subject: Several Tips to Find Green Electronics [print this page] Green electronics are required for electronics companies that scored on several aspects which can impact the environment. It is advocated by Greenpeace that electronics companies should show the leadership in tackling climate change which change by reducing both of their direct and indirect climate change footprint. If you are looking for green electronics, you may need little extra effort and also information to select electronics from different companies which have the best practice. By choosing green electronics, you will help reducing electronic waste and energy use. At this time, this article is going to give you some tips that will guide you to find green electronics easily.
Firstly, you should purchase electronics devices from the company that scores high on the Greenpeace Electronics Guide. It is known that Dell and Nokia rank at the top. The other brands that also included on the top ten are Sony Ericsson, HP, Samsung, LG Electronics, Sony, Toshiba, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, and Panasonic. Meanwhile, the ranked lowest company was Lenovo.
Secondly, you need to find the electronics which are rechargeable. If you require removable batteries, you can look for nickel metal hydride and lithium ion batteries as cost effective and green alternatives to the alkaline batteries.
Thirdly, you need to know that when the device is off but it remains plugged in, it means that it still draws electricity just like when the device is left in the "standby" mode. If you are buying a "smart" power strip or if you turn off the power strip, you can be saving current and money.
Fourthly, you need to take into account that recycling the old electronics has become very easy. You will find that there are many companies that will take them back and even some companies offer discounts toward their new products. Besides, it is known that refurbished and used products commonly offer you a saving over the new products.
