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How to Buy the Most Energy-Efficient Computer
John Platt, December 29, 2009
If you're buying a new computer, and you want to make sure you choose the most energy-efficient model, there are three things you need to consider: power use when idle, during sleep mode, and when off. (Yes, even computers that are "off" continue to use power.) But how do you find this information?
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Are You Still Willing to Pay More for Greener Goods?
John Platt, October 16, 2009
With the wold economy in the toilet, are you still willing (or able) to pay a premium price for greeners goods?
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Another Reason to Ship UPS: Carbon Offsets
John Platt, October 15, 2009
A few days ago, we wrote that UPS looks like the greenest shipping choice available. Now there's another reason to choose UPS as your shipper of choice: you can add carbon offsets to your purchase to help aleviate the environmental impact of your package.
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Which Shipping Service is Greenest?
John Platt, October 13, 2009
The act of sending a package across the country can generate an awful lot of carbon emissions. That box needs to be driven someplace, then flown to a second location, then driven around a few more times before it gets to its destination.What's a green-thinking package sender to do? Well, according to UPS itself, the greenest shipping method is to go brown.
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New Power Strip from Belkin Helps Conserve Power
John Platt, October 09, 2009
Now here's an idea whose time has come: Belkin's new Conserve Surge with Timer, a power strip that not only provides protection against power surges, but also protects you or your business against using too much energy.
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Whirlpool Praised for Climate Leadership
John Platt, October 08, 2009
When buying a new appliance (or just about any new tech), it's always good to ask two questions: 1) Does it use less energy than competing devices; and 2) Is it made in a responsible manner?
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Who's the Greenest Mobile Provider?
John Platt, October 06, 2009
Which company provides the "greenest" cellphone service? Two new research surveys help provide the answers.
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LG Introduces Solar-Powered Smartphone
John Platt, October 02, 2009
It doesn't pack as much processing power as your average smartphone, but LG's newly announced GD510 (aka "The Pop") will make up for it with an optional solar panel for its back cover.
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HP Introduces Low-Cost Videoconferencing System
John Platt, September 29, 2009
Traveling to meetings costs money, wastes time, and produces an obscene about of carbon emissions. HP has come out with a new tool to help you reduce the carbon footprint of meetings and save you money in the process.
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Which is Greener, A Battery or An Electric Outlet?
John Platt, September 24, 2009
I take my laptop everywhere I go. I also take my power cord. Because even if I can run my laptop off its internal battery, I try not to.Why? Running my laptop off the battery or off of a wall outlet uses the same electricity, right? I mean, after all, you recharge your laptop battery through the wall, so why is it any different?
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