The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) released a new study that asserts consumer electronics (CE) account for roughly 13% of the average U.S. home’s electricity consumption.
Archive of posts filed under the Environment and Sustainability category.
Greenpeace Refreshes Guide to Greener Electronics
Greenpeace announced that it has published the newest edition of its Guide to Greener Electronics.
Sunlyte Alliance Promotes Recycled Packaged CDs and DVDs
Sunlyte LLC announced that it has formed the Sunlyte Alliance, which will supply the entertainment industry with CD and DVD discs and packaging made from recycled materials.
Ontario Recycles Old Electronics
The Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) reminds Ontarians that old electronics should be disposed of responsibly.
Sony DADC Germany Going Green
Sony DADC announced that its operations in Germany have received ISO 14001 environmental management certification.
CD Recycling Center Offers Mail-in Option
The CD Recycling Center of America announced that it has chosen the United States Postal Service as its preferred shipper for Compact Discs (CDs) and DVDs submitted for recycling.
Putting Old Electronics Out to Pasture
Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) reminded residents of Ontario, Canada that there is a proper way to dispose of obsolete electronic devices.
Sunlyte Offers Green Packaged Discs
Sunlyte LLC announced its new “Sunlyte Certified Carbon Free” manufacturing service for CD, DVD and Blu-ray packaged discs.
Panasonic VIERA TC-P42S30 Plasma HDTV Receives Eco Award
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company announced that its VIERA TC-P42S30 Full HD Plasma HDTV has received an International CES Innovations 2011 Design and Engineering Award in the Eco Design and Sustainable Technology product category.
EnergyGuide Labels Coming to a TV Near You
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that televisions manufactured after May 10, 2011 must display EnergyGuide labels. Additionally, beginning July 11, 2011, websites that sell televisions must display an image of the full EnergyGuide label.
