From Green Living Magazine
5 not so green gadgets
There's more to a truly eco-friendly technology than energy-efficiency. So the next time you're out shopping for the latest electronics, keep these tips in mind.Here's a summary of the gadget types to avoid:
- Plasma screen TVs
- TVs from manufacturers that don't have takeback programs
- Greenwashed gadgets (they sound green but in the end, more energy is used in their life-cycle than a standard gadget
- Gadgets with a stand-by mode (without Energy Star rating)
- Electric appliances (compared to gas appliances)
- Bonus gadget: Desktop computers compared to laptops
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