Fast forward to 2009 and there's a plethora of competing claims made by companies and much more awareness that simply dumping your old gear is a bad idea.Clearly there's now demand
for greener gadgets, a fact confirmed by recent research from the US Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) on demand for green products.
Nothing about the (only) other green aspect of recycled materials used for the casing - something that might spark the curiosity of visitors about other possibilities
for greener gadgets.
Greenpeace's ranking guide is a great help for figuring out which manufacturers you want to patronize when looking
for greener gadgets.
1) Send the proposed «just mail it» solution, prepared by designer Sherwood Forlee (
for the Greener Gadgets design competition, pictured above), to the CEOs of major telephone manufacturers like Nokia or Samsung, carriers like AT&T; and Verizon, or «enabling companies» like major printers (Avery) or shipping organizations (USPS, UPS, DHL, etc.).
Fortunately green claims are coming under increasing scrutiny not just from US but also in the tech media - GigaOM has a good summary to start with, CNET has a wider view, and Inhabitat is on the look out
for green gadgets.
The Consumer Electronics Association has conducted a survey that shows a rising consumer demand
for green gadgets.
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Not exact matches
The shrinking dimensions and decreased power consumption of modern electronic
gadgets have created opportunities
for energy harvesting processes that tap into free,
green energy from the environment.
-RRB-, or feeling completely insecure thinking they are not beautiful enough
for the guy they like or even the boyfriend, maybe some of you are not fully confident with your appearance, but some are standing at the worst situation, they have their the best clothes, shoes, accessories and luxurious
gadgets + things, but if your brain still thinks the grass of your neighbor is
greener than yours, well it all won't help gaining your confidence, don't even to think you're going to live your life happily and at peace.
For another perspective, read this report from the Huffington Post, How
Green Is Apple's Latest
Gadget?
You can fly around as the
Green Lantern and beat the snot out of Sinestro, who is also a playable character, take control of Bane, play as Poison Ivy and even hurtle around as The Flash.While quite a few of them are just pretty basic re-skins of each other, a lot of them bring their unique powers, abilities and
gadgets to the table, allowing you to access certain parts of the game that were previously inaccessible, a familiar concept
for the series that gives it oodles of replay value.
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for Developing Nations?
The
Green Heart is a low - tech
gadget that keeps fruits and vegetables fresh
for up to three times longer.
Given the success of some efforts to recycle unused stuff (and prevent the creation of more) such as Craigslist, freecycle etc, perhaps it would make sense
for some of the
green - minded and technologically gifted among us to create
gadget recycling services, where they'd accept items deemed unusable, harvest usable parts and recycle the rest.
OLED technology tends to get a lot of coverage in
green gadget news, since it is considered an attractive option
for potentially more energy efficient devices.
Read on
for the
greenest of the
green in the main
gadget categories, according to Greenpeace.Greenpeace Report Basics
Read on
for more about this bag and other cool ideas.We love to see
green gadget gear look so great, and this conversation starter is no exception.
From
green gadgets and gizmos, to DVDs and loose - leaf teas, I get the occasional product sent to me
for a [& hellip
Design Brief
For this competition we're inviting designers to explore the concept of «
Greener Gadgets.»
The top entries will be showcased live at the
Greener Gadgets Conference
for judging by a panel and the audience, and awards will be given out at the end of the night.
To paraphrase Allan Chochinov of Core 77, speaking at
Greener Gadgets this year about a concept
gadget that would monitor your plant
for you, «We already have a device that tells you if your plant needs watering.
Some more excerpts from the
Greener Gadgets 2009,
Green Design
for Good discussion.
Developing Nations Emily Pilloton Discusses the Hippo Roller and Other Designs
for Humanity Project H Design: Initiatives
for Humanity, Habitats, Health and Happiness
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If disposable means biodegradable, it sometimes is the
greener option
for objects and
gadgets, but it depends whether they can be disposed of properly.
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Giving
gadgets may be a quick and easy way to satisfy all the techies — and closet
green geeks — on your list, but shelling out
for anything that plugs in just
for the sake of that holiday - morning electronic glow can have a heavy cost on your wallet and on the Earth.
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Ranging from $ 15 to $ 30 depending on the
gadget you're purchasing it
for, the EcoShield looks like a fairly
green option to make your
gadget last.
We're wrapping up our coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show 2012, with just my final thoughts about
gadgets and
green coming out later today and this opinion poll
for you, dear readers, to tell us what you think was the best
gadget we spotted at the event.
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, EarthEra and their push
for alternative energy, the
Greener Gadgets presentation area... But despite the fact that CEA said the Sustainable Planet section was 40 % larger than last year's, it still felt painfully small and to be honest, not as packed with things as before.
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Green Gadgets Really
Greener This Year At CES?
«CES is going
greener this year,» says Jill Fehrenbacher, creator of the Greener Gadgets conference, which CEA purchased last year for an undisclosed
greener this year,» says Jill Fehrenbacher, creator of the
Greener Gadgets conference, which CEA purchased last year for an undisclosed
Greener Gadgets conference, which CEA purchased last year
for an undisclosed amount.
More on specs and availability of the charger
for powering any
gadget you own below.The Eurobike
Green Award Winner If you enjoy having your bicycle lights powered by your hub dynamo, the E-Werk can take you to the next level.
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Green Gadget Guide Knocks Down HP, Lenovo, Dell It's Time
for Deposits.
This clean,
green, sanitizing machine could be an effective aid to stopping the spread of bacteria and viruses in institutional settings, such as assisted living or nursing centers
for seniors, daycare centers, hotels or restaurants, sports facilities, schools, work situations with shared gear,
gadgets, or uniforms, or even your own home.
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green: The
Greenest Brick: City Votes to Demolish Entire Street of 41 Historic Buildings «Old is the New
Green» According to National Trust For Historic Preservation 15 Good Reasons To Save Old Schools The Greenest Building is the One Already Standing Another One Bites The Dust: Walter Gropius Buildings Being Torn Down in Chicago Why are Old Buildings Like Green Gad
Green» According to National Trust
For Historic Preservation 15 Good Reasons To Save Old Schools The
Greenest Building is the One Already Standing Another One Bites The Dust: Walter Gropius Buildings Being Torn Down in Chicago Why are Old Buildings Like
Green Gad
Green Gadgets?