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How to enable the power save mode on your computer

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:32pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 0 Comments

Activating the power save function on your computer is an easy way to save energy and money. Here's how. Read full post »
Related topics: Computers, Tips, Electricity, Saving energy at home
Harvesting energy from every footstep

By Don Willmott, Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:57pm PST for forecastearth 1 Comments

Time magazine's annual list of the year's best inventions is full of inspired ideas including a knee brace that converts footsteps into energy. Read full post »
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Smart use of solar on ambulances in India

By Alex Nunez, Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 4:00pm PST for forecastearth 0 Comments

Solar panels atop homes offset some of their electrical usage, and costs. In theory, you should be able to apply this to vehicles, too. An ambulance company in India is putting this idea to the test. Read full post »
Related topics: Design, Solar Power
Portable solar power

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:28am PST for ecogeek 0 Comments

In addition to emergencies, the MSolar can be used recreationally and for temporary lighting... Read full post »
Related topics: Solar Power, Electricity
Let go of the old phone

By Yoni Levinson Posted Thu Nov 6, 2008 2:54pm PST for ecogeek 2 Comments

The EPA estimates that there are 100 million unused cell phones stashed in homes across the country. Here are several options for disposing of them responsibly. Read full post »
Related topics: Electronics, Water, Recycling electronics
Green search engine knows what you're looking for

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:45am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

Search for "solar" using the green search engine Truevert, and it knows you mean solar energy, not just anything having to do with the sun. Read full post »
Related topics: How-To, Media
Kindle gets the Oprah bump

By Megan Treacy Posted Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:05pm PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

Can Oprah do for Amazon's wireless, portable reading device what she's previously done for books? Read full post »
Related topics: Electronics, Gifts, Media
Why gaming is green

By Hank Green Posted Mon Oct 27, 2008 4:43pm PDT for ecogeek 5 Comments

I hear a lot about how geeks adversely impact the environment. With our power-sucking computers, toxic game consoles, and general disinterest in the outdoors. But I'm here, today to tell you that that's bunk. Geeks are greener than the average American, a Read full post »
Green lights forever

By Peg Fong Posted Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:27pm PDT for ecogeek 16 Comments

Transmitters that help cars time traffic signals so they never hit red lights give a whole no meaning to "going green." Read full post »
Related topics: Design, Cars
Buckpaper could replace steel

By Megan Treacy Posted Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:11pm PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

Scientists at Florida State University are dreaming up exciting uses for buckypaper, a material that is 10 times lighter than steel but potentially 500 times stronger. Read full post »
Related topics: Design, Buildings