMENTS

Yes, electronic devices are becoming a bigger and bigger part of our lives, especially as they get smaller and smaller. We use them as tools and toys to communicate, work, enjoy media, and be expressive. Being green with electronics doesn’t mean living in a teepee listening to truckers squalk on the...+ READ MORE

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How to Go Green: Books for Publishers

17 Jul 2008  IN GREEN-BOOKS-PUBLISHERS |   COMMENTS

The last time you walked into a bookstore it probably didn’t feel much like a forest—but for all the trees used in those pages, it could be. According to bizstats.com, there are more than 6,000 companies in the US that publish books, and when you include “self-publishers,” there are literally tens...+ READ MORE

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Washing Machines

Gold Star for Energy Star

9 Jul 2008  IN GREENOVATE |   COMMENTS

On Greenovate, the Gregorio family embarks on an adventure to expand their space and become the greenest home on the block.These appliances will cut your energy expense 10-50% when compared to standard models.Do your own comparison shopping to see the significant differences between items with and...+ READ MORE

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computers

Zombie Computer

8 Jul 2008  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Even once you've bought a shiny new replacement, you can give your old computer a rad afterlife.To avoid panic and data loss, use your extra computer to keep copies of your most important stuff, so that if your regular PC breaks down, gets stolen, or is vaporized by a mad scientist in some kind of...+ READ MORE

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Todd Sutton

Meet Todd Sutton

7 Jul 2008  IN G WORD |   COMMENTS

Todd Sutton has devoted his life to finding the best environmental solution to disposing of society's discards and "garbage".Sutton's Waste Sleuth expertise comes from years of researching vast mysteries of waste to find the environmentally correct way to reuse or dispose of problematic substances:...+ READ MORE

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Telecommuting

Is Telecommuting Really Greener?

3 Jul 2008  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

A big question with telecommuting is: "Does it just transfer energy use from the office to the home office? Is it really greener?" We found some answers in a study done by SUN Microsystems...+ READ MORE

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Mother and child access the internet with a laptop computer

Eco-Friendly Internet Destinations

29 Jun 2008  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

As we saw on Greensburg, even teenagers can get involved and get excited about getting eco-friendly--pretty impressive for a group many write off as Facebook crazed internet hounds.Turns out that it requires more energy to light up white, and with the ivory colored Google getting 200 million hits a...+ READ MORE

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Today on TreeHugger

20 Jun 2008  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Consider computing on a CherryPal, an energy efficient, mini-PC. Boycott dishwasher detergents containing phosphates to help keep aquatic life healthy. Join the trend and save money with a manual or electric lawnmower. All this and more, today on TreeHugger!+ READ MORE

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Kids and games

Eco-Smart Kidding Around

20 Jun 2008  IN WORLD"S GREENEST HOMES |   COMMENTS

by Megan Cohen On World's Greenest Homes, Robin and her 7-year old daughter Devon have a home built for spending quality time together.+ READ MORE

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Surrounded by electronics...

Ready, Set, Green Week One: Electronic Overload

20 Jun 2008  IN TECH & TRANSPORT |   COMMENTS

Though I love my green iPod mini, my girly pink cell phone, and our DVR, I've never been that into electronics.And while everything else we've gotten rid of recently looks like it's been accidentally trashed, I pull together a few numbers and websites for local recycling companies so that when he...+ READ MORE

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