Greener Tech
: CNET's guide to going greenerWhen it comes to the environment, technology is both problem and solution. In honor of Earth Day, we've rounded up a guide to going greener: how to recycle your gear safely, news about tech addressing environmental issues, ways you can save energy, products that hoard (or hog) power, and our guides to cleaner hybrid and biodiesel cars. The good news? Getting greener tech is not only kind to Mother Nature, it can also save you greenbacks.
Nerds for nature
blog: See some of the ways Web 2.0 tools are helping green-minded techies.
April 19, 2006
Inside the jaws that eat your e-waste
blog: At HP's recycling center outside of Sacramento, California, computers, printers, monitors, and more get crunched into confetti that can be sorted and used to make other products.
April 17, 2006
Trash your old tech--the green way
When it's time to bid farewell to yesterday's tech toys, don't just leave them out on the curb. Here's how to trade in, recycle, and swap your stuff without heaping toxic junk onto landfills.
April 14, 2006
Ready to recycle that old PC? Read this first
Whether you're donating that old PC to a local school or selling it on an online auction site, you'll want to remove your personal files first.
April 14, 2006
CNET's Trade-In Center
Get cash for your old gear and donate the money or get the upgrade you've craved.
Tech recycling to avoid
blog: What happens to your computer when it dies?
April 12, 2006
Replace your iPod Mini battery
All iPod batteries die, but you don't have to toss your beloved player. CNET shows you how to replace the battery, step by step.
December 1, 2005
High demand, low energy
blog: Electronics that brandish the Energy Star logo can save energy and money.
April 10, 2006
Is your TV an energy hog?
If you diligently click off the lights when you leave a room and cringe when the electricity bill arrives, you may be interested to know that your shiny, new flat-screen television may be a power hog.
December 13, 2005
High-end PCs suck (power)
Your expensive new system's running slow? It's not the processor, it's the power.
February 9, 2006
The truth about MP3 player battery life
One of the key specs you must not ignore before purchasing an MP3 player is its battery life. Find out which players have staying power.
March 13, 2006
Do LCDs save energy?
LCDs are not only thinner, they can also give you a slimmer power bill.
November 9, 2005
Where can I find energy-saving printers?
Save paper and dollars with Energy Star-approved printers.
October 31, 2005
Should you get rechargeable or disposable camera batteries?
Just about any digital camera with a dedicated battery or a decent set of AA rechargeables should get you through at least an average day of shooting.
October 26, 2005
Run your phone on the sun
Hand-cranked and solar cell phone chargers save electricity and could save you in an emergency.
February 1, 2006
Sony Reader saves trees
Sony unveiled its new e-book reader at CES, and it's a page-turner.
January 5, 2006
Off-the-grid tech for emergencies
Power's out? These gadgets help you keep functioning.
September 23, 2005
Earth-friendly printing options
Vendors have reduced the ozone emissions from laser printers, and some companies are cooking up biodegradable hardware.
April 22, 2005
Ultimate buying guide to hybrid cars
With fuel topping $2.50 per gallon, traditional cars are too thirsty and produce too much pollution. But cleaner electric, hydrogen, or fuel cell vehicles aren't quite ready for the road. Enter the hybrid engine, a new automotive technology that combines the best of both worlds: a gasoline and an electric motor.
April 14, 2006
Hybrid fuel savings calculator
Want to know exactly how much you can save by purchasing a hybrid vehicle? Punch in the numbers to find out.
Four subtle hybrids
If you prefer not to shout your environmental concerns from the rooftops, you can opt for a more conventional-looking hybrid.
Diesel without the dinosaurs
Our guide to biodiesel tells you what it is, how it works, and where to get it.
October 10, 2005
The state of diesel
Gas prices are soaring, and suddenly the 20 to 40 percent improvement in fuel economy is making diesel vehicles look much more attractive.
September 14, 2005
CVT: transmissions that save gas
Continuously variable transmissions (CVT) save gas and provide smoother shifting, so why don't all cars have them?
July 14, 2005
Quiz: Know your hybrids
How much do you think you know about hybrids? Take our hybrid quiz and find out how deep your knowledge really goes.
June 15, 2005
From corporate innovation to personal action, there's plenty of chance to be green in the world of tech. Harry Fuller talks with CNET News.com cutting-edge reporter Michael Kanellos, Wayne Cunningham of CNET's Car Tech, and CNET's Elsa Wenzel, who tracks ecological issues from energy to recycling, about what you can be optimistic about this Earth Day.
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Wonder how hybrid technology works? Editor at large Brian Cooley explains.
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Using the latest satellite data, NASA produced "A Tour of the Cryosphere: Earth's Frozen Assets." This is a dramatic and colorful look at our planet from high above, and the changes that are taking place.
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