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We wish that alkaline batteries were on the way out the door. But reality is that disposable batteries be around for quite awhile longer. Thankfully, though, we have rechargeable options, and clever thinkers are figuring out how to use renewable energy to recharge them. So they’re at least a little bit less burdensome on the environment. ...
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Protecting your gadgets is a big part of making them last as long as possible and helping to prevent e-waste. Considering the reputation Apple products have for unfixability, keeping them safe is a priority. One of the greener options for your iPhone or iPod Touch is the EcoShield. ...
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When it comes to electronics, doing more with less is key to sustainability. Also helpful is ditching plastic gadgets for paper, and DIYing it whenever you can.
A design from Dmitry Zagga, featured over at Yanko Design combines all these essential elements in a great speaker set-up for iPods.
Read on for details and how to do this yourself. ...
We know iPhone apps are pretty dang popular. We also know there are quite a few that help us to go green. Also getting popular are apps for Google's G1 and Android phones. So what are our green options so far?
We found five cool apps that will help Android software users green up their new phone. ...
This little power pack is a fuel cell charging device that offers instant power for your mobile devices while off-grid.
Encapsulating the dream of convenient wireless charging capabilities, the Power Pack wants to be the easy alternative green power source for gadgets.
But does it live up to TreeHugger expectations?...
:: Cut out your contribution to e-waste by consulting our How to Go Green: Gadgets guide.
:: Discover recyclable, Energy Star-certified Macs and PCs in our Buy Green: Laptops and Buy Green: Desktops guides.
:: Ask these five green questions before buying that "so cool, I-have-to-have-it" gadget....
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Well, the cheapest way is actually unplugging your devices. But if for some reason you abhor doing that and want the next cheapest way, the $5 Harriet Carter Wall Outlet Switch gives you your solution.
Or does it......
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Technology has become an essential part of daily life, from cell phones to televisions, music players to laptops. Electronics, though, have a significant impact on the environment. But don't despair. There are countless ways to green up your gadgetry -- or even use your gadgets for environmental causes -- and we have information tips, guides, fix-it solutions and facts all in one place to help you go green with your technology.
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Good news for you and any of your old gadgets that are looking to live a little longer. Radio Shack is offering a buyback program.
Buyback programs are an awesome way to lengthen the life of your gadget and get a little cash for it. However, Radio Shack is running their program with a twist that might not make all gadget owners happy....
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If you’re having trouble keeping warm as the weather cools but are reluctant to heat the whole house just to keep your digits intact while working on the computer, try out these cool gloves that plug right in to your PC. ...
Photo via Tech On and Вася Артёмов . Note:The iPod Touch shown here doesn't have the new Epson technology; it's an example of a device that could use it.
In an effort to improve the energy efficiency of mobile device displays, Epson released their Photo Find High Reflect (HR) transflective amorphous silicon TFT (a-TFT) LCD. I know, acronym galore, right?
Making Methanol Fuel Cells Better
Many researchers and engineers have wanted to replace batteries in consumer electronics with methanol fuel cells for a while, but their big weakness so far has been the proton membrane. "The more protons cross the membrane, the more power is generated. But the polymers that conduct protons well also tend to let the methanol solution into the other compartment. The resulting loss of fuel lowers the cells' power output." Kind of a catch 22. Until now!
Read on for more details....
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E-Paper seems to be coming out of the woodwork these days. Manufacturers are in some sort of race to show of their latest and greatest in the up-and-coming technology.
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Improved battery life for handheld gadgets and lower energy consumption are two major selling points for Samsung’s new e-paper.
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