LED systems are natural choice for mountain bikers given their efficient power consumption, durable construction and distinctive white light. Finding quality LED light systems for mountain bikes under $300 isn’t easy, so we’ve scoured the net and studied dozens of reviews from Amazon, MTBR.com and retailers to find the LED systems that stand out as… [Continue Reading]
Lenovo’s Latest Green PC: The M58p Eco Ultra Small
April 2, 2009 by 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]
Sony Introduces Smart Green LCD TVs
February 19, 2009 by 3 Comments
Sony is introducing a new LCD TV called the Bravia WE5 that it claims to be the greenest ever. The WE5 uses a new backlight called a micro-tubular HCFL backlight, which cuts the active power consumption by 50%. The television also incorporates a “Smart Presence Sensor”.
Philips’ New Eco-TV Uses Only 75 Watts
January 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This new 42-inch LCD "Eco TV" by Philips was announced at CES 2008 (Consumer Electronics Show). The television certainly has a lot of energy saving features that make it possibly the most efficient TV on the market. CNET reports: [The TV] has the ability to dim the backlight–by up to five times peak brightness–in response… [Continue Reading]
The Greenest Skyscaper In The U.S.?
May 31, 2007 by Leave a Comment
This skyscraper, One Bryant Park, is being constructed on 42nd street in New York. The tower will be hard to miss: it has a faceted glass facade that maximizes the daylight entering the building, while minimizing the heat. The 54-story building is designed to earn the LEED Platinum rating (the highest designation from the U.S.… [Continue Reading]
100% Renewable Power For Durango City, Colorado
April 13, 2007 by Leave a Comment
The city of Durango will soon be powered by 100% renewable energy (we believe that wind power will be used). Green power currently constitutes about 10% of city power purchases. The extra the city pays for green energy will add about $120,000 a year to its electrical bill officials said. But the extra cost will… [Continue Reading]
Energy Monitoring “Flower Lamp”
March 3, 2005 by 1 Comment
This is a lamp that “blooms” when the energy consumption in your house has been low for some time, thus giving you tangible feedback. More details: WorldChanging
Very Efficient: Canon i860 Inkjet Printer
September 14, 2004 by 1 Comment
Like the Canon i560, we list this inexpensive ($100) printer because it is one of the most efficient in terms of energy consumption, ink consumption and ink price. The cover is composed of recycled plastic and is free of toxic BFR (brominated fire retardants).
Self-Cleaning Glass: Pilkington Activ Glass
July 28, 2004 by 4 Comments
"Pilkington Activ" glass needs little cleaning, reducing consumption of detergent and water. The active glass has a special nano-scale (extremely thin) coating of microcrystalline titanium oxide which reacts to daylight. The reaction breaks down dirt on the glass, and when the water hits the glass the dirt slides off. The chemical used — titanium dioxide… [Continue Reading]
Canon i560 Printer
July 27, 2004 by 1 Comment
We list this inexpensive printer because it is one of the most efficient in terms of ink consumption and ink price. Also, Canon has committed to eliminating lead, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, and mercury from its printers by December 2004. Inkjet printers also use much less energy than laser printers. Notes from CNET: Canon’s i560 desktop… [Continue Reading]
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