Entries tagged Business

1. All new cars will be hybrids by 2020

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Wed Aug 20, 2008 9:30am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Believe it or not, a new report from auto industry insiders concludes that gas-only vehicles are on the way out. The report also says hydrogen won't be a big player. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Business,
   • Hybrids,
   • Oil and Gas,
   • Cars,
   • Hydrogen

2. Immense flat roofs, an untapped resource

   By Sheryl Canter Posted Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:42am PDT for climate411

   

   Wal-Mart and Whole Foods are putting solar panels on their roofs, which could generate up to 40 percent of the stores' electricity. Will more retailers go solar? Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Business,
   • Solar Power

3. Dell beats its goal for carbon neutrality

   By Hank Green Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 6:37am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Less than a year ago, Dell said that it would be completely carbon neutral. By cutting power use, buying wind and solar energy, and using carbon credits, the computer company reached its goal early. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Business,
   • Computers,
   • Carbon Offsets,
   • Electricity

4. Landscaping with ink cartridges as lumber

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:17am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Lexmark turns its old ink cartridges into eLumber for garden retaining walls and other outdoor projects. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Business,
   • Recycling

5. California Clean Tech Open finalists

   By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:36am PDT for ecogeek

   

   The top clean-tech start-ups have made the cut. The winners will get a prize package worth $100,000 to put their plans in motion. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Business

6. SunLight is giving away 500 solar flashlights

   By Hank Green Posted Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:43am PDT for ecogeek

   

   Bloggers, humanitarians, and more are eligible to get a free flashlight. Or simply buy one, and a free one will be given to people in need. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Shopping,
   • Business,
   • Electronics,
   • Charity,
   • Solar Power

7. Is this real? HP sends paper in 17 boxes

   By Hank Green Posted Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:47pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   A UK business received 32 sheets of paper packaged in 17 boxes and wrapped in foam -- all for some software licenses from HP. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Business,
   • Pollution

8. Clean-tech investing for EcoGeeks

   By Tom Konrad Posted Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:46pm PDT for ecogeek

   

   Advice for picking innovations that will build your portfolio while helping the planet. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Finances,
   • Business

9. Clean energy jobs can revitalize the U.S. economy

   By Jackie Roberts Posted Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:15am PDT for climate411

   14 million Americans currently have green jobs, and two new reports show that renewable energy could exponentially increase the green workforce. Read full post »

   Related topics:

   • Finances,
   • Business

10. Old data centers as green as new

    By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Wed Jul 2, 2008 8:23am PDT for ecogeek

    

    Study shows that existing data centers -- which power the Internet -- can be made just as efficient as new ones. Read full post »

    Related topics:

    • Business,
    • Electricity