Comments on: 14 Ways to use Gadgets More Sustainably http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/08/18/14-ways-to-use-gadgets-more-sustainably/ My opinions about convergence, consumer technology, gadgets, Web, and more. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:51:18 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Dani http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/08/18/14-ways-to-use-gadgets-more-sustainably/comment-page-1/#comment-360027 Dani Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:10:27 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1535#comment-360027 Thanks for the tips, I've been doing the printer on draft mode since college but I only recently learned that some devices use "phantom" power. I really like the double power strip idea, johnathan. If you're interested in companies that are working toward environmentally-friendly products, Sharp is one of my clients and they've been putting a lot of effort into creating sustainable business practices. 1/3 of the energy in there factory in Kameyama, Japan comes from solar, thermal co-eneration and fuel cell systems. Pretty cool stuff. More info: http://sharp.smnr.us Thanks for the tips, I’ve been doing the printer on draft mode since college but I only recently learned that some devices use “phantom” power. I really like the double power strip idea, johnathan.

If you’re interested in companies that are working toward environmentally-friendly products, Sharp is one of my clients and they’ve been putting a lot of effort into creating sustainable business practices. 1/3 of the energy in there factory in Kameyama, Japan comes from solar, thermal co-eneration and fuel cell systems. Pretty cool stuff. More info: http://sharp.smnr.us

]]> By: Exorcising the Energy Vampires http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/08/18/14-ways-to-use-gadgets-more-sustainably/comment-page-1/#comment-359703 Exorcising the Energy Vampires Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:40:54 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1535#comment-359703 [...] in this case) is off. In the meantime, I’m taking a page out of Brian Lam’s and Jeremy Toeman’s book - by simply unplugging. Since the Xbox probably won’t see much playing time [...] [...] in this case) is off. In the meantime, I’m taking a page out of Brian Lam’s and Jeremy Toeman’s book – by simply unplugging. Since the Xbox probably won’t see much playing time [...]

]]> By: dave rad http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/08/18/14-ways-to-use-gadgets-more-sustainably/comment-page-1/#comment-359332 dave rad Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:46:41 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1535#comment-359332 Also on the topic of sustainability...im in the process of reading "Ishmael" by daniel quinn. its a must read :-) Also on the topic of sustainability…im in the process of reading “Ishmael” by daniel quinn. its a must read :-)

]]> By: Avi Greengart http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/08/18/14-ways-to-use-gadgets-more-sustainably/comment-page-1/#comment-359120 Avi Greengart Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:27:34 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1535#comment-359120 You could also strictly observe the Sabbath, and turn all the gadgets off once a week. I never knew how ecologically sensitive I was until I saw this suggested on a similar "how to live green" list. You could also strictly observe the Sabbath, and turn all the gadgets off once a week. I never knew how ecologically sensitive I was until I saw this suggested on a similar “how to live green” list.

]]> By: jonathanpberger http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/08/18/14-ways-to-use-gadgets-more-sustainably/comment-page-1/#comment-359114 jonathanpberger Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:14:48 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1535#comment-359114 I would TOTALLY digg up a talking, blogging, green cat. I would TOTALLY digg up a talking, blogging, green cat.

]]> By: Jeremy Toeman http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/08/18/14-ways-to-use-gadgets-more-sustainably/comment-page-1/#comment-359113 Jeremy Toeman Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:12:58 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1535#comment-359113 wow, someone's got a talking, blogging cat who is environmentally aware AND knows gadgets. cool, well done anonymous Internet user! wow, someone’s got a talking, blogging cat who is environmentally aware AND knows gadgets. cool, well done anonymous Internet user!

]]> By: Digidave http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/08/18/14-ways-to-use-gadgets-more-sustainably/comment-page-1/#comment-359111 Digidave Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:09:44 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1535#comment-359111 Digg porn. Digg porn.

]]> By: a http://www.livedigitally.com/2008/08/18/14-ways-to-use-gadgets-more-sustainably/comment-page-1/#comment-359110 a Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:07:18 +0000 http://www.livedigitally.com/?p=1535#comment-359110 my cat could have put together a better list. my cat could have put together a better list.

]]>