Have you ever tried to use your laptop without electricity for any length of time? Unless you have a load of laptop batteries in the storage shed, you might find that going without electricity or getting off the grid can prove difficult. While a laptop uses less power than a desktop, if you want get greener you may want to try one or more of the ten options listed below.
Some of the options — such as battery power — are not totally green. But, batteries are essential if you want to store or generate power from alternative sources. So, start with batteries, and then learn more about how to use that laptop with the least amount of power as possible. [click to continue…]
How green is your laptop? And, what, exactly, does an eco-friendly laptop look like? Back in 2007, POPSCI.com posted an article about what an ideal green laptop would look like. Take a look at your notebook…does it meet those standards?
Since that time, EPEAT and Greenpeace have set real-life standards for electronics firms. Notebooks are rated along with the companies that produce them. EPEAT, run by the nonprofit Green Electronics Council, takes into consideration low-toxic materials as well as the energy conservation and ease of recycling of computers, printers and monitors. Greenpeace monitors companies by how they treat chemical and e-waste materials. Both ratings were used in the list of notebooks chosen below. The notebooks are listed in EPEATS gold awards list, the highest ranking for current notebook products. But, their listings often are modified by the Greenpeace standards, which are linked individually to the Greenpeace reports in the descriptions below. [click to continue…]
In August 2008, Dell met a carbon-neutral goal in this company’s efforts to be the “greenest” technology company in the world within one year. While this news may tickle some environmentalists, others may not be satisfied with this milestone. Although Dell continues to work to fulfill a pledge to operate efficiently and to maximize their investment in green power and responsibly offset remaining impacts, many other computer companies and computer owners need to meet these goals — and more — to lessen the impact of computer use on the environment. [click to continue…]
Are you starting a new business? Are you planning to be “green”? The possibility of attaching a green label onto a business can add appeal as social demands for positive environmental changes increase. While the focus here is on Web site businesses, hosting providers and small tech startups, the following list can be applied to any business venture that wants to start and remain environmentally friendly.
The danger of going “green” is that the public is becoming more aware of what constitutes a green product or service. They have many ways to investigate your business on the Internet; so, with skepticism running high on green claims, you can seriously damage your brand and your sales if someone discovers your green claim to be false or contradicted by your other products, services or practices. When you present a business as green when it’s not, you’ll be known for greenwashing.
But, as a start-up, you have a chance to begin green from the get-go. The following list of 50 ways to make your startup eco-friendly can help you on your way. The items are categorized and in no particular order. We do not value one idea or Web site over another with this methodology. [click to continue…]
Have you heard the arguments about whether or not to turn off your computer to save on energy and to reduce your carbon footprint? Or, have you wondered whether or not to convince your boss to work from home to save on fuel and energy costs? Society is in transition, and green technology is at the crux of this issue.
The following sites all are concerned with technology, with an emphasis on computer-related issues and business models. From questions about your computer’s carbon footprint to eWaste and from marketing to new legislation, the following 50 sites have answers to many questions about how to go green. We mean seriously green, not green washing.
The sites below are listed in alphabetical order, and we do not favor one site over another. Each site has its own flavor and philosophy, so we hope you’ll find something in this mix that will catch your attention and that will help you play your part in going green. [click to continue…]
Welcome to Green Web Hosting Coupons. Going green is becoming more popular these days as both concern for the environment and energy costs are on the rise. One way you can become more environmentally friendly is to choose a web hosting provider that adheres to green standards. Nowadays there are many “green webhosts” that promise to offset most, if not all, of their energy costs. This website will serve as a starting place for consumers and small businesses looking to compare such green webhosts.