{"product_id":"green-gadgets-for-dummies-isbn-9780470469149","title":"Green Gadgets For Dummies","description":"Save some green by going green with these environmentally friendly gadgets!  \u003cp\u003eWith concern for the future of our environment growing stronger and more serious every day, there has never been a better time to take a new approach to some of the most popular gizmos and gadgets on the market and learn how you can convernt to electronics that have minimal environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreen gadgets encompass everything from iPods to energy-efficient home entertainment devices to solar laptop chargers and crank-powered gizmos. This helpful resource explains how to research green gadgets, make a smart purchasing decision, use products you already own in a more environmentally friendly way, and say goodbye to electronics that zap both energy and money.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the environmental and financial benefits of green gadgets with this friendly reference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses which gadgets save energy-and which ones create energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn ways to offset your carbon footprint when you can't reduce consumption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet tips for understanding products labels and avoiding \"greenwash\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how to calculate the energy and money your gadgets consume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet moving and start living green with this informative guide to environmentally and wallet-friendly gadgets!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e CD-ROM\/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Green Gadgets For Dummies 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Don’t Have to Read 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Settling into a Green Gadget Mindset 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Getting Green with Gadgets You Own 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Minimizing Your Computer’s Carbon Footprint 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Acquiring Green Gadgets and Gear 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Ridding Yourself of Gadgets the Green Way 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe companion Web site 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Settling into a Green Gadget Mindset 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Mother Nature’s Green-Eyed View of Gadgets 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHey, Joe, Where You Goin’ with That Green Gadget in Your Hand? 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing “green” companies 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining gadgets 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining green gadgets 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelating the Four Rs to Green Gadgets 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a Green Gadget’s Carbon Footprint 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoughtful manufacturing 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcofriendly features 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther green electronics 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Energy Star and EPEAT Green Gadget Labels 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing Green Living Habits with Gadgets You Already Own 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a bite out of “energy vampires” 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating your gadgets’ carbon footprints 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking other simple green gadget steps 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Informed about Green Gadget Developments 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Practicing Green Gadget Living 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Energy Waste, er, Usage 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing Your Gadgets’ Carbon Footprints and E-Waste 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReusing Your Gadgets and Electronics Gear 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecycling Gadgets the Green Way 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRethinking Your Gadget Purchases 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Your Gadget Greenness with Others 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Getting Green with Gadgets You Own 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Saving Money (and the Planet) with Rechargeable Batteries 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Basic Battery Pluses and Minuses 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHunting and Gathering Battery-Powered Gadgets in Your House 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting Out and Choosing Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGauging matters of size, type, power, and price 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicturing how long battery types last 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a charge out of chargers 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing rechargeable batteries and chargers 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Rechargeable Battery Packs 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying rechargeable batteries for less 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplacing rechargeable batteries in iPods, iPhones, and other sealed gadgets 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperly Disposing of Dead Batteries 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisposable batteries 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRechargeable batteries 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Maximizing Energy Savings for Your Portable Gadgets 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip on a Gadget’s Energy-Saving Settings 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattery-draining items 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCellphones and smartphones 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMP3 and media players 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigital cameras and camcorders 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning Mobile Applications to Monitor and Adjust Power 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Energy Savings All Around the House 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Green Living in Your House 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Energy-Saving Opportunities in Your House 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelevisions 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComputers and peripheral devices 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile phones, MP3 players, GPS trackers, and other personal gadgets 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Power-Saving Options on TVs and Entertainment Gear 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaming TV power 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReducing power consumption in DVD, video game, and other types of players 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Minimizing Your Computer’s Carbon Footprint 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Your Computer’s Energy Use 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuashing Computer Power Myths 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Your Everyday Computer Needs 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Computer Energy-Saving Settings 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your computer’s energy settings the easy way 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking greater control of your computer’s energy settings 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eiPods, Printers, Hard Drives, and Other Connected Devices 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Reducing Energy Consumption in Windows 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Windows Energy Use On-the-Fly 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting the Windows Automatic Power Options Settings 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and customizing Windows Vista’s power plans 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustomizing Windows Vista’s advanced power settings 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and Customizing Windows XP Power Schemes 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Schemes 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlarms 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Meter 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvanced 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHibernate 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPS 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Additional Windows Vista and XP\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower Options Adjustments 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindows Mobility Center (Vista only) 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrightness 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreen saver 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeyboard brightness 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWireless networking 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluetooth 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndexing options (Vista only) 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Conserving Power with Your Mac’s Energy-Saver Settings 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing Your Mac’s Energy Use On-the-Fly 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Your Mac’s Automatic Energy- Saver Settings 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Additional Mac Energy-Saving Adjustments 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrightness 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScreen saver 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeyboard brightness 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirPort 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBluetooth 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSound 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotlight 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Acquiring Green Gadgets and Gear 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Knowing the Difference Between Truly Green and Greenwash Hype 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying to Be (Seen As) Green Is Big Business 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping In to the Greenpeace Electronics Survey 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Another Take on Green Gadgets: The Consumer Electronics Association 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Companies at Their Own Green Word, Sort Of 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowsing gadget-makers’ ecocentric Web sites 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking a second, third, or tenth opinion 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Choosing Green Mac and Windows Computers 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Upgrades to Make Your Computer Feel New Again 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading hardware 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUpgrading operating systems and applications 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and installing upgrades 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up-to-Speed on Computer Energy Standards and Ratings 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Computer Manufacturers’ Levels of Greenness 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on Green Computers 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking Green Macs 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking down the MacBook, piece by piece 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering other Macs and products 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Green Windows Computers 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo green Windows desktops 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA pair of green Windows notebooks 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Buying Green Mobile Phones and Handheld Gadgets 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Up to Speed on Green Gadget Matters 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDialing in to Green Mobile Phones 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotorola MOTO W233 Renew 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSamsung SGH-W510, SGH-F268, and E200 Eco 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNokia 3110 Evolve and N79 eco 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Green MP3 and Video Players, and Other Entertaining Gadgets 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eiPod nano 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShiro SQ-S solar-powered media player 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBaylis Eco Media Player 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eeMotion Solar Portable media player 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving Trees by Reading E-Books 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile phone and computer e-book readers 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedicated e-book readers 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectronic bookstores 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Wound Up Over Green Windup Gadgets 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Getting Green Gadgets for on the Go 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving Your Car More Efficiently 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTricking Out Your Car with Efficiency Gizmos 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTapping into GPS and Mobile Phone Applications for Green Getting-around 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking mobile phone GPS navigator apps 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable GPS navigators 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGPS and green mobile phone apps 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking Green Gadgets for Fitness and Outdoor Activities 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying in Charge with Portable Power Chargers and Extenders 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeafing Through Green Garments, Bags, and Cases 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Adding Green Gadgets around the House 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Green Gadgets for Every Room in the House 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring and Controlling Household Energy Usage 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Things On and Off Automatically 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling Your Entire House with Home Automation Systems 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Green HDTV, Music, Movie-Watching, and Audio Products 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiddling with Other Ecofriendly Home Gadgets 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Ridding Yourself of Gadgets the Green Way 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Donating, Gifting, and Selling Unwanted Gadgets 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining whether an Unwanted Gadget Is of Use to Anyone 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeighing the Risks and Rewards of Donating, Gifting, and Selling Unwanted Gadgets 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving the Gift of Unwanted Gadgets 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing Good by Donating Computers and Other Gadgets 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrading In or Selling Gadgets for Greenbacks 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe basics of the trade-in process 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a trade-in site for you 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Your Old Electronics on Craigslist 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuctioning Unwanted Gadgets on eBay and Other Auction Web Sites 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Erasing Your Personal Information before Getting Rid of Gadgets 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting Your Personal Stuff — The Short Way and the Long Way 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Trust to Decide How to Erase Personal Information 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo know you is to trust you 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI want to trust you, but I’m just not sure 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeauthorizing Computer Programs before Giving Away Your PC 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting Your User Account Files before Getting Rid of a Computer 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting your Windows XP user account and creating a new one 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting your Windows Vista user account and creating a new one 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting your Mac user account and creating a new one 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestoring Computers to Factory-Fresh Condition 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting and restoring a Windows hard drive 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormatting and restoring a Mac hard drive 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompletely Erasing Deleted Files and Hard Drives 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWiping Windows hard drives 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWiping Mac hard drives 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Recycling and Properly Disposing of Hopelessly Useless Gadgets 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding E-Waste and E-Cycling 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding E-Cyclers 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReputable or not? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal or from a distance? 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a local e-cycler 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNational and corporate e-cycling programs 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eErasing Personal Information 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding Whether to Break Down E-Waste or Leave It Whole 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping useful parts 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeripherals and other parts and pieces 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Ten Cool Green PC Peripherals and Accessories 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePC TrickleSaver 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEcobutton 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBamboo Laptop Stand Workstation 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSimpleTech [re]drive R500U 500 GB Turbo 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLenovo ThinkVision L197 Wide 19-inch LCD Display 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApple 24-inch LED Cinema Display 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInk2image Bulk Ink System 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanon Generation Green Printers 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD-Link DGL-4500 Xtreme N Gaming Router 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetgear 3G Broadband Wireless Router 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten Green Gadget Designs 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBware Water Meter 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaundry Pod 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial-Environmental Station: The Environmental Traffic Light 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndoor Drying Rack 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThermal Touch 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFastronauts 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTweet-a-Watt 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandby Monsters 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower-Hog 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWattBlocks 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd the Winners Are 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Green Gadget Buying Tips 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Buy! 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Your Homework 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy Recycled and Highly Recyclable 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy Reconditioned or Preowned 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy Small, Think Big Picture 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake a Bite Out of Energy Vampires 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake the Most of Multifunction Gadgets 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharge Your Gadgets the Green Way 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Rid of Gadgets the Green Way 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuy Carbon Offsets to Minimize Your Carbon Footprint 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Green Gadgets 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is a Green Gadget? 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Should I Care about Buying Green Gadgets? 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is EPEAT? 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhich Electronic Products Does EPEAT Cover? 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Energy Star? 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Does a Product Earn the Energy Star Seal of Approval? 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is the “Change the World, Start with Energy Star” Campaign? 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I Donate or Recycle My Old Computer? 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I Donate or Recycle My Old Cellphone? 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould I Recycle My Old Rechargeable Batteries? 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 325\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Hutsko\u003c\/b\u003e is a technology enthusiast, a journalist, an author, and a consultant. He contributes to the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e blog Green Inc., and has covered the latest tech trends for\u003ci\u003e Fortune,\u003c\/i\u003e MSNBC.com, \u003ci\u003eWired,\u003c\/i\u003e the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post, Newsweek, Time, Macworld, PC World, TV Guide,\u003c\/i\u003e and others. He runs the green gadget blog gGadget.org and his personal Web site, JOEyGADGET.com.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose environmentally friendly gadgets and dispose of gadgets more responsibly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand product labels and avoid \"greenwash\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalculate how much energy your gadgets consume\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffset your carbon footprint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThink green, save green, love Mother Earth, and have your gadgets too\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo doubt about it, we're a society of gadget freaks. But if you love your gadgets and the planet \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e saving money, here's where it all comes together. Discover new environmentally friendly gadgets, ways to use the ones you have more efficiently, and steps to safely recycle or dispose of out-of-date or broken gizmos. You'll even find out how being green saves green! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cli\u003eStart thinking green\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — learn the \"four Rs\" of green gadgetry, understand carbon footprints, and starve energy vampires \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cli\u003eSave energy now\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — by using rechargeable batteries, monitoring power use, adjusting settings on TVs and video game consoles, and more \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cli\u003eControl your computer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — discover how to adjust power conservation settings for Macs and PCs \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cli\u003eKnow green from greenwash\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — find out how to choose electronic devices that are truly environmentally friendly \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cli\u003eRecognize when it's time to say goodbye\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e — know what you can donate, how to erase your personal information, and how to find reputable recyclers \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow many dollars you can save with energy-saving settings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSneaky ways your gadgets steal energy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe six sins of greenwashing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafe ways to dispose of dead batteries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow (and why) to deauthorize iTunes\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e before donating your PC\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSteps for wiping Windows\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e or Mac\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e hard drives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreener gadgets for your home, car, and outdoor activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat EnergyStar ratings mean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisit the \u003cb\u003ecompanion Web site at www.dummies.com\/go\/greengadgetsfd\u003c\/b\u003e to find more online resources and information about green gadgets!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989312291045,"sku":"NP9780470469149","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470469149.jpg?v=1761783625","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/green-gadgets-for-dummies-isbn-9780470469149","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}