Technology

1. Bioplastic grown in grass

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:14am PDT for ecogeek

   

   A Massachusetts company has figured out how to grow plastic inside switch grass leaves -- genuine bioplastic, no petroleum needed. Read full post »

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   • Plastic

2. Dig this energy-saving switch

   By Hank Green Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:04am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Kevin Rose, founder of Digg.com, promotes a whole-house switch to save energy. Watch his video to see the clever way he manages it. Read full post »

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3. Cities fess up to emissions with new project

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:22am PDT for ecogeek

   

   A nonprofit is helping 21 cities reduce their emissions across the board by linking emissions data to its effect on climate change. Read full post »

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   • Government,
   • Pollution

4. Biodegradable USB drive made of corn

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:50pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   How earth-friendly are corn-based plastics? This new thumb drive makes you wonder. Read full post »

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   • Computers,
   • Plastic

5. A new way to get lit

   By Peg Fong Posted Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:29pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Watch out, CFLs and LEDs -- a Seattle start-up will turn on a greener, cleaner light bulb early next year. Read full post »

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   • Lights

6. Paving for air purification

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:53am PDT for ecogeek

   

   The University of Twente has possibly figured out a way to get paving stones to scrub the air, turning nitrogen oxide into a harmless nitrate that can wash away with rain. Read full post »

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   • Pollution

7. First platinum LEED-certified data center

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Fri Aug 8, 2008 5:21pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Data centers are usually huge energy pits. But Advanced Data Centers in Sacramento, Calif., gets the highest green rating for its cool, new building. Read full post »

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   • Buildings,
   • Electricity,
   • Heating-Cooling

8. Free software cuts PC energy ise

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Thu Aug 7, 2008 8:37am PDT for ecogeek

   

   A new free software program help cut PC energy use by allowing users to schedule when their computer goes into sleep mode. Read full post »

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   • Computers,
   • Electricity,
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9. Wireless network routers get the green treatment

   By Forecast Earth Correspondent Don Willmott Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 10:21am PDT for forecastearth

   

   Cut down on vampire power with a new Wi-Fi router that uses 40 percent less energy. Read full post »

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   • Computers,
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10. Solar branches light tree-lined paths

    By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 8:37am PDT for ecogeek

    

    Solar street lamps are one of the easiest ways for a city to green up in a noticeable way. Either slap a solar panel on a lamp or add a little pizazz like Vienna's solar trees. Read full post »

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    • Design,
    • Solar Power