Earth friendly electronics doesn't have to be an oxymoron. Use these tips to select greener electronics.
Buy with energy in mind. Look for the Energy Star label.
Buy used. According to the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, 50% of computers being recycled are in good working order. They are discarded to make way for the latest technology.
Look on Freecyle, Ebay, Craigslist, or at your local computer dealer for used machines.
Some manufacturers offer refurbushed machines.
Look for EPEAT
Buy less toxic
The resources below will help you make better computer purchasing decisions.
Green IT 101: Technology Helps Businesses and Colleges Become Enviro-Friendly
Full citation: Naditz, Alan (2008). "Green IT 101: Technology Helps Businesses and Colleges Become Enviro-Friendly." Sustainability: The Journal of Record 1(5), 315-318.
Green IT 101: Technology Helps Businesses and Colleges Become Enviro-Friendly
Full citation: Naditz, Alan. 2008. “Green IT 101: Technology Helps Businesses and Colleges Become Enviro-Friendly.” Sustainability: The Journal of Record 1,(5): 315-18. Discusses ways that organizations can make their IT departments greener.