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Need a Ride? Turn to Facebook for Rideshares
John Platt, August 11, 2009
Going somewhere, but don't have a car? Or maybe you have a car, but three empty seats? How can we connect those two needs in a way that helps the environment?
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Toshiba Introduces USB Charging Innovation
John Platt, August 06, 2009
I have had to travel quite a bit the last few months, and each trip required packing a whole lot of electronic devices AND their individual chargers and cables. Laptop, camera, cell phone, iPod... man, that's a lot of extra hardware, cords, cables, and nonsense.
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Love Hiking? How About Wikis?
John Platt, July 14, 2009
Hikers -- are you looking to find out more about that trail you're going to hit tomorrow? Or do you know more about your local trails than anyone else?
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HP Wants to Give Your Computer the 'Power to Change'
John Platt, July 10, 2009
One of the biggest energy hogs in the average home or office is the very device you're reading this on -- the computer.Turning your computer off when you're not using it can save energy, reduce emissions, and save money. But far too many people leave their PCs on, idle, for hours at a time, or even overnight. That impact adds up.
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Make Sure to Recycle ALL Your Rechargeable Batteries
John Platt, July 09, 2009
If you read this column frequently, you know how often I talk about replacing disposable batteries with rechargeables. But you may already be using dozens of rechargeable batteries and not even know it.
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Play an Online Game to Help Save Endangered Species
John Platt, July 02, 2009
Looking for a way to teach your kids about the environment and endangered species, and maybe to get them involved? Well now there's a way you can do that. All you need to do is buy a box of cereal.
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HP Introduces Two New Green Monitors
John Platt, June 26, 2009
HP this week rolled out two environmentally friendly widescreen monitors, the HP LE1901w 19-inch Widescreen
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Did You Know Amazon.com Has a Green Electronics Store?
John Platt, June 19, 2009
Looking for an energy-efficient TV, computer or telephone? Now you can visit Amazon.com to look for Energy Star-rated electronics in these and other categories.
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Goodwill & Dell Connect for Electronics Recycling
John Platt, June 18, 2009
Got old electronics? Don't know what to do with them? Dell and Goodwill have an answer for you!
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Store Your Data on a USB Panda
John Platt, June 11, 2009
Haven't you always wanted to store your data on a panda? Well now you can with the Panda USB drive from Active Media Products.
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