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Smart Plugs: A Buyer’s Review

Jennifer Berry, January 10th, 2011

Across the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, "smart" plugs were all the rage for reducing and monitoring household energy consumption. While their features vary by manufacturer, essentially, smart plugs are outlet units that plug into regular household outlets to prevent vampire power drain, monitor energy usage and generally reduce the overall costs to run various electronics. While Earth911 didn't hit every smart ... read more

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Tagged reduce

Published in Electronics


The CES 2011 Green Scorecard

Earth911, January 10th, 2011

Written by: Amanda Wills and Jennifer Berry It's the biggest electronics trade show in the world. Period. Walking through the miles of exhibitors on the Consumer Electronics Show floors, you'll see thousands of gadgets and be the first to witness the launch of at least 20,000 new products (seriously). But while electronics manufacturers use CES to display their latest innovations ... read more

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Tagged batteries, ces, computer, energy, packaging, refrigerator, television, televisions

Published in Electronics


What is a Producer’s Responsibility?

Megan Dobransky, January 10th, 2011

In 2004, Maine signed into law landmark legislation. The first of its kind, the Maine E-Waste Law mandated that manufacturers be financially responsible for recycling specific electronics; municipalities still ensure collections sites are available and consumers still have to return the products, but manufacturers must pay for recycling costs. In the years since, 24 states have enacted similar legislation, more ... read more

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Tagged computers, electronics, productstewardship, recycling, televisions

Published in Electronics


Your Local Guide to Winter Produce

Mary Mazzoni, January 10th, 2011

So, we’ve talked about buying local and seasonal produce before, but what’s all the fuss about going local anyway? Get the answers to all your pressing questions about buying local food, and consult our winter produce guide to find out which fruits and veggies are in season in your area along with delicious recipes. And to completely close the loop, read ... read more

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Tagged composting, guide, kitchen, organic, organicwaste, Recipes, reduce

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