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Dell Named No. 1 Green Company

Megan Dobransky, April 27th, 2011

Jennifer Berry contributed to this article. Last year Newsweek named Dell the No. 1 Green Company in America with a 100 percent ranking, but that didn’t mean Dell was going to sit back and ride the wave of good press and consumer goodwill. It went back to the drawing board to find innovated and interesting ways to continue its ... read more

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Tagged computer, computermonitor, computermonitors, computers, productstewardship

Published in Electronics


Greenpeace: Apple is IT’s Dirtiest Company

Alison Neumer Lara, April 22nd, 2011

Bad Apple? That’s what Greenpeace says in a new report that evaluates the use of fossil fuels by the top 10 cloud computing companies including Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Amazon. Apple gets the worst rating, but Greenpeace notes that most companies use “dirty” electricity such as coal to power their data centers, located in areas that are inexpensive but rely on ... read more

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Tagged computers, energy, fuel, reduce

Published in Electronics


The Coolest Earth Day Events

Earth911, April 18th, 2011

It's the most wonderful time of the green year: Earth Week. April 18-22, Earth911 will host, promote and participate in a series of events to rally our readers to get involved for the 41st anniversary of Earth Day. We've partnered with Kimpton's FireSky Resort & Spa in sunny Scottsdale, Ariz. (our hometown!) and their Earth Care Week to put ... read more

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Tagged appliances, cell phones, computers, greenbuilding, mp3player, television

Published in General


Facebook Pushes For Efficient Data Centers

Alexis Petru, April 8th, 2011

Servers and data centers, responsible for powering Internet companies like Google and Yahoo, are one of the nation’s fastest growing consumers of energy, according to the U.S. EPA. Now Facebook wants the technology industry to make its data centers more energy efficient, with yesterday’s launch of its Open Compute Project. Under the new initiative, Facebook will share with ... read more

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Tagged computers, energy, reduce

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When it Comes to Sustainability, Are Companies Really Listening?

Jennifer Berry, April 7th, 2011

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIF. - At the Fortune Brainstorm: GREEN, sustainability executives from a myriad of companies gathered to discuss transparency in the digital age. With all the noise that social media and readily available consumer feedback platforms create, it's hard to think that individual opinions are being heard over the clamor. But, in the case of some, customer feedback is ... read more

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Tagged autobodies, cardboard, cellphone, computers, mail, recycle, reduce

Published in Paper


Nonprofits Connect to Supply Computers for Charities, NGOs

Alison Neumer Lara, March 16th, 2011

With the right technology, nonprofits can have an even greater positive impact. That’s the philosophy behind two organizations that are joining forces to distribute refurbished computer equipment and technology resources to charities and NGOs around the world. Seattle-based InterConnection, which collects the majority of its surplus computer equipment from area businesses, already refurbishes about 5,000 computers annually to ... read more

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Tagged computers, recycling

Published in Electronics


5 Ways to Be a Better Recycler

Jennifer Berry, February 21st, 2011

We've got good news, and we've got bad news. The good news is that Americans are doing a better job recycling, at least when it comes to one particular type of materials: plastics. According to a recently released report on non-bottle plastic recycling rates for 2009 by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), "A minimum of 479 million pounds of post-consumer ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, computers, constructionmaterials, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, number3plastic, number4plasticLDPE, number5plasticPolypropylene, number6plasticpolystyrene, plasticbag, plasticbottle, rechargeablebatteries, recycle

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New Yorkers Have E-cycling, For a Limited Time

Amanda Wills, January 17th, 2011

The story of electronics recycling in New York reads more like a book of puzzles. Its strict e-waste law was passed last summer, but it's full of loopholes. Meanwhile, New Yorkers - who are notoriously accustomed to convenience - are left without the knowledge of free, easy e-cycling options. Known for its hyper-local urban composting options, the ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, composting, computer, computermonitors, computers, recycling, vcr

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


GreenSmart Bags a Conscious Way to Carry Your Gadgets

Jennifer Berry, January 7th, 2011

LAS VEGAS - On the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) floor, there are too many incredible gadgets to count. Walking the show takes days, and even then, you might not see everything there is to see. The Sustainable Planet TechZone is a section of CES that highlights some of the greenest products at the show. This year's TechZone is the ... read more

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Tagged ces, computers, recycle

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