• Should We Phase Out Older Electronics?

    Should We Phase Out Older Electronics?

    September 21, 2009

    I’m not about to go and buy up the latest and most energy-efficient electronics when the products I currently own serve me just fine.

  • Do You Have the SUV of the TV World?

    Do You Have the SUV of the TV World?

    September 21, 2009

    My TV is great for watching movies and high-definition TV shows, but how much electricity is it taking just to run the thing? The answer is, probably a lot — but not as much as some TVs.

  • What’s the Big Deal with Energy Star Products?

    What’s the Big Deal with Energy Star Products?

    September 21, 2009

    So, you go to shop for new gadgets, devices and appliances and you see Energy Star labels everywhere, but you don’t know what they mean. You may know you’re making a good choice for the environment and for your electric bill, but what’s the big deal?

  • Get to Packing with These Eco-Friendly Crates

    July 30, 2009

    The landfill typically is the place where discarded plastic goes to die, except it can take up to 450 years for it to decompose on its own. But, Rent-a-Green-Box, a company specializing in moving and packing supplies made from recycled materials, gives unrecycled plastic a new life with its Recopack moving crates.