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Starbucks has been known to take its own initiative as far as being eco-friendly is concerned and apparently this development should be considered the big switch. Over 8,000 stores will now be lit up by LED lighting which many may see as a great initiative to save on some energy costs and of course preach LED light alternatives. The LED light swap will cut energy consumption by about 7% at each store, and is part of the company’s goal to cut total energy consumption by 25% by the end of 2010. With a company this size, there are a lot of ways the carbon ... Read Full Story

Hewlett Packard just announced the debut of a new eco friendly printer to their roster. The p2055d is an Energy Star- qualified printer that has built-in paper and energy conservation features. HP specifically mentioned that the models come with instant-on technology, which can provide users with energy savings of up to 50 percent when compared against machines that still employ traditional fusing technology And in addition to the paper conservation functions mentioned above, there is also a feature on the HP p2055d called n-up printing which allows for the printing of multiples pages on a single paper. Pretty neat. This GREEN printer is aimed ... Read Full Story

For those of you looking for eco-friendly/green alternatives to laptop sleeves, you might be interested in these eco laptop sleeves from Badget Bag . Of course, don’t forget, you can probably make one yourself too with duct tape or even newspaper . This super cool, eco-friendly laptop sleeve with shoulder straps is totally unique! Your laptop may appear similar to other ones from the outside, but it’s yours and it’s unique! What you carry your laptop in doesn’t have to be boring neoprene. A Badget Bag laptop sleeve / bag can set you and your laptop apart! Need Green Web Hosting? Check out our ... Read Full Story

Since we are on the topic of providing recycled materials, a disposable laptop may yet come out in the market. We have seen disposable cameras and mobile phones so why not top it off with a mobile device? Knowing people today, a disposable laptop is bound to cost much so why bother? Je Sung Park’s recyclable paper laptop that makes it easy to replace defective parts. So in short, the whole concept is about the casing of laptops which could work. Collect those old parts and turn them into something productive. This disposable and recyclable laptop may just make it through. The problem is ... Read Full Story

Here is something fashionable that laborers and students can use as an alternative to store their lunch and snacks. The Waste Free Lunch kits from everyday Jun offers reusable solutions which should complement disposable lunch items that carries a fashion statement. This customizable and hip messenger bag contains reusable packing lunch items fit for any age. These waste free lunch kits retail for $42.00. ( Source ) Press Need Green Web Hosting? Check out our latest review of green web hosts. Brought to you by: Keetsa Mattress Store - Keetsa! Blog - Eco-Friendly and Green News Waste Free Lunch Kits Biodegradable , Consumerism , ... Read Full Story