May 15, 2012
Dumpster diving is urban scavenging in search of items that can be recycled into something useful or turned into cash. Plus, as the Wikipedia page on dumpster diving tells you, rummaging through your neighborhood garbage bin has uses for students, artists, and even scientists. So, if you have already started endorsing dumpster diving, here are ten resources that can help you learn more.
May 7, 2012
We can help by donating our old cellphones (and other electronics), so that the recycling industry can reclaim some more percentage from the precious metals that gets mined. But that is not the only way we can help. Here are five more ways to donate old cellphones and help a local or global cause.
April 25, 2012
National Geographic has launched a new iOS app in celebration of National Park Week, which takes place this week (April 21-29). The app includes extensive guides to 20 national parks in the US, including photos, maps, weather, points of interest and more. During National Park Week, all 397 national parks in the US are offering [...]
December 15, 2011
Electronic waste, or e-waste as it is more commonly known, is a huge problem facing both the developed and undeveloped world. Many old computer parts contain materials that are hazardous to the environment and burying your old Dell in a landfill is not helping the situation. Instead of throwing your old computer out why not donate it?
October 21, 2011
Computers, like all electronics, consume a fair amount of electricity. And while the efficiency of the modern computer hardware has improved relative to older parts, there’s still a lot of energy wasted. Finding ways to save energy with your PC will not only help save the planet. It can also reduce your power bill. But by how much? Let’s have a look at some common energy saving tactics and gauge their impact.
May 13, 2011
The utility of printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper cannot be overstated enough. Perhaps in lesser eco-conscious times, condensing your print jobs might not have collected any attention. But as we head off to battle with the forces of global warming and natural depletion, learning how to utilize each square inch of paper is a must.
December 15, 2010
In my family, my kids print just about everything they find on the Internet. Whether it’s coloring pages, puzzles or articles, you’ll find it stacked on our desk in the living room. This always drives me crazy because ink is so expensive. Here at MUO, we’ve always looked for ways to conserve printer resources. Karl [...]
November 24, 2010
As a website we run off a server probably kept in a large databank somewhere. Servers do have a hefty carbon footprint, so it’s a bit strange for us to be preaching about eco-consciousness. But hey, we have to get the word out. And the word is that although the web is contributing something to [...]
September 3, 2010
It has often been said that the kids of today will inherit the Earth of tomorrow. It will surely be one where the challenges of climate change and environmental conservation will be stiffer. With the right eco-education, we can hope they will hit the ground running. A lot of schools and educational institutions are doing [...]
August 3, 2010
Computers are essential tools today. Software demands and hardware capability tend to grow exponentially. So if you want to stay on top of things, it’s a good idea to get a new computer every two to three years. Now what do you do when disposing of old computers? Whatever you do, there are a few [...]
