Category Archives: Electronics Industry

An Example of Great, Green Technology

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Checkthemarkets.com. Fairchild Semiconductor‘s (NYSE: FCS) highly integrated Green FPS power switch, the FSFR2100, received a silver medal for being one of the best IC solutions for energy conservation. This Green Apps contest showcases the unique … Continue reading →

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Panasonic Launches 'Eco Ideas Factory'

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at Environmental Leader. Panasonic has released an environmental statement that outlines the company’s mid- and long-term environmental management plans. Of particular interest, the company has set up an “Eco Ideas Factory” at the Kusatsu Factory of … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of Greener Computing News.

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenercomputing.com/enewsletter. Green IT Can Be Virtually Free By Matthew Wheeland http://www.greenercomputing.com/reviews_third.cfm?NewsID=55903 Ken Brill, the executive director of the Uptime Institute, talks to GreenBiz Radio about some of the surprisingly easy … Continue reading →

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Office Equipment Emissions Subject of Report

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Copiers, printers, computers, monitors, scanners, and fax machines can emit indoor pollutants that may result in poor indoor air quality. As manufacturers of electronic products design their products to meet green requirements for … Continue reading →

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Dell Powers Headquarters With Green Energy

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Leader. Dell is now powering 100 percent of its 2.1 million square-foot global headquarters campus with 100 percent green power, the latest step in meeting the company’s 2008 carbon neutral commitment.

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The latest issue of GreenerComputing News

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenercomputing.com/enewsletter. The Difficulty of Gauging Workstation Power Consumption-And How  to Get it Done By Andrew Binstock http://www.greenercomputing.com/columns_third.cfm?NewsID=55864 Andrew Binstock gives you the lowdown on how you can gauge workstation power … Continue reading →

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Energy Star electronics ratings get corporate boost

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. The government’s Energy Star program and the tech industry’s Climate Savers Computing Initiative will work over the next three years to develop more-efficient standards for consumer electronics.

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The latest issue of GreenerComputing News

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenercomputing.com/enewsletter. In Search of Green IT Governance By Corne de Graaf http://www.greenercomputing.com/reviews_third.cfm?NewsID=55779 In a world where climate change is becoming a key concern, private and public companies are increasingly aware … Continue reading →

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Toshiba Announces New Environmental Targets, Eco-Label

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story from Environmental Leader. Toshiba Corporation is extending the time frame and scope of its Fourth Voluntary Environment Plan and defining new targets. The current plan was initially scheduled to run from FY2005 to FY2010, but the … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenerComputing News

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenercomputing.com/enewsletter. How to Choose a Greener Graphics Card By Andrew Binstock http://www.greenercomputing.com/columns_third.cfm?NewsID=55714 Graphics cards are an often overlooked aspect of PC energy efficiency, and can be significant energy hogs. But … Continue reading →

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