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Sharp Solar-Powered 52-inch HDTV with LED-backlight

Chris Davies, Oct 6th 2008 Discuss [0]

Sharp have been demonstrating a solar-powered HDTV at CEATEC 2008, capable of operating solely from the power generated from sunlight. The 52-inch set uses an LED backlight and other energy-efficiency technology so as to reduce it's power requirements to just 220kWh; coincidentally, that's the same amount as the solar panel generates. Read The Full Story

Google and GE partner to push for ‘Smart Grid’ Electricity

Chris Davies, Sep 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

Google has announced a partnership with General Electric (GE) which will see the two companies cooperate on policy and technology solutions around electricity generation, transmission and distribution. The deal will see the development of a so-called "smart grid" that can prioritize energy efficiency, use of environmentally-friendly sources such as enhanced geothermal systems and support electric vehicles. Read The Full Story

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HP ‘Sustainable Packaging’ DV6929WM-B laptop & bag bundle

Chris Davies, Sep 2nd 2008 Discuss [2]

HP have announced a new sustainable packaging bundle, to be sold exclusively through US retailer WalMart. The deal consists of the company’s DV6929WM-B 15.4-inch notebook, based on a 2GHz AMD Turion X2 TL-60 Dual-Core Mobile CPU, 4GB of RAM and a 250GB 5,400rpm SATA hard-drive, bundled with a laptop bag made from recycled materials. However it’s not just the bag that’s earth-kind: both the way the DV6929WM-B starts its journey, and the way your old PC ends it, are too.

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Grundig Vision 6 ECO LCD TVs: super-efficient standby mode

Chris Davies, Aug 31st 2008 Discuss [0]

Responding to the constant criticisms of power-greedy standby modes on modern electronics, Grundig announced its Vision 6 ECO LCD TVs. Not only has standby draw been shaved down to less than 0.1W, operating draw is much reduced too, at around 76W. That's up to 48-percent less than comparable normal LCD TVs. Read The Full Story

Recycled Laptop Bag perfect for back to school

Abby McVay, Jul 31st 2008 Discuss [0]

It's just about August which means many will be making their way back to school. For some, that means a bit of shopping and a new laptop bag. Well if you're going to pick up a new one you might as well pick one up made out of recycled materials. Read The Full Story

Fabrik [re]drive claims most eco-cred for USB hard-drives

Chris Davies, Jul 28th 2008 Discuss [0]

External hard-drive manufacturer Fabrik have announced what they're calling "the world’s most energy-efficient, resource-conscious, Turbo USB 2.0 external storage and backup drive", the SimpleTech [re]drive. Basically a 500GB USB 2.0 hard-drive, Fabrik have used bamboo and recycled aluminum for the enclosure and coupled it with an EnergyStar compliant power adaptor. Read The Full Story

The water-powered clock from Bedol

Abby McVay, Jul 16th 2008 Discuss [2]

This isn't the first water-powered clock to be sold, but it is a lot more attractive than some I have seen. The other one I wrote up over a year ago not only was cheap, but looked it. Read The Full Story

The extremely affordable Solar Backpack

Abby McVay, Jul 15th 2008 Discuss [0]

Although we would all prefer to pick up an incredibly chic solar bag. One that manages to make the panel flow with the rest of the bag, however, budgets don't always allow for that. Read The Full Story

One man’s recliner is another man’s laptop bag

Abby McVay, Jul 14th 2008 Discuss [0]

There are enough laptop bags in the world that no matter your tastes, you're bound to find one that fits. If you're going to put out the effort to find the perfect bag, you might consider snagging one from an environmentally conscious company. These bags are actually made of recycled car seats and armchairs. Read The Full Story