brominated flame retardants

Lenovo’s Latest Green PC: The M58p Eco Ultra Small

April 2, 2009 by Justin Thomas 12 Comments

I’ve been testing a new, very efficient PC called the ThinkCentre M58p Eco Ultra Small by Lenovo. This compact PC is the successor to the ThinkCentre M57p Eco. My kilo-o-watt meter is telling me that the M58p consumes only about 35 watts while idle, and 58 watts of power at peak usage. It has a… [Continue Reading]

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The Greenest Cell Phones of 2008

August 15, 2008 by Justin Thomas 21 Comments

Most cell phones don’t even come close to being green — their chargers are energy inefficient, they contain hazardous chemicals, and they not are designed for upgrading or easy recycling. Recently though, some the big players in the field like Nokia and Sony Ericsson are making moves towards green design. As far as assessing which… [Continue Reading]

Filed Under: Phones Tagged With: brominated flame retardants, Cell, charger, digital standby time, Ericsson, lithium polymer battery, nokia n95, Phone, recycling, sony ericsson t650i

Anti-Metaefficient: PBDE: A Poison That Is Now Everywhere

March 27, 2005 by Justin Thomas 1 Comment

PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl) is a toxic flame retardant used in many products, including computer cases, carpet pads and foam cushions in chairs and couches. This recent article in the The Oregonian sums up the problems for humans: Research has shown that the levels of PBDEs in American women are doubling every two to five years.… [Continue Reading]