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Utilities Are Beginning to Encourage Green IT

Francine Hardaway, March 20th, 2008

Green IT is a big topic in the technology industry, especially in data centers that use a lot of electricity. In the past, this would be a problem for the utility industry, which used to encourage business to use all the power it needed, and was proud of its ability to supply it All this is slowly changing. According to a ... read more

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Reno Complex Celebrates Recycle-Palooza on March 29-30

Trey Granger, March 20th, 2008

Northern Nevada residents can bring their obsolete electronics for free recycling to the Somersett Welcome Center on either March 29 or 30. The event will run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on both days. Electronics that will be accepted include computers and components, monitors, printers, cell phones and PDAs, VCRs and radios. The event is being branded as Recycle-Palooza. Other festivities: Light bulb exchange: ... read more

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JC Penny Launches Green Product Line

Trey Granger, March 20th, 2008

Starting this month, consumers can purchase organic, recycled and renewable merchandise at JC Penny stores that will be branded "Simply Green." This merchandise will include everything from clothing to home accessories. The different categories: Organic—Made from at least 70 percent raw materials such as organic cotton or linen that have been grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides Renewable—Made from at least 25 percent ... read more

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