It's just a concept for now, but we're digging the bright colors of this memory card holder. Its designer, Tom Kenworthy, dreamt up this siding card holder that is created out of recycled plastic cups (7 to be exact.)
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We're all wary of trends. So when every company and his brother began advertising their electronics, computers, and lighting as green, well we're right to be a bit skeptical. A NY Times article points us to the Six Sins of Greenwashing and while they are general warnings, they are also good to take note of when we're evaluating "green" electronics.
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Does your home need heating help? The IntelliVent allows you to program your floor vents to tell them when to allow air in and when to shut it off. No more walking into cold rooms, if you just program this device to let it know when to allow heat through.
And, if properly programmed, this device could help save you energy by only allowing air to flow into rooms that are occupied. So stay warm (or cool) and save energy. Sounds like the perfect device to us.
Available here in white or brown for $39.99.
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Last Thursday was America Recycles Day. And to do our part to encourage you to recycle, here's our running tab of where you can recycle used computers and electronics. Feel free to add to our list.
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A simple storage solution: Keep your unused extension cords in the cardboard tube from toilet paper or paper towels. Via: swissmiss
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Power supplies can be energy hogs, and there hasn't been much motivation to do anything about it. Until now. Ecogeek is reporting that Energy Star is requiring that all power supplies be 80% efficient (or 80 Plus.) Until now, the motivation to keep costs down or build super-powerful machines has kept manufacturers tied to inefficient power supplies. This new criteria for certification, may change their tune.
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What is the lighting of the future? Treehugger points us to an article in the International Herald Tribune on the subject. We've heard strong opinions here on how ATers feel about the CFL and the light it gives off. So we're wondering where do you draw the line between good for the environment, and good for your environment?
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We're all skeptical. So when Engadget scoffed at D-Link's attempt to go "green," we completely bought in. In an age where the consumer wants green, and the companies want our money, of course they are going to do everything in their power to look green. But we decided to give their press release a second look, and see what it is that they've done to make Ethernet switches greener.
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Green and clean. After Wednesday's Good Question on plug-in air fresheners, we thought we'd revisit this post on a light bulb that also cleans the air.
A use for old CDs? AT Reader Alex tipped us off on this Gizmodo post on the "Panda Chair" comprised of hundreds of used CDs.
Ouch is the first word that comes to mind, but we applaud the effort. We're hoping ReadyMade's latest MacGuyver challenge may show us a more comfortable solution.
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A life without books? Paper ones, at least. With Ecogeek's announcement that Amazon's e-book reader, Kindle, will soon be launched, we wondered could we make the switch? But this seemingly "green" idea, the e-book, just wouldn't work for us. Sure, we can spend countless hours reading on the internet, but when it comes to some things we just need a paper copy. What do you think of e-books, and could you make the switch?
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The power of movement. That's what Yael Miller set out to capture with her concept of Kineticel, which was an entry in Metropolis Magazine's Next Generation contest.
What is it? Well at first glance it appears to be a simple battery that captures energy from movement. Think a piece of gym equipment that charges your AAs. But it's not just about rechargeable batteries to use around your home.
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Broken electronics can be a headache. So frustrating, in fact, that we're often tempted to abandon broken ones in favor of something new and shiny. However, often things can be fixed with very little cost. The only thing we are lacking is the know-how.
That's where FixYa comes in, a community of tech geeks that can help you fix your problem. When tech support can't help you, these guys can. Sign up and upload your problem to the forum, or go over and share your advice. And if all else fails, FixYa provides a Repair Service Locator so you can find a local technician.
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Not ready to give up your gadgets? Adam Vaughan at The Guardian has compiled a list of eco-friendly gadgets that allow you to keep your gadget-addiction going strong. We see a few products we've already featured here, including the USBCell, the Reware Solar Bag, and the Asus EcoBook.
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Want to know how green your electronics are? The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (wow, what a mouthful) or EPEAT can give you a little insight on your current home electronics.
EPEAT ranks electronics based on a set of environmental-friendly criteria and ranks them gold, silver, or bronze. Their focus is mainly on those purchased by institutions, however there are lots of laptop and display ratings to peruse.
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