If Only This Machine Did Windows!
Date: September 9, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
You’ve got to check out the new Sanyo “three-in-one machine that not only washes but also dries clothes and recycles water.” Just wish it did floors (maybe that is next)! If you have gotten excited about one of the myriad new washers that accept enormous loads and reduce water and soap requirements dramatically, you might feel like you celebrated too soon. This squeaky clean info is brought to us by EcoGeek. To get the full cycle, check out the EcoGeek article here.
Adapting to a Greener Future
Date: September 5, 2008 | Category: Featured, Lifestyle, Media, Tech
Surfing the net feels eco-friendly (I guess anything that has surfing as part of it sounds clean). It makes us feel good that we’d probably be using up precious resources like paper and gas if the world wasn’t at our fingertips via laptop (with a CO2 Saver downloaded of course). Dig a little deeper though, and you’ll see that your connection could be much greener than you even imagined. (more…)
Smart Call
Date: September 2, 2008 | Category: Featured, Lifestyle, Tech
Samsung’s newest phone may be simple but the casing is made of a tasty corn-based bio-plastic, the packaging is made of recycled materials, and it has cool eco-features, like a warning to unplug it when it’s fully charged. You won’t get all of the intrigue of a Blackberry or an iPhone, but getting one would be a pretty clean call, should you be in the market for a new mobile phone (but, remember, if the one you have does the job, stick with it). Also remember to recycle your old device - many zoos have set up collection boxes to benefit animals and their disappearing terrain.
Nice Shot
Date: August 26, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
Commercial electronics companies are not typically associated with environmentalism. But global camera giant, Olympus, is putting their eco-commitment to the test. One of more than 78 products certified “eco,” the SLR E-330 digital camera has been designed to capture a clear image while reducing the use of power. Olympus has overhauled their production of eco-certified items to exclude the use of PVC, arsenic and lead. The total mass of the camera was reduced by 5% in order to help conserve resources and produce less post-lifecycle waste. In addition, the company is implementing sustainable practices, including pursuing LEED certification for their headquarters and using recycled materials for packaging and shipping. Shutterbugs rejoice!
Netting a Better Return
Date: August 26, 2008 | Category: Featured, Lifestyle, Office, Tech
The computer industry is in high speed trying to cater to those of us consumers that consider our footprint with every purchase.
Asus plans to sell a small desktop called the Eee Box which will feature an eco-friendly build while performing to the same specifications as similar conventional computers. (more…)
Facebook Causes Teen Giving
Date: August 19, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
Like most of my friends in college, seldom does an hour pass when I don’t check my Facebook page. Now my favorite pass-time has gotten a socially responsible face lift with the Causes application. Allowing users to start, join and donate to charitable causes. Environmental non-profits include the Sustainable Style Foundation, Global Green and Live Green. My personal fave is the viral Plant-A-Tree app, which allows me to give “trees” to my pals, translating into real planted foliage that absorbs CO2 and produces oxygen. If my buddies are any indication of the larger teen population, we think Facebook has hit on a killer way to engage young adults in socially responsible networking! See you online! Best, Omar
Power Tool
Date: August 19, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
Whether you want to conserve green dollars or resources, guesstimating with a carbon calculator only goes so far. This eco-geek gadget from Blue Light Innovations will help you monitor your home’s electricity in real-time.
Compact and elegant, this cool blue wireless display will gauge your power use with the simple push of a button. Just add rechargeable batteries to start saving. Program in local utility rates and you’ll get within 5% of actual usage. Estimated Cost: $135. Value to the planet? Priceless.
Sony Makes Photos a Snap
Date: August 12, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
Billions of batteries clog our landfills each year, leaching toxic chemicals into the earth. If you’re in the market to buy a new camera, you might want to try and hold out a little bit longer. Sony’s innovative ODO Twirl N Take requires only 15 seconds of hand-rolling to generate enough power to snap a shot. In prototype since December 2007, Sony has yet to schedule a release date.
Nestled in its own flowerpot, this lime-green beauty will use recycled plastics to further minimize its environmental impact. We’ll keep you posted on the release date, since these picture-perfect gadgets are sure to get snatched up in a flash!
This PC is PC
Date: August 12, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech
A typical desktop generates over 600 pounds of carbon each year. So if you’re in the market for a new computer, why not search for a better alternative? Dell’s new hybrid has been awarded gold label status by the hard-to-impress EPEAT (the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool), using a full 70 percent less fuel than its peers. Energy Star 4.0 compliant, this sweet and petite machine is available in a sleek, eco-chic bamboo cover. Packaging is 95 percent recyclable with printed materials a quarter its of competitors.
Plug Into Green
Date: August 6, 2008 | Category: Lifestyle, Tech, ecoMan
Ever wonder how to consolidate that jumble of messy cables behind your desk? A new company called Green Plug is getting ready to debut an eco-friendly solution. Their universal power adapter will accommodate multiple USB cables to keep your cell phone, MP3 player, speakers, modems, laptop and more juiced and ready for action! Besides being sleek, Green Plug’s adapter is energy efficient, cutting power to individual devices once batteries are fully charged. Early adopters can get this eco-adapter for less than $100 starting in early 2009.
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