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CES: iGo takes on 'Vampire Power'

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:00:05 +0000

Products could save up to $10bn in US

US power supply manufacturer iGo is aiming to help the planet and save users cash by reducing what it calls ‘Vampire Power’: energy drawn from devices that are plugged in but not in use.

CES: iGo takes on 'Vampire Power'

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 02:00:04 +0000

Products could save up to $10bn in US

US power supply manufacturer iGo is aiming to help the planet and save users cash by reducing what it calls ‘Vampire Power’: energy drawn from devices that are plugged in but not in use.

Cisco is world's greenest tech giant, says Greenpeace

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:00:07 +0000

Environmental group releases Cool IT list

Cisco Systems earned the top spot on the new Greenpeace ‘Cool IT’ leadership list, while some of Japan’s biggest electronics vendors – Toshiba, Sharp, Sony and Panasonic – finished last.

UN warning over e-waste 'avalanche'

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:00:07 +0000

Number of old PCs sent to India to grow 500%

Developing countries need to prepare for an avalanche of e-waste generated by PCs, consumer electronics and appliances, the United Nations said in a study released on Monday.

CES: iGo takes on 'Vampire Power'

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:00:04 +0000

Products could save up to $10bn in US

US power supply manufacturer iGo is aiming to help the planet and save users cash by reducing what it calls ‘Vampire Power’: energy drawn from devices that are plugged in but not in use.

Greenpeace protests outside Dell offices in Europe

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:05:05 +0000

Group says Dell may miss 2011 toxic deadline

Greenpeace held protests outside the offices of Dell in Bangalore, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen on Monday, to demand firmer commitments from the company that it will phase out harmful chemicals from its products by 2011.

59% of Brits want 'green' online retailers

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 02:00:03 +0000

A quarter expect websites to be powered by renewable energy

Over half of Brits (59 percent) look for ‘green credentials’ when choosing online retailers, says 1&1 Internet.