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It’s a fact of life now—it seems like just about everyone’s got some sort of iPod now. Whether it’s a Shuffle, a video iPod, or a Zune or some other mp3 player, the new wave of portable music players is indisputably here. (You can bet the good folks of Greensburg have had an iPod or two around.)
In some ways, that alone is good for the environment—most units run on rechargeable internal lithium-ion batteries, which means no more throwing out loads of Duracell from your Discman. What it does mean, though, is extra electricity usurped to repeatedly charge-up those pint-sized pods (most have a battery life of between 14 and 20 hours).
So what can you do to green your iPod? Plenty. For starters, make sure to keep a watchful eye on your unit while its charging—even when the charge is maxed out, the electricity’s still pumping.
The greenest thing you can do with your iPod is pick up a solar-powered charging unit—they have them built into backpacks, so they charge as you walk. Some models will even charge up your cell phone, too. Keep your eyes peeled—Apple just might make an iPod with solar power built-in soon.
Finally, take good care of your unit! Obviously, you’ll want to keep it up and running, but once it crashes, make sure to bring it to an Apple store to participate in their recycling program.
This post was inspired by Greensburg.
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