Green Gadgets For Dummies
Published on 2. June 2009
360 pages
978-0-470-52889-1 (ISBN)
Description
Save some green by going green with these environmentally friendlygadgets!
With concern for the future of our environment growing strongerand more serious every day, there has never been a better time totake a new approach to some of the most popular gizmos and gadgetson the market and learn how you can convernt to electronics thathave minimal environmental impact.
Green gadgets encompass everything from iPods toenergy-efficient home entertainment devices to solar laptopchargers and crank-powered gizmos. This helpful resource explainshow to research green gadgets, make a smart purchasing decision,use products you already own in a more environmentally friendlyway, and say goodbye to electronics that zap both energy andmoney.
* Explore the environmental and financial benefits of greengadgets with this friendly reference
* Discusses which gadgets save energy-and which ones createenergy
* Learn ways to offset your carbon footprint when you can'treduce consumption
* Get tips for understanding products labels and avoiding"greenwash"
* Discover how to calculate the energy and money your gadgetsconsume
Get moving and start living green with this informative guide toenvironmentally and wallet-friendly gadgets!
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.
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Joe Hutsko is a technology enthusiast, a journalist, an author, and a consultant. He contributes to the New York Times blog Green Inc., and has covered the latest tech trends for Fortune, MSNBC.com, Wired, the Washington Post, Newsweek, Time, Macworld, PC World, TV Guide, and others. He runs the green gadget blog gGadget.org and his personal Web site, JOEyGADGET.com.
Content
Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: Settling into a Green Gadget Mindset.
Chapter 1: Mother Nature's Green-Eyed View of Gadgets.
Chapter 2: Practicing Green Gadget Living.
Part II: Getting Green with Gadgets You Own.
Chapter 3: Saving Money (and the Planet) with RechargeableBatteries.
Chapter 4: Maximizing Energy Savings for Your PortableGadgets.
Chapter 5: Energy Savings All Around the House.
Part III: Minimizing Your Computer's CarbonFootprint.
Chapter 6: Your Computer's Energy Use.
Chapter 7: Reducing Energy Consumption in Windows.
Chapter 8: Conserving Power with Your Mac's Energy-SaverSettings.
Part IV: Acquiring Green Gadgets and Gear.
Chapter 9: Knowing the Difference Between Truly Green andGreenwash Hype.
Chapter 10: Choosing Green Mac and Windows Computers.
Chapter 11: Buying Green Mobile Phones and Handheld Gadgets.
Chapter 12: Getting Green Gadgets for on the Go.
Chapter 13: Adding Green Gadgets around the House.
Part V: Ridding Yourself of Gadgets the Green Way.
Chapter 14: Donating, Gifting, and Selling Unwanted Gadgets.
Chapter 15: Erasing Your Personal Information before Getting Ridof Gadgets.
Chapter 16: Recycling and Properly Disposing of HopelesslyUseless Gadgets.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Cool Green PC Peripherals and Accessories.
Chapter 18: Ten Green Gadget Designs.
Chapter 19: Ten Green Gadget Buying Tips.
Chapter 20: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about GreenGadgets.
Index.
