EPEAT can help you identify high performance, environmentally friendly computer equipment via their searchable online database. The database will be available to the public from Monday, 24th July 2006, listing products that meet the tough new green computer standard for… Read More »Can you EPEAT that?
Kirklees Council have announced plans to install two wind turbines on Civic Centre III in the centre of Huddersfield. The plans are part of an effort to cut rising fuel costs for the council, and to contribute towards tackling global… Read More »West Yorkshire council plans wind turbines on council buildings
I was so pleased to read this piece in the Daily Record, that I’m quoting it, in its entirety for your reading pleasure. It’s simple, straightforward and to the point. AROUND 20 per cent of the world’s energy comes from… Read More »Positive figures for the future
Its clear that the business sector has a major role to play in helping to protect the environment, and governments worldwide are encouraging businesses to do their bit to achieve goals on sustainable consumption and production, and corporate responsibility.
So while Christmas is often seen as a time of excess and commercial gain, one company is making it possible for others to curb spending, help the environment and still keep the spirit of Christmas alive. Wishawish.com is having Christmas in July in 2006 and offering others the opportunity for further savings on their already economical corporate ecards for businesses that buy their ecards before the end of August.
Read More »Christmas in July: another way for businesses to stop harming the environment
The Dutch Advisory for the Landscape asked designers to come up with a new generation wind-turbine. One Architecture, Ton Matton and NL architect (collectively known at 100MW Mountain) did just that with this bouquet of “flower power” windmills. Via: Ecofriend
NEWS RELEASE From The Office Of Jean Lambert, London’s Green MEP
The European Parliament has today approved the awaited Battery Directive. Green MEP Jean Lambert welcomed the decision that will ensure schemes for the collection of used batteries and accumulators are set up throughout Europe by 2008.
Read More »Green MEP Welcomes Battery Directive Approved Today
Computer manufacturer, Dell, has recently announced a new policy extending its recycling efforts to consumers worldwide. Under its new policy, Dell will provide consumers no-charge recycling of any Dell-branded product, regardless of whether a replacement product is purchased. The company… Read More »Dell Computer Worldwide Recycling
Check out Gusse.org, a website where everything having to do with urban sustainability is at your fingertips in an Amazon-like searchable form. According to the info sheet: “Gusse is an online place where the world can collectively discuss, review and… Read More »Gusse.org
Good for you. Good for the environment. The EcoSystem just makes sense. The EcoSystem Duo is the next-generation of energy efficient PC from Jinglehorse. This second generation EcoSystem is designed to utilize the tremendous power and efficiency of the Intel Core Duo processor to create a fast, reliable, and environmentally friendly dual-core system capable of satisfying the needs of even the most demanding computer user. Whereas high-end systems can use more than 350 watts during heavy use, the EcoSystem Duo requires only 44 watts for normal use and just 75 watts at full throttle. The Ecosystem Duo has the potential to save its owner hundreds of watts of energy use at all times.