Gadgets and Gizmos
Simple Solutions to the E-Waste Problem
It's easy to get excited about getting new gadgets, but we rarely give any afterthought as to what happens to our old laptops or cell phones after we put them out on the curb. Some of us might be more responsible and bring them to the nearest recycling facility for p...
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Gift Giving Made Healthy
Finding the perfect gift is a challenge, especially when your wish is to promote a healthy and environmentally-conscious lifestyle. This year, give the gift of health with these great ideas: Gift Baskets Large or small, DIY gift baskets can be custom...
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Is Technology Preventing Your Healthy Sleep?
You can’t see or smell them, but they are all around us. EMFs (Electromagnetic fields) are invisible lines of force that emit from electrical power lines and electrical and electronic devices. A different type of EMF (Radio Frequency) is emitted by wireless technology such as ...
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5 Great iPhone Apps for Vegans
Being Vegan has plenty of health and environmental benefits, from a healthier diet to a lower carbon footprint. But being vegan can be difficult, particularly when youre just starting out. The good news: Vegan iPhone users can get a little help with a variety of apps gears tow...
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3 Easy DIY Cork Laptop Stands
Having a laptop is great, but the one pitfall is they often heat up with prolonged use, which means your laptop has to use extra energy to cool itself down, and the heat reduces the lifespan of your computer, resulting in more electronic waste. DIY laptop stands have exploded ...
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Green Office Guide
We live in a freelancing world. About one-third of Americans are independent workers, and that means there are a lot of home offices and workspaces out there. Toss in the telecommuters and the number jumps higher. Some people work at the kitchen table, others have a spacious r...
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10 iPhone Apps to Help You Go Green
Want to go green? There are lots of apps for that. If you have trouble separating the green from the greenwashing, want to reduce your vehicle's carbon footprint, are trying to eat local, or wish you could help plant trees in areas affected by deforestation, there are apps t...
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Get a Free Engangered Animal Ringtone
Whether you prefer your latest favorite song, an uncommon synthesized melody, or the good old telephone ring, theres no denying there are plenty of options when it comes to ringtones. And one of the more eco-aware options is RareEarthtones.org, a website featuring a collection of...
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Know Your Cell Phone's Radiation Levels
We've all heard it before: cell phones emit radiation, and those long-term health effects are a little scary. In 2009, two groups of researchers looked at 25 studies of cell phone users and found a 50 to 90 percent increased risk for glioma and acoustic neuroma brain tumors...
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Get Green Office Gadgets
We all like to think we're doing good things for the planet, but how many people can say their office is green? Sure, your company may be recycling, and perhaps they're trying to reduce energy use by turning computers off at night, but many companies still use dated ene...
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Toxic Trail of 'Recycled' E-Waste Leads Overseas
Ever wonder what happens to all your old PCs, broken keyboards and ink cartridges? If you take your electronics to recyclers, you probably have visions of workers in well-ventilated buildings wearing masks and gloves as they take apart the toxic components of your electron...
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Tweet Green with #EcoMonday
Twitter is making green networking easier with #EcoMonday, a new hashtag that lets users share their favorite green Twitter streams every Monday. Hashtags are Twitter's memes used to create a stream of tweets on a give topic—it's all about what is being tweeted, rather...
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Clean Water Appears Out of Thin Air with EcoloBlue
Imagine a machine that makes clean water out of the air. It might sound crazy, but it exists, and you can get one for your home. It's name? The EcoloBlue Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG). To be honest, I was a little skeptical when I got an email about this product, but th...
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Set up Online RSVP for Your Wedding
I love weddings. The romance, the comedy, the family and friends—it all makes for a wonderful day of celebration. But weddings aren't exactly gentle on the earth. If you're getting married, chances are you're thinking about green wedding gowns and eco-friendly ...
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Make Magnets From A Broken Computer Keyboard
A few years ago I spilled a glass of lemonade on my roommate's computer, most of it ending up in the keyboard. Thankfully I was able to pop the keys out and painstakingly swab my way out of that pulpy mess. Between those little spills and all the abuse our keyboards ta...
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Turn An Old Saw Blade Into A Clock
Mr. and Ms. Fix-Its the world over have all sorts of old construction materials and power tools kicking around, quietly filling basements and garages after each DIY project or home renovation until a purge is necessary. Recycling is a great option, that's not the only optio...
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How To: Green Your iPod
Be aware of your iPod's energy consumption.iPod Nano's and iPod Classic's eco-friendly characteristics-they're arsenic-free glass, brominated flame retardant-free, mercury-free, PVC-free-go a long way to greening electronics. With Apple constantly greening th...
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Be Greener & Save: Watching Less Television
There was unexpected knock on the door this morning. The local phone/internet/cable company was canvassing the neighborhood looking for more business. The man noticed we were not taking advantage of their television service even though we had their phone and internet service.“We...
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