It’s easy to be green!
Our GREEN PC section is here to help you be green!
Green PCs are good for you and good for your planet!
What is a Green PC?
- Energy saving computer designed to minimize power use
- Draws less power than normal PCs
- Powers down when inactive (sleep mode)
- Designed for upgrading and recycling
- Less packaging materials
Hardware
Info
What is E-waste – CalRecycle article on electronic waste
The Green PC Revisited – PC Mag article about green PCs, desktops and laptops
Buy Greener Electronics – How to find green electronics
How to Buy a Green PC– Computer Shopper article
Recycling
Where Can I Donate or Recycle My Old Computer and Other Electronic Products? – Links and info from the EPA
10 Tips for Donating a Computer – How to donate your used equipment
Computer and Electronics Recycling Organizations– CA directory of organizations that collect electronic equipment for reuse or recycling
Computer Recycling Center – Full-service collection, reuse, and refurbishment program with several locations in CA
Recycled Computer Products Links – Environment Web Directory shows
EHSO Directory of Computer Recycling Programs – Where and How to Recycle Old TV sets, Computers, Printers, Cell Phones and Other Household Consumer Products and Electronics in the USA
Recycling Centers – State Electronics Recycling Programs and Policies
MCRC – Marin County Computer Resource Center is a nonprofit environmental charity that recycles household electronics and gives away free refurbished computers. Located in Novato, CA
Renew Computers – Computer Recycers in San Rafael, CA
Organizations
Electronics Take Back Coalition – promoting green design and responsible electronics recycling
Companies
Call 2 Recycle – Battery Recycling
IBM and the Environment – learn what IBM is doing to be green.
Government
Computer Display Project – Research on LCA and impacts of computer monitors
EPA ENERGY STAR – Government energy performance rating system for products and practices
Software
Kahl Consultants Software – check what we have to offer!
IPSE – Introduction to Passive Solar Energy
SolArch – Solar Architecture Design