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Bob Marley's 8 Simple Ways to Go Green with Power As the immortal Kermit the Frog put it, "It's not easy being green." The idea of going green is a noble one. It sounds good, we all know we need to make changes in the way we go about our daily lives in order to preserve our beautiful planet and reduce our energy consumption. However, actually implementing these necessary changes can be a whole different story. Posted: 12/17/2008 More » Why Go Rechargeable? A Mini Blog Series Rechargeable batteries abound—they’re in your laptop, cell phone, mp3 player and your car. But you may not have thought of using rechargeable batteries in your household gadgets, like your wireless keyboard and mouse, or Wii and XBox 360 wireless controllers. Every time you hear the thunk of dead batteries on the bottom of the trash can, you’re hurting both your wallet and the environment. Posted: 10/30/2008 More » Top 8 Ways to Go Green with Your Electronics Now that going green is no longer an option, but a necessity, we are progressively looking for new ways to preserve our environment. Although it may seem like a simple concept - it’s actually very difficult to maintain a level of environmental protection without sacrificing some convenience. Recycling does help out significantly, but there are plenty more ways to push towards a cleaner planet without much extra conscious effort. Posted: 9/5/2008 More » How to Prepare Batteries for Recycling You can recycle your batteries at a local recycling center, but you also have the option of shipping them there as well. If this option interests you, this guide will walk you through the process of preparing your batteries the right way in order to ensure that they will be accepted when arriving at the recycling destination. Posted: 7/29/2008 More » |