Make the world a better place by applying a few simple green and sustainable practices to the tech you use every day! Get started with our product reviews, how-tos, and tips.
Eco-friendly Technology
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Latest Tech News
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9 Best Free Online Earth Day Games
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5 Things to Do With That Old Computer Mouse
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What Really Makes a Gadget Eco-Friendly?
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How to Recycle Your TV and Other Electronics
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9 Things to Know When Buying a Used iPhone
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How to Recycle Your TV and Other Electronics
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9 Things to Know When Buying a Used iPhone
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8 Things to Do With an Old Android Tablet
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How to Add Green Tech to Your Home
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Tips for Buying Refurbished Computers
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What to Look for When Buying Used Camera Lenses
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10 Things to Do With an Old Computer
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How to Dispose of Old Computers
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How to Tell How Old Your Computer Is
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What to Do With an Old MacBook
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What to Do With an Old iMac
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5 Things You Can Do with an Old Computer Monitor
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Where to Recycle Old Computers for Cash
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How to Dispose of Old Keyboards
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Green Tech: What It Is and How It Impacts You
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Is a Used Mac mini Worth Buying?
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How to Dispose of a Laptop Battery
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How Cloud Computing Is Green Technology
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10 Ways to Upcycle Your Old Computer or Laptop
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Why You Should Upcycle Your Old Smartphone
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How to Use Your Old iMac as a Monitor
Turn an Android Phone Into an Infotainment System
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How to Recycle a Laptop
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What Is Clean Technology?
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How to Recycle Old Home Theater Electronics
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Staples Free Computer and Technology Recycling
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Safely Recycle or Sell Your Old Computer
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How PodSwap Makes AirPods Sustainable
Could Asus’ Q-Latch Be the Future of Repairable Computers?
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The Best Applications of Green Technology
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How to Turn Your Old Smartphone Into a Portable Media Player
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How to Use Your Phone as a Wi-Fi Mouse
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What to Do With a Broken Laptop
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Turn Your Phone Into a Radio Scanner
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10 Things to Know When Buying an Old, Used Mac
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How to Use Your Phone as a Fire Stick Remote Control
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The Best Places to Sell Used Cellphones
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5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used iPad
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E-Readers: Is It Worth Buying Used?
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Why You Should Get a Used Laptop During a Shortage
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How to Get a Good Deal on a Used iPod Touch
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Where to Sell Used Video Games
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Where to Sell Used Movies
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How to Sell Used Stereos Online
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Where to Sell Your Used iPhone, iPad, or iPod
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Buying Refurbished Products – What You Need to Know
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How to Properly Dispose of Batteries
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BigBlue Solar Charger Review