The Latest in Green Tech
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Blog: Tap on/Tap off Faucet Aerator from Advanta is Perfect for Kids' Bathroom
The Water Saving Aerator from Advanta lets you tap-on/tap-off the flow; saving water and reducing the risk of accidental scaldings. It's a great idea for the kids' bathroom or kitchen sink. -
Review: Kill A Watt EZ Helps Slash Your Energy Bills
Cut your power bill by weeding out the energy hogs in your home with Kill A Watt EZ.
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Fab Websites: Online Book Rental Services Provide an Alternative to Libraries with No Late Fees
Get the latest hardcover best sellers, paperbacks or even children's books to rent Netflix-style–prepaid return envelopes and no late fees.
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Blog: LED Light Bulbs on Track to Replace Regular 60-watt Bulbs
LED bulbs have a 19-year lifespan and sip electricity at about one tenth that of regular incandescent bulbs, but a 60-watt (or higher) replacement has been elusive.
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Tip: How to Get the Most Value When Trading-in Your Electronics
Chances are, somewhere in your home you have at least one example of technology that once was cutting edge but now is obsolete—perhaps broken. A multitude of websites and major retailers—including Radio Shack, Sears, Wal-Mart, Costco and Best Buy—are running trade-in programs, competing to buy a surprisingly wide assortment of used consumer electronics products directly from individuals.
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Blog: Get Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Guide for Free on Your Mobile Phone
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's popular and widely-referenced Seafood Watch guides are available on your mobile phone free of charge to help you make sustainable seafood choices quickly and easily—whether you’re at your favorite restaurant or sushi joint, or shopping at your local market.
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Blog: OrigAudio Fold N’ Play Speakers Make Paper and Plastic Sing a New Tune
Speakers made from recycled materials start life flat and fold together like origami.
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Review: New Digital-Book Readers from IREX and Sony Take on the Kindle
This fall will bring new digital-book readers with built-in wireless bookstores, giving the Kindle its first real competition.
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How-To: Reading an EnergyGuide Label
That bright yellow EnergyGuide label can be a powerful tool to help you figure out which appliance will save you money on your electric bill when you get it home. -
Tip: Prepping Your Computer for Disposal
A guide to properly disposing of your old computer - from removing your personal information to options for recycling, donating or trading it in.










