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Grad Student Designs Cardboard Computer

Lauren Hasler, October 2nd, 2009

The future of computers may be found in your recycling bin. A design student at the University of Houston has developed cardboard computer casing. Though the future of the product is yet unknown, it opens the door to using more disposable materials with high-tech devices. As a part of his graduate thesis, Brenden Macaluso developed the sustainable casing. No screws or ... read more

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Tagged basics, cardboard, cellphone, computers, ideas, noteworthy, recycle, television

Published in Electronics


California Bans VOCs, Costs of Some Products Will Rise

Trey Granger, October 2nd, 2009

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is cracking down on products that contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as aerosol air fresheners and paint thinners, and is imposing a ban on high-VOC products starting in 2014. Here's a simple breakdown of how the regulation will work, courtesy of the Associated Press: Manufacturers will have to limit VOC content to 30 percent ... read more

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Tagged aerosolcan, airquality, basics, ideas, noteworthy, paintthinners, solvents

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